CBSE Class 9 English Chapter 11 If I Were You Important Question Answers From Beehive Book
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If I Were You Important Question Answers (MCQs)
Q1. “He is flashily dressed…” . Which of the following best gives the meaning of ‘flashily’?
- a) In a way intended to gain attention
- b) In a way intended to gain benefits
- c) In a way intended to befool the other
- d) In a way intended to lose attention
Ans : (a)
Q2. “Put those paws up”. The word ‘paws’ signifies ______.
- a) feet
- b) hands
- c) paws
- d) Both a and b
Ans : (b)
Q3. Choose the synonym of ‘inflection’.
- a) moderation
- b) repetition
- c) articulation
- d) All of these
Ans : (c)
Q4. Why does the intruder ask so many questions?
- a) He is curious
- b) He is a fan
- c) He wants to impersonate
- d) He wants to be friendly
Ans : (c)
Q5. “I’m afraid jewels are few and far between in the wilds of Essex”. What can be said about the area where Gerrard lived?
- a) It was the countryside
- b) It was a city
- c) Nothing can be said
- d) None of these
Ans : (a)
Q6. “…. And without having to be ready to beat it at the sight of a cop.” What is the meaning of ‘to beat it’?
- a) To go away
- b) To leave
- c) To run away
- d) All of these
Ans : (d)
Q7. The intruder specialized in ______ crimes.
- a) All types
- b) Jewel robbery
- c) Car robbery
- d) robbery
Ans : (b)
Q8. The intruder feels that he just needs to wear ______ to look like Gerrard.
- a) specs
- b) tie
- c) hat
- d) watch
Ans : (a)
Q9. When the intruder overheard men talk about Gerrard, he seemed like a _____ man.
- a) nice
- b) mystery
- c) friendly
- d) rich
Ans : (b)
Q10. Why does Gerrard say “Do you think I am a Sunday school teacher”?
- a) Sunday school teachers are poor
- b) Sunday school teachers are law-abiding
- c) Sunday school teachers are intelligent
- d) Sunday school teachers are learned
Ans : (b)
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If I Were You Important Subjective Questions
Q1. How did Gerrard befool the intruder to be able to save himself?
Important Points-
Gerrard was packing his bag and talking
on the phone
Suddenly, saw the intruder
He was pointing a gun at Gerrard
Gerrard was shocked and scared but did not lose presence of mind
Said that he too was a criminal
Locked the intruder in a cupboard and called the police
Q2. Why did the intruder come to Gerrard’s house?
Important Points-
Intruder was a criminal, wanted by the police.
Wanted to assume Gerrard’s identity by killing him
Planned to live in his house with his identity
Q3. What work does Gerrard do? How do you know this?
Important Points-
Dramatist
Worked for a theatre
Disguise outfit, false moustache and other props indicate
Talks on phone regarding props and play
Q4. Sometimes we think we cannot be cheated since we consider ourselves over-smart. Was this proved correct for Gerrard, in the play If I were You? Discuss the values required to be stronger and not be cheated.
Important Points-
Gerrard was alone in cottage, talking
on phone
All of a sudden saw the intruder
revolver to kill Gerrard
Gerrard remained calm
Intruder was a jewel thief, had killed a cop and police was after him.
He wanted to steal Gerrard’s identity
Gerrard concocted a story that he was a criminal too
proof was his bag with all props
He befooled the intruder by saying
that by killing him, he will be accused of two murders
Added that his friend was standing on the road and wouls inform him as soon as the police arrive
Took intruder to the door to show outside
It was a cupboard, when intruder bent to peep, Gerrard pushed him in and locked him
Called the police to get him arrested
Q5. Why does the intruder choose Gerrard as the man whose identity he wants to take on?
Important Points-
Same build
Similar appearance
Gerrard was queer, did not talk to tradespeople
As Vincent Charles Gerrard, he could move around freely, eat and sleep without having to run from cops
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