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Chapter-6 The Envious Neighbour — Online MCQ Test

Q: Who are the main characters in the folktale 'The Envious Neighbour'?

Answer: B. An old man and his neighbour — The story revolves around an old man and his envious neighbour. Their actions drive the moral lesson of the folktale.

Q: What special object did the old man receive in the story?

Answer: B. A magical mortar and pestle — The old man gets a magical mortar and pestle, which becomes the source of prosperity in the story.

Q: Why did the neighbour borrow the mortar and pestle from the old man?

Answer: C. To grind rice for his own use — The neighbour used the mortar and pestle to grind rice. This was part of his plan before trying to make the object work for his greed.

ENGLISH · Samacheer Kalvi 9th · Tamil Nadu State Board

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Who are the main characters in the folktale 'The Envious Neighbour'?

A. A farmer and his wife
B. An old man and his neighbour ✓
C. Two brothers
D. A king and a minister

Answer: B. An old man and his neighbour
The story revolves around an old man and his envious neighbour. Their actions drive the moral lesson of the folktale.

What special object did the old man receive in the story?

A. A golden ring
B. A magical mortar and pestle ✓
C. A silver sword
D. A wooden flute

Answer: B. A magical mortar and pestle
The old man gets a magical mortar and pestle, which becomes the source of prosperity in the story.

Why did the neighbour borrow the mortar and pestle from the old man?

A. To sell them in the market
B. To copy the old man’s luck
C. To grind rice for his own use ✓
D. To break them intentionally

Answer: C. To grind rice for his own use
The neighbour used the mortar and pestle to grind rice. This was part of his plan before trying to make the object work for his greed.

How does the old man’s behaviour contrast with the neighbour’s behaviour?

A. Both are equally selfish
B. The old man is generous, while the neighbour is jealous ✓
C. The old man is rude, while the neighbour is gentle
D. Both refuse to help anyone

Answer: B. The old man is generous, while the neighbour is jealous
The old man acts with generosity, whereas the neighbour acts out of jealousy and selfishness. This contrast is central to the story.

The title 'The Envious Neighbour' is most suitable because it mainly highlights ____.

A. the power of magical objects
B. the neighbour’s jealousy as the cause of conflict ✓
C. the old man’s business success
D. the importance of travelling

Answer: B. the neighbour’s jealousy as the cause of conflict
The title points to the neighbour’s envy, which drives the plot and the moral lesson of the folktale.

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