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X-II HALF QUIZ

Total questions: 67

Worksheet time: 33mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

2.

Who does Chubukov call a "lovesick cat"?

a)

Lomov

b)

himself

c)

his maid

d)

Natalya

3.

Which land were they fighting about?

a)

Oxen Meadows

b)

Birchwoods

c)

Burnt Marsh

d)

All of the above

4.

What explanation did Lomov give for his shouting?

a)

his frustration

b)

his short temper

c)

his palpitations

d)

he can't stand unfairness

5.

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

6.

What was the topic of the second arguement?

a)

the land

b)

the proposal

c)

the dogs

d)

none

7.

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`

8.

How are the Lomovs and Chubukovs related?

a)

friends

b)

cousins

c)

neighbours

d)

business associates

9.

The Proposal was originally written in

a)

English

b)

Russian

c)

Chinese

d)

Italian

10.

Squeezer's -

a)

Upper jaw is longer than his lower

b)

Upper jaw is shorter than his lower

c)

Lower jaw is shorter than his upper

d)

Lower jow is longer than his upper

11.

“Do not remind us of our deepest grief.”

The tone of the speaker(s) is ___________

a)

a) disillusioned.

b)

b) sceptical.

c)

c) ironic.

d)

d) solemn.

12.

Chose the option that appropriately completes the following—

lamentation : grief :: _______ : _______

a)

(a) laughter : joke

b)

(b) discomfort : fear

c)

(c) celebration : joy

d)

(d) resignation: loss

13.

The antonym of the word 'inscrutable' is ___________.

a)

inexplicable

b)

obscure

c)

unfathomable

d)

expressive

14.

The Buddha uses the analogy of ______ to bring home the idea that human beings are in danger of death.

1. mustard seeds 2. an arrow. 3. on ox. 4. a tree. 5. an earthen vessel. 6. a ripe fruit

a)

only 3 and 6

b)

only 1 and 2

c)

only 3 and 6

d)

only 4 and 5

15.
What did Gautama Buddha’s first sermon reflect (with reference to the chapter ‘The Sermon at Benares’)?
a)
wisdom about death
b)
wisdom about mankind
c)
wisdom on life
d)
All of the above
16.
Kisa Gotami went door to door in search of ___________ (with reference to the chapter ‘The Sermon at Benares’)
a)
clothes
b)
food
c)
water
d)
mustard seeds
17.

Which are the two main characters of the story penned down by Betty Renstaw (with reference to the chapter ‘The Sermon at Benares’)?

a)

Buddha

b)

Kisa

c)

dead son

d)

both Buddha & Kisa

18.
What is the meaning of ‘Sermon’ (with reference to the chapter ‘The Sermon at Benares’)?
a)
Preaching
b)
Teaching
c)
lecturing
d)
praising
19.

What type of man was the bus conductor?

a)

Jolly

b)

Fun-loving

c)

Humourous

d)

All of the above

20.

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

21.

What made her laugh on her journey?

a)

The sight of a running cow

b)

The old woman's earrings

c)

The old man

d)

None of the above

22.

By then it had crossed my mind that I should like to keep an (a)   instead of a dog.

23.

What would Mijbil do when he turned the tap the wrong way?

a)

roll in delight

b)

stay sulking in the bathroom

c)

chitter with disappointment

24.

Why were Otters known as Maxwell Otters ?

a)

They were found by Maxwell

b)

They were found at a place called Maxwell

c)

None of the above

d)

It’s the spices name in Science

25.

How did the airline wanted him to carry Mijbil ?

a)

In a separate compartment

b)

In a box

c)

In his bag

d)

On his shoulder

26.

What were Mijbil’s favourite toys ?

a)

Stones

b)

Soft toys

c)

Marbles

d)

Newspaper

27.

What are the bakers known as in Goa?

a)

Pader

b)

Portugese

c)

Baker

d)

Cook

28.

"The climb to the _____hills brings you into a panoramic view of the entire misty landscape of Coorg."

a)

Brahmagiri

b)

Himalayan

c)

Nilgiri

d)

None of these

29.

What percentage of rain forest is covered by Coorg?

a)

20%

b)

30%

c)

40%

d)

50%

30.

What is the literary device used here? "Don't bite your nails, Amanda!

Don't hunch your shoulders, Amanda!"

a)

Repetition

b)

Refrain

c)

Anaphora

d)

Assonance

31.

Pick out the synonym for

"relaxed"

a)

Lethargy

b)

Lazy

c)

Lament

d)

Languid

32.

The speaker advises her not to eat chocolates, because______

a)

She may get pimples

b)

She may get acne

c)

She may get dandruff

d)

She may get rashes

33.
For what quality does God love human beings?
a)
physical
b)
internal
c)
external
d)
all of the above
34.
Name the literary device used in the line “and set such colour there”
a)
Oxymoron
b)
Alliteration
c)
Assonance
d)
None of these
35.
What are the boughs compared to?
a)
a newly discharged patient
b)
a newly admitted patient
c)
a chronically sick patient       
d)
all of the above
36.
What tries to free themselves from the cracks of the veranda floor?
a)
roots                                            
b)
leaves
c)
twigs                                            
d)
boughs
37.

What is the word Onomatopoeia means? {don't disappoint me}

a)

usage of vowels words

b)

IT'S A RHYME SCHEME !

c)

usage of sound words to create a dramatic effect.

d)

I don't know :(

38.

Q6- What all does the dragon possess?

a)

A) big sharp teeth

b)

B) spikes on top of him

c)

C) sharp toes

d)

D) All of the above

39.
What happened to the pirate?
a)
He got hurt by dragon
b)
He got a new ship
c)
He got a new workers.
d)
He was killed by the dragon.
40.

Who is the most intelligent among the following?

a)

Think-tank

b)

Noodle

c)

Omega

d)

Iota

41.

_________, is a character in a_________ book

which was confused with Think-Tank

a)

Humpty-Dumpty, song

b)

Noodle, song

c)

Noodle, science

d)

Old Mc Donald, song

42.

How did the aliens get to decode and read the book?

a)

They borrowed brains from think-tank

b)

They drank a potion and their brains grew big

c)

They ate vitamin tablets and they became intelligent

43.

Which of the following words describe Think-tank?

a)

Bossy, intelligent and cute

b)

Humble, foolish and brave

c)

Bossy, foolish and cowardice

d)

Bossy, foolish and courageous

44.

Which of the following words describe Noodle?

a)

Intelligent, rude and handsome

b)

Foolish, rude and handsome

c)

Foolish, humble and polite

d)

Intelligent, humble and polite

45.

Which of the following is NOT an aspect of this story?

a)

Time travel

b)

Horror

c)

History

d)

Science

e)

Space

46.
What was wrong with Sulekha?
a)
she had black pock-marks on      
b)
she was a backward child her face
c)
she spoke with halts                     
d)
all of the above
47.
Why did Tehsildar come to Ramlal’s village?
a)
to perform the opening ceremony of the girl’s school
b)
to attend Radha’s wedding
c)
to meet the village people
d)
all of the above
48.
What did the Tehsildar urge Ramlal about his daughters?
a)
send them to school
b)
marry them soon
c)
send them to the city
d)
all of the above
49.
What did Bishamber demand as dowry?
a)
two thousand rupees
b)
five thousand rupees
c)
ten thousand rupees
d)
twenty thousand rupees
50.

which best describes Madame Loisel's feelings at the end of the story?

a)

Thrilled

b)

indifferent

c)

Shocked

d)

excited

51.

What is the Theme of this story?

a)

It is better to appreciate what you have.

b)

Fake it till you make it !

c)

If you don't like your life work harder.

52.

Which word best describes Madame Loisel's friendship with Madame Forestier?

a)

Equality

b)

Envy

c)

Sympathy

53.

The cells from the monarch’s wings would divide and develop into normal butterfly wing scales only if they were fed hormone from the _________.

a)

Gold spots

b)

Black spots

c)

Gold strips

d)

Black strips

54.

According to Ebright _________ is the blueprint for the life

a)

DNA

b)

Nucleus

c)

Heredity

d)

Chromosomes

55.

Which butterflies were not eaten by birds?

a)

viceroy

b)

monarch

c)

all of the above

56.

How many gold spots were there on a Monarch pupa?

a)

10

b)

15

c)

11

d)

12

57.

4 . According to Mrs Hall , what type of a scientist was her guest ?

a)

Good

b)

Brilliant

c)

Eccentric

d)

All of the above

58.

11 . Why was it a bad time to wander about in London without clothes ?

a)

It was a rainy season

b)

It was very hot

c)

It was bitterly cold

d)

None of the above

59.

Things stolen by the scientist

a)

Large hat

b)

False nose

c)

Dark glasses

d)

Bandage

e)

All the above

60.

Who reported burglary to the police?

a)

Police

b)

Clergyman

c)

Mrs hall

d)

Jaffers

61.

What do you mean by the word "hysterics"?

a)

an exaggerated reaction

b)

a simple reaction

c)

no reaction

d)

all of the above

62.

The golden silence is contrasted with the:

a)

Chaos of the street

b)

Constant instructions received

c)

Sweetness of freedom

d)

hushed,bare feet

63.

How is the speaker's tone towards Amanda?

a)

Hostile

b)

Rude

c)

Offensive

d)

Commanding

64.

Choose the phrase that best represents,'love you for yourself alone'.

a)

Unconditional love

b)

Unseemly love

c)

Unrequited love

d)

Understated love

65.

The Otter played with the ball like a:

a)

trained coach

b)

four -footed soccer player

c)

young boy of thirteen

d)

Clumsy and unorganised athlete

66.

Pick the option that best describes how Bholi felt at the end of her first day in school.

a)

Lost and scared

b)

Hopeful and elated

c)

calm and peaceful

d)

Elated and peaceful

67.

Think-Tank calls earth ' insignificant' that implies ____________.

a)

extraordinary and important

b)

astounding and incredible

c)

Unimportant to be worth consideration

d)

sensational and stunning