This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Class 8 > Class 8 English The Great Stone Face I ā Quiz 5 š Homepage š Download PDF Books š Premium PDF Books Class 8 English The Great Stone Face I Quiz 5 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Who did the Great Stone Face become for Ernest? A) Friend. B) Teacher. C) Enemy. D) Mentor. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Teacher. 2. Who all were part of Ernest's daily audience A) A group of neighbours. B) College professors. C) Doctors. D) The poet. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A group of neighbours. 3. True or False1. The Great Stone Face stood near where Ernest and his mother lived ..... A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 4. Ernest was a A) Cunning man. B) Kind and humble man. C) Irresponsible man. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Kind and humble man. 5. What deeper meaning might the prophecy about the Great Stone Face represent? A) A prediction of future wealth. B) The importance of physical appearance. C) The value of inner character development. D) A literal transformation of a person's face. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The value of inner character development. 6. How did Ernest's appearance change over the course of the story? A) He became more youthful. B) He remained unchanged. C) He grew to resemble the Great Stone Face. D) He became disfigured. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) He grew to resemble the Great Stone Face. 7. What was Ernest doing when the poet came to meet him? A) He was waiting for the poet. B) He was looking at the great stone face. C) He was reading a book. D) He was roaming near his house. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) He was reading a book. 8. What theme is suggested by Ernest's consistent gazing at the Stone Face despite others' changing opinions? A) The importance of following trends. B) The value of perseverance and consistency. C) The foolishness of long-term goals. D) The danger of fixating on one idea. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The value of perseverance and consistency. 9. Who was considered as the great stone face for the second time? A) Ernest. B) Gathergold. C) General blood and thunder. D) Poet. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) General blood and thunder. 10. How does the author's portrayal of Ernest's character development differ from traditional 'hero's journey' narratives? A) Ernest faces no challenges. B) Ernest's growth is internal rather than through external adventures. C) Ernest becomes wealthy and powerful. D) Ernest leaves his home to seek his fortune. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ernest's growth is internal rather than through external adventures. 11. What might be the significance of Ernest being described as 'industrious, kind and neighbourly'? A) To show he's unremarkable. B) To contrast him with the prophecy's expectations. C) To highlight the qualities valued in the community. D) To suggest he's unsuitable for greatness. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To highlight the qualities valued in the community. 12. The inhabitants of the village A) Took some notice of him. B) Took no notice of him. C) Sent him a notice. D) Got a notice from him. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Took no notice of him. 13. Why did people think General Blood-and-Thunder might resemble the Great Stone Face? A) Because of his physical appearance. B) Because of his wealth. C) Because of his military achievements. D) Because of his kindness. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Because of his military achievements. 14. Did Ernest ever forget the story his mother told him? A) Yes. B) No. C) Maybe. D) Not mentioned in the story. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No. 15. How does the community's perception of Ernest's interest in the Stone Face evolve? A) From ridicule to respect. B) From indifference to mockery. C) From fear to acceptance. D) From admiration to disappointment. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) From ridicule to respect. 16. What did Ernest say about the Great Stone Face? A) It looked hospitable. B) It looked angry. C) It looked sad. D) It looked confused. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It looked hospitable. 17. What did the poet thought about Ernest? A) He was a wise man. B) He was not happy to meet him. C) He likes to live alone. D) None of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) He was a wise man. 18. Who told Ernest the story of the Great Stone Face? A) His mother. B) Poet. C) Villagers. D) Gathergold. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) His mother. 19. Idle talk meaning? A) Lazy talk. B) Waste talk. C) Gossip. D) Thought full talk. E) Hint:not lazy talk !. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Waste talk. 20. What do you mean by "prophecy" ? A) Statement that tells what happened in the past. B) Statement that tells what will happen in the future. C) Statement that tells what is happening right now. D) Any statement. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Statement that tells what will happen in the future. 21. Which new character is introduced in the second part of the story? A) Ernest. B) Ernest mother. C) Poet. D) None of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Poet. 22. How might Ernest's thoughts 'enlarging his heart' relate to the concept of wisdom in the story? A) It suggests wisdom is purely emotional. B) It implies wisdom involves both intellect and empathy. C) It shows wisdom decreases with age. D) It indicates wisdom is unrelated to emotions. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It implies wisdom involves both intellect and empathy. 23. What did the poet do when he saw the Great Stone Face? A) Threw his arms up and shouted. B) Ran away. C) Took a picture. D) Cried. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Threw his arms up and shouted. 24. Read the sentence from paragraph 10 of the story: "Ernest knew [Gathergold] was not the man of the prophecy." Which word would best replace prophecy in the sentence? A) Achievement. B) Custom. C) Description. D) Prediction. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Prediction. 25. A poet came to the village to ..... A) See the Great Stone Face. B) Meet Ernest. C) Speak to the people of the village. D) Live in the village. 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