Quiz on A Gift of Chappals

What is the secret that Meena shares with Mridu in the backyard?

• They are planning a surprise party for Ravi

• They are hiding a treasure in the backyard

• They are planning to run away from home

• They found a small kitten outside the gate

How does Ravi get milk for the kitten?

• He asks his grandmother for it

• He sneaks it from the kitchen

• He buys it from the store

• He milks a cow in the backyard

Who does Ravi say the kitten’s ancestors are? Do you believe him?

• Descendants of the Indian tiger god

• Descendants of the Egyptian cat-goddess Bastet

• Descendants of the Chinese dragon

• Descendants of the Greek phoenix

Ravi has a lot to say about M.P.Poonai. This shows that

• he is merely trying to impress Mridu

• his knowledge of history is sound

• he has a rich imagination

• he is an intelligent child

What was the noise that startled Mridu and frightened Mahendran?

• The sound of a violin being played

• The music-master scolding Lalli

• The loud laughter of Ravi

• The strange 'kreeching' noise

The music master is making lovely music. Read aloud the sentence in the text that expresses this idea.

• He played a few notes. Lalli stumbled behind him on her violin

• The music-master’s notes seemed to float up and settle perfectly into the invisible tracks of the melody

• Squawk! There was Lalli derailing again!

• Ravi, Mridu, and Meena silently watched Lalli and the music-master search every corner of the verandah

Had the beggar come to Rukku Manni’s house for the first time? Give reasons for your answer.

• Yes, he was a regular visitor

• No, he had never been there before

• No, he had been there multiple times

• Yes, but he only came on Sundays

“A sharp V-shaped line had formed between her eyebrows.” What does it suggest to you about Rukku Manni’s mood?

• She was angry and upset

• She was confused and lost

• She was happy and relaxed

• She was surprised and shocked

What makes Mridu conclude that the beggar has no money to buy chappals?

• He asked for chappals directly

• He was carrying a begging bowl

• He had large, pink, peeling blisters on his feet

• He was wearing torn clothes

On getting a gift of chappals, the beggar vanished in a minute. Why was he in such a hurry to leave?

• He wanted to show off his new chappals

• He had another place to be

• He was afraid of the music-master

• He was grateful and didn't want to overstay