MCQs on J.M. Synge
1. When was J.M. Synge born?
a. 1862
b. 1871
c. 1880
d. 1891
2. J.M. Synge is best known for his association with which literary and cultural movement?
a. Romanticism
b. Modernism
c. Realism
d. Victorianism
3. Which of Synge’s plays is considered a masterpiece of Irish literature and is set on the Aran Islands?
a. Riders to the Sea
b. The Playboy of the Western World
c. The Well of the Saints
d. Deirdre of the Sorrows
4. What is the title of J.M. Synge’s first play?
a. The Playboy of the Western World
b. Riders to the Sea
c. The Shadow of the Glen
d. The Tinker’s Wedding
5. Synge’s plays are often associated with the Irish Literary Renaissance, led by figures such as:
a. W.B. Yeats
b. James Joyce
c. Samuel Beckett
d. Oscar Wilde
6. J.M. Synge’s play “The Playboy of the Western World” premiered in which year?
a. 1899
b. 1902MCQs on J.M. Synge
c. 1907
d. 1912
7. The setting of “The Playboy of the Western World” is a:
a. Fishing village
b. Mountainous region
c. Rural farmhouseMCQs on J.M. Synge
d. Urban city
8. What controversy surrounded the premiere of “The Playboy of the Western World”?
a. Accusations of plagiarism
b. Protests by nationalist groups
c. Financial disputes with the theaterMCQs on J.M. Synge
d. The play was banned by the government
9. In Synge’s play “Riders to the Sea,” the characters are primarily engaged in:
a. Farming
b. Fishing
c. Cattle herding
d. Weaving
10. What is the title of Synge’s unfinished play, which was completed by William Butler Yeats?
a. Deirdre of the Sorrows
b. The Tinker’s Wedding
c. The Shadow of the Glen
d. The Well of the Saints
11. Synge’s play “The Well of the Saints” explores themes related to:
a. Blindness and vision
b. Political revolution
c. Forbidden love
d. Supernatural elements
12. Which of Synge’s plays is a one-act play that tells the story of a widow’s desire for a young man?
a. Riders to the Sea
b. The Well of the Saints
c. The Tinker’s Wedding
d. The Shadow of the Glen
13. J.M. Synge was associated with the Abbey Theatre in:
a. London
b. Dublin
c. Belfast
d. Edinburgh
14. What is the primary language used in Synge’s plays?
a. English
b. French
c. Irish Gaelic
d. Latin
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15. Synge’s play “Deirdre of the Sorrows” draws inspiration from:
a. Greek mythology
b. Norse sagas
c. Celtic legends
d. Arthurian tales
16. In “The Shadow of the Glen,” a woman’s life takes an unexpected turn when she encounters:
a. A mysterious stranger
b. A leprechaun
c. A ghost
d. A runaway horse
17. Synge’s play “The Playboy of the Western World” is set in which Irish county?
a. Dublin
b. Cork
c. Mayo
d. Galway
18. What role did Lady Gregory play in J.M. Synge’s life and career?
a. Patron and supporter
b. Collaborator and co-author
c. Literary critic
d. Rival playwright
19. Synge’s play “The Tinker’s Wedding” explores themes related to:
a. Social class and marriage
b. Political rebellion
c. Supernatural occurrences
d. Artistic expression
20. What is the central plot point in “Riders to the Sea”?
a. A love triangle
b. A shipwreck
c. A funeral procession
d. A cattle raid
21. Which of Synge’s plays features the character Christy Mahon?
a. Riders to the Sea
b. The Tinker’s Wedding
c. The Playboy of the Western World
d. The Shadow of the Glen
22. Synge’s play “In the Shadow of the Glen” is often associated with which literary movement?
a. Romanticism
b. Modernism
c. Realism
d. Naturalism
23. What was the initial reaction to “The Playboy of the Western World” when it premiered in Dublin?
a. Applause and critical acclaim
b. Protests and controversy
c. Complete indifference
d. Laughter and amusement
24. In “The Tinker’s Wedding,” the central characters challenge societal norms by:
a. Engaging in a forbidden love affair
b. Refusing to get married
c. Rejecting their cultural traditions
d. Embracing a life of solitude
25. Synge’s play “Deirdre of the Sorrows” is considered a:
a. Comedy
b. Tragedy
c. Farce
d. Historical drama
26. Synge’s play “The Shadow of the Glen” is set in which type of landscape?
a. Urban cityscape
b. Coastal area
c. Mountainous region
d. Forested countryside
27. Which literary figure was a close friend and supporter of J.M. Synge?
a. W.B. Yeats
b. James Joyce
c. Virginia Woolf
d. Samuel Beckett
28. What is the primary occupation of the characters in “The Well of the Saints”?
a. Farmers
b. Weavers
c. Fishermen
d. Tinkers
29. Synge’s play “In the Shadow of the Glen” is set in which Irish county?
a. Kerry
b. Clare
c. GalwayMCQs on J.M. Synge
d. Donegal
30. What is the fate of the protagonist in “Riders to the Sea”?
a. Marriage
b. Death
c. EmigrationMCQs on J.M. Synge
d. Success
31. Synge’s play “The Playboy of the Western World” is known for its use of:
a. Rhymed verse
b. Blank verse
c. Prose
d. Irish Gaelic
32. What is the name of the character who arrives in the village and becomes the “playboy” in Synge’s play?
a. Christy Mahon
b.Michael ByrneMCQs on J.M. Synge
c. Pegeen Mike
d. Old Mahon
33. Synge’s play “The Tinker’s Wedding” was initially rejected by the Abbey Theatre due to its:
a. Length
b. Controversial themes
c. Lack of humor
d. Poor writing quality
34. In “Riders to the Sea,” the characters mourn the loss of a family member who has drowned in the:
a. River
b. Lake
c. Sea
d. Pond
35. What is the central theme of “The Well of the Saints”?
a. Blindness and vision
b. Love and betrayal
c. Supernatural elements
d. Social class struggles
36. In Synge’s play “Deirdre of the Sorrows,” Deirdre is known for her:
a. Beauty
b. Intelligence
c. Athletic prowess
d. Musical talent
37. Synge’s play “The Playboy of the Western World” explores the impact of:
a. War
b. Famine
c. Immigration
d. Industrialization
38. What is the primary occupation of the characters in “The Tinker’s Wedding”?
a. Farmers
b. Weavers
c. Fishermen
d. Tinkers
39. Synge’s plays often feature characters who speak in:
a. Standard English
b. Irish Gaelic
c. Dialects
d. Latin
40. In “The Shadow of the Glen,” what revelation shocks the central character, Nora Burke?
a. The death of her husband
b. The arrival of a stranger
c. The loss of her home
d. The discovery of a hidden treasure
41. Synge’s play “Riders to the Sea” is set in a:
a. Fishing village
b. Mountainous region
c. Rural farmhouse
d. Urban city
42. What is the primary conflict in “The Well of the Saints”?
a. Love and betrayal
b. Blindness and vision
c. Class struggle
d. Supernatural elements
43. In “The Playboy of the Western World,” the character Pegeen Mike is:
a. A young widow
b. A matchmaker
c. A farmer
d. A wandering poet
44. Which of Synge’s plays is a satirical comedy that challenges traditional views on marriage?
a. Riders to the Sea
b. The Well of the Saints
c. The Tinker’s Wedding
d. Deirdre of the Sorrows
45. Synge’s play “In the Shadow of the Glen” was inspired by the writings of which literary figure?
a. William Shakespeare
b. Henrik Ibsen
c. Anton Chekhov
d. George Bernard Shaw
46. In “The Playboy of the Western World,” the character Christy Mahon gains fame for:
a. His skill in farming
b. His storytelling prowess
c. Committing a violent act
d. Discovering a hidden treasure
47. What is the central conflict in Synge’s play “The Tinker’s Wedding”?
a. Love and betrayal
b. Class struggle
c. Supernatural elements
d. Forbidden love
48. J.M. Synge’s play “Deirdre of the Sorrows” was completed by:
a. W.B. Yeats
b. Lady Gregory
c. Sean O’Casey
d. Samuel Beckett
49. In “Riders to the Sea,” the character Maurya experiences repeated:
a. Success
b. Tragedies
c. Comedic situations
d. Romantic encounters
50. What is the central theme of “The Well of the Saints”?
a. Blindness and vision
b. Love and betrayal
c. Supernatural elements
d. Social class struggles
Answer
1. b. 1871
2. b. Modernism
3. a. Riders to the Sea
4. c. The Shadow of the Glen
5. a. W.B. Yeats
6. c. 1907
7. c. Rural farmhouse
8. b. Protests by nationalist groups
9. b. Fishing
10. a. Deirdre of the Sorrows
11. a. Blindness and vision
12. d. The Shadow of the Glen
13. b. Dublin
14. a. English
15. c. Celtic legends
16. a. A mysterious stranger
17. c. Mayo
18. a. Patron and supporter
19. a. Social class and marriage
20. c. A funeral procession
21. c. The Playboy of the Western World
22. b. Modernism
23. b. Protests and controversy
24. d. Embracing a life of solitude
25. b. Tragedy
26. c. Mountainous region
27. a. W.B. Yeats
28. c. Fishermen
29. b. Clare
30. b. DeathMCQs on J.M. Synge
31. c. Prose
32. a. Christy Mahon
33. b. Controversial themes
34. c. Sea
35. a. Blindness and vision
36. a. Beauty
37. c. ImmigrationMCQs on J.M. Synge
38. d. Tinkers
39. c. Dialects
40. c. The loss of her home
41. a. Fishing village
42. b. Love and betrayal
43. a. A young widow
44. c. The Tinker’s Wedding
45. b. Henrik Ibsen
46. c. Committing a violent act
47. b. Class struggle
48. a. W.B. Yeats
49. b. Tragedies
50. d. Social class struggles
