To Let MCQs & Summary

Summary:

“To Let” is the third and final novel in The Forsyte Saga by John Galsworthy. Set in post-World War I England, it focuses on the younger generation of Forsytes, particularly Soames Forsyte’s daughter, Fleur, and Young Jolyon’s son, Jon.

Fleur and Jon fall in love, unaware of the deep animosity between their families due to Soames and Irene’s past. When they learn the truth, their relationship becomes strained. Irene and Young Jolyon strongly oppose their union, fearing history will repeat itself. Meanwhile, Soames, despite his love for Fleur, remains possessive and struggles with change.

Jon ultimately decides to break things off with Fleur, leaving her heartbroken. In a parallel narrative, Soames faces his own disappointments—his marriage with Annette is cold, and his financial security no longer guarantees happiness. The novel ends with Soames’ death, symbolizing the end of the Forsyte era.

“To Let” highlights the clash between old and new values, showing how love, family legacy, and social expectations shape individual destinies.

MCQs:

1. What is the central conflict in To Let?
   A) A financial crisis within the Forsyte family
   B) A romantic relationship between two members of rival Forsyte branches
   C) The legal battle over Forsyte estates
   D) The struggle between Soames and Young Jolyon over business matters
   Answer: B) A romantic relationship between two members of rival Forsyte branches
2. Who are the main lovers in To Let?
   A) Soames and Annette
   B) Irene and Young Jolyon
   C) Fleur and Jon
   D) June and Philip Bosinney
   Answer: C) Fleur and Jon
3. Why do Jon and Fleur’s parents disapprove of their relationship?
   A) They belong to different social classes
   B) The past conflicts between Soames and Irene
   C) Jon is already engaged
   D) Fleur is set to inherit Soames’ wealth
   Answer: B) The past conflicts between Soames and Irene

   

4. Who is Jon’s father?
   A) Soames Forsyte
   B) Young Jolyon Forsyte
   C) Old Jolyon Forsyte
   D) Montague Dartie
   Answer: B) Young Jolyon Forsyte
5. What does Soames Forsyte struggle with in To Let?
   A) His declining health
   B) The loss of his traditional values in a changing world
   C) His failing business
   D) A court case over his family property
   Answer: B) The loss of his traditional values in a changing world
6. What ultimately happens to Jon and Fleur’s relationship?
   A) They elope and start a new life
   B) Jon leaves Fleur due to family pressures
   C) Fleur marries Jon in secret
   D) They become business partners
   Answer: B) Jon leaves Fleur due to family pressures
7. Who does Fleur eventually marry?
   A) Jon Forsyte
   B) Wilfrid Desert
   C) Michael Mont
   D) Philip Bosinney
   Answer: C) Michael Mont
8. How does Soames’ story end in the novel?
   A) He moves to America to start fresh
   B) He dies, marking the end of the Forsyte legacy
   C) He reconciles with Irene
   D) He wins a court case that restores his reputation
   Answer: B) He dies, marking the end of the Forsyte legacy
9. What does the title To Let symbolize?
   A) The decline of the Forsyte family’s influence
   B) The financial downfall of Soames
   C) The sale of the Forsyte estate
   D) The leasing of Fleur’s childhood home
   Answer: A) The decline of the Forsyte family’s influence
10. Which historical event impacts the setting of To Let?
    A) The Industrial Revolution
    B) World War I
    C) The Victorian Era
    D) The Napoleonic Wars
    Answer: B) World War I