MCQS ON JOHN GALSWORTHY

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1. John Galsworthy was born in:
(A) England
(B) Scotland
(C) Ireland
(D) Wales
Ans.(A) England

2. Galsworthy was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in:
(A) 1932
(B) 1933
(C) 1934
(D) 1935
Ans. (A) 1932

3. Galsworthy is best known for his:
(A) Novels
(B) Plays
(C) Short stories
(D) All of the above
Ans.(D) All of the above

4. Galsworthy most famous play is:
(A) The Silver Box
(B) Strife
(C) Justice
(D) The Forsyte Saga
Ans.(C) Justice

5. Galsworthy's most famous novel is:
(A) The Silver Box
(B) Strife
(C) Justice
(D) The Forsyte Saga
Ans. (D) The Forsyte Saga

6. The Forsyte Saga is a trilogy that tells the story of the Forsyte family over a period of:
(A) 50 years
(B) 75 years
(C) 100 years
(D) 125 years
Ans.(C) 100 years

7. Galsworthy was a social critic who was concerned with social injustice. His works often explore themes of:
(A) Class inequality
(B) Poverty
(C) Crime and punishment
(D) All of the above
Ans.(D) All of the above

8. Galsworthy's writing is characterized by its:
(A) Realism
(B) Compassion
(C) Social commentary
(D) All of the above
Ans.(D) All of the above

9. Galsworthy's work has been praised for its:
(A) Accuracy in depicting social conditions
(B) Complex and well-developed characters
(C) Powerful social commentary
(D) All of the above
Ans.(D) All of the above

10. Galsworthy is considered to be one of the most important writers of the early 20th century. His work has had a lasting influence on English literature and society.
(A) True
(B) False
Ans.(A) True

Questions 11-14
Match the following plays by Galsworthy with their correct descriptions:

Plays:
(A) The Silver Box
(B) Strife
(C) Justice
(D) The Forsyte Saga

Descriptions:
(1) A play about class inequality and the injustice of the British legal system.
(2) A play about the conflict between workers and management in a labor dispute.
(3) A novel trilogy about the Forsyte family, a wealthy upper-middle-class family in England.
(4) A play about a man who is sentenced to death for a crime he did not commit.
Ans.
(1) (C) Justice
(2) (B) Strife
(3) (D) The Forsyte Saga
(4) (A) The Silver Box


15.What are some of the major themes that Galsworthy explores in his works?
(A) Class inequality
(B) Poverty
(C) Crime and punishment
(D) Love and marriage
(E) All of the above
Ans.(E) All of the above

16. Galsworthy was a social critic who was concerned with social injustice. His works often explore themes of class inequality, poverty, and crime and punishment. Which of the following statements is not true about Galsworthy's work?

(A) Galsworthy's work is often critical of the British legal system.
(B) Galsworthy's work is often sympathetic to the working class.
(C) Galsworthy's work is often pessimistic about the possibility of social change.
(D) Galsworthy's work is often didactic, meaning that it is intended to teach a lesson.
Ans.(C) Galsworthy's work is often pessimistic about the possibility of social change.


17.Galsworthy's writing is characterized by its realism, compassion, and social commentary. Which of the following statements is not true about Galsworthy's writing?

(A) Galsworthy's writing is often based on his own personal observations and experiences.
(B) Galsworthy's writing is often critical of the social and political status quo.
(C) Galsworthy's writing is often sympathetic to the plight of the oppressed and marginalized.
(D) Galsworthy's writing is often didactic, meaning that it is intended to teach a lesson.
Ans.(D) Galsworthy's writing is often didactic, meaning that it is intended to teach a lesson.

18.Galsworthy is considered to be one of the most important writers of the early 20th century. His work has had a lasting influence on English literature and society. Which of the following statements is not true about Galsworthy?

(A) Galsworthy was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1932.
(B) Galsworthy's work is still widely read and studied today.
(C) Galsworthy's work has been adapted into numerous films and television shows.
(D) Galsworthy is considered to be a major figure in the development of modern realism.

Ans.(C) Galsworthy's work has been adapted into numerous films and television shows.

19. Which of the following authors were influenced by Galsworthy's work?
(A) George Orwell
(B) Aldous Huxley
(C) Virginia Woolf
(D) All of the above
Ans.(D) All of the above

20. Which of the following statements is true about Galsworthy's legacy?
(A) Galsworthy is considered to be one of the most important writers of the early 20th century.
(B) Galsworthy's work has had a lasting influence on English literature and society.
(C) Galsworthy's work is still widely read and studied today.
(D) All of the above
Ans.(D) All of the above

21.Which of the following is a valid criticism of Galsworthy's work?
(A) Galsworthy's work can be didactic at times.
(B) Galsworthy's work is often focused on the upper middle class.
(C) Galsworthy's work can be slow-paced at times.
(D) All of the above
Ans.(D) All of the above

22. Which of the following is a valid defense of Galsworthy's work?
(A) Galsworthy's work is important because it explores important social and political issues.
(B) Galsworthy's work is well-written and features complex and well-developed characters.
(C) Galsworthy's work is still relevant today, even though it is set in a different time period.
(D) All of the above
Ans. (D) All of the above

23.  What is John Galsworthy best known for?
(A) Poetry
(B) Science Fiction
(C) Social Realistic Fiction
(D) Mystery Novels
Ans. (C) Social Realistic Fiction

24. Which famous series of novels did John Galsworthy write that revolves around the Forsyte family?
(A) The Chronicles of Narnia
(B) The Harry Potter Series
(C) The Forsyte Saga
(D) The Lord of the Rings
Ans. (C) The Forsyte Saga

25. In which year did John Galsworthy receive the Nobel Prize in Literature for his contribution to literature?
(A) 1905
(B) 1932
(C) 1945
(D) 1960
Ans. (B) 1932

26. What was John Galsworthy's nationality?
(A) British
(B) American
(C) French
(D) Russian
Ans. (A) British

27. Which of John Galsworthy's famous works deals with themes of justice and the legal system and is considered a classic of English literature?
(A) "The Forsyte Saga"
(B) "To the Lighthouse"
(C) "The Man of Property"
(D) "Pride and Prejudice"
Ans. (C) "The Man of Property"

28.John Galsworthy was a prominent advocate for which social issue through his writings?
(A) Environmental Conservation
(B) Women's Suffrage
(C) Space Exploration
(D) Animal Rights
Ans. (B) Women's Suffrage

29. Which literary honor did John Galsworthy decline, making him one of the few Nobel laureates to do so?
(A) Pulitzer Prize
(B) Booker Prize
(C) Order of the British Empire (OBE)
(D) Order of Merit
Ans.(D) Order of Merit


30.Which profession did John Galsworthy originally study before becoming a writer?
(A) Law
(B) Medicine
(C) Engineering
(D) Teaching
Ans. (A) Law

31. In which decade was John Galsworthy born?
(A) 1840s
(B) 1860s
(C) 1880s
(D) 1900s
Ans. (B) 1860s

32.What is the title of John Galsworthy's play that deals with the theme of marital infidelity and divorce?
(A) "The Forsyte Saga"
(B) "Justice"
(C) "Man and Superman"
(D) "Cyrano de Bergerac"
Ans. (B) "Justice"

33. Which literary movement was John Galsworthy associated with?
(A) Romanticism
(B) Modernism
(C) Realism
(D) Surrealism
Ans.(C) Realism

34. What is the name of John Galsworthy's notable work that criticizes the British class system and explores the lives of the Forsyte family?
(A) "The Great Gatsby"
(B) "The Catcher in the Rye"
(C) "The Forsyte Saga"
(D) "War and Peace"
Ans. (C) "The Forsyte Saga"

35.Which award did John Galsworthy win for his contributions to literature?
(A) Pulitzer Prize
(B) Nobel Prize in Literature
(C) Man Booker Prize
(D) National Book Award
Ans. (B) Nobel Prize in Literature

36. What was the name of John Galsworthy's influential essay collection that discussed various social and political issues of his time?
(A) "Voices of the People"
(B) "The Condition of England"
(C) "Revolutionary Thoughts"
(D) "The Literary Critic"
Ans.(B) "The Condition of England"

37. In which city did John Galsworthy spend a significant part of his life and set many of his works?
(A) London
(B) Paris
(C) New York
(D) Sydney
Ans. (A) London

38.Which famous English novelist was a contemporary and friend of John Galsworthy, and they both shared similar literary themes?
(A) Charles Dickens
(B) Jane Austen
(C) Joseph Cornad 
(D) George Orwell
Ans. (C) Joseph Cornad 

39. What is the title of John Galsworthy's novel that addresses the issue of capital punishment?
(A) "In Cold Blood"
(B) "The Forsyte Saga"
(C) "The Dark Angel"
(D) "Crime and Punishment"
Ans. (C) "The Dark Angel"

40. Which literary magazine did John Galsworthy co-found with his brother in 1894?
(A) The New Yorker
(B) The Paris Review
(C) The Yellow Book
(D) The Atlantic Monthly
Ans. (C) The Yellow Book

41. What was the title of John Galsworthy's first published novel?
A) "The Island Pharisees"
B) "Man of Devon"
C) "The Man of Property"
D) "The Silver Spoon"
Ans. (B) "Man of Devon"

42. Which war had a significant influence on John Galsworthy's writings, leading him to explore themes of pacifism and human suffering?
(A) World War I
(B) American Civil War
(C) Boer War
(D) French Revolution
Ans. (A) World War I

43. John Galsworthy was a supporter of which political ideology, which is reflected in some of his works?
(A) Communism
(B) Conservatism
(C) Anarchism
(D) Liberalism
Ans. (D) Liberalism

44. What is the name of John Galsworthy's novel that focuses on the struggles of a young artist named Soames Forsyte?
(A) "The Man of Property"
(B) "The Portrait of a Lady"
(C) "A Portrait of the Artist "
(D) "The Picture of Dorian Gray"
Ans. (A) "The Man of Property"

45. Which of the following John Galsworthy novels is set against the backdrop of the theater and explores the lives of actors and actresses?
(A) "The Dark Flower"
(B) "The White Monkey"
(C) "The Silver Spoon"
(D) "Theatre"
Ans. D) "Theatre"

46. John Galsworthy's works often featured themes related to the impact of ________________ on individuals and society.
(A) Technological advancements
(B) Climate change
(C) Economic inequality
(D) Extraterrestrial life
Ans.(C) Economic inequality

47. Which prestigious honor did John Galsworthy receive in 1929, recognizing his contributions to drama?
(A) Nobel Prize in Physics
(B) Tony Award
(C) Pulitzer Prize for Drama
(D) Order of Merit
Ans. (B) Tony Award

48. In which year did John Galsworthy pass away?
(A) 1933
(B) 1957
(C) 1967
(D) 1985
Ans. (A) 1933

49. Which of John Galsworthy's plays is known for addressing issues of animal rights and vivisection?
(A) "Strife"
(B) "Justice"
(C) "The Silver Spoon"
(D) "The Skin Game"
Ans. (D) "The Skin Game"

50. What was the occupation of John Galsworthy's father, which influenced his social awareness and commitment to addressing social issues?
(A) Politician
(B) Lawyer
(C) Artist
(D) Doctor
Ans.(A) Politician

51.In "The Forsyte Saga," what is the name of the family matriarch who plays a prominent role in the storyline?
(A) Irene
(B) Jolyon
(C) Soames
(D) Aunt Hester
Ans. (D) Aunt Hester

52.Which famous British actor portrayed the character Soames Forsyte in the television adaptation of "The Forsyte Saga" in the 1960s?
(A) Ian McKellen
(B) Laurence Olivier
(C) Sean Connery
(D) Richard Burton
Ans. (B) Laurence Olivier

53.John Galsworthy's writing often depicted the changing social and cultural landscape of which country?
(A) United States
(B) France
(C) England
(D) Russia
Ans. (C) England

54. What is the title of the play by John Galsworthy that explores the tensions between labor and management in a mining community?
(A) "The Skin Game"
(B) "Strife"
(C) "Justice"
(D) "Theatre"
Ans.(B) "Strife"

55. In addition to his written works, John Galsworthy was known for his efforts in advocating for:
(A) Animal rights
(B) Environmental conservation
(C) Women's suffrage
(D) Literary censorship
Ans. (A) Animal rights

56.John Galsworthy's literary style is often characterized as:
(A) Romantic
(B) Surrealistic
(C) Realistic
(D) Gothic
Ans. (C) Realistic

57. What was the name of John Galsworthy's wife, who was also a writer and inspired some of his literary works?
(A) Virginia Woolf
(B) Ada Galsworthy
(C) Daphne du Maurier
(D) Sylvia Plath
Ans. (B) Ada Galsworthy

58. Which significant literary award did John Galsworthy's play "Justice" receive in 1910?
(A) Tony Award
(B) Pulitzer Prize
(C) Nobel Prize in Literature
(D) New York Drama Critics' Circle Award
Ans. (D) New York Drama Critics' Circle Award

59. John Galsworthy's interest in social issues is evident in his plays, such as "The Silver Spoon," which addresses:
(A) Racial discrimination
(B) Gender inequality
(C) Economic disparity
(D) Political corruption
Ans. (C) Economic disparity

60. Which organization did John Galsworthy co-found to promote peace and social justice during World War I?
(A) United Nations
(B) International Red Cross
(C) League of Nations Union
(D) Greenpeace
Ans. (C) League of Nations Union

61.Which novel by John Galsworthy focuses on the lives of a group of Londoners during World War I?
(A) "In Chancery"
(B) "The Silver Spoon"
(C) "The Patrician"
(D) "The Dark Flower"
Ans.(C) "The Patrician"

62. What is the name of John Galsworthy's collection of short stories that explores the lives of people from various walks of life?
(A) "Tales from the Forsyte Saga"
(B) "The Man of Property"
(C) "The Dark Flower"
(D) "The Island Pharisees"
Ans. (A) "Tales from the Forsyte Saga"

63. Which of John Galsworthy's works deals with the plight of the lower classes and the idea of social reform?
(A) "The Skin Game"
(B) "The Man of Property"
(C) "Justice"
(D) "The White Monkey"
Ans. (D) "The White Monkey"

64. What is the title of the novel by John Galsworthy that explores themes of love and tragedy among a group of friends?
(A) "The Silver Spoon"
(B) "The Dark Flower"
(C) "The Forsyte Saga"
(D) "The Man of Property"
Ans. (B) "The Dark Flower"

65. John Galsworthy's literary career gained significant recognition after the publication of which work?
(A) "The White Monkey"
(B) "Man of Devon"
(C) "Justice"
(D) "The Man of Property"
Ans. (D) "The Man of Property"

66. What role did John Galsworthy play in the PEN International organization?
(A) President
(B) Treasurer
(C) Secretary
(D) Spokesperson
Ans. (A) President

67. In which year was John Galsworthy awarded the Order of Merit by the British monarch?
(A) 1910
(B) 1929
(C) 1935
(D) 1952
Ans. (B) 1929

68. What is the title of John Galsworthy's work that explores the consequences of a controversial scientific experiment?
(A) "The Forsyte Saga"
(B) "The Dark Flower"
(C) "The Island Pharisees"
(D) "The Apple Tree"
Ans.(C) "The Island Pharisees"

69. Which literary genre did John Galsworthy predominantly write in?
(A) Fantasy
(B) Science Fiction
(C) Historical Fiction
(D) Social Realistic Fiction
Ans. (D) Social Realistic Fiction

70.Which novel by John Galsworthy is a satirical commentary on the British aristocracy and their fading influence in the early 20th century?
(A) "The Forsyte Saga"
(B) "The White Monkey"
(C) "The Man of Property"
(D) "The Silver Spoon"
Ans. (B) "The White Monkey"

71. What is the title of John Galsworthy's play that deals with the clash between two families over land ownership and is set in the English countryside?
(A) "Justice"
(B) "Strife"
(C) "The Skin Game"
(D) "The Apple Tree"
Ans. (C) "The Skin Game"

72. John Galsworthy was a vocal advocate for the rights of which group of people through his writings?
(A) Children
(B) Immigrants
(C) Prisoners
(D) Indigenous Peoples
Ans. (A) Children

73. What is the name of the character in "The Forsyte Saga" who becomes embroiled in a scandalous affair that shakes the Forsyte family?
(A) Philip Bosinney
(B) Jolyon Forsyte
(C) Soames Forsyte
(D) Montague Dartie
Ans .(A) Philip Bosinney

74. In "The Forsyte Saga," what is the name of Irene Heron's son who becomes a central character in the later parts of the series?
(A) Timothy
(B) Jon
(C) Jolyon
(D) Michael
Ans. (D) Michael

75. Which prestigious literary award did John Galsworthy receive for his overall contribution to literature, aside from his Nobel Prize?
(A) Pulitzer Prize
(B) Man Booker Prize
(C) Order of Merit
(D) Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Ans. (C) Order of Merit

76. What is the title of John Galsworthy's play that explores themes of justice and retribution through the trial of a young man?
(A) "The Forsyte Saga"
(B) "Justice"
(C) "The Man of Property"
(D) "The Silver Spoon"
Ans. (B) "Justice"

77. Which international organization aimed at protecting and promoting freedom of expression and literature did John Galsworthy actively support?
(A) UNESCO
(B) PEN International
(C) World Health Organization
(D) Greenpeace
Ans. (B) PEN International

78.What is the name of John Galsworthy's historical novel set during the English Civil War and featuring the character Sir Harry Halliwell?
(A) "The Silver Spoon"
(B) "The Dark Flower"
(C) "Loyalties"
(D) "The Pigeon"

79. Which literary genre did John Galsworthy's play "The Pigeon" belong to? 
(A) Tragedy 
(B) Comedy 
(C) Romance 
(D) Science Fiction 
Ans. (A) Tragedy

80. In "The Forsyte Saga," what is the name of Soames Forsyte's first wife, who plays a significant role in the early part of the series?
(A) Fleur
(B) Irene
(C) Winifred
(D) Annette
Ans.(B) Irene

81. John Galsworthy's works often explored the tension between individual desires and:
(A) Social obligations
(B) Political ideologies
(C) Environmental concerns
(D) Technological advancements
Ans. (A) Social obligations

82. What is the title of John Galsworthy's novel that delves into the lives of artists, including the character Gombauld, who struggles to find success?
(A) "The Silver Spoon"
(B) "The Dark Flower"
(C) "The White Monkey"
(D) "The Island Pharisees"
Ans. (C) "The White Monkey"

83. John Galsworthy's social activism extended to issues related to:
(A) Animal rights
(B) Climate change
(C) The abolition of the monarchy
(D) Literary censorship
Ans. (B) Climate change

84. Which organization did John Galsworthy join during World War I to support wounded soldiers and refugees?
(A) United Nations
(B) International Red Cross
(C) YMCA
(D) Save the Children
Ans. (C) YMCA

85. In his later works, John Galsworthy often explored the idea of:
(A) Time travel
(B) Utopian societies
(C) Individualism
D) The supernatural
Ans .(C) Individualism

86. What is the name of the play by John Galsworthy that deals with issues of marriage and infidelity, focusing on the character George? 
(A) "Justice"
(B) "The Pigeon"
(C) "The Man of Property"
(D) "Strife"
Ans. (D) "Strife"

87. John Galsworthy's writings often depicted the impact of industrialization and urbanization on:
(A) Rural communities
(B) The fashion industry
(C) Scientific progress
(D) Political ideologies
Ans. (A) Rural communities

88. What is the title of the John Galsworthy novel that explores themes of jealousy and possession, featuring the character Soames Forsyte?
(A) "The Dark Flower"
(B) "The Silver Spoon"
(C) "The Man of Property"
(D) "Theatre"
Ans. (C) "The Man of Property"

89. In addition to his novels and plays, John Galsworthy also wrote a notable collection of:
(A) Recipes
(B) Travel essays
(C) Poems
(D) Detective stories
Ans. (C) Poems

90. What is the title of John Galsworthy's novel that explores the struggles of a young artist named Irene Heron?
(A) "The Silver Spoon"
(B) "The Man of Property"
(C) "The Dark Flower"
(D) "Theatre"
Ans. (C) "The Dark Flower"

91. Which literary award did John Galsworthy receive for his collection of poems titled "A Bit o' Love"?
(A) Pulitzer Prize
(B) Nobel Prize in Literature
(C) Hawthornden Prize
(D) Man Booker Prize
Ans. (C) Hawthornden Prize

92. In "The Forsyte Saga," what is the name of the house that becomes a symbol of the Forsyte family's wealth and status?
(A) Robin Hill
(B) Green Gables
(C) Casterbridge
(D) Soho Square
Ans. (A) Robin Hill

93. What is the title of John Galsworthy's novel that explores themes of love, betrayal, and artistic passion, set in the world of theater?
(A) "Theatre"
(B) "The Dark Flower"
(C) "The Silver Spoon"
(D) "Justice"
Ans. (A) "Theatre"

94. John Galsworthy's play "Justice" revolves around the trial and conviction of which character?
(A) William Falder
(B) Sir Robert Chiltern
(C) George Loveless
(D) Charles Strickland
Ans. (A) William Falder

95. What is the name of John Galsworthy's play that deals with the concept of "a good person" and explores morality?
(A) "The Skin Game"
(B) "Strife"
(C) "Justice"
(D) "The Pigeon"
Ans. (D) "The Pigeon"

96. Which philanthropic organization did John Galsworthy support, aiming to improve the welfare of underprivileged children?
(A) Greenpeace
(B) Save the Children
(C) Doctors Without Borders
(D) Amnesty International
Ans. (B) Save the Children

97. In "The Forsyte Saga," which character is known for his passion for art and his affair with Irene Heron?
(A) Jolyon Forsyte
(B) Soames Forsyte
(C) Philip Bosinney
(D) Montague Dartie
Ans. (A) Jolyon Forsyte

98. John Galsworthy's social realism often focused on issues such as:
(A) Space exploration
(B) Political intrigue
(C) Economic inequality
(D) Time travel
Ans. (C) Economic inequality

99. Which famous British author was influenced by John Galsworthy's style and themes in their own literary works?
(A) George Orwell
(B) Charles Dickens
(C) Virginia Woolf
(D) Jane Austen
Ans. (A) George Orwell

100. For which work John Galsworthy was awarded Nobel prize?
(A) Justice
(B) The Forsyte Sega
(C)The Man of Property
(D) The Silver Box
Ans. (B) The Forsyte Sega

101. In which year did John Galsworthy begin his literary career?
(A) 1879
(B) 1897
(C) 1899
(D) 1905
Ans. (B) 1897

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