The Sermon at Benares Class 10 MCQ Quiz – Test Your Knowledge

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Lesson Name: The Sermon at Benares
Author: Betty Renshaw
Book: First Flight (CBSE Class 10 English)
Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
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The Sermon at Benares

1 / 15

How does Buddha's sermon help Kisa Gotami overcome her grief?

By providing her with a new family

By helping her understand the nature of life and death

By giving her wealth and power

By teaching her the importance of material possessions

2 / 15

Not from weeping nor from grieving will anyone obtain peace of mind; on the contrary, his pain will be the greater, and his body will suffer… He who seeks peace should draw out the arrow of lamentation, and complaint, and grief. He who has drawn out the arrow and has become composed will obtain peace of mind.”

Which of the following statements cannot be attributed to the Buddha based on the given extract?

Pain and grief are unavoidable and necessary.

The inevitability of death makes grieving futile.

The universality of grief and pain makes us sad.

Understanding that life is finite leads to wisdom.

(1) and (2)

(1) and (3)

(1) and (4)

(3) and (4)

3 / 15

What is the central theme of The Sermon at Benares?

The value of material possessions

The importance of wealth and power

The inevitability of death and suffering

The role of luck in life

4 / 15

Poor Kisa Gotami now went from house to house, and the people pitied her and said, “Here is the mustard seed; take it!” But when she asked, “Did a son or daughter, a father or mother, die in your family?” they answered her, “Alas! the living are few, but the dead are many. Do not remind us of our deepest grief.” And there was no house but some beloved one had died in it.

Pick the option that explains — ‘…the living few, but the dead many.’

It highlights the holy status of Benares where many Hindus go to die.

It shows the high death rate and low birth rate in the city of Benares.

It reflects that many children who had died in the village for various reasons.

It throws light on the numerous loved ones the villagers had lost over time.

5 / 15

The concept of suffering in the story is presented as:

An inevitable part of human existence

A punishment for attachment

A test of faith

A pathway to enlightenment

6 / 15

Choose the option that appropriately completes the following—

lamentation : grief :: _______ : _______

resignation : loss

celebration : joy

discomfort : fear

laughter : joke

7 / 15

What is the significance of the title The Sermon at Benares?

It represents the value of material possessions

It highlights the importance of wealth and power

It symbolizes the teachings of Buddha on life and death

It emphasizes the role of luck in life

8 / 15

What inference can be made about the Buddha's teachings, as reflected in the sermon?

They focus on the attainment of wealth and material possessions.

They emphasize the importance of rituals and ceremonies.

They promote the idea of fate and destiny.

They stress the importance of living in the present moment and cultivating positive qualities.

9 / 15

What is the tone of the sermon, as reflected in the language and imagery used?

Inspirational and uplifting, encouraging individuals to cultivate positive qualities.

Somber and melancholic, emphasizing the inevitability of death.

Detached and neutral, presenting a philosophical perspective on life.

Critical and judgmental, condemning those who fail to live in the present moment.

10 / 15

What lesson does the story teach about dealing with grief?

Grief can be overcome with wealth and power

Grief is unnecessary and should be ignored

Grief must be accepted as a natural part of life

Grief is only experienced by the weak

11 / 15

The community’s response to Kisa in the above extract was somewhat different from before. Why do you think that was the case?

They liked Kisa and enjoyed talking to her.

They had learned from Buddha’s sermons.

They were able to help Kisa in some way this time.

They understood parental grief.

12 / 15

According to the Buddha, peace of mind is attainable by those who

take out the arrow and become strong

grieve, suffer, and then move on

renounce worldly life like the Buddha

recognize terms of life and let go of complaint

13 / 15

What does Kisa Gotami's search for mustard seeds symbolize?

Her belief in the power of rituals

Her desire to help others

Her desperation and denial of reality

Her hope for a miracle cure

14 / 15

What does the story suggest about the nature of human suffering?

Suffering is only experienced by the poor

Suffering is unnecessary and should be ignored

Suffering can be avoided with wealth and power

Suffering is a natural part of life and must be accepted

15 / 15

The metaphor of the mustard seed represents:

The rarity of a house untouched by death

The connection between all living beings

The healing power of community

The insignificance of individual suffering

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The average score is 67%

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Pos.	Name	Score	Duration	Points
1	Abhay 10-D	100 %	1 minutes 4 seconds	15
2	Abhay	100 %	1 minutes 13 seconds	15
3	P	100 %	2 minutes 22 seconds	15
4	asiya	100 %	2 minutes 29 seconds	15
5	pihu	100 %	2 minutes 50 seconds	15
6	Aarghya	100 %	4 minutes 58 seconds	15
7	AIR 1 Shalin	93 %	3 minutes 41 seconds	14
8	LJ	93 %	4 minutes 8 seconds	14
9	Ashish Pathak	93 %	7 minutes	14
10	Lisa	93 %	7 minutes 23 seconds	14
11	Abhay	87 %	1 minutes 57 seconds	13
12	aa	87 %	2 minutes 57 seconds	13
13	a	87 %	3 minutes 5 seconds	13
14	Asiya	87 %	3 minutes 43 seconds	13
15	Atulya	87 %	4 minutes 41 seconds	13
16	Dx	87 %	6 minutes 22 seconds	13
17	pihu	87 %	8 minutes 5 seconds	13
18	Zari	87 %	9 minutes 49 seconds	13
19	Abhay	80 %	1 minutes 58 seconds	12
20	TP	80 %	2 minutes 1 seconds	12
21	goitrrrr	80 %	2 minutes 53 seconds	12
22	ts pmo	80 %	3 minutes 13 seconds	12
23	kk	80 %	3 minutes 55 seconds	12
24	Aayesha	80 %	4 minutes 19 seconds	12
25	fd	80 %	5 minutes 15 seconds	12
26	. A.	80 %	6 minutes 13 seconds	12
27	Asiya	80 %	6 minutes 15 seconds	12
28	Riddhi	80 %	7 minutes 15 seconds	12
29	Mohit	80 %	9 minutes 10 seconds	12
30	Abc	73 %	2 minutes 37 seconds	11
31	E	73 %	3 minutes 13 seconds	11
32	Raj	73 %	3 minutes 52 seconds	11
33	Realising getting low marks and high marks can't save you from death	73 %	3 minutes 53 seconds	11
34	Koo	73 %	7 minutes 4 seconds	11
35	k	73 %	23 minutes 33 seconds	11
36	Abhay 10-D	67 %	1 minutes 43 seconds	10
37	anjali	67 %	2 minutes 36 seconds	10
38	y	67 %	2 minutes 54 seconds	10
39	Sree	67 %	3 minutes 49 seconds	10
40	K	67 %	4 minutes 17 seconds	10
41	Abcd	67 %	5 minutes 2 seconds	10
42	Fedrik	67 %	5 minutes 20 seconds	10
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44	Anirudh	67 %	6 minutes 22 seconds	10
45	Swayam	67 %	6 minutes 29 seconds	10
46	Moumita	67 %	8 minutes 47 seconds	10
47	RP	67 %	12 minutes 57 seconds	10
48	avni	67 %	13 minutes 54 seconds	10
49	jewel	60 %	3 minutes 48 seconds	9
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51	G	60 %	5 minutes 21 seconds	9
52	Asiya	60 %	9 minutes 16 seconds	9
53	Saransh	60 %	9 minutes 33 seconds	9
54	OK!	60 %	10 minutes 27 seconds	9
55	Ashish Pathak	60 %	30 minutes 59 seconds	9
56	Nitin kumar	53 %	4 minutes 23 seconds	8
57	randi bhai	53 %	4 minutes 24 seconds	8
58	Sree	53 %	5 minutes 56 seconds	8
59	Ayanokoji	53 %	6 minutes 3 seconds	8
60	ts pmo	53 %	6 minutes 28 seconds	8
61	Dg	53 %	7 minutes 27 seconds	8
62	Anamika	53 %	10 minutes 45 seconds	8
63	Saransh	53 %	17 minutes 20 seconds	8
64	Prarthna Bhardwaj	47 %	2 minutes 52 seconds	7
65	Abhay	47 %	3 minutes 38 seconds	7
66	Mantsha	47 %	4 minutes 39 seconds	7
67	aaru	47 %	4 minutes 44 seconds	7
68	No one	47 %	4 minutes 55 seconds	7
69	Anshika	47 %	6 minutes 55 seconds	7
70	Adyasa	47 %	7 minutes 9 seconds	7
71	Sermon	47 %	10 minutes 25 seconds	7
72	Shalini	40 %	4 minutes 3 seconds	6
73	swastik datta	40 %	8 minutes 3 seconds	6
74	Abcd	40 %	8 minutes 55 seconds	6
75	Parul kumari	33 %	2 hours 9 minutes 53 seconds	5
76	Shaurya Gupta	20 %	1 minutes 20 seconds	3
77	Suraj kumar	20 %	1 minutes 34 seconds	3
78	Bhumika	13 %	48 seconds	2
79	RRagini	13 %	1 minutes 20 seconds	2

Key Topics Covered in the Quiz

✔ Gautama Buddha’s life and enlightenment
✔ The concept of suffering and impermanence
✔ The story of Kisa Gotami
✔ Lessons on detachment and wisdom

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