WorksheetsThe Bridge Home Check In 1: Speed Round
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What did Viji’s mother give her for her birthday?
A doll
200 rupees
A trip to the city
A new notebook
Which sister is older, Viji or Rukku?
Viji
Rukku
Where does Viji’s mother say that people will send Rukku if they find out about her?
To the hospital
To a special school
A mental institution
The police station
Why doesn’t Viji like her father?
He cheats on her mother.
He will not work a job.
He left when she was young.
He is abusive
Which of the following reasons does Viji state as to why Amma will not leave Appa?
She thinks she will be rewarded in another life.
She wants his money.
She loves him.
She thinks he might change.
What does the conductor of the bus give Rukku?
Money
A scarf
A drink
A sweet
Why did Amma lose touch with her family?
She did not like them.
They were ashamed she married someone from a lower caste.
They lived far away.
She didn’t know where they lived.
Who gave Viji the book that she takes with her when the two girls run away?
Amma
Appa
Rukku
Parvathi Teacher
Who do the girls meet at the Teashop?
Muthu
Arul
Teashop Aunty
Celina Aunty
What animal does Rukku find and adopt as her own?
A dog
A cat
A cow
A goat
Which boy do the sisters meet first at the bridge?
Muthu
Arul
They meet them at the same time.
Which character is referred to as “the boss?”
Arul
Muthu
Viji
Rukku
Where do the girls decide to call “home” after running away?
The teashop
The bus station
A house for orphans
A bridge
Who is Kutti?
Viji and Rukku’s father
Viji and Rukku’s mother
The dog
The cow
How does Viji manage to calm Rukku down and get her to go to sleep?
She sings her a song.
She gives her sleeping medication.
She gives her a sleeping toy.
She tells her a made up story about herself and Rukku.
