The Dead MCQs
1. Who is the author of “The Dead”?
A. Oscar Wilde
B. Virginia Woolf
C. James Joyce
D. W.B. Yeats
2. What collection includes the short story “The Dead”?
A. Dubliners
B. The Canterbury Tales
C. The Waste Land
D. Finnegans Wake
3. In “The Dead”, what is the name of the main character?
A. Eveline
B. Gabriel Conroy
C. Stephen Dedalus
D. Leopold Bloom
4. During which holiday is “The Dead” set?
A. Christmas
B. Easter
C. Halloween
D. New Year’s Eve
5. Who hosts the annual dance and dinner in “The Dead”?
A. Kate and Julia Morkan
B. Gretta Conroy
C. Molly Bloom
D. Maria
6. What is Gabriel’s speech at the party primarily about?
A. Irish nationalism
B. Hospitality
C. Friendship
D. The importance of tradition
7. What type of music does Mary Jane play at the party?
A. Classical
B. Jazz
C. Folk
D. Opera
8. Who is Gretta Conroy?
A. Gabriel’s sister
B. Gabriel’s wife
C. A guest at the party
D. The maid
9. How does Gabriel feel towards Gretta at the end of the party?
A. Angry
B. Indifferent
C. Deeply in love
D. Jealous
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
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
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
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
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
15. What is the tone of “The Dead”?
A. Optimistic
B. Satirical
C. Reflective
D. Comedic
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
17. What literary technique is prominently used by Joyce in “The Dead”?
A. Stream of consciousness
B. Blank verse
C. Allegory
D. Epistolary
18. How is the relationship between Gabriel and his aunts portrayed?
A. Strained
B. Close and affectionate
C. Distant
D. Hostile
19. What does Gabriel’s speech at the dinner criticize?
A. Modern life
B. The Irish hospitality
C. Lack of education
D. Irish parochialism
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
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
22. In “The Dead”, what does the character Freddy Malins represent?
A. Sobriety
B. Comic relief
C. Intellectualism
D. Heroism
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
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
25. What is the narrative perspective used in “The Dead”?
A. First person
B. Second person
C. Third person limited
D. Third-person omniscient
