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Why was the little boy brimming over with life and laughter?
because his parents had promised him toys.
because he had seen his favorite sweet.
because he was going to a fair with his parents.
All of these
Why did the child know that his that his plea of burfi would not be heeded?
because his parents would say he was greedy.
because his parents would say it was a cheap sweet.
because his parents would say he was too old to demand such things.
All of these
"He was filled with an overwhelming desire to possess them all." In this line 'all' refers to __________ .
sweets
toys
balloons
flowers
Which one of these DOES NOT express the anxiety of the child after he was lost in the fair?
A full, deep cry rose within his dry throat.
His flushed face was convulsed with fear.
He saw people laughing and talking for the sake of laughing and talking.
His cries were suppressed into sobs.
How was the child saved from being trampled underfoot?
He shrieked at the highest pitch of his voice and a man heard his cry and lifted him up.
He prayed to the God who rescued him.
His parents arrived right at that time and saved him.
He quickly moved away showing the presence of mind.
Why does the lost child lose interest in the things that he had wanted earlier?
He did not trust the man who offered them to him.
He is panic-stricken for being lost. Now he first wants his parents who become his priority.
He was exhausted after running and so he lost the interest.
All of these
Which one of these means the same as 'emerged'?
dispersed
came out
disappeared
jumped
Which word means the same as 'go or move back or further away from a previous position'?
linger
recede
suppress
plead
Which word means the same as, 'very unhappy and unable to be comforted'?
disconsolate
strain
wintry
irresistible
How was the little boy feeling while going to the fair?
Nervous
Frightened
Sad and unhappy
Full of life and laughter.
What did the father do when the child said,"I want that toy."?
He at once bought the toy for the child.
He said,"Look,child,what is before you."
He looked at the child red-eyed.
He began to beat the child.
How did the flowering mustard-field look?
White like silver.
Red like rose.
Pale like melting gold.
Lovely like a rainbow.
What shop was there at the entrance of the fair?
A toy shop
A balloon shop
A sweet meat shop
A flower shop
The child asked for burfi but then he moved on without waiting for an answer.Why?
He knew his plea would not be heeded.
He knew his parents were poor.
He knew his parents had no money.
He knew it was bad to be greedy.
What did the child realize?
The fair was charming
the toys were attractive
that parents are the most valuable asset
none of the above
What does the story show?
working of a fair
working of a village
village people are good
working of a child's mind
How did the generous man try to calm down the child?
showing him different toys
taking him to rides
talking to him and diverting his attention
All of the above
How did the generous man try to calm down the child?
showing him different toys
taking him to rides
talking to him and diverting his attention
All of the above
What shop was there at the entrance of the fair?
A Toy shop
A balloon seller
A Sweetmeat shop
A Flower shop
What was the favourite sweet of the child?
rasagulla
gulab-jaman
burfi
jalebi
What does this story speak about?
kings
kings and their ministers
a kingdom ruled by a foolish king and his silly minister
all
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?
the owner of the house
Gold smith
bricklayer
rich merchant
What is the meaning of "dozen"?
A group or set of 10
A group or set of 5
A group or set of 12
What is the meaning of "scoundrel"?
A person who does robbery
A dishonest person
The culprit
Who was made the new king after the previous king’s execution?
The guru.
The Disciple.
The king’s minister.
The king’s son.
It was decided to hang the disciple in place of the merchant because………………
he was the real culprit.
he had not followed his guru’s advice.
he was living in the town illegally.
he was fat enough to fit the stake.
The king said that the merchant had inherited……….
his father’s riches.
his father’s sins.
his father’s riches as well as sins.
None of the above.
The merchant told the king that his name was …………
such and such.
so and such.
such and so.
so and so.
Who did the bricklayer hold responsible for making a weak wall?
the rich merchant
the dancing girl
the disciple
the minister
Who was summoned next to the rich merchant?
the bricklayer
the dancer
the goldsmith
the disciple
What did the king and the minister decide to do?
they decided to give money to everyone
they decided to change the day into night and night into day
they decided to change their capital
they decided to punish all the wise men in their kingdom
On what condition did the guru agreed to be the next king?
if his disciple would be a minister
if he could order without thinking
if old laws are changed
none
Who were the idiots?
king and his minister
people
gurus
all
What kind of story is this?
A folktale
a mocktail
a humorous
a serious
Who was executed in the end?
The king and his minister.
The guru and his disciple.
The merchant and his father.
The bricklayer and the goldsmith.
The merchant said that his wall fell because…………..
the thief had tried to break in.
the wall was old and weak.
the bricklayer had not built it right.
the hole made in it was too big.
Whom did the thief’s brother blame for his brother’s death?
the king
the minister
the rich merchant
the thief himself
The wall of the house collapsed on the thief. What happened to him?
his leg was broken
his head injured
he was seriously Injured
lie died on the spot
Who became fat like a street-side sacred bull?
the guru
the disciple
the king
the minister
What was the name of the currency in the Kingdom of Fools?
rupee
duddu
dollar
pound
Who sold the monkey to Grandfather?
A veterinarian doctor
A tonga-driver
An animal hunter
A poacher
Why was Toto kept in a little closet on his first day at home?
The grandson wanted the monkey for himself.
Other animals did not like the new monkey.
Grandmother disapproved of bringing new animals.
Toto was so naughty that he would hurt others.
How was Toto taken to Saharanpur?
In an iron cage
In a jute bag
In a canvas bag
In a backpack
The grandfather travelled from _____________ to Saharanpur to collect his pension.
Dibrugarh
Nainital
New Delhi
Dehra Dun
“Toto and (a) never became friends.” Fill in the blank.
Nana was a __________.
monkey
tortoise
dog
donkey
What did Toto love in cold winter evenings?
A spicy samosa
A dish of pullao
A warm bath
A cup of tea
Who is the author of the lesson " The Adventures of Toto"?
Khushwant Singh
Ruskin Bond
Jane Austen
W.B.Yeast
What is this story about?
A) humour and adventure of a naughty monkey, Toto
B) love animals
C) about habitatas of monkeys
D) None
From where did grandfather buy the monkey?
A) from the market
B) from a shop
C) from the jungle
D) from a tonga driver
What was the price that grandfather paid to buy the monkey?
A) Rs.10/-
B) Rs.7/-
C) Rs.5/-
D) Rs.6/-
Why was Toto kept secretly?
A) to save from other animals
B) because grandmother disliked animals
C) because he was naughty
D) None
Where was Toto kept?
A) in a cupboard
B) in the zoo
C) in the field
D) in the garden
What kind of water did Toto like to take a bath in?
A) cold water
B) ice water
C) snow water
D) warm water
What was the color of Toto the monkey?
A) black
B) brown
C) white
D) red
Why was Toto called pretty?
A) because of shining mischievous eyes
B) Because of red color
C) because of his pearly white teeth
D) All
From where did grandfather buy the monkey?
A) from the market
B) from a shop
C) from the jungle
D) from a tonga driver
What was the price that grandfather paid to buy the monkey?
A) Rs.10/-
B) Rs.7/-
C) Rs.5/-
D) Rs.6/-
How many jewels were on his body and sword in total?
One
Two
Three
Five
Where was the bird flying before he landed on the statue?
To a warmer place.
To a cooler place.
To his hometown.
Nowhere
Where did the bird rest?
On the statue's head
On the statue's shoulder
On the statue's sword
Between the statue's feet
What did the bird find the Prince doing when he landed on him?
Sleeping.
Crying.
Laughing.
Singing.
What fruit did the woman's son ask for?
Cherries
Bananas
Oranges
Apples
The prince was covered with
dust and mud
gold and jewels
silver
jewels
What made the Happy Prince cry?
The misery of his country
Because he was dead
Because he couldn't play with his friends
Because he was not able to move
The Statue of the Happy prince was situated
On a pillar in the nearby town
On a tall building close to the palace
On a tall pillar at a high place in the city
On a tall pillar at a high place in the town
The eyes of the Happy prince had
Sapphires
Rubies
Diamonds
Gold leaves
As the swallow settled down, a drop of water fell on his head.
What exactly was the drop of water?
the tears of Happy Prince
the rain
the drool of the prince
the splash of water
What was the statue made of?
stone
gold
silver
jewels
What did the Happy Prince say was more marvellous than anything?
The sapphires in his eyes.
The suffering of men and women.
The beauties of nature.
The beautiful things in his palace.
What did the Happy Prince say about the Sapphires in his eyes?
He said they were rare sapphires.
He said they were brought out of India a thousand years ago.
Both a and b above.
Neither a nor b.
What was the trouble to the playwright?
he was sick
he was cold and hungry
he was dull and boring
he had no work to do
Why was the boy tossing on the bed?
because of fever
because of hunger
because of cold
because of thirst
What does the Happy Prince ask the little swallow to take to the poor lady?
an orange
a sapphire
a ruby
a bag of coins
Why was the Happy Prince weeping?
to sec the condition of the
to see the sorrows and little swallow town sufferings of the people of his
to sec his ugly body
none of these
