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WorksheetsMODULE 1 REVISION
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Why did Lencho step out into the rain at the beginning of the story?
to bathe in the rain
to compare the rain to new coins
to collect his crop
to have the pleasure of the rain on his body
"These aren't raindrops falling from the sky, they are new coins." This is an example of:
Simile
Metaphor
Alliteration
Pathetic Fallacy
How much money did Lencho ask God for?
70 pesos
100 rubles
100 pesos
70 rubles
30 dollars
Why did Lencho need money?
To save his family from hunger
To repay loans incurred by the field
To save his land
To buy a shop
Was Lencho surprised to see the money?
A little
Not at all
Very much
Neutral
Lencho was expecting:
Rain
Heavy rainfall
Hailstones
Storm
Who first read Lencho's letter?
Lencho
Lencho´s wife
The postmaster
A postman
When the hailstorm was over, Lencho said to his sons: "A plague of ... would have left more than this."
grasshoppers
locusts
insects
cockroaches
Identify the conflicts present in the story.
Man vs Nature
Man vs Society
Man vs Man
Man vs Self
Man vs Supernatural
'A Letter to God' was written by:
Ruskin Bond
James Herriot
G.L. Fuentes
"The postmaster was a fat, amiable man." What is the meaning of amiable?
Rude
Thoughtful
Friendly
Enthusiastic
How much money was the postmaster able to arrange?
100 pesos
75 pesos
50 pesos
70 pesos
What is the irony in this story?
Lencho was sad after the hailstorm even though he was the one waiting for a shower
Postmaster laughed at Lencho but still helped arrange for money for him
Lencho blamed the post office employees who in fact helped him
There is no irony
What did Lencho ask for in his second letter?
More money
The remaining amount and to not send it by mail
The remaining amount and to send it by mail
A punishment for the crooks
This story is an example of:
Biopic
Biography
Epic
Autobiography
What created a lasting wound in Mandela's country?
Natural disaster
Brutality
Apartheid
Religious Oppression
Which of the following is the correct definition of 'Apartheid'?
Hostility against people that are physically different
A system or practice that separates people according to race or color
Discrimination on the basis of gender
The deliberate extermination of a racial or cultural group
Which party did Nelson Mandela join to fight against Apartheid?
USA
ACN
ANC
NCA
Which of the following statements are true?
The first democratic government of South Africa came to power on 10 May, 1980.
Nelson Mandela was South Africa’s first Black
President.
The ceremonies took place in the amphitheatre formed by the Union Buildings in Pretoria.
Three national anthems were played during the inauguration.
The spectacular display of the military was a demonstration of its __________ the government.
worship of
respect for
loyalty to
slavery under
Which of the following are right about Mandela's thoughts on love and hatred? Select the correct options.
No one is born hating another person.
Love is the best of all feelings.
Love comes naturally to the human heart.
People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love.
With love, you can unite everyone and defeat any brutal force.
"Man’s goodness is a flame that can be hidden but never extinguished."
Which example does Nelson Mandela cite to prove this statement?
The kindness of his fellow citizens.
The loyalty of the military force.
The kindness of his prison officers.
His comrades in ANC
Which of the following fall under Mandela's twin obligations? Select the correct options.
obligation to one's people
obligation to one's leaders
obligation to one's army
obligation to one's family
obligation to one's self
What does Mandela believe about bravery? It is _________.
the absence of fear
hiding fear
faking courage
conquering fear
What does Mandela mean when he says "Perhaps it requires such depth of oppression to create such heights of character."?
Oppression creates bitterness and resentment.
Oppression makes people physically violent.
Oppression creates a stronger disposition in those affected.
Oppression should be welcomed with open hands.
What is Mandela referring to as "resilience that defies the imagination"?
A sign of human feeling (goodness, kindness, pity, justice, etc.)
A calming feeling of relief from hardships.
A great ability to remain unchanged by suffering.
A state of being deeply affected by something.
Word that means: caused something to happen
wrought
profound
obligations
enhanced
Word that means: the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties
domination
obligations
resiliency
transformation
Word that means: having or showing great knowledge or insight
wrought
resiliency
transformation
profound
What is meant by "earning my keep"?
earning things to keep
keeping what I earn
getting a good salary
performing sufficient work or help in exchange for money
Who is the author of "Black Aeroplane"?
Liam O' Flaherty
Frederick Forsyth
Roal Dahl
Paulo Coehlo
The pilot was flying from _____ to _____.
England, France
England, India
France, England
France, India
Which control station did he contact on his way?
Paris
India
England
He didn't contact any
"They looked like black mountains standing in front
of me across the sky". What looked like black mountains?
Black mountains
Storm clouds
black plateau
tall buildings
What risk did the pilot take?
flying back to Paris in his old Decota
missing the breakfast he desired
he took no risk
flying his old Dakota straight into the storm
Which country did the pilot belong to?
France
England
Italy
India
What made the pilot frighten again while following the strange aeroplane?
the density of the storm
the technical problem in the engine
missing the way
the shortage of fuel
What was the advice of the Paris control?
turn to twelve degrees east
turn to twelve degrees west
turn to twelve degrees south
turn to twelve degrees south
How many fuel tanks were there in the plane DS 088?
one
two
three
four
The pilot is eager to ----------------------------------------
take his first flight
reach Paris to meet his family
meet his family and have a good breakfast
make an adventure journey
Who is the author of 'His First Flight?'
Liam O' Flaherty
Frederick Forsyth
Roal Dahl
Paulo Coehlo
The lesson 'His First Flight' is about
Pilot
Parrot
Seagull
Pigeon
Why was he afraid to fly?
He was a coward
He was afraid his wings will not support him
He was afraid that everyone would judge him
Both 1 and 2
What were his parents teaching his brothers and sisters?
To perfect the art of flying
To skim the waves
To dive for fish
All of the above
Why did his mother stop midway while giving him the fish?
She was mad at him
To push him to fly out of hunger
She didn't want to give him the fish
She got tired
What were the young seagull's parents doing to him?
Calling to him shrilly
Upbraiding him
Threatening him
All of the Above
He stood at the edge of the ledge on one leg and closed his eyes because:
He was feeling sleepy
It was a natural habit of seagulls
He wanted to get the attention of his family
He was afraid of the sea
Whom did the young seagull beg to bring him some food?
His Father
His Mother
His Brothers
His Sister
Who was there on the ledge with the young seagull for the last 24 hours?
His two brothers
His sister
His parents
He was alone
The young seagull dived at the fish maddened by
Hunger
Heat
Tiredness
Sleep
