The Piece of String MCQ Test || BA English

The Piece of String is a short story written by G. D. Maupassant was published in 1883. Attempt all the MCQ questions in this test series. All the questions are very important for the final examination of the BA English first semester. You must subscribe to the notification of our website to get all news and updates of BBMKU and VBU universities.

The Piece of String MCQ Questions

Q1. What did Maître Hauchecorne pick up from the ground?

a. a wallet
b. a piece of string
c. a golden ring
d. a knife

Q2. What disease did Maitre Hauchecorne suffer from?

a. asthma
b. rickets
c. rheumatism
d. bone cancer

Q3. How much money did Maitre Fortune Houlbreque lose with his pocketbook?

a. four hundred francs
b. five hundred francs
c. eight hundred francs
d. ten hundred francs

Q4. Where did Maître Hauchecorne live?

a. Goderville
b. Breaute
c. Beuzeville
d. None of these

Q5. Maitre Malandain was:

a. a harness maker
b. an ironmaster
c. a farmer
d. a carpenter

Q6. Who returned the pocketbook of Maitre Houlbreque?

a. Marius Paumella
b. Maitre Breton
c. M. Malandain
d. None of these

Q7. Who was the enemy of Maître Hauchecorne?

a. Maitre Breton
b. M. Malandain
c. Marius Paumella
d. Maitre Houlbreque

Q8. Maître Hauchecorne was died in:

a. January
b. April
c. September
d. December

Q9. Who is the main character of the story ‘The Piece of String’ by G. D. Maupassant?

a. Maitre Hauchecorne
b. Maitre Malandain
c. Maitre Houlbreque
d. None of these

Q10. Who is the author of The Piece of String?

a. George Sand
b. Gustave Flaubert
c. Guy de Maupassant
d. Madame Bovary

Q11. When was the story ‘The Piece of String’ published?

a. in 1879
b. in 1880
c. in 1883
d. in 1885

Q12. What is the theme of The Piece of String?

a. revenge
b. truth and deception
c. birth and death
d. none of these

Q13. Maître Hauchecorne was surprised when the police officer asked him to accompany him to the:

a. market
b. police station
c. court
d. mayor’s office

Q14. A public announcement was made about:

a. Loss of a pocketbook
b. Lost Jewellery
c. Loss of a bag
d. Money

Q15. What was M. Hauchecorne’s reaction to being falsely accused?

a. He Skipped
b. Upset and Frightened
c. Happy
d. None of these

The Piece of String MCQ Test

Q16. What did Maitre Hauchecorne realize?

a. It was impossible to return home
b. It was impossible to find the pocketbook
c. It was impossible to answer the questions
d. It was impossible to prove his innocence

Q17. What happened to Maitre Hauchecorne at the end of the story?

a. He topped talking
b. He died
c. He left the village
d. None of these

Q18. What were the last words that Maitre Hauchecorne murmured before the death?

a. “tow piece of stings”
b. “a little bit of string”
c. “I did nothing”
d. “I’m innocent”

Q19. At what place did Maitre Hauchecorne find the piece of string?

a. At Goderville market
b. At Brenzeville market
c. At Breaute
d. None of These

Q20. Maitre Hauchecorne was a:

a. Norman peasant
b. General
c. Soldier
d. Shop Keeper

The Piece of String is a short but powerful story that teaches us about human behavior and society. Through simple events, it shows how lies and mistrust can destroy a person’s life. These MCQ questions help readers understand the story better and test their knowledge. By practicing these questions, students can remember key details, improve their understanding, and do well in exams. This story also reminds us to think before judging others and always try to find the truth.

The Piece of String MCQ Questions

The Piece of String MCQ Test

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