FYBCom Sem 1 : MCQs : The Lookout Man

 # Multiple-choice questions (MCQs)

"The Lookout Man" by Nicolas Bentley,

(a story about William Morris, a sharp-eyed jeweler who solves the mystery of a missing ring in his shop using his keen observation skills.)

1. What is William Morris’s occupation?

• a) Teacher
• b) Detective
• c) Jeweler
• d) Doctor

2. How old is William Morris?

• a) 40 years
• b) 53 years
• c) 30 years
• d) 60 years

3. Where does the story take place?

• a) A school
• b) A jewelry shop
• c) A hospital
• d) A police station

4. What kind of books does William Morris enjoy reading?

• a) Romance
• b) Science fiction
• c) Detective fiction
• d) Historical novels

5. How many trays of rings did Morris show the customer?

• a) 2
• b) 3
• c) 5
• d) 6

6. What was stolen from the shop?

• a) Necklace
• b) Watch
• c) Antique ring
• d) Bracelet

7. Who is suspected of stealing the ring?

• a) A servant
• b) A child
• c) An American man and a lady
• d) Another shop assistant 

8. What quality helps Morris solve the case?

• a) Strength
• b) Intelligence
• c) Keen observation
• d) Courage

9. Who was standing outside the shop during the incident?

• a) A policeman
• b) A woman
• c) A dog
• d) A delivery man

10. How does Morris discover the ring was hidden?

• a) By interrogating the suspect
• b) By carefully observing the suspect
• c) By using a metal detector
• d) By accident

11. What did the young woman claim she came to sell at the shop?

• a) A gold necklace
• b) A filigree brooch
• c) A silver bracelet
• d) A pair of earrings

12. How does the story end?

• a) Morris calls the police
• b) The ring is never found
• c) Morris retrieves the ring
• d) The shop closes

13. What proverb does Morris believe in?

• a) "God helps those who help themselves."
• b) "Honesty is the best policy."
• c) "Time is money."
• d) "A stitch in time saves nine."

14. What attitude does Morris maintain throughout the case?

• a) Panic
• b) Calmness
• c) Anger
• d) Nervousness

15. The young woman’s expression when the ring was found was:

• a) Happy
• b) Surprised
• c) Frightened
• d) Confident

16. What skill does Morris rely on most to solve the mystery?

• a) Reading
• b) Running
• c) Observation
• d) Fighting

17. What lesson does the story emphasize?

• a) Hard work is important
• b) Good observation leads to success
• c) Always trust others
• d) Don’t take risks

18. What does Morris use to uncover the truth?

• a) Technology
• b) Observation and reasoning
• c) Help from a friend
• d) Luck

19. What did the American customer want to buy?

• a) Earrings
• b) A watch
• c) A ring
• d) A bracelet

20. What is the name of the shop where Morris works?

• a) Regnier’s
• b) Smith’s Jewelry
• c) Morris & Co.
• d) The Jewel Box

21. How many suspects were there in total?

• a) One
• b) Two
• c) Three
• d) Four

23. How does Morris approach problem-solving?

• a) With courage
• b) With panic
• c) With fear
• d) With curiosity

24. What does Morris use to solve the crime?

• a) A magnifying glass
• b) His intelligence
• c) A detective
• d) A witness

25. Who did Morris suspect first?

• a) The American
• b) A child
• c) The young woman
• d) The other shop assistants

26. What does Morris emphasize as essential for solving problems?

• a) Hard work
• b) Luck
• c) Keen observation and calmness
• d) Money

27. What did the young woman try to sell?

• a) A ring
• b) A necklace
• c) A brooch
• d) A bracelet

28. How does the ring go missing?

• a) It is dropped
• b) It is hidden by the thief
• c) It is thrown away
• d) It is lost in the street

29. Why does the American glare at Ms. Susskind?

• a) He thinks she took the ring
• b) He was unhappy with her service
• c) He noticed something strange about her behavior
• d) He wanted a discount

30. What does the ending of the story teach?

• a) Trust everyone
• b) Don’t jump to conclusions
• c) Good observation always helps
• d) Be patient

Answers:

1. c) Jeweler
2. b) 53 years
3. b) A jewelry shop
4. c) Detective fiction
5. b) 3
6. c) Antique ring
7. c) A lady
8. c) Keen observation
9. d) A delivery man
10. b) By carefully observing the suspect
11. b) A filigree brooch
12. c) Morris retrieves the ring
13. b) "Honesty is the best policy."
14. b) Calmness
15. b) Surprised
16. c) Observation
17. b) Good observation leads to success
18. b) Observation and reasoning
19. c) A ring
20. c) Morris & Co.
21. b) Two
22. a) The ring was still missing
23. d) With curiosity
24. b) His intelligence
25. c) The young woman
26. c) Keen observation and calmness
27. c) A brooch
28. b) It is hidden by the thief
29. c) He noticed something strange about her behavior
30. c) Good observation always helps

 

 

FYBCom Sem 1 MCQs : My Financial Career

 Emotional Intelligence Skills : My Financial Career

1.     Why does the narrator decide to open a bank account?

o   a) He wants to save money for the future.

o   b) His salary has been increased and he feel that bank is the safe place for it. .

o   c) He wants to experience what it’s like to have a bank account.

o   d) He is advised by his friends to open one.

o   Answer: b) His salary has been increased and he feel that bank is the safe place for it. .

2.     How does the narrator feel when he enters the bank?

o   a) Confident and excited

o   b) Nervous and uneasy

o   c) Angry and frustrated

o   d) Calm and composed

o   Answer: b) Nervous and uneasy

3.     What mistake does the narrator make while trying to open an account?

o   a) He accidentally asks for a loan instead of opening an account.

o   b) He forgets to bring his money.

o   c) He addresses the manager instead of the teller.

o   d) He writes down the wrong amount on the deposit slip.

o   Answer: c) He addresses the manager instead of the teller.

4.     How does the manager react when the narrator asks to open an account?

o   a) He laughs at the narrator's nervousness.

o   b) He immediately helps the narrator open the account.

o   c) He becomes suspicious of the narrator's intentions.

o   d) He sends the narrator to the teller.

o   Answer: d) He sends the narrator to the teller.

5.     What happens when the narrator tries to withdraw money from his new account?

o   a) He forgets his account number.

o   b) He accidentally withdraws all his money.

o   c) He writes the wrong amount on the cheque.

o   d) He decides not to withdraw any money.

o   Answer: b) He accidentally withdraws all his money.

6.     How much money does the narrator have when he decides to open the account?

o   a) $100

o   b) $500

o   c) $56

o   d) $1,000

o   Answer: c) $56

7.     What is the ultimate outcome of the narrator's visit to the bank?

o   a) He successfully opens an account and manages it well.

o   b) He closes his account immediately after opening it.

o   c) He decides never to go to a bank again.

o   d) He becomes a regular customer of the bank.

o   Answer: b) He closes his account immediately after opening it.

8.     What is the tone of the story "My Financial Career"?

o   a) Tragic

o   b) Sarcastic

o   c) Humorous

o   d) Serious

o   Answer: c) Humorous

9.     What does the narrator's experience at the bank symbolize?

o   a) The complexity of financial institutions

o   b) The fear and anxiety associated with dealing with money

o   c) The incompetence of bank employees

o   d) The success of a well-planned financial career

o   Answer: b) The fear and anxiety associated with dealing with money

10.  Why does the narrator vow never to go to a bank again?

o   a) He dislikes the long lines.

o   b) He feels humiliated by his experience.

o   c) He believes banks are unnecessary.

o   d) He decides to hide his money at home instead.

o   Answer: b) He feels humiliated by his experience.

11.  How does the narrator describe his own demeanor when he enters the bank?

o   a) Confident and authoritative

o   b) Timid and bashful

o   c) Outgoing and friendly

o   d) Angry and irritable

o   Answer: b) Timid and bashful

12.  What does the narrator mistakenly think the manager assumes about him?

o   a) That he is a wealthy businessman

o   b) That he is a detective or a spy

o   c) That he is a thief

o   d) That he is an accountant

o   Answer: b) That he is a detective or a spy

13.  What does the narrator do with the cheque he wrote to withdraw money?

o   a) He gives it to the manager.

o   b) He tears it up in frustration.

o   c) He hands it to the teller and nervously exits.

o   d) He accidentally writes wrong amount

o   Answer: d) He accidentally writes wrong amount

14.  Why does the narrator feel the need to explain himself to the bank manager?

o   a) He thinks the manager suspects him of something suspicious.

o   b) He wants to ensure that his money is handled properly.

o   c) He feels guilty for withdrawing all his money.

o   d) He wants to impress the manager.

o   Answer: a) He thinks the manager suspects him of something suspicious.

15.  What does the narrator plan to do with his money after his bank experience?

o   a) Invest it in stocks

o   b) Open an account at another bank

o   c) Keep it in his pocket

o   d) Donate it to charity

o   Answer: c) Keep it in his pocket

16.  How does the bank staff perceive the narrator?

o   a) As a wealthy and important client

o   b) As an odd and overly nervous person

o   c) As a potential troublemaker

o   d) As a knowledgeable and regular customer

o   Answer: b) As an odd and overly nervous person

17.  What does the story "My Financial Career" primarily critique?

o   a) The inefficiency of banks

o   b) The fear and anxiety people face in dealing with formal institutions

o   c) The complexity of financial systems

o   d) The incompetence of bank employees

o   Answer: b) The fear and anxiety people face in dealing with formal institutions

21.  What is the first thing the narrator does upon entering the bank?

o   a) He asks to speak to the manager.

o   b) He fills out a deposit slip.

o   c) He stands quietly in the corner.

o   d) He sits down in the waiting area.

o   Answer: a) He asks to speak to the manager.

22.  How much money does the narrator plan to withdraw after opening his account?

o   a) $6

o   b) $56

o   c) $26

o   d) $50

o   Answer: a) $6

23.  Why does the narrator's face turn red during his interaction with the bank staff?

o   a) He is embarrassed by his lack of financial knowledge.

o   b) He is angry at the bank's inefficiency.

o   c) He is flustered by the attention he receives.

o   d) He is confused by the banking procedures.

o   Answer: c) He is flustered by the attention he receives.

24.  How does the story "My Financial Career" end?

o   a) The narrator successfully deposits his money and leaves.

o   b) The narrator faints in the bank due to stress.

o   c) The narrator closes his account and vows never to return.

o   d) The narrator decides to take financial advice from the manager.

o   Answer: c) The narrator closes his account and vows never to return.

25.  Why does the narrator feel intimidated by the bank manager?

o   a) The manager is very formal and businesslike.

o   b) The manager is unfriendly and stern.

o   c) The narrator imagines that the manager is suspicious of him.

o   d) The manager has a superior attitude.

o   Answer: c) The narrator imagines that the manager is suspicious of him.

26.  What does the narrator repeatedly do when speaking to the bank staff?

o   a) He whispers his words.

o   b) He speaks in a loud, commanding voice.

o   c) He stammers and mumbles.

o   d) He keeps asking the same question.

o   Answer: c) He stammers and mumbles.

27.  What kind of literary technique is predominantly used in "My Financial Career"?

o   a) Irony

o   b) Metaphor

o   c) Hyperbole

o   d) Allusion

o   Answer: a) Irony

28.  What does the narrator's behavior in the bank reveal about his character?

o   a) He is confident but misunderstood.

o   b) He is meticulous and organized.

o   c) He is insecure and easily overwhelmed.

o   d) He is arrogant and self-assured.

o   Answer: c) He is insecure and easily overwhelmed.

29.  How does Stephen Leacock use humor in "My Financial Career"?

o   a) By mocking the banking system.

o   b) By exaggerating the narrator's nervousness to absurd levels.

o   c) By presenting the bank staff as clowns.

o   d) By making the narrator incredibly wealthy in the end.

o   Answer: b) By exaggerating the narrator's nervousness to absurd levels.

30.  Manager thought that narrator had an awful secret to reveal, because…

o   A) Narrator dressed up like a detective.

o   B) Narrator was behaving weird.

o   C) Narrator asked manager to meet him alone.

o   D) Narrator was carrying a huge amount of money.

o   Answer: C Narrator asked manager to meet him alone.