CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

CLASS 10

THE PROPOSAL PLAY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why was Lomov wearing his evening dress?
A
to pay New Year Eve’s visit
B
ask for his daughter’s hand in marriage
C
borrow money
D
borrow land
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer: Lomov wore his evening dress because he has to propose Natalya.

Detailed explanation-2: -Lomov went to Chubukov in a formal dress in order to propose marriage to his daughter, Natalya.

Detailed explanation-3: -Why is Chubukov surprised at Lomov’s wearing of a formal evening dress when Lomov comes to meet him? Answer: Chubukov is surprised at Lomov’s wearing of a formal evening dress as there was no formal occasion known to him.

Detailed explanation-4: -How does Chubukov react when Lomov says that he has come to ask for the hand of his daughter? Answer: When Lomov says that he has come to ask for the hand of his daughter, Chubukov feels ecstatic. He loses his balance and embraces Lomov. He even sheds a tear of joy and calls for God’s blessings for Lomov and Natalya.

Detailed explanation-5: -Chubukov was surprised at Lomov wearing a formal dress when he came to meet him. The reason for his surprising reaction was his dressing since he was wearing an evening dress i.e a suit with white gloves. Explanation: He came dressed up since he was about to ask for the hands of Natalya for marriage.

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