CBSE Class 9 English The Pot Maker (Class 9 NCERT New) Quiz 1

1. What did Sentila dream of becoming when she grew up?

A A pot maker B A farmer C A village council member D A weaver

2. Why did Arenla prefer weaving over pot making for Sentila?

A Weaving was easier to learn B Weaving was less messy and could be done indoors C Weaving required less skill D Pot making was not a traditional craft

3. What material was used to soften the clay for pot making?

A Hay B Bamboo cylinders C Kiln fire D Wooden spatulas

4. What did the village council remind Mesoba about the pot making skill?

A It was a skill that should be kept secret B It was a skill meant only for family members C It was a skill that could only be taught to boys D It symbolized the tradition and history of the people

5. What fascinated Sentila about the potters’ work?

A The colorful designs on the pots B The ease of shaping the clay C The smell of the kiln fire D The sound of the spatula tapping the clay

6. What was the main reason Arenla found pot making tedious?

A The clay was difficult to shape B The process involved carrying heavy loads uphill C The pots often broke during firing D The clay was hard to find

7. What did the village council fear if pot makers refused to teach their skills?

A The tradition of pot making would be lost B The village would lose its income source C The village would run out of clay D The quality of pots would decline

8. What reasoning did Mesoba give to the village council for not teaching Sentila pot making earlier?

A Sentila was more interested in weaving B Sentila was busy helping in the fields C Sentila needed to grow stronger after her illness D Sentila was too young to learn the skill

9. What was the final step in the pot making process before firing the kiln?

A Pounding the clay B Mixing the clay with water C Drying the pots in the sun D Shaping the pots with a spatula

10. What did the village council emphasize about the ownership of traditional skills?

A They belonged to the village elders B They were passed down only within families C They were not owned by any individual D They were owned by the village council