A Wedding in Brownsville By Isaac Bashevis Singer

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A Wedding in Brownsville By Isaac Bashevis Singer Isaac Bashevis Singer (1903-1991) was a Polish-American writer and Nobel Prize-winning author known for his Yiddish-language stories that explore Jewish life, folklore, and themes of spirituality, identity, and morality. His works often delve into the complexities of human nature, blending realism with mysticism. In his story, “A Wedding in Brownsville,” Singer tells the tale of a man named Dr. Margolin, who returns to Brooklyn’s Brownsville neighborhood for a wedding after many years. As he reconnects with familiar faces, he is haunted by memories of his past, including lost love and the horrors of the Holocaust. The story explores themes of memory, guilt, and the enduring impact of trauma on personal identity and relationships. Q: Who were the Senciminers? Ans. Sencimineers were Jewish villagers from the town of Sencimin, where Dr. Margolin once lived. They are now dispersed due to the devastation of WW II, and some of them attend th...
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The Gift of Magi by O. Henry (William Sydney Porter) Mcqs

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The Gift of Magi (Mcqs)

By O. Henry

 

1. How much money did Della save to buy Christmas present for Jim?

(a) 1 dollar and 87 cents (b) 2 dollars (c) 5 dollars (d) 20 dollars

2. Why did she want to buy a gift for Jim?

(a) for their anniversary (b) it was his birthday (c) it was Christmas (d) none of these

3. James Dillingham Youngs had two valuable things

(a) James’ watch and Della’s hair (b) TV & VCR (c) Car & house (d) None of these

4. Della’s hair was more beautiful than any

(a) painting (b) palace (c) queen’s jewels and gifts (d) diamond

5. Della’s hair reached below her

(a) back (b) neck (c) knees (d) feet

6. What did she buy for Jim?

(a) a gold watch (b) a watch chain (c) gold cufflink (d) a shirt

7. What was common in Jim and the watch chain?

(a) value (b) simplicity (c) quietness (d) quietness and value

8. With her short hair, she looked wonderfully like a

(a) princess (b) pretty woman (c) damsel (d) school boy

9. What did Jim buy for Della?

(a) a ring (b) diamond necklace (c) the combs (d) a gold bracelet

10. Jim knew that no king had anything so valuable as his

(a) wife’s hair (b) his ancestorial watch (c) beautiful car (d) None of these

11. Della’s hair shine like a falling stream of __________ water.

(a) brown (b) black (c) grey (d) blue

12. What was the colour of his coat and hat?

(a) black and white (b) black (c) brown (d) black and brown

13. To whom did Della sell her hair?

(a) Mrs. Black (b) Mrs. Sofronie (c) Mrs. Sofia (d) Mrs. Smith

14. All good things are

(a) beautiful (b) sophisticated (c) plain and simple (d) None of these

15. How much did she pay for the chain watch?

(a) 20 dollars (b) everything she had (c) 2 dollars (d) 200 dollars

16. How much money was she left with?

(a) 1 dollar and 87 cents (b) 2 dollars (c) 87 cents (d) 20 dollars

17. Though the watch was so fine, it never had a __________?

(a) chain (b) fine chain (c) buckle (d) None of these

18. Love and ­­­­­­­_______________ giving when added together can leave deep marks.

(a) gifts (b) large-hearted (c) generous (d) lavish

19. How much time did it take to make her head look better?

(a) 50 mins (b) 5 mins (c) 40 mins (d) 4 hrs

20. At what time Jim’s dinner was ready for him?

(a) 7 o’clock (b) 9 o’clock (c) 8 o’clock (d) 6 o’clock

21. Where was the watch chain when she was waiting for Jim by the door?

(a) at the shelf (b) kitchen cabinet (c) on the table (d) in her hand

22. What did Jim look like when he stepped in?

(a) looked happy (b) looked nervous (c) looked very thin (d) None of these

23. What was the age of Jim?

(a) 20 (b) 21 (c) 23 (d) 22

24. What did Jim need?

(a) shoes (b) gloves (c) shirt (d) coat and gloves

25. Jim was as quiet as a __________ when it’s near a bird.

(a) cat (b) lion (c) tiger (d) hunting dog

26. How did Jim’s eyes look at Della?

(a) vaguely (b) suspiciously (c) strangely (d) curiously

27. Della said that her hair could be counted but no one could count her _______ for Jim.

(a) love (b) feeling (c) passion (d) regard

28. The combs were tied in a _______________.

(a) gift wrap (b) piece of paper (c) in a cloth (d) in a handkerchief

29. Jim said that nothing like a haircut could make me __________ for you.

(a) forgetful (b) careless (c) uncaring (d) inconsiderate

30. Della said that with the gold chain Jim would have to look at his watch ________times a day.

(a) many (b) hundred (c) ten (d) None of these

31. Who were the first to give Christmas gifts?

(a) Jim and Della (b) their parents (c) Jesus Christ (d) The Magi

32. For whom did The Magi bring gifts?

(a) new born Christ-child (b) Della (c) Jim (d) None of these

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

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