CBSE Class 10 English First Flight, The Proposal: Important Questions with Answers, Download PDF

CBSE Class 10 English Chapter-wise important questions offer you sample questions that help you revise chapters in detail while also remembering the key details. In Chapter 9, "The Proposal," the story delves into the hilarious and chaotic world of the Russian landowning gentry, where marriage is viewed less as a romantic union and more as a chilly business partnership. This one-act play, originally titled A Marriage Proposal by Anton Chekhov, uses physical humor and biting satire to show how trivial disputes over property and social pride may overshadow important life decisions.

Here you can find the questions ranging from textual extracts to long-type answers, allowing students to gain an overview of the story. By practicing these focused questions, students will gain a better understanding of the details about the chapter which will help preparing them well for their board exams.

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CBSE Class 10 English First Flight, The Proposal: Important Questions

Check out CBSE Class 10 English important questions, shared from the CBSE referred book First Flight, Chapter 9- The Proposal. Stduents can use these questions to practice well for the English paper. 

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)

1. And it’s impossible for me not to marry”. Why does Lomov say so?

A) He’s 35 already

B) He suffer from palpitations

C) He has troubled sleep

D) All of the above

2. And it’s impossible for me not to marry”. Why does Lomov say so?

A) He’s 35 already

B) He suffer from palpitations

C) He has troubled sleep

D) All of the above

3.What is the name of Lomov’s dog?

A) Guess

B) Guard

C) Squeezer

D) Sweater

4. What is the profession of Stepan Chubukov?

A) Farmer

B) Landowner

C) Judge

D) Not mentioned

Very Short Answer Type Questions

5. What does Lomov quarrel over with Natalya for the first time?

Answer: Lomov quarrels over ownership of the right of Oxen Meadows.

6. What do they quarrel over for the second time?

Answer: For the second time, they quarrel over the quality of their dogs.

7. Did Lomov and Natalya get married ultimately?

Answer: Yes, they got married ultimately.

8.How does Natalya react when she learns that Lomov had come to propose to her?

Answer: She weeps and yells and asks her father to fetch his hack.

Short Answer Type Questions

9. What justification did Lomov give to Natalya and Chubukov to prove that he is the rightful owner of Meadows?

Answer: Lomov told Natalya and Chubukov that his aunt’s grandmother gave the Meadows for the temporary and free use of Chubukov’s grandfather’s peasants. So he is the rightful owner of the open meadows.

10.What do you think would have been Chubukov’s reaction on hearing the reason for which Lomov had come to his house?

Answer: When Chubukov came to know that the reason of Lomov’s coming to their house is to marry Natalya, he was overwhelmed with joy. He embraced and kissed Lomov and told him that he was hoping for it for a long time. He told Lomov that he had always loved him as if he were his own son.

11. Lomov calls himself a ‘land grabber’. Justify the statement in about 20-25 words.

Answer: Lomov and Natalya argue over the ownership of Oxen Meadows. Natalya calls him a ‘land grabber’ as he claims his ownership over it. Lomov says that he is not a ‘land grabber’ as he has never done so and would never let anyone do so.

12.How can you say that Natalya was not convinced that Oxen Meadows was owned by Lomov?

Answer: Natalya was not convinced as she said that they owned Oxen Meadows for nearly 300 years. It was surprising and ridiculous if someone else claimed it to be his own. Chubukov also joined the quarrel.

Long Answer Type Questions

13. Write a brief character sketch of Lomov.

Answer: Lomov is a man who is of marriageable age. He also suffers from a weak heart andsleeplessness. So, he is desperate to settle down in life and lead a quiet and regular life. Despite his ailments, Lomov was a rich and prosperous farmer. This makes Chubukov secretly wish him to marry his daughter Natalya. As for Lomov, he did not love her, though he was desperate to have a life partner, and so marry Natalya. Lomov was however hesitant to ask for her hand from Chubukov. That made him beat around the bush, argue with Natalya and leave without proposing. Thus we can find that Lomov’s conditions overpower the other traits he has. He is an eligible, assertive, rich, bachelor, who will be liked by any girl. However, we also know that he is nervous, lacks confidence and is prone to talk in a long-winded manner.

14. What is the theme of the play ‘The Proposal’?

Answer: The One Act play ‘The Proposal’ throws light on the lifestyle of the landlords of Russia in the 19th century. The farm labourers worked on their farms. So these landlords led a life of ease and comfort. In fact, they led an idle life. They were full of vanity and pride. They quarrelled over petty things. In the play, we see that Lomov and Natalya have a dispute over a piece of land. They quarrel again over the qualities of their dogs. Chubukov, Natalya’s father, instead of 8 pacifying them, joining them. He and Lomov abuse each other. All of them behave in a very funny way. The play also brings to light the social life of the landowners of the 19th century. An unmarried grown-up daughter was considered a great burden by the parents. Chubukov curses himself for being the father of Natalya. An aged bachelor was also looked down upon in society. This theme has been presented nicely through the characters of Lomov and Natalya.

15. Draw a brief character-sketch of Natalya.

Answer: Natalya is the heroine of the play ‘The Proposal’. She is twenty-five years old. She is still unmarried. It causes great worry to her father. Natalya wishes that somebody should love her and propose to her. Her father calls her ‘a love-sick cat’. She is very quarrelsome. She quarrels with others over trifles. Lomov comes to propose to her, but she starts quarrelling with him over the ownership of a piece of land. Lomov leaves her house in a fit of anger. When she comes to know that he had come to propose to her, she starts weeping. She asks her father to bring him back. When Lomov comes back, she tries to please him. But after some time, she starts quarrelling with him on the question of dogs. Lomov faints and she again begins to wail lest she should lose the opportunity for marriage. After some time, Lomov regains consciousness. Her father does not want to lose this opportunity. He immediately puts Natalya’s hand in the hands of Lomov. He announces that they are engaged with each other. Natalya. become very happy. But she again starts quarrelling with him. Thus Natalya is an interesting character.

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