The Dead MCQs

The Dead MCQs

1. Who is the author of “The Dead”?

A. Oscar Wilde
B. Virginia Woolf
C. James Joyce
D. W.B. Yeats

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2. What collection includes the short story “The Dead”?

A. Dubliners
B. The Canterbury Tales
C. The Waste Land
D. Finnegans Wake

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3. In “The Dead”, what is the name of the main character?

A. Eveline
B. Gabriel Conroy
C. Stephen Dedalus
D. Leopold Bloom

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4. During which holiday is “The Dead” set?

A. Christmas
B. Easter
C. Halloween
D. New Year’s Eve

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5. Who hosts the annual dance and dinner in “The Dead”?

A. Kate and Julia Morkan
B. Gretta Conroy
C. Molly Bloom
D. Maria

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6. What is Gabriel’s speech at the party primarily about?

A. Irish nationalism
B. Hospitality
C. Friendship
D. The importance of tradition

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7. What type of music does Mary Jane play at the party?

A. Classical
B. Jazz
C. Folk
D. Opera

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8. Who is Gretta Conroy?

A. Gabriel’s sister
B. Gabriel’s wife
C. A guest at the party
D. The maid

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9. How does Gabriel feel towards Gretta at the end of the party?

A. Angry
B. Indifferent
C. Deeply in love
D. Jealous

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10. What song causes Gretta to be lost in thought at the party?

A. The Lass of Aughrim
B. Danny Boy
C. The Wild Rover
D. Molly Malone

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11. What is the significance of the snow in “The Dead”?

A. It signifies cold and desolation
B. It represents a blank slate
C. It symbolizes unity and peace
D. It foreshadows tragedy

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12. What revelation does Gretta share with Gabriel at the hotel?

A. She wants a divorce
B. She was once engaged
C. She loved another man named Michael Furey
D. She plans to move abroad

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13. How does Gabriel react to Gretta’s revelation about Michael Furey?

A. He is indifferent
B. He is deeply jealous
C. He is understanding
D. He is amused

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14. What does Gabriel contemplate as he watches the snow at the end of the story?

A. His own mortality
B. Leaving Dublin
C. Writing a novel
D. His children’s future

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15. What is the tone of “The Dead”?

A. Optimistic
B. Satirical
C. Reflective
D. Comedic

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16. What thematic concern is central to “The Dead”?

A. Love and loss
B. War and peace
C. Wealth and poverty
D. Youth and age

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17. What literary technique is prominently used by Joyce in “The Dead”?

A. Stream of consciousness
B. Blank verse
C. Allegory
D. Epistolary

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18. How is the relationship between Gabriel and his aunts portrayed?

A. Strained
B. Close and affectionate
C. Distant
D. Hostile

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19. What does Gabriel’s speech at the dinner criticize?

A. Modern life
B. The Irish hospitality
C. Lack of education
D. Irish parochialism

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20. What element of style is notable in Joyce’s description of the party in “The Dead”?

A. Sparse and minimalistic
B. Elaborate and detailed
C. Abstract and symbolic
D. Quick-paced and abrupt

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21. What is a recurrent theme in “The Dead” that relates to personal identity?

A. National identity
B. Gender identity
C. Racial identity
D. Class identity

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22. In “The Dead”, what does the character Freddy Malins represent?

A. Sobriety
B. Comic relief
C. Intellectualism
D. Heroism

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23. How does “The Dead” reflect Irish social life?

A. Through detailed accounts of political debates
B. Through the depiction of a family gathering
C. Through scenes in public institutions
D. Through a focus on rural life

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24. What does the character Aunt Julia symbolize in the story?

A. The fading glory of the Irish culture
B. Youthful rebellion
C. Modern feminist ideals
D. Economic prosperity

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25. What is the narrative perspective used in “The Dead”?

A. First person
B. Second person
C. Third person limited
D. Third-person omniscient

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