01 July, 2025

50 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on "Strife" by John Galsworthy, tailored for exams like UP TGT English.

50 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on "Strife" by John Galsworthy, tailored for exams like UP TGT English.

MCQs on “Strife” by John Galsworthy

  1. What is the primary setting of the play “Strife”?
    A. A court of law
    B. A factory town
    C. A village school
    D. A London mansion

  2. Who is the chairman of the board in “Strife”?
    A. Simon Harness
    B. David Roberts
    C. Anthony
    D. Enid Underwood

  3. What issue causes the conflict in the play?
    A. Racial injustice
    B. Wage disputes
    C. Land ownership
    D. Political leadership

  4. Who is the managing director of the firm in “Strife”?
    A. Enid
    B. Anthony
    C. John Underwood
    D. David Roberts

  5. How long have the workers been on strike at the start of the play?
    A. One week
    B. Two months
    C. Over six months
    D. One year

  6. What is David Roberts' role in the play?
    A. The factory owner
    B. A government official
    C. Leader of the strikers
    D. Anthony’s son

  7. What illness does David Roberts’ wife suffer from?
    A. Tuberculosis
    B. Cancer
    C. Depression
    D. Fever

  8. Who tries to mediate between the workers and the management?
    A. Harness
    B. Enid
    C. Anthony
    D. Underwood

  9. What theme does “Strife” strongly explore?
    A. Love and betrayal
    B. Art and culture
    C. Industrial conflict
    D. Religious salvation

  10. How is Anthony related to Enid?
    A. Father
    B. Brother
    C. Husband
    D. Son

  11. What is the primary tone of the play?
    A. Comic
    B. Tragic
    C. Romantic
    D. Surreal

  12. The strike depicted in the play is:
    A. Peaceful
    B. Chaotic
    C. Silent
    D. Violent

  13. Who represents the voice of moderation among the workers?
    A. David Roberts
    B. Harness
    C. Simon
    D. Thomas

  14. What is Enid’s attitude toward the strike?
    A. Indifferent
    B. Supportive of workers
    C. Fully with the Board
    D. Aggressive

  15. What literary genre best describes “Strife”?
    A. Romantic play
    B. Naturalist drama
    C. Absurdist play
    D. Melodrama

  16. The play criticizes which aspect of society?
    A. Feudalism
    B. Colonialism
    C. Industrial capitalism
    D. Aristocracy

  17. What symbolizes the suffering of the working class in the play?
    A. The Boardroom
    B. The factory
    C. Annie Roberts
    D. Enid’s attitude

  18. What does the character Simon Harness do?
    A. Strike leader
    B. Lawyer
    C. Trade Union representative
    D. Factory supervisor

  19. Who dies in the play, symbolizing the emotional cost of strife?
    A. Anthony
    B. Annie
    C. Roberts
    D. Enid

  20. Galsworthy’s writing style in “Strife” is:
    A. Symbolic and poetic
    B. Realistic and critical
    C. Experimental
    D. Abstract

  21. What does Anthony refuse to do during the strike?
    A. Talk to the workers
    B. Increase wages
    C. Resign
    D. Fire anyone

  22. Which character is described as rigid and unyielding?
    A. Enid
    B. Anthony
    C. Thomas
    D. Harness

  23. “Strife” is divided into how many acts?
    A. One
    B. Two
    C. Three
    D. Five

  24. Annie Roberts serves as a symbol of:
    A. Hope
    B. Helplessness
    C. Pride
    D. Greed

  25. What ultimately ends the strike in the play?
    A. Violence
    B. Government intervention
    C. Worker’s surrender
    D. Compromise

  26. Enid's character represents:
    A. Ignorance
    B. Rebellion
    C. Compassion
    D. Authority

  27. How does Anthony respond to the Board’s decision to negotiate?
    A. He applauds them
    B. He remains neutral
    C. He resigns in protest
    D. He leads the negotiations

  28. Which character serves as a contrast to David Roberts?
    A. Enid
    B. Harness
    C. Anthony
    D. Underwood

  29. The word “strife” in the title refers to:
    A. Romantic tension
    B. Religious battle
    C. Class conflict
    D. Political instability

  30. The ending of “Strife” is best described as:
    A. Joyful
    B. Melancholic
    C. Triumphant
    D. Comic

  31. John Galsworthy is also known for writing:
    A. The Forsyte Saga
    B. Pygmalion
    C. Waiting for Godot
    D. The Cherry Orchard

  32. Who blames both parties for Annie’s death?
    A. Roberts
    B. Enid
    C. Anthony
    D. Harness

  33. What dramatic technique does Galsworthy use in “Strife”?
    A. Flashback
    B. Soliloquy
    C. Real-time action
    D. Chorus

  34. The theme of individual vs society is embodied by:
    A. Annie
    B. Anthony
    C. Enid
    D. David Roberts

  35. Who is described as pragmatic and diplomatic?
    A. Harness
    B. Anthony
    C. Underwood
    D. Thomas

  36. What was Galsworthy’s profession before he became a full-time writer?
    A. Doctor
    B. Engineer
    C. Lawyer
    D. Politician

  37. Enid’s concern is mostly with:
    A. The strike's impact on workers’ families
    B. Business losses
    C. Her father’s reputation
    D. Political outcomes

  38. The conflict in “Strife” is mainly between:
    A. Women and men
    B. Capital and labor
    C. Church and state
    D. Old and young

  39. Galsworthy uses the strike to critique:
    A. Marriage
    B. Religion
    C. Economic inequality
    D. Politics

  40. Which character best represents authority and inflexibility?
    A. Simon Harness
    B. Anthony
    C. Roberts
    D. Underwood

  41. The use of realistic dialogue in “Strife” is meant to:
    A. Romanticize conflict
    B. Heighten tension
    C. Increase wordplay
    D. Add humor

  42. Who insists that principles must be upheld at any cost?
    A. Anthony
    B. Enid
    C. Roberts
    D. Harness

  43. What is a key result of the strike in the play?
    A. Change in management
    B. Worker victory
    C. Suffering on both sides
    D. Peaceful resolution

  44. The presence of the Board of Directors indicates:
    A. Artistic symbolism
    B. Capitalist structure
    C. Judicial power
    D. Religious authority

  45. The language style of “Strife” can best be described as:
    A. Poetic and abstract
    B. Simple and realistic
    C. Highly technical
    D. Metaphorical

  46. What lesson does “Strife” ultimately convey?
    A. Resistance always wins
    B. Power must be feared
    C. Rigidity leads to loss
    D. Unionism solves all

  47. Who steps forward to resolve the dispute in the final act?
    A. David
    B. Enid
    C. Harness
    D. Anthony

  48. The play was first performed in:
    A. 1912
    B. 1909
    C. 1899
    D. 1921

  49. What genre best describes Galsworthy’s overall body of work?
    A. Expressionism
    B. Realism
    C. Modernism
    D. Romanticism

  50. Which best sums up the theme of “Strife”?
    A. Economic prosperity
    B. Class-based oppression and human cost
    C. Redemption through love
    D. Governmental corruption


Answers

  1. B

  2. C

  3. B

  4. C

  5. C

  6. C

  7. A

  8. A

  9. C

  10. A

  11. B

  12. D

  13. D

  14. B

  15. B

  16. C

  17. C

  18. C

  19. B

  20. B

  21. B

  22. B

  23. C

  24. B

  25. D

  26. C

  27. C

  28. B

  29. C

  30. B

  31. A

  32. B

  33. C

  34. D

  35. A

  36. C

  37. A

  38. B

  39. C

  40. B

  41. B

  42. C

  43. C

  44. B

  45. B

  46. C

  47. C

  48. B

  49. B

  50. B


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