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Moments - Revision - IX CBSE

Total questions: 105

Worksheet time: 53mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why was the little boy brimming over with life and laughter?

a)

because his parents had promised him toys.

b)

because he had seen his favorite sweet.

c)

because he was going to a fair with his parents.

d)

All of these

2.

What had made the child lag behind for the first time?

a)

a butterfly

b)

worms and insects

c)

cooing of doves

d)

toys

3.

What is the figure of speech used in the line, "It was a flowering mustard-field, pale like melting gold."?

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Personification

d)

Apostrophe

4.

What was the child attracted by as he entered the grove?

a)

worms and insects

b)

a shower of young flowers

c)

dragon-flies

d)

cooing of doves

5.

What was the favorite sweet of the child?

a)

rasagulla

b)

gulab-jaman

c)

burfi

d)

jalebi

6.

Why did the child know that his that his plea of burfi would not be heeded?

a)

because his parents would say he was greedy.

b)

because his parents would say it was a cheap sweet.

c)

because his parents would say he was too old to demand such things.

d)

All of these

7.

"He was filled with an overwhelming desire to possess them all." In this line 'all' refers to __________ .

a)

sweets

b)

toys

c)

balloons

d)

flowers

8.

In the fair the child was attracted by all of these except ____________.

a)

a garland of gulmohur

b)

balloons

c)

an invisible waterfall

d)

music of the snake-charmer

9.

When did the child finally make a bold request?

a)

when he saw a garland of gulmohur

b)

when he saw burfi

c)

when he heard the music of the snake-charmer

d)

when he saw a roundabout in full swing

10.

Which one of these DOES NOT express the anxiety of the child after he was lost in the fair?

a)

A full, deep cry rose within his dry throat.

b)

His flushed face was convulsed with fear.

c)

He saw people laughing and talking for the sake of laughing and talking.

d)

His cries were suppressed into sobs.

11.

How was the child saved from being trampled underfoot?

a)

He shrieked at the highest pitch of his voice and a man heard his cry and lifted him up.

b)

He prayed to the God who rescued him.

c)

His parents arrived right at that time and saved him.

d)

He quickly moved away showing the presence of mind.

12.

Why does the lost child lose interest in the things that he had wanted earlier?

a)

He did not trust the man who offered them to him.

b)

He is panic-stricken for being lost. Now he first wants his parents who become his priority.

c)

He was exhausted after running and so he lost the interest.

d)

All of these

13.

Which one of these means the same as 'emerged'?

a)

dispersed

b)

came out

c)

disappeared

d)

jumped

14.

Which word means the same as 'go or move back or further away from a previous position'?

a)

linger

b)

recede

c)

suppress

d)

plead

15.

Which word means the same as, 'very unhappy and unable to be comforted'?

a)

disconsolate

b)

strain

c)

wintry

d)

irresistible

16.

Who is the author of the lesson " The Adventures of Toto"?

a)

Khushwant Singh

b)

Ruskin Bond

c)

Jane Austen

d)

W.B.Yeast

17.

From where did grandfather buy the monkey?

a)

A) from the market

b)

B) from a shop

c)

C) from the jungle

d)

D) from a tonga driver

18.

What was the price that grandfather paid to buy the monkey?

a)

A) Rs.10/-

b)

B) Rs.7/-

c)

C) Rs.5/-

d)

D) Rs.6/-

19.

Why was Toto kept secretly?

a)

A) to save from other animals

b)

B) because grandmother disliked animals

c)

C) because he was naughty

d)

D) None

20.

Where was Toto kept?

a)

A) in a cupboard

b)

B) in the zoo

c)

C) in the field

d)

D) in the garden

21.

What kind of water did Toto like to take a bath in?

a)

A) cold water

b)

B) ice water

c)

C) snow water

d)

D) warm water

22.

From where did grandfather buy the monkey?

a)

A) from the market

b)

B) from a shop

c)

C) from the jungle

d)

D) from a tonga driver

23.

What was the price that grandfather paid to buy the monkey?

a)

A) Rs.10/-

b)

B) Rs.7/-

c)

C) Rs.5/-

d)

D) Rs.6/-

24.

What was the color of Toto the monkey?

a)

A) black

b)

B) brown

c)

C) white

d)

D) red

25.

Why was Toto called pretty?

a)

A) because of shining mischievous eyes

b)

B) Because of red color

c)

C) because of his pearly white teeth

d)

D) All

26.

Who sold the monkey to Grandfather?

a)

A veterinarian doctor

b)

A tonga-driver

c)

An animal hunter

d)

A poacher

27.

Why was Toto kept in a little closet on his first day at home?

a)

The grandson wanted the monkey for himself.

b)

Other animals did not like the new monkey.

c)

Grandmother disapproved of bringing new animals.

d)

Toto was so naughty that he would hurt others.

28.

How was Toto taken to Saharanpur?

a)

In an iron cage

b)

In a jute bag

c)

In a canvas bag

d)

In a backpack

29.

The grandfather travelled from _____________ to Saharanpur to collect his pension.

a)

Dibrugarh

b)

Nainital

c)

New Delhi

d)

Dehra Dun

30.

“Toto and (a)   never became friends.” Fill in the blank.

31.

Nana was a __________.

a)

monkey

b)

tortoise

c)

dog

d)

donkey

32.

What did Toto love in cold winter evenings?

a)

A spicy samosa

b)

A dish of pullao

c)

A warm bath

d)

A cup of tea

33.

What was the price of all things during the foolish king's rule?

a)

5 duddu each

b)

4 duddu each

c)

1 duddu each

d)

2 duddu each

34.

According to the guru whose behavior is unpredictable?

a)

king's

b)

people's

c)

foolish people's

d)

disciple

35.

To whom did the disciple pray in his heart before being executed?

(a)  

36.

Who did the merchant hold responsible for the thief's death and saved his own life?

a)

Dancing girl

b)

the mason who built the wall

c)

his forefathers

37.

Who broke into the merchant's house?

a)

king

b)

a thief

c)

minister

d)

guru

38.

How was the night changed with day?

a)

people would work at night and sleep during day

b)

by decorating everything

c)

by lighting the kingdom

d)

none

39.

Why are the people in the kingdom called foolish?

a)

because they follow all the ridiculous orders passed by their king

b)

because they listen to their king

c)

because they do silly things

d)

because they are foolish

40.

Why did guru decide to leave the place?

a)

because of some urgent work

b)

he had a message to leave the place

c)

king ordered to leave the place

d)

because he thought that it was not safe to be with fools for a long time

41.

Who did the thief's brother blame for the death of the thief?

a)

destiny

b)

merchant

c)

king

d)

All

42.

WHAT ALL DID THE DISCIPLE EAT

a)

BANANA

b)

APPLE

c)

RICE

d)

WHEAT

e)

GHEE

43.

THE KING EXECUTED HIMSELF BECAUSE

a)

HE FELT GUILTY

b)

THE GURU TOLD HIM TO

c)

HE WANTED TO REBORN AS A KING

d)

HE WAS GUILTY

44.

WHO DISTRACTED THE BRICKLAYER

a)

DANCER

b)

FOOD SELLER

c)

GOLDSMITH

d)

DISCIPLE

45.

who ALL WERE CONSIDERED GUILTY BY THE KING

a)

BRICKLAYER

b)

DANCER

c)

DISCIPLE

d)

RICH MAN

46.

WHEN DOES THE DISCIPLE REMEMBER GURU'S WORDS

a)

WHEN HE'S ARRESTED

b)

WHEN HE'S SLEEPING

c)

WHEN HE'S EATING

d)

WHEN HE DECIDES TO LEAVE THE PLACE

47.

On what condition did the guru agree to be the next king?

a)

if his disciple would be a minister

b)

if he could order without thinking

c)

if old laws are changed

d)

none

48.

What argument did the king present to punish the merchant?

a)

He inherited his father's sin in the same way as he inherits his wealth

b)

He must sacrifice for his father's sake

c)

He must accomplish his father's half done works

d)

None

49.

"Your Highness, when my brother was pursuing his ________________, a wall fell on him and killed him."

a)

Burglary

b)

Ancient Trade

50.

I had given some gold to the goldsmith to make some jewellery for me. He was a lazy scoundrel.

Who is the lazy scoundrel mentioned here?

a)

the owner of the house

b)

Gold smith

c)

bricklayer

d)

rich merchant

51.

Why was the guru's disciple initially happy?

a)

because of the capacity of buying all things at a nominal price

b)

because of the change systems

c)

because of the foolish people

d)

All

52.
Why does the Swallow initially stop on the Happy Prince?
a)
He wants a place to rest on his way to Egypt.
b)
The Swallow wants to steal the Happy Prince's jewels.
c)
The Swallow knows that the Happy Prince is kind and caring.
53.
The Happy Princes weeps in the story because
a)
he wishes he were still alive and in the Palace of Sans-Souci.
b)
he does not like when swallows sleep under him. 
c)
he is able to witness for the first time all the ugliness and misery in his city. 
54.
The Happy Prince asks the Swallow to 
a)
delay the trip to Egypt to keep him company.
b)
be his messenger for one night.
c)
return him to the Palace of Sans-Souci.
55.

How many jewels were on his body and sword in total?

a)

One

b)

Two

c)

Three

d)

Five

56.

Where was the bird flying before he landed on the statue?

a)

To a warmer place.

b)

To a cooler place.

c)

To his hometown.

d)

Nowhere

57.

Where did the bird rest?

a)

On the statue's head

b)

On the statue's shoulder

c)

On the statue's sword

d)

Between the statue's feet

58.

What did the bird find the Prince doing when he landed on him?

a)

Sleeping.

b)

Crying.

c)

Laughing.

d)

Singing.

59.

The prince was covered with

a)

dust and mud

b)

gold and jewels

c)

silver

d)

jewels

60.

What made the Happy Prince cry?

a)

The misery of his country

b)

Because he was dead

c)

Because he couldn't play with his friends

d)

Because he was not able to move

61.

To whom did the Prince gave the ruby to?

a)

to the swallow

b)

to the writer

c)

to the match-girl

d)

to the seamstress

62.

The Statue of the Happy prince was situated

a)

On a pillar in the nearby town

b)

On a tall building close to the palace

c)

On a tall pillar at a high place in the city

d)

On a tall pillar at a high place in the town

63.

1. The happy Prince sends his ruby for

a)

The beggars who were sitting at the gates

b)

The starving children lying in the dark lanes

c)

The playwright who was tired and hungry

d)

The seamstress who was poor

64.

The eyes of the Happy prince had

a)

Sapphires

b)

Rubies

c)

Diamonds

d)

Gold leaves

65.

As the swallow settled down, a drop of water fell on his head.


What exactly was the drop of water?

a)

the tears of Happy Prince

b)

the rain

c)

the drool of the prince

d)

the splash of water

66.
What calamity hit Orissa in October 1999?
a)
cyclone
b)
earthquake
c)
drought
d)
land sliding
67.
Could Prashant meet his family when he reached his village?
a)
he met many of his extended family
b)
he did not meet any of his family
c)
Not mentioned in the lesson
d)
he met his grandmother only
68.
How much distance was covered by Prashant through flood water?
a)
Eighteen kilometres
b)
Eighty kilometres
c)
eight kilometres
d)
twenty eight kilometres
69.
How did Prashant reach his village?
a)
by travelling in helicopter
b)
by wading and swimming through water
c)
by driving his car
d)
by travelling in a bus
70.
The heavy cyclone mentioned in this lesson hit Orissa in
a)
1998
b)
1999
c)
2000
d)
2001
71.
How did Prashant clean the filth?
a)
With the help of volunteers
b)
with machines and volunteers
c)
hired sweepers and women
d)
none
72.
What kind of person was Prashant?
a)
wise
b)
helping and caring
c)
thoughtful and courageous
d)
all the above
73.

What happened when Prashant visited Ersama?

a)

A cyclone hit the coastal Orissa

b)

two friends came to meet him

c)

he saw many things on the road

d)

none of the above

74.
Why did Prashant and other volunteers not want a separate institution for widows and orphans?
a)
to save them from isolation and grief stricken feelings
b)
for their personal benefits and take make them work
c)
to take work from them and collect their relief fund
d)
none
75.
What was the impact of the cyclone?
a)
destruction and havoc
b)
homes were lost
c)
many lives were lost
d)
all the above
76.

How did the family of Prashanth’s friend survive the storm?

a)

remaining in the water and collecting fish

b)

by eating tender coconuts and remaining on the rooftops

c)

by hanging on trees and reaching tress with more coconuts

d)

all the above

77.
What was the name of Prashant’s village?
a)
Maligudi
b)
Kalikuda
c)
Ersama
d)
Orissa
78.
How old was Prashanth when the cyclone hit Orissa in 1999?
a)
18
b)
19
c)
17
d)
21
79.

Whom did Prashanth meet first when he reached his village from Ersama?

a)

his paternal grandmother

b)

his maternal grandmother

c)

his maternal grandfather

d)

his paternal grandfather

80.
What is the meaning of carcasses
a)
dead bodies of dogs only
b)
dead bodies of humans
c)
dead bodies of children
d)
dead bodies of animals
81.
What did Prashanth do to relieve the children from their sorrow?
a)
he taught them to swim wrestle
b)
he made them play games
c)
he made them collect coconuts
d)
he made them collect fresh water
82.
What did Prashanth do to relieve the women from their sorrow?
a)
He made them go to town to work
b)
he made them cook food for all
c)
he made them to join an NGO program
d)
He made them to look after the sick
83.
Who were deputed to attract the military helicopters?
a)
Men volunteers
b)
women volunteers
c)
children
d)
none
84.

Q1- What was Johnsy suffering from?

a)

A) headache

b)

B) pneumonia

c)

C) fever

d)

D) Malaria

85.

Q3- What kind of feeling did Johnsy have?

a)

A) a common teenager's feeling of depression

b)

B) sadness

c)

C) joyous

d)

D) low sounding

86.

Q4- Mention the reasons for depression in teenagers.

a)

A) peer pressure

b)

B) poor performance in the exams

c)

C) inability to live up to parents' expectations

d)

D) all

87.

Q5- Who was Behrman?

a)

A) A 60 years old painter

b)

B) a 50 years old man

c)

C) a 40 years old man

d)

D) a young boy

88.

Q6- What was Behrman's dream?

a)

A) to travel the world

b)

B) to paint a masterpiece

c)

C) to make a colorful painting

d)

D) to make a poster

89.

Q8- What misconception had Johnsy developed in her mind?

a)

A) she was great

b)

B) she can't be cured

c)

C) she would die with the fall of last the leaf on the creeper

d)

D) all

90.

Q9- What kind of teenagers never lose hope?

a)

A) who stay positive and face life's difficulties with a positive mind

b)

B) who are glamorous

c)

C) who never fall sick

d)

D) who have everything

91.

Q10- When was Behrman able to make his dream true?

a)

A) when he painted the last leaf on ivy

b)

B) when he died

c)

C) when he thought of Johnsy

d)

D) none

92.

Q11- What did Sue speak when he looked at the last ivy leaf painting?

a)

A) a great painting

b)

B) nice work

c)

C) a masterpiece

d)

D) None

93.

Q12- What was Behrman's masterpiece?

a)

A) painting of monalisa

b)

B) painting of a flower

c)

C) painting of ivy the leaf

d)

D) none

94.

Q13- Why was the ivy leaf painting a masterpiece?

a)

A) because it was difficult to make out whether it was a real leaf or a painting

b)

B) because it was very beautiful

c)

C) because it's colours were very bright

d)

D) none

95.

Q14- What happened to Behrman after he painted his masterpiece?

a)

A) drenched and died of pneumonia

b)

B) he felt proud and happy

c)

C) was honoured

d)

D) none

96.

Q15- What happened to Johnsy when she saw Behrman's masterpiece painting?

a)

A) she became confident that she could be cured

b)

B) felt delighted

c)

C) jumped out of bed

d)

D) none

97.

Q16- Where did Behrman spend his night to make his masterpiece?

a)

A) in a hotel

b)

B) on a mountain

c)

C) in a heavy storm

d)

D) none

98.

Q18- Why do many teenagers feel depressed?

a)

A) because of too many desires

b)

B) because of higher aspirations

c)

C) because of inability to cope up with the expectations

d)

D) All

99.

Q19- Why did doctors say that Johnsy could not be cured with medicines?

a)

A) because treatment was not available

b)

B) because no competent doctor was available

c)

C) because she lost her will to get well

d)

D) All

100.

Q1- What is the story ‘A House is not a Home’ about?

a)

A) defines a home

b)

B) defines a house

c)

C) None

d)

D) differentiates between a house and a home

101.

Q2- What is a house?

a)

A) a building which people use to live

b)

B) a place

c)

C) a property

d)

D) None

102.

Q3- What is a home?

a)

A) where people live together and share a bond of love and care

b)

B) a house only

c)

C) a property

d)

D) None

103.

MY first year of high school felt awkward. After leaving junior high at the head of my class with all the seniority the upper grade levels could afford me, it felt strange starting over as a freshman. The school was twice as big as my old school, and to make matters worse, my closest friends were sent to a different high school. I felt very isolated.

Q. Why did the narrator feel awkward at high school?

a)

He was a freshman

b)

He did not like the school

c)

He was shy by nature

d)

He was not interested

104.

The word 'closest is which degree of adjectives?'

a)

Positive

b)

Comparative

c)

Superlative

d)

None of the above

105.

'pouring' What does this word mean?

a)

entering

b)

coming

c)

filling

d)

spreading