Quiz on 'Children at Work'

Who are the authors of 'Children at Work'?

• Gita Wolf and Orijit Sen

• Anushka Ravishankar and a team of illustrators

• Orijit Sen and Anushka Ravishankar

• Gita Wolf and Anushka Ravishankar

What is the name of the young boy in the story?

• Jaya

• Ravi

• Velu

• Kumar

Why did Velu run away from home?

• He wanted to find a job

• He was bored at home

• His father was abusive

• To explore the world

What mode of transportation did Velu use to leave his town?

• Bicycle

• Kanyakumari Express

• Walking

• Bus

What did Velu feel when he arrived at Chennai Central Station?

• Confused but safe

• Excited

• Lost and lonely

• Happy

Who did Velu meet at the railway station?

• A police officer

• A street vendor

• A little girl named Jaya

• A ticket collector

What did Jaya offer Velu to eat?

• Fresh fruits

• Food from a restaurant

• Bananas and a vada from the garbage

• Sandwiches

What type of work did Velu end up doing?

• Collecting tickets

• Selling newspapers

• Becoming a ragpicker

• Working in a restaurant

What did Velu miss after running away?

• His school

• His toys

• His home

• His friends

What is the main theme of the chapter?

• Friendship and loyalty

• Adventure and exploration

• Running away from problems does not always bring solutions

• The importance of family