Class 9 English Chapter 6: Twin Melodies / A Friend Found in Music — practice questions with answers
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Q1. In Mitra Phukan’s play ‘Twin Melodies’, why is Shruti distressed at the start, despite praise in the newspaper?
- She has not yet told her father about the fusion concert
- She played badly
- She lost her violin
- Her friends are angry with her
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Answer: A. She has not yet told her father about the fusion concert
Why: She is ‘lost in her thoughts’. [p.172–173]
Why: She is ‘lost in her thoughts’. [p.172–173]
Q2. In Mitra Phukan’s play ‘Twin Melodies’, what are the friends doing when they tease Shruti with ‘The least you can do is throw a party!’?
- Trying to cheer her up and celebrate her success
- Criticising her
- Asking her to leave
- Planning to quit
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Answer: A. Trying to cheer her up and celebrate her success
Why: They are supportive friends. [p.172]
Why: They are supportive friends. [p.172]
Q3. In Mitra Phukan’s play ‘Twin Melodies’, why does Leela scold Shruti after dinner?
- Shruti had joined the group and practised without telling her parents
- Shruti refused to eat
- Shruti broke the violin
- Shruti was rude to guests
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Answer: A. Shruti had joined the group and practised without telling her parents
Why: Shruti promises not to hide things again. [p.177]
Why: Shruti promises not to hide things again. [p.177]
Q4. In Mitra Phukan’s play ‘Twin Melodies’, what does ‘I will root for your group’ mean?
- I will support and cheer for your group
- I will dig roots for your group
- I will compete against your group
- I will plant trees
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Answer: A. I will support and cheer for your group
Why: Root for = show support. [p.181]
Why: Root for = show support. [p.181]
Q5. In Mitra Phukan’s play ‘Twin Melodies’, Shruti’s mother, Leela, helped her husband understand why he should support their daughter.
True or false?
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Answer: True
Why: She reminded him of his past. [p.180–182]
Why: She reminded him of his past. [p.180–182]
Q6. In Mitra Phukan’s play ‘Twin Melodies’, the play ends with the family reconciled and Nabin promising to support the group.
True or false?
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Answer: True
Why: Shruti hugs her parents. [p.181]
Why: Shruti hugs her parents. [p.181]
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