Suvira's Race Experience

What does 'participate' mean?

• To take part in something.

• To observe without involvement.

• To lead a discussion.

• To avoid engagement.

What record does Suvira Mathur hold?

• She holds the Delhi inter-school record for the 800 metres.

• She holds the national record for the 1500 metres.

• She holds the state record for the 400 metres.

• She holds the school record for the 200 metres.

What does 'cheering' mean?

• Shouting to encourage someone in a competition.

• Silently supporting someone in a competition.

• Booing to express disapproval.

• Clapping hands to show appreciation.

What does 'echoed' mean in the context of the story?

• Repeated.

• Ignored.

• Altered.

• Forgotten.

What does 'yelling' mean?

• Shouting very loudly in excitement.

• Speaking softly to someone.

• Whispering secrets to a friend.

• Making a quiet request.

What did Suvira do at the end of the race?

• She smiled at the speaker and congratulated her.

• She ran another lap to improve her time.

• She sat down to rest and drink water.

• She left the race without saying anything.

Why did the speaker think that she was foolish to take part in the trials?

• Because she had just arrived at the school and was still very new.

• Because she was the only one who wanted to participate.

• Because her housemates were all experienced and she felt inadequate.

• Because she had a prior commitment that conflicted with the trials.

What does 'acknowledge' mean in the context of the story?

• To ignore or dismiss.

• To accept or recognize.

• To criticize or judge.

• To elaborate or explain.

Why did Deepti Gupta think the speaker had a tough race ahead?

• Because her competitor was Suvira Mathur who had never been beaten in the 800 metres event.

• Because the race was held in unfavorable weather conditions.

• Because the speaker had not trained adequately for the race.

• Because the race was scheduled to take place in a different city.

What did the crowd chant during the race?

• They chanted 'Su-vira! Su-vira! SU-VIRA!'

• They shouted 'Go team! Go team!'

• They yelled 'Run faster! Run faster!'

• They cheered 'Victory is ours!'