NCERT Class 9 English Kaveri Chapter 8 MCQ, Follow That Dream, for session 2026-27 based on new edition CBSE book. This page provides carefully prepared multiple choice questions covering all important sections of the chapter – the letter by Irene Chua, the poems Step up to the Challenge by Robert Langley and Always Believe in Yourself by Dorothy Hewitt, along with grammar and vocabulary exercises.
Class 9 English Kaveri Chapter 8 MCQs Set-wise Answers
Class 9 English Kaveri Chapter 8 MCQs Set 1
Q1. In “Follow That Dream,” what does Ming’s mother say distinguishes greatness from ordinary achievement?
[A]. The number of people who know about the dream
[B]. The effort and sacrifice invested in realising a dream
[C]. The ability to wish for many different things without acting
[D]. The certainty that every goal will be achieved quickly
Q2. What should Ming consider before fully committing herself to a dream?
[A]. The years of effort, financial investment, and sacrifices it may require
[B]. Only how impressive the dream will sound to friends
[C]. Whether the goal can be achieved without any preparation
[D]. Only the rewards, while ignoring all difficulties
Q3. What does the description of an “uphill” road suggest about pursuing a dream?
[A]. Every dream requires a journey into the mountains.
[B]. Success is guaranteed as soon as a person begins.
[C]. Only physically strong people may choose ambitious goals.
[D]. The journey may demand considerable effort and involve difficulties.
Q4. What does Ming’s mother say can keep a person on track when stamina is running out?
[A]. The decision to stop considering the goal
[B]. The belief that effort is unnecessary
[C]. The wish to avoid all responsibility
[D]. The prospect of success
Q5. Why does Ming’s mother mention Academy Award winners thanking many people?
[A]. To show that individual success often depends on a support network
[B]. To argue that winners should take all the credit themselves
[C]. To prove that fame is more important than effort
[D]. To suggest that only actors and filmmakers should follow dreams
Class 9 English Kaveri Chapter 8 MCQs Set 2
Q6. What do the examples of war and family responsibilities show about unfulfilled dreams?
[A]. People must never alter a plan once they have chosen it.
[B]. Every unfulfilled dream results from laziness.
[C]. Circumstances beyond a person’s wishes can change or interrupt a dream.
[D]. Education has no role in a person’s ambitions.
Q7. What does it mean to “trade their dream for security”?
[A]. Sell a written account of a dream to a publisher
[B]. Achieve an ambition immediately without taking a risk
[C]. Choose a more secure life instead of pursuing the original ambition
[D]. Keep pursuing the same goal without changing any plan
Q8. How does Ming’s mother view dreams that develop later in life?
[A]. They can be as valuable as the dreams of one’s younger days.
[B]. They are always less meaningful than childhood ambitions.
[C]. They prove that a person has failed permanently.
[D]. They require neither effort nor help from others.
Q9. Which personal example does Ming’s mother use to show that dreams can change?
[A]. She abandoned writing because dreams should never change.
[B]. She became an actor after winning an Academy Award.
[C]. She had always wanted to become a world-famous athlete.
[D]. Her wish to publish the book developed after her youth.
Q10. What should Ming do if her conviction remains strong after she considers the obstacles?
[A]. Wait until every possible uncertainty disappears
[B]. Keep the dream only as a private wish
[C]. Begin taking action towards the dream
[D]. Assume that someone else will complete the work
Class 9 English Kaveri Chapter 8 MCQs Set 3
Q11. Which description best captures the mother’s overall tone?
[A]. Indifferent and detached
[B]. Mocking and dismissive
[C]. Boastful and competitive
[D]. Encouraging and realistic
Q12. Which plan best follows the mother’s advice?
[A]. Avoid planning because passion removes every obstacle.
[B]. Assess the demands, seek support, and work steadily towards a goal.
[C]. Keep changing goals whenever sustained effort becomes necessary.
[D]. Choose a goal only because it seems likely to bring quick praise.
Q13. What does the mother mean when she says she will not “put a wet blanket” on Ming’s dreams?
[A]. She believes practical advice always destroys ambition.
[B]. She plans to protect a book from rain.
[C]. She wants Ming to stop discussing her ambitions.
[D]. She does not intend to discourage Ming’s enthusiasm.
Q14. Which situation best illustrates “wishful thinking”?
[A]. Asking a teacher for help with a difficult topic
[B]. Expecting to pass an examination without studying or preparing
[C]. Setting a revision timetable and following it regularly
[D]. Checking progress and improving weak areas
Q15. Which sentence correctly uses an imperative in the main clause of a first conditional?
[A]. If the idea excites you, make a plan.
[B]. If the idea excited you, you would make a plan.
[C]. If the idea excites you, you will make a plan.
[D]. If the idea had excited you, you would have made a plan.
Class 9 English Kaveri Chapter 8 MCQs Set 4
Q16. Which sentence uses “could” to make a polite request?
[A]. I wish I could travel without worrying about money.
[B]. She could be in the library now.
[C]. Could you repeat the question, please?
[D]. When I was younger, I could run without stopping.
Q17. Why is reflection important in experiential learning?
[A]. It prevents students from applying classroom learning.
[B]. It removes the need to take part in any activity.
[C]. It helps learners examine what worked and what could improve.
[D]. It encourages learners to memorise without understanding.
Q18. Which approach is suitable for an email asking a design institute about a workshop?
[A]. Write only a greeting and leave out the enquiry.
[B]. Include unrelated personal stories instead of workshop questions.
[C]. Use formal language, a clear subject, and specific enquiries.
[D]. Use unexplained abbreviations and omit the subject.
Q19. In “Believe in Yourself,” what does “There is no crowd to see” emphasise?
[A]. The idea that public events can never be challenging
[B]. Personal responsibility for facing a challenge, even without an audience
[C]. The belief that achievement matters only when others applaud
[D]. The need to wait for a crowd before beginning
Q20. What does the future symbolise in “Believe in Yourself”?
[A]. A return to an unchanging past
[B]. Unknown possibilities for change and success
[C]. A fixed outcome that cannot be influenced
[D]. A place where no decisions are necessary
Class 9 English Kaveri Chapter 8 MCQs Set 5
Q21. Which contrasting expressions create antithesis in the poem?
[A]. “you and the future” and “where you want to be”
[B]. “pull you forward” and “push you back”
[C]. “ease in comfort” and “maintain the status quo”
[D]. “believe in yourself” and “your future to be on track”
Q22. What do comfort and the status quo represent in the poem?
[A]. Stagnation when fear of change prevents growth
[B]. A sudden increase in confidence and skill
[C]. A willingness to accept every new challenge
[D]. A guarantee that all ambitions have been achieved
Q23. What does “The first step is the hardest” mean metaphorically?
[A]. Walking becomes impossible once someone chooses a goal.
[B]. Every later challenge disappears after one small action.
[C]. Beginning a difficult change often requires the greatest courage.
[D]. The first stair in every building is physically the tallest.
Q24. Which statement offers the most realistic understanding of self-belief when facing challenges?
[A]. Depending on luck is more useful than developing skills.
[B]. Self-belief is valuable, but effort and other support may also be needed.
[C]. Difficulties prove that confidence has no value.
[D]. Self-belief guarantees success without preparation or action.
Q25. Which description best fits the speaker’s attitude towards the reader?
[A]. A competitor trying to prevent the reader’s success
[B]. A detached observer uninterested in personal growth
[C]. A critic mocking the reader for feeling afraid
[D]. A supportive guide encouraging the reader to shape the future
Class 9 English Kaveri Chapter 8 MCQs Set 6
Q26. What is the rhyme scheme of the stanza ending “challenge,” “see,” “future,” and “be”?
[A]. ABCB
[B]. AABB
[C]. ABAB
[D]. AAAA
Q27. What is the effect of the speaker’s repeated direct address using “you”?
[A]. It makes every line a question requiring a spoken answer.
[B]. It makes the advice feel personally addressed to the reader.
[C]. It turns the poem into a conversation between named characters.
[D]. It creates distance between the speaker and the reader.
Q28. Which expression completes this sentence: “We created an ______ team specifically to organise the school festival”?
[A]. et cetera
[B]. quid pro quo
[C]. per se
[D]. ad hoc
Q29. Why is “Will it pull you forward / Or push you back in fear?” a rhetorical question?
[A]. It requests permission to begin a conversation.
[B]. It asks the reader to supply a date and time.
[C]. It encourages reflection on ambition and fear rather than requiring a spoken answer.
[D]. It tests whether the reader can identify a place on a map.
Q30. What should the conclusion of a speech on “Turning Challenges into Opportunities” do?
[A]. Summarise the main ideas, leave a memorable final thought, and thank the audience.
[B]. Repeat only the speaker’s name and school address.
[C]. End halfway through a new example without drawing it together.
[D]. Introduce several unrelated topics without explaining them.
Class 9 English Kaveri Chapter 8 MCQs Set 7
Q31. What is the main message of the letter “Follow That Dream”?
[A]. Dreams are easy to achieve
[B]. Dreams require effort and commitment
[C]. Dreams should be avoided
[D]. Dreams come true quickly
Q32. According to the mother, what makes people great?
[A]. Luck
[B]. Wealth
[C]. Following and pursuing dreams
[D]. Education only
Q33. How many years of focused effort are needed to achieve excellence?
[A]. 2 years
[B]. 5 years
[C]. 10 years
[D]. 15 years
Q34. What is the first step towards achieving a dream?
[A]. Money
[B]. Passion for an interest
[C]. Fame
[D]. Support from others
Q35. What does ‘plunge’ mean in the context of the letter?
[A]. Slowly start
[B]. Avoid work
[C]. Completely involve oneself
[D]. Stop trying
These MCQs are designed strictly as per Board Exam syllabus for the 2026–27 session and are ideal for quick revision, class tests and annual exam preparation. Each question comes with the correct answer to help students self-evaluate and strengthen their understanding of the chapter effectively.
