1. Why can Mr Gessler be called an artist?
- Because he sold many boots with very low prices
- Because he advertised widely
- Because he became rich
- Because he showed skill and pride in his work
Correct Answer: Because he showed skill and pride in his work
2. What does the quiet nature of the shop indicate?
- Fear of customers
- Respect for work and silence
- Lack of business and stck
- Unfriendly behaviour
Correct Answer: Respect for work and silence
3. Why did Mr Gessler make only ordered boots?
- He believed in perfection and fit
- He had few tools to work with
- He disliked customers
- He lacked materials to make boots
Correct Answer: He believed in perfection and fit
4. What does the long life of his boots show?
- High prices
- Heavy leather
- Excellent craftsmanship
- Modern machines
Correct Answer: Excellent craftsmanship
5. Why did the narrator compare the shop to a church?
- Work was treated as sacred
- It was dark and empty
- People prayed inside
- It was very old
Correct Answer: Work was treated as sacred
6. What does Mr Gessler’s accent reveal?
- He was uneducated
- He was careless
- He spoke rudely
- He was a German immigrant
Correct Answer: He was a German immigrant
7. Why did Mr Gessler feel hurt about creaking boots?
- He wanted more money for the boots
- He could not accept imperfect work
- He blamed the customer for not buying
- He disliked criticism of others
Correct Answer: He could not accept imperfect work
8. What does “Some boots are bad from birth” suggest?
- Boots improve with time
- Leather causes noise after prolonged usage
- Quality matters from the beginning
- Customers misuse boots
Correct Answer: Quality matters from the beginning
9. Why did Mr Gessler dislike big firms?
- They sold handmade boots
- They respected workers
- They made slow profits
- They depended on advertisements
Correct Answer: They depended on advertisements
10. What does “no self-respect” mean in context?
- No respect for customers
- No respect for rules
- No respect for money
- No respect for quality work
Correct Answer: No respect for quality work
11. Why did Mr Gessler lose customers?
- People preferred fast service
- His boots were weak
- He charged very high
- His shop was hidden
Correct Answer: People preferred fast service
12. What does the brother’s death indicate?
- End of family business
- Success in trade
- Hardships of true craftsmen
- Improvement in health
Correct Answer: Hardships of true craftsmen
13. Why did Mr Gessler never hire workers?
- He trusted only his own skill
- He had no space
- He disliked people
- He feared competition
Correct Answer: He trusted only his own skill
14. What does the narrator’s repeated visits show?
- Habit of shopping
- Need for fashion
- Lack of options
- Respect for true craftsmanship
Correct Answer: Respect for true craftsmanship
15. Why were the last boots the best?
- He used machines
- He copied designs
- He charged more
- Suffering deepened his dedication
Correct Answer: Suffering deepened his dedication
16. Why did the narrator immediately send payment?
- He valued honest labour
- He felt guilty
- He feared delay
- He wanted discount
Correct Answer: He valued honest labour
17. What does the closed shop symbolise?
- Growth of business
- Defeat of art by commerce
- Change of location
- Success of trade
Correct Answer: Defeat of art by commerce
18. What caused Mr Gessler’s death?
- Sudden illness of work stress
- Old age weakness and money problems
- Accidental injury in the shop
- Slow starvation due to dedication
Correct Answer: Slow starvation due to dedication
19. What lesson does the story teach students?
- Speed ensures success
- Money defines talent
- Quality needs patience and respect
- Advertising is essential
Correct Answer: Quality needs patience and respect
20. What is the central theme of “Quality”?
- Fashion changes quickly and rapidly
- Shoemaking is difficult yet anyone can do
- London life is busy but affordable
- True art suffers in a commercial world
Correct Answer: True art suffers in a commercial world
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