The Nightingale of India – Grade 8 MCQs (15 Questions)

Where did young Sarojini Naidu spend much of her time?

• In the school playground

• In her father's library

• In the marketplace

• In the garden

What was Sarojini’s father’s profession?

• Doctor

• Freedom fighter

• Principal of Nizam College

• Scientist

Why was Sarojini’s father’s library special?

• It had toys and games

• It contained shelves filled with books of every kind

• It was painted beautifully

• It only had poetry books

What event was taking place on the rainy evening?

• A birthday celebration

• A poetry competition

• A dinner with colleagues and intellectuals

• A school meeting

Why did Sarojini hide behind the curtain?

• She was playing a game

• She wanted to secretly listen to the discussion

• She was afraid of the guests

• She wanted to surprise her father

What topic were the guests discussing?

• Indian history

• Science experiments

• The greatness of English poetry

• Sports and games

Which English poets were mentioned by the guests?

(a)  

Why did Sarojini feel disturbed during the discussion?

• The room was noisy

• Nobody spoke about Indian poets

• She wanted to sleep

• She disliked poetry

What quality did Sarojini show when she stepped forward to speak?

• Anger

• Fear

• Courage and confidence

• Carelessness

What question did Sarojini ask the guests?

• Why are books important?

• Should Indian poets also be celebrated?

• Can I join the discussion?

• Who is Shakespeare?