MCQ Chapter 2.2 The House builder Class 8 English Maharashtra Board 1. Why did the mason’s last house have weak walls?He used poor materialsThe design was flawedThe contractor interferedHe lacked skilled workersQuestion 1 of 202. What did the mason hand over to the contractor after finishing the last house?Construction materialsOwnership documentsHouse keysA letter of resignationQuestion 2 of 203. What does “dedication” mean in the context of the story?CarelessnessCommitment to a taskStrictnessSpeedQuestion 3 of 204. Why was the mason’s last house completed earlier than expected?He was experiencedHe worked hastilyThe contractor helpedThe design was simpleQuestion 4 of 205. What did the mason fail to ensure in his last house?High-quality materials and perfect finishLow costsQuick constructionInnovative designQuestion 5 of 206. What does the phrase “to no avail” mean?With great successWithout successWith satisfactionWith reluctanceQuestion 6 of 207. Why was the mason’s last house not as good as the design?He lacked materialsHe worked carelesslyThe design was flawedThe contractor interferedQuestion 7 of 208. What does “reluctance” mean in the story?ExcitementUnwillingnessReadinessConfidenceQuestion 8 of 209. Who was responsible for supervising the mason’s work?The contractorThe engineerThe architectThe mason himselfQuestion 9 of 2010. What was the mason’s primary responsibility?Designing housesEnsuring the quality of constructionHiring workersSupervising the siteQuestion 10 of 2011. What was the mason known for before his retirement?Rough workDedication to perfectionBuilding quicklyIgnoring detailsQuestion 11 of 2012. How did the mason feel after learning the house was his?ProudRegretfulRelievedAngryQuestion 12 of 2013. What is a synonym for “diligence”?CarelessnessHard workDelayConfidenceQuestion 13 of 2014. What does the mason’s story emphasize?The importance of wealthThe value of consistent effortThe significance of teamworkThe need for retirement plansQuestion 14 of 2015. What did the contractor want to express through his gift?AppreciationCriticismDisappointmentFriendshipQuestion 15 of 2016. What was the mason’s profession before he retired?CarpenterMasonTilerEngineerQuestion 16 of 2017. How did the contractor view the mason’s earlier work?DisappointingOutstandingOrdinaryExpensiveQuestion 17 of 2018. What did the mason realize too late?The contractor’s generosityHis poor effort in the last houseThe value of teamworkThe importance of quality materialsQuestion 18 of 2019. How many years did the mason work before retiring?A few yearsMany yearsLess than a decadeOver five decadesQuestion 19 of 2020. What was the mason’s main regret?Not spending time with his familyNot giving his best in the last houseWorking too hardRetiring too earlyQuestion 20 of 20 Loading...
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