Prepare for your Class 9 English exam with our interactive MCQs on The Sound of Music.
This quiz covers important multiple-choice questions from both parts of the chapter — Evelyn Glennie Listens to Sound Without Hearing It and The Shehnai of Bismillah Khan. Practice the most likely questions asked in CBSE exams to test your comprehension, vocabulary, and analytical skills. Each question includes detailed explanations to help you understand the theme, character insights, and literary elements of the lesson. Attempt this free online quiz to strengthen your command over The Sound of Music and improve your English exam performance.
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Q1. How old was Evelyn Glennie when she first arrived at the prestigious Royal Academy of Music in London?
Q2. What significant challenge did the aspiring musician Evelyn Glennie face upon arriving in London?
Q3. Who was Isabel Glennie?
Q4. At what age did Evelyn’s mother first realize something was wrong with Evelyn’s hearing?
Q5. By what age had Evelyn’s marks deteriorated, leading her headmistress to urge her parents to see a specialist?
Q6. What was the cause of Evelyn’s severely impaired hearing, according to the specialist?
Q7. What advice were Evelyn’s parents given by the specialist when her deafness was confirmed?
Q8. Despite the news, what was Evelyn determined to do?
Q9. Who spotted Evelyn’s musical potential and offered her encouragement?
Q10. What instrument did Evelyn first notice a girl playing, which made her want to play it too?
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