10- Madam Rides the Bus

Valli wanted to ride the bus because

• a) She wanted to visit places

• b) She was fascinated by the idea

• c) She wanted to show off

• d) She was curious about things

Valli was annoyed by the attention of co passengers as

• a) She wanted to enjoy the ride on her own

• b) She didn't want anybody to know about the trip

• c) She disliked being talked down

• d) She didn't like her co-passengers

The conductor failed to persuade Valli to get off the bus as

• a) She was afraid to go out

• b) She was advised not to trust the conductor

• c) She had only the bus fare

• d) She was not thirsty

Valli was very quiet on her way back as

• a) She was afraid of her mother's scolding

• b) She was tired

• c) She was jolted by the sight of a dead cow

• d) She had spent all her savings

Valli didn't want her smile to be understood by her aunt or mother as

• a) She didn't want to share her secret

• b) She felt they would not be able to understand

• c) She particularly didn't like this aunt of hers

• d) Her realization made her feel superior to others