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