Pappachi’s Moth (Prose

What is the central message of Pappachi's Moth?

1. Scientific discoveries are more important than family relationships.
2. Unresolved pride and disappointment can destroy personal happiness and family harmony.
3. Wealth always brings respect.
4. Success depends entirely on luck.

Which value does the story encourage readers to develop?

1. Revenge against opponents
2. Humility and emotional resilience
3. Blind obedience to authority
4. Pride in personal achievements only

How does Chacko differ from Pappachi?

1. He is more violent than his father.
2. He supports injustice.
3. He opposes his father's abusive behaviour.
4. He ignores family problems completely.

What literary technique is mainly represented by the moth?

1. Hyperbole
2. Symbolism
3. Pun
4. Alliteration

What does Pappachi's behaviour reveal about his personality?

1. He accepted criticism gracefully.
2. He was humble and generous.
3. He was proud, insecure, and unable to overcome failure.
4. He was cheerful and optimistic.

Why is the story considered psychologically significant?

1. It explains insect classification.
2. It explores how emotional wounds influence behaviour.
3. It teaches business management.
4. It focuses mainly on historical events.

Which theme is most strongly reflected in Pappachi's Moth?

1. Adventure and exploration
2. Family relationships and the effects of pride
3. Scientific discoveries only
4. Environmental conservation

Which quality best describes Mammachi?

1. Arrogant and selfish
2. Patient and hardworking
3. Careless and irresponsible
4. Proud and impatient

Why was Pappachi jealous of Mammachi?

1. She inherited family property.
2. She became more successful in business than he had been.
3. She travelled abroad frequently.
4. She received political recognition.

Who finally stopped Pappachi from physically abusing Mammachi?

1. Ammu
2. Chacko
3. Baby Kochamma
4. Inspector Thomas Mathew

How did Pappachi generally behave toward Mammachi?

1. With affection and encouragement
2. With indifference only
3. With cruelty and violence
4. With complete respect

The "moth" in the story mainly symbolizes:

1. Scientific success
2. Wealth and prosperity
3. Pappachi's wounded pride and bitterness
4. Environmental awareness

Why did Pappachi become deeply disappointed?

1. He lost his government job.
2. His scientific discovery was not properly recognized.
3. He failed an important examination.
4. His business suffered heavy losses.

Who was Pappachi by profession?

1. Lawyer
2. School Principal
3. Imperial Entomologist
4. Doctor

Who is the author of Pappachi's Moth?

1. Anita Desai
2. Arundhati Roy
3. R.K. Narayan
4. Ruskin Bond