🎭 The Proposal – Questions & Answers

Q1. What does Chubukov think when Lomov comes to meet him?

प्रश्न 1. जब लोमॉव चुबुकोव से मिलने आता है तो चुबुकोव क्या सोचता है?

Answer: When Lomov comes to meet Chubukov, he thinks that Lomov has come to borrow money. He is surprised when Lomov reveals that he has come to ask for Natalya’s hand in marriage.

📌 Easy Answer: Chubukov first thinks Lomov wants to borrow money but later learns he wants to marry Natalya.
📌 आसान उत्तर: चुबुकोव पहले सोचता है कि लोमॉव पैसे उधार लेने आया है, लेकिन बाद में पता चलता है कि वह नताल्या से शादी करने आया है।

Q2. How does Chubukov react when Lomov tells him about his marriage proposal?

प्रश्न 2. जब लोमॉव उसे अपनी शादी के प्रस्ताव के बारे में बताता है तो चुबुकोव कैसे प्रतिक्रिया देता है?

Answer: Chubukov becomes very happy when Lomov tells him that he wants to marry his daughter Natalya. He embraces Lomov warmly and gives his blessings, calling it a great match.

📌 Easy Answer: Chubukov becomes very happy and blesses Lomov for proposing to Natalya.
📌 आसान उत्तर: चुबुकोव बहुत खुश होता है और नताल्या से शादी के प्रस्ताव पर लोमॉव को आशीर्वाद देता है।

Q3. Why do Lomov and Natalya start quarrelling?

प्रश्न 3. लोमॉव और नताल्या झगड़ना क्यों शुरू कर देते हैं?

Answer: Lomov and Natalya start quarrelling over a piece of land called Oxen Meadows. Both claim ownership of it. Their discussion soon turns into a heated argument full of shouting and insults.

📌 Easy Answer: They fight over the land called Oxen Meadows, both claiming it as their own.
📌 आसान उत्तर: वे ऑक्सन मेडोज नाम की ज़मीन के मालिक होने पर झगड़ते हैं।

Q4. What happens when Lomov becomes unconscious?

प्रश्न 4. जब लोमॉव बेहोश हो जाता है तब क्या होता है?

Answer: When Lomov faints during the argument, Natalya gets very worried. Chubukov sprinkles water on Lomov’s face. When he regains consciousness, Chubukov quickly tells them to get married before another quarrel starts.

📌 Easy Answer: Lomov faints during the fight. After he wakes up, Chubukov makes them marry immediately.
📌 आसान उत्तर: झगड़े के दौरान लोमॉव बेहोश हो जाता है। होश आने पर चुबुकोव तुरंत उनकी शादी करा देता है।

Q5. What happens at the end of the play?

प्रश्न 5. नाटक के अंत में क्या होता है?

Answer: At the end of the play, Chubukov quickly arranges the marriage between Lomov and Natalya even though they keep quarrelling. He blesses them and calls for champagne to celebrate their union.

📌 Easy Answer: Chubukov makes Lomov and Natalya marry even while they are arguing.
📌 आसान उत्तर: चुबुकोव, लोमॉव और नताल्या की शादी करवा देता है, भले ही वे झगड़ते रहते हैं।

Q6. What is the theme of the play "The Proposal"?

प्रश्न 6. “द प्रपोज़ल” नाटक का मुख्य विषय क्या है?

Answer: The play “The Proposal” is a satire on the upper-class people who value wealth and land more than love and relationships. It shows how marriage becomes a business deal rather than an act of affection.

📌 Easy Answer: The play shows that rich people care more about money and land than true love.
📌 आसान उत्तर: यह नाटक दिखाता है कि अमीर लोग सच्चे प्यार से ज़्यादा पैसे और ज़मीन को महत्व देते हैं।

Q7. Describe the character of Lomov.

प्रश्न 7. लोमॉव के चरित्र का वर्णन कीजिए।

Answer: Lomov is a nervous and talkative man who wants to marry Natalya for convenience rather than love. He is proud, argumentative, and often suffers from health problems like palpitations and sleeplessness.

📌 Easy Answer: Lomov is short-tempered, nervous, and wants to marry Natalya for land and comfort.
📌 आसान उत्तर: लोमॉव चिड़चिड़ा और घबराने वाला व्यक्ति है, जो नताल्या से ज़मीन और सुविधा के लिए शादी करना चाहता है।

Q8. Describe the character of Natalya.

प्रश्न 8. नताल्या के चरित्र का वर्णन कीजिए।

Answer: Natalya is a young, stubborn, and argumentative woman. She is practical and cares more about her property than emotions. Though she quarrels with Lomov, she is eager to marry him once she learns his proposal intention.

📌 Easy Answer: Natalya is proud, stubborn, and fights with Lomov but still wants to marry him.
📌 आसान उत्तर: नताल्या घमंडी और जिद्दी है, लोमॉव से झगड़ती है लेकिन फिर भी उससे शादी करना चाहती है।

Q9. Describe the character of Chubukov.

प्रश्न 9. चुबुकोव के चरित्र का वर्णन कीजिए।

Answer: Chubukov is a greedy and talkative man. He pretends to be friendly but cares more about gaining wealth and property through his daughter’s marriage. He becomes angry easily but wants peace at home.

📌 Easy Answer: Chubukov is friendly in front but greedy and short-tempered inside.
📌 आसान उत्तर: चुबुकोव बाहर से मिलनसार दिखता है लेकिन अंदर से लालची और गुस्सैल है।

Q10. What message does the play convey?

प्रश्न 10. यह नाटक क्या संदेश देता है?

Answer: The play conveys that material wealth and pride can destroy relationships. It humorously shows how people argue over trivial issues and forget the real essence of love and understanding in life.

📌 Easy Answer: The play teaches that love and understanding are more important than money and pride.
📌 आसान उत्तर: यह नाटक सिखाता है कि पैसे और अहंकार से ज़्यादा महत्वपूर्ण प्रेम और समझ है।

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