Snapshots: Mother's Day

Topics in this chapter

• Family Dynamics and Relationships
• Gender Roles and Domestic Labour
• Mrs Pearson’s Transformation
• Power Reversal and Respect
• Dramatic Techniques and Humour
• Social Criticism and Family Values
• Ending and Title Significance

Cheat sheet

Practice questions

1. Question 1Q-7BA88B

   Why does Mrs Fitzgerald advise Mrs Pearson to exchange personalities with her?

   1. A.To help Mrs Pearson escape permanently from her family
   2. B.To teach Mrs Pearson's family to respect and value her
   3. C.To punish Mrs Pearson for neglecting her duties
   4. D.To make Mrs Pearson leave the house and find employment
   See the answer and solution
2. Question 2Q-DDBCA9

   What is the most important change in Mrs Pearson after the exchange of personalities?

   1. A.She becomes cruel and decides to abandon her family
   2. B.She becomes confident enough to demand consideration and fair treatment
   3. C.She becomes dependent on Mrs Fitzgerald for every decision
   4. D.She begins to imitate Doris and Cyril's careless behaviour
   See the answer and solution
3. Question 3Q-624A77

   Which idea is most strongly conveyed by the title Mother's Day in J. B. Priestley's play?

   1. A.A mother should silently perform every household duty for her family
   2. B.A mother's contribution deserves respect throughout the year, not only on a special day
   3. C.Family members should celebrate only traditional festivals
   4. D.A mother must control every decision made by her family
   See the answer and solution
4. Question 4Q-C81486

   How does Mrs Fitzgerald help bring about change in Mrs Pearson's family?

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5. Question 5Q-295082

   Why is Doris surprised when Mrs Pearson refuses to make tea for her?

   1. A.Doris believes her mother is too ill to work.
   2. B.Doris is accustomed to receiving domestic services from her mother without question.
   3. C.Doris wants to prepare tea for the whole family herself.
   4. D.Doris thinks Mrs Pearson has forgotten how to make tea.
   See the answer and solution