Beehive (Prose): The Sound of Music · Class 9 · CBSE English
At what age did Evelyn Glennie's deafness become noticeable to her mother?
Practice question from Beehive (Prose): The Sound of Music (Class 9 · CBSE English), with the correct answer and a step-by-step solution.
easy · MCQ · Q-9B17B2
At what age did Evelyn Glennie's deafness become noticeable to her mother?
- A.Five years old
- B.Eight years oldCorrect answer
- C.Eleven years old
- D.Fourteen years old
Solution
Evelyn's deafness was first noticed when she was eight years old while she was waiting to play the piano, but it was confirmed by the time she was eleven.
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