Quiz on 'The Tiger in the Tunnel'

What is the name of the twelve-year-old boy in the story?

• Baldeo

• Tembu

• The Tiger

• The Train Driver

What is Baldeo's job in the story?

• Farmer

• Hunter

• Train Driver

• Watchman

What does Baldeo carry with him for protection?

• A gun

• An axe

• A knife

• A spear

Where does Tembu's family live?

• In a city

• In a jungle

• In a train station

• In a tribal village

What does Baldeo do to ensure the safety of the train?

• He lights the signal lamp

• He feeds the animals

• He drives the train

• He builds the tunnel

What does Tembu do after Baldeo's death?

• He takes up his father's job

• He moves to the city

• He becomes a hunter

• He becomes a farmer

What is the main theme of the story?

• Adventure

• Protection and duty

• Wealth and power

• Friendship

What happens to Baldeo when he confronts the tiger?

• He befriends the tiger

• He escapes

• He defeats the tiger

• He is killed

How does Tembu feel about taking on his father's role?

• Indifferent

• Afraid

• Confident

• Angry

What does the tiger do when it sees Baldeo?

• Runs away

• Charges at him

• Roars loudly

• Sits quietly