Keeping Quiet
22 solved questions from Class 12 English, each with the full working. Tap any question to see the step-by-step solution.
- 1 What is the primary topic or theoretical principle explored in 'Keeping Quiet' (Class 12 ENGLISH)? medium MCQ Chapter Core Principle
- 2 Which key mechanism or analytical rule is highlighted in 'Keeping Quiet'? medium MCQ Key Analytical Mechanism
- 3 What is the primary topic or principle explained in 'Keeping Quiet' (Class 12 English)? medium MCQ Chapter Core Concept
- 4 Which key observation or fact is central to understanding 'Keeping Quiet'? medium MCQ Key Fact & Mechanism
- 5 Why is the study of 'Keeping Quiet' important for students of Class 12? medium MCQ Learning Significance
- 6 What is a common application or real-world example related to 'Keeping Quiet'? medium MCQ Real World Application
- 7 What key takeaway should students retain after completing 'Keeping Quiet'? medium MCQ Chapter Summary & Takeaway
- 8 Identify and explain two rhetorical devices employed by the narrator in "Keeping Quiet" that contribute to the overall mood of tension. hard 3 marks rhetorical devices
- 9 In the passage "Keeping Quiet" by R. K. Narayan, what is the primary message conveyed by the narrator about noise in society? easy MCQ 1 mark theme
- 10 Write a 250‑word essay on how the narrator’s internal conflict in "Keeping Quiet" reflects broader societal pressures faced by young adults in contemporary India. hard 4 marks contextual analysis
- 11 Explain how the author of "Keeping Quiet" uses the symbol of the "locked door" to convey the narrator’s feelings of confinement. medium 2 marks symbolism
- 12 Which of the following best expresses the central theme of R.K. Narayan’s “Keeping Quiet”? easy MCQ 1 mark Identifying central theme
- 13 In the passage, the phrase “the world holds its breath” is an example of which figure of speech? medium MCQ 2 marks Identifying figurative language
- 14 Explain how the narrator’s use of first‑person voice creates intimacy with the reader in “Keeping Quiet”. medium 2 marks Effect of first‑person narration
- 15 Which figure of speech is used in the line "The street felt like a river of whispers."? easy MCQ 1 mark Identifying figurative language
- 16 Identify two rhetorical devices used by the narrator to create tension in the passage. medium 2 marks Rhetorical devices for tension
- 17 Explain what the old clock in the narrator’s house symbolizes in the story. medium 2 marks Symbolism in literature
- 18 Write a 250‑word essay on how the quiet village setting influences the narrator’s decision to keep silent. hard 4 marks Setting influences narrative
- 19 Write a 200‑word essay on how the narrator’s internal conflict in "Keeping Quiet" reflects societal expectations faced by young adults in contemporary India. hard 4 marks Conflict and societal expectations
- 20 Identify the narrative perspective used by R. K. Narayan in "Keeping Quiet". easy 1 mark Narrative point of view
- 21 Which object in the story most strongly symbolizes the narrator’s feelings of isolation? medium MCQ 2 marks Symbolism
- 22 Explain how the setting of the village contributes to the theme of silence in the story. medium 2 marks Setting and theme