The Voice MCQs
1. Who is the author of “The Voice”?
A. V.S. Naipaul
B. V.S. Pritchett
C. E.M. Forster
D. Graham Greene
3. What is the narrator’s main issue in “The Voice”?
A. He is losing his hearing
B. He cannot find his home
C. He hears a mysterious voice
D. He is looking for a lost friend
4. What literary technique is prominently used in “The Voice”?
A. Flashbacks
B. Foreshadowing
C. Stream of consciousness
D. Allegory
5. Where does the story “The Voice” predominantly take place?
A. In a forest
B. In a city
C. In a small village
D. At sea
6. What does the voice in the story symbolize?
A. Guilt
B. Madness
C. Conscience
D. Loss
7. How does the narrator feel about the voice he hears?
A. Annoyed
B. Frightened
C. Comforted
D. Indifferent
8. What is the setting’s role in “The Voice”?
A. It is irrelevant
B. It highlights the character’s isolation
C. It is primarily for historical context
D. It is a backdrop for a romance
9. What effect does the voice have on the narrative?
A. It disrupts the plot
B. It serves as a guide for the narrator
C. It creates suspense
D. It offers comedic relief
10. What is the narrator’s response to the voice towards the end of the story?
A. He embraces it
B. He seeks help to understand it
C. He tries to ignore it
D. He confronts it
11. What point of view is “The Voice” written from?
A. First-person
B. Second-person
C. Third-person limited
D. Third-person omniscient
12. Which character trait best describes the narrator in “The Voice”?
A. Optimistic
B. Overly suspicious
C. Jovial
D. Cautious
13. How does “The Voice” explore the concept of reality?
A. Through magical elements
B. By questioning perceptions
C. Via technological advancements
D. Through historical events
14. What does the narrator ultimately realize about the voice?
A. It is his subconscious
B. It is a supernatural entity
C. It belongs to a missing person
D. It is an echo of the past
15. What emotional tone dominates “The Voice”?
A. Euphoric
B. Melancholic
C. Terrifying
D. Humorous
16. How does the setting affect the story’s mood?
A. It enhances the mystery
B. It provides a sense of safety
C. It is a stark contrast to the theme
D. It supports the story’s humor
17. What does the voice compel the narrator to reflect on?
A. His past relationships
B. His career choices
C. His moral values
D. His physical health
18. How is the narrative structure of “The Voice” significant to its theme?
A. It uses non-linear storytelling
B. It is purely chronological
C. It mixes past and present seamlessly
D. It includes multiple viewpoints
19. Which of the following best describes the climax of “The Voice”?
A. The narrator’s public speech
B. The narrator finally sees the source of the voice
C. The narrator accepts the voice
D. The narrator losing his sanity
20. What role does the urban environment play in “The Voice”?
A. It’s a background element
B. It intensifies the narrator’s isolation
C. It symbolizes modernity
D. It is inconsequential to the plot
21. What is the ultimate resolution in “The Voice”?
A. The narrator moves to another city
B. The voice stops completely
C. The narrator learns to live with the voice
D. The narrator is institutionalized
22. What does the voice initially make the narrator question?
A. His sanity
B. His loyalty
C. His financial decisions
D. His parenting skills
23. Which element of the story best highlights the theme of existential dread?
A. The vivid descriptions of the city
B. The conversations with other characters
C. The internal monologue of the narrator
D. The depiction of day-to-day activities
24. What is the reaction of other characters to the narrator’s situation in “The Voice”?
A. They are supportive
B. They are indifferent
C. They are skeptical
D. They are amused
25. How does “The Voice” end?
A. With a definitive conclusion
B. With a tragic event
C. With unresolved questions
D. With a celebratory scene
