The Proposal | Lesson 9 | Class 10th | Questions and Answers
🔹 Short Answer Type Questions
1. What is the play The Proposal about?
The Proposal is a comedy play about marriage, property disputes, and misunderstandings. It shows how people quarrel over land and trivial matters even during a marriage proposal.
2. What does Lomov think when he is alone?
When Lomov is alone, he thinks about his poor health, nervousness, and the need to marry for a settled and peaceful life.
3. Why does Lomov wish to propose to Natalya?
Lomov wants to propose to Natalya because she is a suitable match—well educated, from a good family, and owning property. He wants a practical marriage, not love.
4. Who is Lomov? Why does he visit Chubukov?
Lomov is a wealthy landowner and neighbour of Chubukov. He visits Chubukov to propose marriage to his daughter Natalya.
5. What makes Chubukov misunderstand the purpose of Lomov’s visit?
Chubukov misunderstands because Lomov talks indirectly and nervously instead of clearly stating his proposal.
6. What was the first cause of Lomov’s and Natalya’s argument?
The first cause of their argument was the ownership of the Meadows.
7. What was the second cause of Lomov’s and Natalya’s quarrel?
The second cause of their quarrel was whose hunting dogs were better.
8. How did Natalya react when she came to know the purpose of Lomov’s visit?
Natalya became very upset and angry because she had missed the chance of marriage due to the argument.
9. What justification did Lomov give to prove that he was the rightful owner of the Meadows?
Lomov said that his ancestors owned the Meadows and that legal documents supported his claim.
10. Lomov was a quarrelsome person. Justify.
Lomov constantly argued over land and dogs. He lost his temper easily and could not tolerate opposition, which proves he was quarrelsome.
11. How did Natalya react when she came to know that Lomov had come with a marriage proposal?
She felt shocked and regretted her behaviour. She immediately became polite and tried to bring Lomov back.
🔹 Long Answer Type Questions
1. Describe the character of Natalya as sketched in The Proposal.
Natalya is educated, strong-willed, and emotional. She is greedy about property and quarrels over trivial matters. She easily loses her temper but becomes submissive when marriage is discussed.
2. Why does the proposal remain unmade during Lomov’s first visit?
The proposal remains unmade because Lomov and Natalya start arguing over the Meadows and dogs, leading to Lomov’s collapse.
3. Justify the title of the play The Proposal.
The entire play revolves around a marriage proposal that is delayed due to arguments and misunderstandings. Hence, the title is appropriate.
4. How does Lomov speak warmly of Chubukov’s family in the beginning? Why does he change his stand?
Initially, Lomov praises Chubukov to keep good relations. He changes his stand when Chubukov disagrees with him over the Meadows.
5. Sketch the character of Lomov.
6. What is the point of controversy between Natalya and Lomov?
The main controversies are the ownership of the Meadows and the superiority of hunting dogs.
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