CBSE Class 9 English The Pot Maker (Class 9 NCERT New) Quiz 3

1. What "phenomenon" did Onula witness in the work shed?

A A. A pot that was painted in multiple colours B B. Two rows of identical pots, making it impossible to tell the master from the student C C. Sentila teaching other girls from the dormitory D D. Arenla finally praising Sentila’s work

2. On the day Sentila finally mastered the craft, what did she discover upon returning home?

A A. Her father had bought her new tools. B B. Her mother had passed away. C C. The village council had arrived to celebrate. D D. Her mother had destroyed all her new pots.

3. Why did Arenla prefer weaving over pottery for her daughter?

A A. Weaving was a sacred ritual. B B. Weaving could be done indoors in any season and was more profitable. C C. Pottery was strictly a man's job in their culture. D D. She wanted Sentila to become a merchant.

4. Which quality of Sentila is most highlighted by her secret visits to expert potters?

A A. Disobedience B B. Perseverance and passion C C. Laziness D D. Greed for money

5. The tone of the lesson is mostly ...................................

A humourous B serious C mysterious D inspirational

6. What was Sentila's dream profession?

A Weaver B Pot Maker C Farmer D Teacher

7. Why did Arenla initially refuse to teach Sentila pot making?

A She wanted Sentila to become a farmer. B She thought Sentila was too young to learn. C She believed weaving was more profitable and less tedious. D She thought pot making was too easy.

8. What tool is used to shape a pot?

A Hammer B Chisel C Dao D Spatula

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

A It was a skill that should only be taught to boys. B It was a skill that symbolized tradition and history and must be passed on. C It was a skill that should be kept secret. D It was a skill that belonged to the family only.

10. What did Sentila struggle with when shaping the lump of clay into a pot?

A She could not fire the kiln correctly. B She could not find the right clay. C She could not hold the lump properly. D She could not dry the pots in the sun.