Class 10 English Chapter 9 Previous Year Questions - The Proposal

Ans: The title "The Proposal" is justified as the central theme revolves around Ivan Lomov's intent to propose to Natalya Stepanovna. A string of misunderstandings and humorous confrontations, including arguments about dogs and land, are started by Lomov's visit. Chubukov's support and Natalya's responses in  the play highlight how important the proposal is to the plot's development.

Ans: (d)
The main dispute between Lemov and Natalya is about who owns Oxen Meadows.

Ans: (b)
The word "perpetuity" means something that lasts indefinitely or continues without end, which aligns with "continuance."

Ans: They were supposed to make bricks for her.
Lemov explains that his aunt’s grandmother gave free use of the meadows in exchange for the peasants making bricks for her.

Ans: According to Natalya, both grandfather and great grandfather reckoned that their land extended to Burnt Marsh, which means Oxen Meadows were theirs.

Ans: 40 years.
The extract states that the peasants had free use of the meadows for forty years.

Ans: The objective of Lomov's visit to Chubukov's house was to ask for Chubukov's permission to propose marriage to Natalya Stepanovna, Chubukov's daughter.

Ans: Lomov is portrayed as a haughty, quarrelsome, materialistic, and immature character. He is determined to get married and believes that Natalya would be an ideal wife for him due to her beauty, wealth, education, and skills as an estate manager. However, he easily gets into arguments and is unable to handle conflicts with grace.

Ans: Chubukov was initially suspicious when Lomov expressed his desire to marry his daughter. He thought Lomov had come to ask for money. However, when he realized that Lomov wanted to propose marriage to Natalya, he was overwhelmed with joy and believed it would be a profitable match for his daughter.

Ans: Lomov is the speaker of the above lines.

Ans: Lomov's aunt's grandmother gave the meadows for the temporary and free use of Natalya's grandfather's peasants.

Ans: The peasants treated the land as their own because they had used it for forty years and had become accustomed to it.

Ans: The argument about Oxen Meadows starts when Lomov claims that the meadows belong to him. Natalya contradicts him and claims that the meadows belong to her family. This disagreement over ownership leads to a heated argument between them.

Ans: Natalya is speaking to Lomov.

Ans: The dispute is over the ownership of Oxen Meadows.

Ans: 'Restrain' means to control or hold back.

Ans: Chubukov is speaking to Lomov.

Ans: Lomov is in an evening dress because he came to meet Chubukov to ask for Natalya's hand in marriage.

Ans: In this context, 'ball' refers to a formal party for dancing.

Ans: Chubukov is the speaker.

Ans: The dispute over the ownership of Oxen Meadows is being referred to.

Ans: 'To be on the look-out for' means to be actively seeking or searching for an opportunity.

Ans: The first fight between Lomov and Natalya occurs when Lomov comes to propose to her. They start arguing over the ownership of Oxen Meadows. Lomov claims that his aunt's grandmother gave the meadows to Natalya's grandfather's peasants for temporary and free use. Natalya, however, contradicts him and insists that the meadows belong to her family. The argument escalates as they both become more stubborn and refuse to back down. The fight becomes heated and endless, with neither willing to compromise or listen to the other.

Ans: Natalya and Lomov engage in a dispute over the superiority of their dogs. Lomov claims that his dog, Guess, is a first-rate dog despite being lame. He lists the positive qualities of Guess such as being purebred, firm on his feet, and having well-sprung ribs. However, Natalya disagrees and argues that her dog, Squeezer, is better. She believes that Squeezer is a high pedigree and healthier than Guess. The dispute continues with both Natalya and Lomov fiercely defending their dogs and refusing to concede to the other's viewpoint.

Ans: Chubukov suspects Lomov when he comes to his house because Lomov had previously asked Chubukov for financial help. Chubukov thinks that Lomov might be coming to ask for money again and is initially suspicious of his intentions.

Ans: Chubukov speaks these lines to Lomov.

Ans: The meadows are worth approximately 300 roubles.

Ans: 'Unfairness' is the word that means 'not based on what is just.'

Ans: Lomov is speaking to Natalya.

Ans: Lomov's aunt's grandmother gave the meadows to the peasants of Natalya's father's grandfather for free use. It was in return for the peasants making bricks for her.

Ans: 'Perpetuity' means a state of lasting for an indefinite period or for all times.

Ans: Chekov utilizes humor and exaggeration in the play "The Proposal" to comment on courtship in his times. One example is the exaggerated reactions and arguments that arise between Lomov and Natalya. They engage in endless disputes over trivial matters such as the ownership of Oxen Meadows and the superiority of their dogs. These arguments are exaggerated to the point of absurdity, highlighting the comedic elements of the play.
In terms of values required for a healthy relationship, communication, understanding, and compromise are essential. Lomov and Natalya's relationship lacks these values as they constantly argue and refuse to listen to each other. Additionally, respect, trust, and support are crucial for a healthy relationship, but these elements are lacking in Lomov and Natalya's interactions. Chekov's use of humor and exaggeration serves to highlight the flaws in their courtship and emphasize the importance of these values in fostering a healthy relationship.

Ans: Chubukov is the speaker. He is speaking to Lomov.

Ans: According to the speaker, the truth about Guess is that he has two defects: he is old and he is short in the muzzle.

Ans: The adjectival form of 'truth' is 'truthful'.

Ans: Chubukov is the speaker.

Ans: He is very happy because Lomov has expressed his desire to marry Natalya.

Ans: He is going to call Natalya so that Lomov can propose to her for marriage.

Ans: Chubukov is the speaker. He is talking to Lomov and Natalya.

Ans: The speaker sheds a tear because he has been hoping for Lomov's proposal for a long time and is overwhelmed with joy.

Ans: The word 'hope' is opposite in meaning to 'despair'.