MCQ Test - If I Were You

1. Who wrote If I Were You?

A. William Shakespeare

B. Douglas James

C. R. K. Narayan

D. J. B. Priestley

2. What is Gerrard’s profession?

A. Doctor

B. Police officer

C. Playwright

D. Teacher

3. Who enters Gerrard’s cottage?

A. A journalist

B. A criminal intruder

C. A police inspector

D. A neighbour

4. What weapon does the intruder carry?

A. A sword

B. A knife

C. A revolver

D. A rifle

5. Why does the intruder want to become Gerrard?

A. To inherit his property

B. To escape the police by taking his identity

C. To become a playwright

D. To borrow money

6. How does Gerrard behave under threat?

A. He panics immediately

B. He cries for help

C. He remains calm and confident

D. He faints

7. What does Gerrard pretend about himself?

A. He is a wanted criminal

B. He is a police officer

C. He is a doctor

D. He is a soldier

8. What is the intruder trying to avoid?

A. An examination

B. A business meeting

C. Arrest by the police

D. A family celebration

9. Which quality helps Gerrard most?

A. Carelessness

B. Presence of mind

C. Physical strength alone

D. Anger

10. How does Gerrard trick the intruder?

A. He offers him a job

B. He calls the police immediately without speaking

C. He persuades him to enter a cupboard

D. He gives him money

11. Where does Gerrard trap the intruder?

A. In a cupboard

B. In a garden shed

C. In a car

D. In a basement

12. What does the intruder carry to threaten Gerrard?

A. A revolver

B. A camera

C. A walking stick

D. A briefcase

13. Why does Gerrard invent a criminal identity?

A. To frighten and confuse the intruder

B. To impress his neighbours

C. To get a reward

D. To become famous

14. What literary form is If I Were You?

A. A poem

B. A novel

C. A play

D. A biography

15. What creates suspense in the play?

A. A school competition

B. The intruder’s threats and Gerrard’s plan

C. A wedding ceremony

D. A sports event

16. What does the intruder hope to gain by impersonating Gerrard?

A. A new profession

B. A larger house

C. Freedom from detection

D. A writing award

17. Which word best describes Gerrard?

A. Resourceful

B. Timid

C. Careless

D. Dishonest in every situation

18. What is the main conflict in the play?

A. A dispute between neighbours

B. A writer facing an armed criminal

C. A family disagreement

D. A school examination

19. What happens to the intruder at the end?

A. He escapes successfully

B. He becomes Gerrard’s friend

C. He is trapped by Gerrard

D. He leaves without his weapon

20. What is the main lesson of the play?

A. Violence always solves problems

B. Quick thinking and courage can defeat danger

C. Criminals should be trusted

D. Panic is the best response to threats

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