My Son The Fanatic MCQs
1. Who is the author of “My Son the Fanatic”?
A. Salman Rushdie
B. Hanif Kureishi
C. Zadie Smith
D. Monica Ali
2. What is the profession of the main character, Parvez, in “My Son the Fanatic”?
A. Teacher
B. Taxi driver
C. Doctor
D. Shopkeeper
3. What is the name of Parvez’s son in “My Son the Fanatic”?
A. Ali
B. Omar
C. Farid
D. Amir
4. What notable change does Parvez observe in his son in “My Son the Fanatic”?
A. Ali becomes more outgoing.
B. Ali starts working extra hours.
C. Ali becomes increasingly religious.
D. Ali drops out of school.
5. In “My Son the Fanatic”, to whom does Parvez confide his worries about Ali?
A. His wife
B. His friend Bettina
C. His brother
D. His boss
6. What does Ali criticize about his father in “My Son the Fanatic”?
A. His religious beliefs
B. His drinking habits
C. His work ethic
D. His social circle
7. What does Ali do with his possessions as part of his change in “My Son the Fanatic”?
A. Sells them
B. Donates them to charity
C. Throws them away
D. Stores them in the attic
8. Where is Parvez originally from in “My Son the Fanatic”?
A. Pakistan
B. India
C. Bangladesh
D. Afghanistan
9. How does Parvez react to Ali’s changes in “My Son the Fanatic”?
A. He is supportive.
B. He is indifferent.
C. He is confused and worried.
D. He is happy.
10. What aspect of Western culture does Ali particularly criticize in “My Son the Fanatic”?
A. Literature
B. Music
C. Fashion
D. Moral decay
11. How does the relationship between Parvez and Ali evolve throughout “My Son the Fanatic”?
A. It improves significantly.
B. It remains stable.
C. It deteriorates.
D. It becomes professional.
12. In “My Son the Fanatic”, what is Parvez’s dream for his son?
A. For him to become a musician.
B. For him to take over the family business.
C. For him to become an accountant.
D. For him to
become a sports star.
13. What triggers Parvez to investigate his son’s behaviour in “My Son the Fanatic”?
A. A letter from Ali’s school.
B. Ali’s friends tell him about Ali.
C. He notices missing items in the house.
D. He receives a phone call from the police.
14. How does Ali view his father’s assimilation into Western culture in “My Son the Fanatic”?
A. As admirable.
B. As necessary.
C. As problematic.
D. As humorous.
15. What advice does Bettina give Parvez regarding Ali in “My Son the Fanatic”?
A. To send him away to school.
B. To be patient and try to understand him.
C. To strictly discipline him.
D. To ignore the changes.
16. What significant action does Ali take towards his religious beliefs in “My Son the Fanatic”?
A. He joins a religious group.
B. He starts a religious blog.
C. He begins to preach in public.
D. He renounces his faith.
17. How does Parvez’s wife react to Ali’s changes in “My Son the Fanatic”?
A. She is supportive of Ali.
B. She is indifferent and detached.
C. She is upset and confrontational.
D. She is deeply worried and consults a psychiatrist.
18. What cultural conflict is depicted in “My Son the Fanatic”?
A. Between young and old.
B. Between rich and poor.
C. Between Eastern and Western values.
D. Between urban and rural lifestyles.
19. What does Parvez do to cope with his stress about Ali in “My Son the Fanatic”?
A. He starts meditating.
B. He turns to his friends for advice.
C. He drinks more heavily.
D. He goes on long walks.
20. What ultimately happens between Parvez and Ali at the end of “My Son the Fanatic”?
A. They reconcile.
B. They part ways.
C. They have a physical altercation.
D. Ali moves out of the home.
21. What theme is explored through the character of Bettina in “My Son the Fanatic”?
A. The struggle for identity.
B. The impact of addiction.
C. The influence of friendship.
D. The challenges of immigration.
22. How does Ali’s behaviour affect his academic performance in “My Son the Fanatic”?
A. It improves.
B. It remains the same.
C. It declines.
D. It is not mentioned.
23. What literary device is predominantly used in “My Son the Fanatic” to highlight cultural differences?
A. Irony
B. Symbolism
C. Metaphor
D. Simile
24. What does the character of Parvez symbolize in “My Son the Fanatic”?
A. The conflict between tradition and modernity.
B. The desire for wealth.
C. The power of religion.
D. The impact of colonialism.
25. How does “My Son the Fanatic” end?
A. With a hopeful outlook.
B. With a tragic event.
C. With unresolved tensions.
D. With a clear resolution.
