A Blind Man Catches A Bird Quiz

10 Questions | By Pppoteat | Updated: Nov 7, 2022 | Attempts: 1417

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Have you read the famous story "A Blind Man Catches A Bird" or not? If yes, then you are going to like this "A Blind Man Catches A Bird Quiz" that we have designed for you. A Blind Man Catches a Bird is a popular story written by the amazing writer Alexander McCall Smith. Just like the title of the story, it's about a blind man. If you have read the story and understood it well, you will easily score high on this quiz. Let's see what you do.

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1.

Which theme is suggested by the blind man's thoughts about why people fight?
- A.
  
  Dishonesty ruins people's relationships
- B.
  
  Friends must be willing to forgive
- C.
  
  People should think before they speak
- D.
  
  Compromise will solve most problems
2.

The hunting trip could be a symbol of the ______________, and this symbolism helps one better understand the theme.
- A.
  
  Wisdom of a person who is blind
- B.
  
  Search for what is important in life
- C.
  
  Human struggle to control nature
- D.
  
  Difficulty of living without one's sight
3.

The best choice for the overall UNIVERSAL THEME found in this story is....
- A.
  
  People cheat others because it makes them feel better
- B.
  
  People should rely more on their hearing than on their sight
- C.
  
  True friendship depends on respect and fairness
- D.
  
  Hunting is a good way to learn about animal behavior
4.

The brother of the young man's wife was
- A.
  
  Dyslexic
- B.
  
  Deaf
- C.
  
  Dumb
- D.
  
  Blind
5.

The young man felt eager to get to know his brother-in-law.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
6.

The story starts with the marriage of the young man's brother-in-law.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
7.

The young man pushed his brother-in-law from the window.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
8.

The brother-in-law said that the young man could help him see.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

The young man and his brother-in-law together
- A.
  
  Went the hunting
- B.
  
  Went to zoo
- C.
  
  Went to meet the president
- D.
  
  None of these
10.

Which quote conveys (shows or illustrates) a THEME from the story?
- A.
  
  "At first they followed a path that he knew, and it was easy for the blind man to tag along behind the others>" (Paragraph 3)
- B.
  
  "The blind man followed the other's advice and put his trap where birds might come for water>" (paragraph 7)
- C.
  
  "When he reached his trip, the young man saw that he had caught a bird." (paragraph 10)
- D.
  
  "The young man was impressed with the wisdom of the blind man, who knew a whole lot even though he could see nothing." (paragraph 16)