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First Flight (All literature)

Total questions: 215

Worksheet time: 2hrs 51mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Describe Lencho's house?

a)

solitary house

b)

top of a low hill

c)

bottom of a mountain

d)

near the river

e)

top of a plateau

2.
What was the only thing that the Earth needed according to Lencho?
a)
a shower
b)
a snowfall
c)
strong winds
d)
sunlight
3.
Where did Lencho expect the downpour to come from?
a)
north
b)
north-east
c)
north-west
d)
south-east
4.

What destroyed Lencho's fields?

a)

heavy rainfall

b)

hailstorm

c)

landslide

d)

plague of locusts

5.
The field looked as if it were covered in _______.
a)
salt
b)
locusts
c)
sugar
d)
ice
6.
Lencho compared the quantum of damage with
a)
attack by rats
b)
attack by crows
c)
plague of locusts
d)
None of the above
7.
What was the only hope left in the hearts of Lencho's family?
a)
compensation from government
b)
help from farmer's association
c)
help from God
d)
there was no hope left
8.
What was the immediate reaction of the postman on seeing the letter?
a)
laughed whole-heartedly
b)
cried
c)
felt sad about what happened
d)
felt empathetic
9.
The postmaster was a fat, amiable man. What is the meaning of amiable?
a)
rude
b)
helpful
c)
friendly
d)
enthusaistic
10.
On seeing the letter, the postmaster was moved by Lencho's ______
a)
unwavering faith
b)
handwriting
c)
love for God
d)
determination
11.
Why did the postmaster decide to reply to Lencho's letter?
a)
he was a good man
b)
he felt empathetic
c)
to preserve Lencho's faith in God
d)
all of the above
12.
What else did the reply demanded apart from goodwill, ink and paper?
a)
lost crop
b)
money
c)
God's signature
d)
new seeds
13.
How much money was the postmaster able to arrange?
a)
100 pesos
b)
Nil
c)
1000 pesos
d)
70 pesos
14.
What did the postmaster feel on experiencing Lencho receive the letter?
a)
contended
b)
proud
c)
overwhelmed
d)
all of the above
15.
Why was Lencho not surprised on seeing the money in the envelope?
a)
he was too sad to acknowledge it
b)
he had unwavering faith in God
c)
he was an ungrateful man
d)
none of the above
16.
How did he feel when he counted the money?
a)
grateful
b)
joyful
c)
relieved
d)
angry
17.

What did Lencho think of the post office employees?

a)

bunch of crooks

b)

rude

c)

unhelpful

d)

proud

18.

What did Lencho ask for in his second letter?

a)

more money

b)

remaining amount but not by mail

c)

remaining amount and send it by mail only

d)

thanked God

19.
What is the irony in this lesson?
a)
Lencho was sad after the hailstorm even though he was the one waiting for a shower
b)
Postmaster laughed at Lencho but still helped arrange money for him
c)
Lencho blamed the post office employees who in fact helped him
d)
there is no irony
20.
What type of conflict does the chapter highlight?
a)
conflict between nature and humans
b)
conflict among humans
c)
conflict among God and nature
d)
both 1 and 2
21.
Who is the author of the lesson 'A Letter to God'?
a)
G.L. Fuentes
b)
J.k. Rowling
c)
William Shakespeare
d)
Roald Dahl
22.

"These aren't raindrops falling from the sky, they are new coins." This is an example of:

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Alliteration

d)

Asyndeton

23.

Lencho was growing ________ in his field.

a)
b)
c)
d)
24.

What created a lasting wound in Mandela's country?

a)

Natural disaster

b)

Brutality

c)

Apartheid

d)

Religious Oppression

25.

This story "A Long Walk to Freedom" is an example of:

a)

Biopic

b)

Biography

c)

Epic

d)

Autobiography

26.

Which of the following statements are true?

a)

The first democratic government of South Africa came to power on 10 May, 1980.

b)

Nelson Mandela was South Africa’s first Black

President.

c)

The ceremonies took place in the amphitheatre formed by the Union Buildings in Pretoria.

d)

Three national anthems were played during the inauguration.

27.

Which of the following are right about Mandela's thoughts on love and hatred? Select the correct options.

a)

No one is born hating another person.

b)

Love is the best of all feelings.

c)

Love comes naturally to the human heart.

d)

People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love.

e)

With love, you can unite everyone and defeat any brutal force.

28.

Which of the following fall under Mandela's twin obligations? Select the correct options.

a)

obligation to one's people

b)

obligation to one's leaders

c)

obligation to one's army

d)

obligation to one's family

e)

obligation to one's self

29.

What ceremonies were held on 10th May?

a)

the marriage anniversary of Nelson Mandela

b)

the inauguration of a democratic government in South Africa

c)

the birthday celebration of Mandela's daughter

d)

none of these

30.

Where did inauguration ceremony took place?

a)

amphitheater formed by Union buildings in Pretoria

b)

Union building in Cape Town

c)

Sandstone building in Africa

d)

None of these

31.

Who, according to Mandela is not free?

a)

(a) oppressor

b)

(b) oprressed

c)

(c) both 1 and 2

d)

(d) none of the above

32.

What unintended effect did the decades of oppression and brutality had?

a)

(a) created men of extraordinary courage, wisdom and generosity

b)

(b) Poverty and suffering

c)

(c) boycot from foreign nations

d)

(d) both 2 and 3

33.

What is a Chevron as used in the chapter?

a)
b)
c)
d)
34.

Mandela found his boyhood freedom as _________.

a)

the best

b)

lovable

c)

illusion

d)

secure

35.

Select the correct statement (s) regarding Mandela's ideas of freedom during his formative years:

a)

As a young man, Mandela yearned for the basic and honourable freedoms of achieving his potential, of earning his keep, of marrying and having a family.

b)

Not only was he, but his brothers and sisters and all the blacks were also free.

c)

Mandela wanted as a student, freedom only for himself, the transitory freedoms of being able to stay out at night, read what he pleased and go where he chose

d)

As a young boy, Mandela thought that as long as he obeyed his father and abided by the customs of his tribe, he was not troubled by the laws of man or God.

36.

When Mandela's hunger for his own freedom became the greater hunger for the freedom of his people, What did he do?

a)

became the President of South Africa

b)

became a rebel and started killing the whites

c)

ran out of South Africa and lived as monk

d)

joined the African National Congress

37.

Who is the author of "His First Flight"?

a)

Liam O' Flaherty

b)

Frederick Forsyth

c)

Roal Dahl

d)

Paulo Coehlo

38.

What were his parents teaching his brothers and sisters?

a)

to perfect the art of flying

b)

to skim the waves

c)

to dive for fish

d)

all of the above

39.

What were the young seagull's parents doing to him?

a)

Calling to him shrilly

b)

Upbraiding him

c)

Threatening him

d)

All of the Above

40.

He stood at the edge of the ledge on one leg and closed his eyes because:

a)

He was feeling sleepy

b)

It was a natural habit of seagulls

c)

He wanted to get the attention of his family

d)

He was afraid of the sea

41.

The young seagull dived at the fish maddened by

a)

Hunger

b)

Heat

c)

Tiredness

d)

Sleep

42.

His feet sank into the sea

a)

he began drowning

b)

he quickly flew up again

c)

he floated on the sea

d)

he swallowed a lot of water

43.

The sight of the food _____________ young seagull:

a)

maddened

b)

helped

c)

puzzled

d)

annoyed

44.

His parents and his brothers and sister had landed on this green flooring ahead of him. What does the phrase, ‘this green flooring’ refer to?

a)

the green floor

b)

the green surface of the sea.

c)

the green mountains

d)

the green island far in the sea

45.

What was coming up in the East behind the pilot?

a)

a. The moon

b)

b. The sun

c)

c. The storm clouds

d)

d. All of the above

46.

Which plane was the author flying?

a)

a. Dakota

b)

b. Boeing-47

c)

c. Mig-29

d)

d. None of the above

47.

What happened when the pilot had covered a distance of 150 kilometres from Paris?

a)

a. He saw another plane

b)

b. A strong wind began to blow

c)

c. A heavy rain began to fall

d)

d. There were storm clouds all around

48.

What happened as the plane entered the storm clouds?

a)

a. The aeroplane jumped and twisted in the air

b)

b. The compass was dead

c)

c. The other instruments were suddenly dead

d)

d. All of the above

49.

What was the advice of Paris control?

a)

a. Turn to twelve degrees east

b)

b. Turn to twelve degrees west

c)

c. Turn to twelve degrees north

d)

d. Turn to twelve degrees south

50.

Who is the author of "Black Aeroplane"?

a)

Liam O' Flaherty

b)

Frederick Forsyth

c)

Roal Dahl

d)

Paulo Coehlo

51.

The pilot was flying from _____ to _____.

a)

England, France

b)

France, England

c)

Paris, France

d)

France, India

52.

What was the pilot looking forward to?

a)

to reach his destination

b)

to meet his family

c)

to have English breakfast

d)

both b and c

e)

all of the above

53.

What risk did the pilot take?

a)

flying back to Paris

b)

missing the breakfast he desired

c)

he took no risk

d)

flying his old Dakota straight into the storm

54.

What instruments had stopped working during the storm?

a)

compass

b)

radio

c)

Engine of the Dakota

d)

Option a and b

e)

All of the above

55.

The pilot was not able to ___ anything.

a)

hear

b)

see

c)

speak

d)

all of them

56.

"They looked like black mountains standing in front

of me across the sky". What looked like black mountains?

a)

Black mountains

b)

Storm clouds

c)

black plateau

d)

tall buildings

57.

What made the pilot frightened again while following the strange aeroplane ?

a)

the density of the storm

b)

the shortage of fuel

c)

the technical problem in the engine

d)

all the above

58.

Why did the writer go to the Control center immediately after landing?

a)

He was tired

b)

He wanted to thank the pilot who had helped him

59.

"She looked at me very strangely, and then laughed." Who is she and why did she laugh?

a)

The lady at control center, the pilot wanted to thank the pilot of the other black aeroplane but no other plane was flying in the sky that day.

b)

The lady at England control center, the pilot wanted to thank the pilot of the other black aeroplane but no other plane was flying in the sky that day.

c)

The lady at Paris control center, the pilot wanted to thank the pilot of the other black aeroplane but no other plane was flying in the sky that day.

d)

The lady at control center, the pilot wanted to warn the pilot of the other black aeroplane about storm clouds ahead.

60.
Who was Anne Frank?
a)
A young Jewish girl.
b)
A young Dutch girl.
c)
A young American girl.
d)
A young Polish girl.
61.
What did Ann receive for her 13th birthday?
a)
a pony
b)
a diary
c)
a novel
d)
flowers
62.

Why did she start writing Diary?

a)

Because she do not trust anyone to share her feelings

b)

She didn't have any friend and family

c)

She was in dipression and feeling streesed and anxioty

d)

All of the above

63.

What is the name of Anne's Diary?

a)

PANDA

b)

KITTY

c)

KIARA

d)

KIRA

64.

When did anne frank born?

a)

12 july 1928

b)

12 june 1927

c)

12 august 1930

d)

12 june 1929

65.
What war is taking place during "The Diary of Anne Frank"?
a)
The War of 1812
b)
World War I
c)
World War II
d)
The Vietnam War
66.

Why was writing in a diary a strange experience for Anne?

a)

she had never written anything before

b)

she didn't know how to write

c)

neither she nor anyone else would be interested in it later

d)

she had to get it off her chest

67.

Why does she give a brief sketch about her family in the diary?

a)

no one would understand it if she dove right in

b)

to introduce Kitty to her family

c)

she would forget facts about her family

d)

she liked talking about her family

68.

Which subject was she not sure of passing?

a)

Maths

b)

Science

c)

English

d)

all of the above

69.

Why was Mr Keesing annoyed with her?

a)

she was not a good student

b)

she was talkative

c)

she was rude

d)

all of the above

70.

Which topic was she to write an essay on as a part of her punishment?

a)

A Chatterbox

b)

An incorrigible chatterbox

c)

Quack, Quack, Quack, said Mistress Chatterbox

d)

all of the above

71.

What language was the diary originally written in ?

a)

Spanish

b)

English

c)

Dutch

d)

French

72.

How did Anne justify her being talkative in the essay?

a)

she discussed the subject topics in class, and she was talking related to maths only

b)

its students trait and she would do anything to control it

c)

it is an inherited trait from her mother and you can't do much about it

d)

the class is boring and she wanted to tell her anxiety to someone

73.

What shows Anne's love for her grandmother?

a)

she still thinks about her

b)

she misses her

c)

she lit a candle in remembrance on her birthday

d)

All of the above

74.

What would the kids bet about in class?

a)

who is more talkative

b)

who would pass the class

c)

football matches

d)

baseball matches

75.

What did she write in her last essay?

a)

a poem

b)

a joke

c)

a paragraph

d)

a funny poem

76.

How many siblings did Anne have?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

77.

What was the attitude of Mr. Keesing after the III Essay

a)

More strict and Morse

b)

placid and unaffected

c)

joyful and happy

d)

furious and revengeful

78.
What made Wanda different? 
a)
She always wore the same blue dress
b)
She had a funny last name
c)
She did not talk to anybody
d)
All of the above
79.
Who was the most popular girl? 
a)
Maddie
b)
Peggy
c)
Cecile
d)
Wanda
80.
Why did Wanda give Peggy and Maddie one of her drawings?
a)
Maddie and Peggy asked her if they could have one. 
b)
Wanda was trying to get rid of them. 
c)
It was her way of letting them know she forgave them.
d)
Wanda wanted them to have a drawing of one of the dresses she owned.
81.
Why does Wanda's family move? 
a)
They want a new house.
b)
People are making fun of them.
c)
Their house burns down. 
d)
Mr. Petronski gets a new job. 
82.
Who secretly dislikes the way Wanda is being treated?
a)
Maddie
b)
Peggy
c)
Cecile
d)
Miss Mason
83.
Why is Maddie unable to sleep? 
a)
She feels bad that she is the reason someone moved.
b)
She is having nightmares.
c)
She got sick. 
d)
There was a bad thunderstorm. 
84.
Why do Peggy and Maddie write a letter to Wanda?
a)
It's their way of apologizing. 
b)
It's another way to tease her.
c)
Miss Mason made them.
d)
It was their homework. 
85.
Which of the following best describes the conflict that Maddie has in the story?
a)
Person against nature.
b)
Person against society.
c)
Person against self.
d)
Person against person.
86.
What did Maddie notice about the picture Wanda gave her when she took it home?
a)
The dress was green with red trimming.
b)
The picture tore a hole in the wallpaper in her bedroom.
c)
The face in the picture looked like her.
d)
The picture had a faded dress like Wanda's.
87.
What is the theme of this story?
a)
Honesty is the best policy.
b)
Treat others the way you want to be treated.
c)
Don't speak to strangers.
d)
People who are kind to animals are not bullies.
88.
Which of the following best describes the conflict Wanda had in the story?
a)
Person against nature.
b)
Person against self.
c)
Person against society.
d)
Person against animal.
89.
Why does Maddie not stop Peggy from teasing Wanda?
a)
She thinks Wanda deserves to be teased.
b)
Maddie knows Peggy has never made fun of Wanda's name.
c)
Peggy is kind to animals and gives Maddie clothes.
d)
Maddie is afraid Peggy will tease her next.
90.

Who is the author of "The Hundred Dresses"?

a)

Liam O' Flaherty

b)

Frederick Forsyth

c)

Roal Dahl

d)

El Bsor Ester

91.

How would you describe Wanda's dress?

a)

faded blue

b)

not ironed properly

c)

clean

d)

all of the above

92.

What tells you that Peggy wasn't cruel?

a)

protected small children from bullies

b)

couldn't stand animals getting mistreated

c)

did not make Wanda cry

d)

all of the above

93.

What did the drawing and colouring contest mean for the girls and boys?

a)

designing dresses and motorboats

b)

designing interiors and bikes

c)

designing dresses and bikes

d)

designing interiors and motorboats

94.

Where did they used to wait for Wanda?

a)

Bakers street

b)

Boggins Heights

c)

Boggins street

d)

Oliver street

95.

Miss Mason said, "look at her exquisite drawings". What is the meaning of "Exquisite"?

a)

luxurious

b)

neatly made

c)

superior

d)

D) extremely beautiful and well-made

96.

Why did Peggy say "and I thought I could draw"?

a)

she'd won the medal always

b)

Wanda's drawings were amazing

c)

she thought Wanda could draw better

d)

All of the above

97.

The grass along the pathway to Wanda's house looked like ____

a)

A) puppies

b)

B) snakes

c)

C) kittens

d)

D) monkeys

98.

Wanda's house was ____

a)

A) on a cliff

b)

B) on top of a hill

c)

C) by the river

d)

D) in the forest

99.

Who wrote the letter received by Miss Mason?

a)

Wanda

b)

Wanda's mother

c)

Wanda's father

d)

Wanda's brother

100.

How would you describe Miss Mason's feelings towards the class?

a)

Angry

b)

Upset

c)

Happy

d)

Cheerful

101.

What was just as bad as what Peggy had done?

a)

Maddie staying silent while Peggy teased Wanda

b)

Maddie not stopping Peggy

c)

Maddie teasing Wanda

d)

None of the above

102.

What was Maddie reminded of by the Petronski's house?

a)

how they teased her

b)

how she could stop all of it

c)

Wanda's drawings

d)

Wanda's dress; unironed but clean

103.

What important decision does Maddie take?

a)

A) Unfriending Peggy

b)

B) visiting Wanda

c)

C) stop others from bullying

d)

D) all of the above

104.

What was the tone of Wanda's reply?

a)

A) Friendly

b)

B) Angry

c)

C) ungrateful

d)

D) hatred

105.

What do you mean by "picking on someone"?

a)

A) Unfairly criticising them

b)

B) Taking something from them

c)

C) Taking them somewhere

d)

D) None of the above

106.

What was the colour of the dress in Peggy'e drawing?

a)

A) red

b)

B) green

c)

C) blue

d)

D) white

107.

Who is the author of the lesson "Madam rides the Bus"?

a)

A) Gavin Maxwell

b)

B) Vallikkannan

c)

C) Paulo Coehlo

d)

D) Arup Kumar Dutta

108.

What was Valli's full name?

a)

A) Vallikkannan

b)

B) Valliammai

c)

C) Valliannai

d)

D) Vallikannam

109.

What was Valli's age?

a)

A) 7

b)

B) 8

c)

C) 9

d)

D) None of these

110.

What was her favourite pastime?

a)

A) watching the street outside

b)

B) playing outside

c)

C) travelling the bus

d)

D) reading books

111.

What was her overwhelming desire?

a)

A) to have friends

b)

B) to travel by bus

c)

C) to top the class

d)

D) None of these

112.

"Valli would stare wistfully at the people who got on or off the bus." What is the meaning of wistfully?

a)

A) fearfully

b)

B) carefully

c)

C) willingly

d)

D) longingly

113.

What would make Valli jealous?

a)

A) strangers travelling by bus

b)

B) hearing stories of her friend's bus journey

c)

C) her mother travelling the bus

d)

D) all of the above

114.

Why did Valli stand up?

a)

A) She wanted to enjoy the ride

b)

B) she wasn't able to look outside properly

c)

C) she liked standing

d)

D) she was tired of sitting

115.

What did the old man say to Valli that annoyed her?

a)

A) He shouted at her

b)

B) he asked why she's alone

c)

C) he merely asked her to sit

d)

D) None of the above

116.

"Valli found the woman absolutely repulsive". What do you mean by "repulsive"?

a)

A) causing strong dislike

b)

B) showing displeasure

c)

C) extremely attractive

d)

D) admirable

117.

Why did Valli find the woman repulsive?

a)

A) she had large piercings in her ears

b)

B) she wore ugly earrings

c)

C) she was chewing betel nut which could spill out any moment

d)

D) all of the above

118.

Why did the old lady ask Valli so many questions?

a)

A) she was bothered about Valli

b)

B) she liked Valli

c)

C) she was poking her nose

d)

D) she was bored

119.

What was the next challenge once she'd saved enough money?

a)

A) tell her mom about it

b)

B) know about the timings

c)

C) buy a ticket

d)

D) to sneak out of the house

120.

What made her laugh on her journey?

a)

A) the sight of a running cow

b)

B) the old woman's earrings

c)

C) the old man

d)

D) None of the above

121.

Why did Valli not get off the bus for sight-seeing?

a)

A) she was afraid

b)

B) she didn't want to

c)

C) she didn't have the time

d)

D) she didn't like the city

122.

What does it tell you about Valli when she refused to accept the conductor's treat?

a)

A) responsible

b)

B) stubborn

c)

C) rude

d)

D) disrespectful

123.

What saddened Valli?

a)

A) the dead cow

b)

B) car accident

c)

C) the handicapped passenger

d)

D) all of the above

124.

What was the one way fare from the village to the town?

a)

A) one rupee

b)

B) 50 paise

c)

C) 40 paise

d)

D) 30 paise

125.

What did Valli buy from town?

a)

A set of bangles

b)

Cold drinks

c)

A frock

d)

Nothing

126.

How much time does the bus take from her village to the town?

a)

45 mins

b)

1 hour

c)

3 hours

d)

2 hours

127.

How did she pick up small details about the bus journey?

a)

listening to conversations of neighbours

b)

asking a few discreet questions

c)

All of the above

d)

None of the above

128.
Valli (Madam Rides the Bus) decided to board the bus at one o’clock so that she could be back by two forty-five, because_________
a)
it was lunchtime
b)
it was her mother’s nap time
c)
it was the scheduled time of the bus
d)
All of the above
129.
Why did the conductor allow Valli from the chapter, ‘Madam Rides the Bus’ to board the bus?
a)
because she had paid full fare
b)
because of her confidence
c)
because she was big enough
d)
because she wouldn’t listen
130.
What did the conductor understand about Valli from the story, ‘Madam Rides the Bus’?
a)
That Valli spoke with pride
b)
Thay Valli had sneaked out of her home
c)
That Valli had enough money for the fare
d)
None of the above
131.
The bus of the chapter, ‘Madam Rides the Bus’ had_____________
a)
a fine painting of green stripes on the white
b)
it had soft and comfortable seats
c)
it had a beautiful clock above the windscreen
d)
All of the above
132.
What was Valli’s reply to the elderly man in the chapter ‘Madam Rides the Bus’?
a)
She told him proudly that she was not a ‘child’
b)
She had paid the full fare like the others
c)
She doesn’t care about getting hurt
d)
both she was not child and had paid full fare
133.
‘He’ told Valli that whenever she felt like riding the bus she could come and join them – who is ‘he’ referred to in the chapter, Madam Rides the Bus’
a)
The conductor
b)
The driver
c)
The elderly man
d)
The woman
134.
What words are used to describe Valli from the chapter ‘Madam Rides the bus’ by the author?
a)
Mature
b)
Practical
c)
Clever & self respecting
d)
All of the above
135.
What were Valli’s feelings during her first bus journey as per the chapter ‘Madam Rides the Bus’?
a)
excited
b)
enthusiastic
c)
enthralled
d)
All of the above
136.
Which sites did Valli of the chapter ‘Madam Rides the Bus’ enjoy from the bus?
a)
Landscapes & canals
b)
Palm trees
c)
distant mountains & green fields
d)
All of the above
137.
Why did Valli of the story ‘Madam Rides the Bus’ refuse to accept a free cold drink offered by the bus conductor?
a)
Because she did not believe strangers
b)
Because she was a self-respecting girl
c)
Because she had tonsils
d)
All of the above
138.

What request did Chubukov think Lomov would make?

a)

ask for her daughter's hand in marriage

b)

borrow money

c)

borrow land

d)

all of the above

139.

Who is the writer of the play "The Proposal"?

a)

Robert Frost

b)

Anton Chekov

c)

Carolyn Wells

d)

Robin Klein

140.

Who does Chubukov call a "lovesick cat"?

a)

Lomov

b)

himself

c)

his maid

d)

Natalya

141.

"And it’s impossible for me not to marry". Why does he say so?

a)

He's 35 already

b)

He suffer from palpitations

c)

He has troubled sleep

d)

All of the above

142.

Where do Lomov and Natalya get on the wrong foot?

a)

While talking about the weather

b)

While talking about their land

c)

While talking about their family relations

d)

While the proposal

143.

What is Lomov's side of justification about the land?

a)

their land extended till Burnt Marsh

b)

his grandmother always talked about it

c)

his grandmother gave it to her great grandfather's peasants

d)

both 1 and 2

144.

Why was Natalya arguing about the land?

a)

she can't stand unfairness

b)

it was worth a lot

c)

she was jealous of Lomov

d)

All of the above

145.

What explanation did Lomov give for his shouting?

a)

his frustration

b)

his short temper

c)

his palpitations

d)

he can't stand unfairness

146.

Who threatened to take the matter to court?

a)

Natalya

b)

Lomov

c)

Chubukov

d)

None

147.

How did Natalya react when her father told Lomov was here to propose her?

a)

she gets angry

b)

she sends her father to get him

c)

she's amazed

d)

both 2 and 3

148.

Why did Chubukov think it was a curse to be a father of a grown up daughter?

a)

he had to go to call the man they had just shun out

b)

he had to go to call the man who insulted them

c)

he had to go call tthe man who shouted at them

d)

All of the above

149.

What was the topic of the second arguement?

a)

the land

b)

the proposal

c)

the dogs

d)

none

150.

When does Natalya accept the proposal?

a)

when Lomov went unconscious

b)

when they finished arguing

c)

when he proposed her`

d)

when Lomov came back in`

151.

What had Natalya been doing when Lomov called for her?

a)

cleaning the house

b)

washing clothes

c)

shelling peas

d)

cooking food

152.
What is the name of Lomov's dog?
a)
Guess
b)
Guard
c)
Squeezer
d)
Sweater
153.
The play is set in which country?
a)
India
b)
France
c)
Russia
d)
Japan
154.
According to Lomov, what defect does squeezer have?
a)
lame
b)
old age
c)
overshot
d)
fat
155.
Who is squeezed between Lomov and Natalya emotionally?
a)
Natalya’s father
b)
Natalya’s mother
c)
Natalya’s brother
d)
Natalya’s aunt
156.
How much are the meadows worth?
a)
100 roubles
b)
200 roubles
c)
300 roubles
d)
500 roubles
157.

This refreshing chapter, ‘Tea From Assam’ has been

brought to us by _____.

a)

Arup Kumar Dutta

b)

Lokesh Abrol

c)

Kumar Dutta

d)

None of these

158.

What is Assam famous for?

a)

Scenic Beauty

b)

Tea Plantation

c)

Hills and Mountains

d)

All of These

159.

What is the name of Rajveer’s friend, in the chapter ‘Tea From Assam’?

a)

Rahul

b)

Ramesh

c)

Rohan

d)

Pranjol

160.

What is Pranjol’s father, as per the chapter ‘Tea From Assam’?

a)

Farmer

b)

Manager of tea estate

c)

Manager of tea plantations

d)

manager of a tea-garden in Upper Assam

161.

What does Arup Kumar Dutta describe in the chapter ‘Tea From Assam’?

a)

How tea has become a popular beverage in the world

b)

How tea is grown in Assam

c)

How tea is exported

d)

All of the above

162.

According to the chapter, ‘Tea From Assam, how many cups of tea are drunk every day throughout the world?

a)

Over 100 crore cups

b)

Over 80 crore cups

c)

Over 60 crore cups

d)

Over 40 crore cups

163.

What does the lesson, ‘Tea From Assam’ give us?

a)

a graphic description of the sea of tea bushes stretching as far as eyes can go in Assam

b)

A vivid picture of how tea is grown

c)

A complete analysis of tea plantations

d)

All of the above

164.

How do tea pluckers pluck newly sprouted leaves, as described in the chapter, ‘Tea From Assam’?

a)

In groups with bamboo baskets on their backs

b)

Through special machines

c)

Through gadgets

d)

All of the above

165.

Pranjol didn’t share Rajvir’s excitement because ___________.

a)

he didn’t like the view from the train

b)

he had been born and brought up on a plantation

c)

he was upset about going back

d)

None of the Above

166.

According to one story, a _____ emperor discovered tea by chance, as in the story, ‘Tea From Assam’

a)

Chinese

b)

American

c)

Japanese

d)

European

167.

As per the chapter, ‘Tea From Assam’, Tea was first drunk in ________.

a)

Asia in 2700 B.C.

b)

India in 2700 B.C

c)

America in 2700 B.C.

d)

China in 2700 B.C.

168.

What are the two chinese words for tea as mentioned in ‘Tea From Assam’?

a)

Chai

b)

Chini

c)

Tea

d)

Both Chai and Chini

169.

What was the name of the tea estate managed by Pranjol’s parents?

a)

Dhanibabad

b)

Dhekiabari

c)

Dhekinabad

d)

None of the above

170.

The sprouting season lasts from ____ to _____, as per the lesson, ‘Tea From Assam’.

a)

October to December

b)

May to July

c)

January to March

d)

None of the above

171.

The art of bread making in Goa was learnt from the _______.

a)

British

b)

French

c)

Dutch

d)

Portuguese

172.

The Goan baker is called _______.

a)

father

b)

pader

c)

kabai

d)

nanbai

173.

Which of the following statements is false?

a)

Even today many bakers home deliver bread.

b)

Baking is a dying profession in Goa.

c)

The author has fond childhood memories of the baker visiting his house.

d)

Children love to eat bread bangles.

174.

A party or a feast loses its charm without the sweet bread _____ being served.

a)

kakon

b)

loaves

c)

bol

d)

bolinhas

175.

In olden days the baker wore a single piece long frock called ________.

a)

kuppia

b)

kuffia

c)

kurta

d)

kabai

176.

What are the elders in Goa nostalgic about?

a)

the good old Portuguese days

b)

their love of bread and loaves

c)

both are correct

d)

none are correct

177.

What is the tone of the author when he says, "The thud and the jingle of the traditional baker's bamboo can still be heard in some places.

a)

nostalgic

b)

hopeful

c)

sad

d)

none of them

178.

Identify the tone of the author. "Maybe the father is not alive but the son still carries on the family business."

a)

sad

b)

hopeful

c)

nostalgic

d)

all above are correct

179.

Identify the tone of the author. "The tiger never brushed his teeth. Hot tea could wash and clean up everything so nicely, after all."

a)

naughty

b)

angry

c)

funny

d)

all are correct

180.

Identify the tone of the author. "The baker and his family never starved. They always looked happy and prosperous."

a)

matter-of-fact

b)

hopeful

c)

sad

d)

all are correct

181.

A baker from Goa has been written by:

a)

Lucie Rodricks

b)

Lucio Rodrigues

c)

Locio Rodrigues

182.

The word in the lesson, which means 'hearth' is?

a)

Furnace

b)

moulder

c)

mixer

183.

When were the bills collected

a)

Daily

b)

Weekly

c)

Fortnightly

d)

At the end of the month

184.

How many times did the baker come every day

a)

Once

b)

Twice

c)

Thrice

d)

Varies daily

185.

Even today a person with a ______________ like physical appearance is compared to a baker.

a)

Potato

b)

Jackfruit

c)

Onion

186.

What woke them up from sleep ?

a)

the baker

b)

the chirping birds

c)

the jingling thud of his bamboo

d)

none of these

187.

What names of the maid-servants does the poet assume to be ?

a)

Paskine and Bastine

b)

Baskine and Pastine

c)

Fastine and Maskine

d)

none of these

188.

The makers of loaves include _______.

a)

the mixers

b)

the workers

c)

the moulders

d)

the paders

189.

What all things are that are still there in Goa about bakers ?

a)

thud and jingle of traditional baker's bamboo

b)

fire in those age-old, time-tested furnaces

c)

old Portuguese days

d)

eaters of loaves made by bakers

e)

sons who carry on the family profession

190.

On what does the baker used to place his basket ?

a)

parapet

b)

table

c)

vertical bamboo

d)

floor

191.

What invites the comment that someone is dressed like a pader ?

a)

if someone wears half pants which reaches just below the ankles

b)

if someone wears half pants which reaches just below the knees

c)

if someone wears trousers

d)

both A and B

192.

The long, black coat with an embroidered waist-belt worn is called _______.

a)

kodavus.

b)

sherwani

c)

kuppia

d)

kuffia

193.

Which of the following statements is false?

a)

People of Coorg are possibly of Greek or Arabic descent.

b)

Adventure sports are popular in Coorg.

c)

Coorgis cannot carry firearms without a licence.

d)

India’s largest Tibetan settlement can be found in Coorg district.

194.

Where is Coorg situated?

a)

Mysore

b)

Mangalore

c)

Karnataka

d)

Kerala

195.

Coorg is famous for its :

a)

coffee plantation

b)

evergreen rainforests

c)

spices

d)

All of these

196.

Coorgs are descents of :

a)

Greeks

b)

Hindus

c)

Arabs

d)

All of the above

197.

From which river do Coorgs get water ?

a)

Krishna

b)

Kaveri

c)

Narmada

d)

Tapi

198.

The best season to visit Coorg is :

a)

September to March

b)

April to June

c)

July to August

d)

Throughout the Year

199.

The Coorgi people are famous for the tradition of :

a)

Enemity

b)

Selfishness

c)

Cleverness

d)

Hospitality

200.

The freshwater fish of Coorg is :

a)

Whale

b)

Shark

c)

Mahseer

d)

Dolphin

201.

The essay on `Coorg’ highlights the sharp observation and the ability for a graphic description of the wonderful land that is called Coorg of the writer _______

a)

Lokesh Sawant

b)

Lokesh Abrol

c)

Lokesh Prajapati

d)

None Of these

202.

The people of Coorg are ________

a)

independent & brave

b)

of Greek or Arabic descent

c)

too egoistic

d)

Both Independent and Brave and of Greek or Arabic Descent

203.

Where is Coorg situated?

a)

midway between Hubli & Mangalore

b)

midway between Mysore and the coastal town of Mangalore

c)

midway between Bengaluru & Hubli

d)

None of the above

204.

Coorg is famous for its _____ & ______

a)

traditional food & dresses

b)

rainforests & spices

c)

local cuisines & places

d)

All of these

205.

What does the writer, Lokesh Abrol say about Coorg?

a)

It is a beautiful place

b)

It must have come from kingdom of God

c)

It must have come from kingdom of God

d)

All of the above

206.

Coorg is the _________ district of Karnataka

a)

Poorest

b)

Richest

c)

Oldest

d)

Smallest

207.

30% of Coorg’s area is covered with ______

a)

coffee plantations

b)

evergreen rain forests

c)

Spices

d)

All of these

208.

Which culture can be seen in the martial traditions, marriage and religious customs of Coorg?

a)

Arabic culture

b)

Alexander’s culture

c)

South Indian’s culture

d)

All of these

209.

Why do some people feel, people of Coorg originated from Arabs?

a)

Because of traditional marriages

b)

Because of dresses they wear

c)

Because of their language

d)

All of the Above

210.

The _________ is one of the most decorated in the Indian Army

a)

Coorg regiment

b)

Coorg house

c)

Coorg soldier

d)

None of these

211.

Which animals are seen enjoying in the lap of nature in Coorg?

a)

Elephants & Langurs

b)

Birds, bees & butterflies

c)

Kingfisher & squirrels

d)

All of these

212.

The river and mountains of Coorg offer various adventurous games like ________

a)

river rafting

b)

Canoeing & rappelling

c)

rock climbing & mountain biking

d)

All of these

213.

There is a ______ island of Nisargadhama near Coorg, which can be reached through a rope bridge

a)

sixty-four-acre

b)

Fifty-six-acre

c)

Forty-six-acre

d)

Eighty-five-acre

214.

Buddhist monks are settled in _______ which is very close to Coorg

a)

Nisargadhama

b)

Bylakuppe

c)

Hubli

d)

Mangalore

215.

What is India’s largest Tibetan settlement at Bylakuppe famous for?

a)

Buddhist monks

b)

Buddhist temples

c)

Buddhist population

d)

Both Buddhist Monks and Temples

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