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Chapter 1 - The Portrait of a Lady

1. Who is the author of 'The Portrait of a Lady'?A. Ruskin BondB. Kushwant SinghC. NaipaulD. Vikram Bhatt

 

2. Who is the main character of the chapter  'The Portrait of a Lady'?A. MotherB. Sister          C. Grandmother          D. Daughter

 

3. How did the grandfather in the portrait hung on the wall look like?A. Old, long white beard, worn big turbanB. Old, skinny, wrinklyC. Young, Handsome, Well-BuiltD. Old, Well-Built

 

4. How did the grandmother look?A. Old, Fat, LongB. Long, Fat, Slightly BentC. Old, Short, Slightly Bent, FatD. Slightly Bent, Fat

 

5. When did the author's parents leave him with his grandmother?A. When he was a kidB. When he was an infantC. When he became a teenager        D. When he failed and became a teenager

 

6. Which animal did the grandmother used to feed in the village?A .Dogs

B. CowsC. SparrowsD. Cats

 

7. What did the author eat for breakfast?A. thick and stale chapatis with a little butter and sugar spread in itB. thick bread with butter        C. upma          D. rice and curd         

 

8. Why would grandmother accompany the author to his school?A. to keep an eye on himB. to wait for him to take him back to homeC. because of the temple attached to school D. she wanted to meet villagers

 

9.  Where were the parents of the author?A. AbroadB. City C. Other VillageD. Other state

 

10. What would the grandmother do in the temple on a daily basis?A. Meditation B. Read ScripturesC. Sing religious prayersD. teach other kids religious prayers

 

11. What was the turning point of the friendship between grandmother and author?A. When he became an adultB. When his parents called them both to the cityC. When he left her to live in the city with his parentsD. When they stopped talking

 

12. Where did the author go to study in the city?A. English School in motor busB. by walking down to nearby schoolC. Hindi SchoolD. Nowhere

 

13. What made the grandmother unhappy about the author's new English School?A. the fact that she could no longer help him with the lessonsB. Because they were in cityC. Because she didn't understand EnglishD. Because she didn't understand English and could no longer help him with the lessons  

 

14. Why didn't the grandmother like music?A. It was the monopoly of harlots and beggars and not meant for gentlefolkB. She liked only religious prayersC. She liked the traditional folk musicD. She thought it would distract him from studies

 

15. How did the grandmother spend her time in the city?A. feedings dogsB. reading scripturesC. spinning the wheelD. talking to neighbours         

 

16. How did the grandmother spend her afternoon everyday?A. by feeding hundred of sparrowsB. by taking a napC. by talking to author's motherD. by going to temple 

 

17. What happened when the author moved abroad to study for five years?A. grandmother bid goodbye by silently kissing his foreheadB. No one came to see himC. Grandmother moved back to villageD. Parents moved with him

 

18. What change came in the grandmother's evening schedule?A. She collected the women of the neighbourhoodB. She would go for a walkC. She would sleep earlyD. She would talk to his parents        

 

19. What happened when the grandmother didn't pray for the first time?A. She fell ill the next dayB. She made this her routine C. She took a break and went to the villageD. None of the above

 

20. How did the grandmother react to her illness?A. She said her end was nearB. She ignored her healthC. She took care of herD. She was admitted to the hospital  

 

21. What did the grandmother do in her final hours?A. Talked to everyone in the houseB. worried about everyoneC. Silently praying and telling her beadsD. Went to temple      

 

22. How did the grandmother die?A. during telling beads laying on the bedB. In the hospital C. While sleepingD. None of the above

 

23. How did the sparrows express their sorrow at the death of their grandmother? A. They didn't come that dayB. they came and sat silently in the verandah

C.They ate the bread crumbsD. they chirruped a lot           

 

24. What happened when they took the grandmother's corpse away?A. Neighbours visited them to pay condolencesB. they mourned her death in her room C. birds flew away quietlyD. Nothing happened

 

25. How do you feel about the character of the grandmother in the chapter?A. EmotionalB. StrongC. SelflessD. Loving

 

26. Where was the author's grandfather's portrait placed?A. on a shelfB. hung above the mantelpieceC. put on the mantelpieceD. on a table

 

27. Did the author bother to learn the morning prayers that his grandmother recited? A. yesB. he listened but did not bother to learnC. he could not learnD. no

 

28. When was their common link of friendship snapped?A. when he went to collegeB. When he went to the university, they were given seperate roomsC. when he started workingD. When he went abroad

 

29. What was grandmother's reaction when the author was going abroad?   A. HappyB. sad  C. not even sentimental          D. Sentimental

 

30. What was her reaction when he came back after 5 years?A. OverwhelmedB. clasped the author in her arms and said prayers C. happy         D. sentimental

 

Chapter 1 - The Portrait of a Lady

Q. No. Answer Q. No. Answer Q. No. Answer1 B 11 B 21 C 2 C 12 A 22 A 3 A 13 D 23 B 4 C 14 A 24 C 5 A 15 C 25 B 6 A 16 A 26 B7 A 17 A 27 B8 C 18 A 28 B9 B 19 A 29 C10 B 20 A 30 B

Chapter 2 “We are not afraid to die if we all can be together”

 1.  From where did the ship sail for the voyage?A. AmericaB. MexicoC. GermanyD. Plymouth, England

 

2. Why did the author decide to go for a round-the-world voyage?A.to duplicate the voyage made 200 years ago by Captain James CookB. to see the world

C. to settle down in different countryD. to show his children the world through ship

 

3. What was the occupation of the author?A. BusinessmanB. SailorC. TeacherD. None of the above

 

4. What was the name of the ship of the author?A. AmazonB. WavewalkerC. WaveshipD. Sailorship

 

5. What part of the journey was pleasant for them?A. First leg - from England to Cape townB. Last part of the journeyC. First few monthsD. Never

 

6. What were the names of the two crewmen whom the author hired?A. Shelly and CabilB. Larry Vigil and Herb SeiglerC. Herb Seigler and Shelly CooperD. Larry Vigil and Adam Moore

 

7. Why did the author hire the two crewmen?A. to take rest from long the voyageB. to help tackle one of the world’s roughest seas, the southern Indian OceanC. because he could no longer sail the shipD. he wanted to spend some time with his family

 

8. When did the waves start getting gigantic?A. December 25B. January 2C. November 30D. December 31

 

9. What did they do to slow down the boat in the storm?A. Stopped sailing B. dropped the storm jib and lashed a heavy mooring ropeC. just dropped the storm jib D. did nothing and waited for storm to calm down

 

10. What was the first indication of disaster?A. around 6 pm when winds dropped and sky grew darkerB. next morning when the ship started creaking C. when it started raining D. when winds were strong

 

11. What happened after the first indication of the disaster?     A. a wave appeared vertical and almost twice the height of other waves B. it broke the ship from insideC. the ship turned upside downD. it didn't affect the ship

 

12. How did the explosion affect the ship?A. A torrent of green and white water broke over the shipB. the ship started sinkingC. the ship turned upside downD. None of the above

 

13. Why did the author accept his approaching death?A Pirates had attacked the shipB because he was injured by the explosionC he was thrown in the seaD he was stabbed

 

14. What did the author see when his head popped out of the water?A. the ship was sinkingB. the ship was nowhere to be seenC. the ship was near capsizing, her masts almost horizontalD. it was still standing

 

15. What happened to the author's body when he managed to reach the deck?A. his head smashed againB. his left ribs cracked;mouth filled with blood and broken teethC. he broke his legD. his broke his left hand

 

16. Who said, “We’re sinking!” ?A. His crewmenB. MaryC. His daughterD. His son

 

17. What was the condition of the ship?A. Broken timbers, starboard side bulged inwards; clothes, crockery, charts, tins and toys sloshedB. There personal belongings were missing C. water filled in every room and their clothes were missing D. Can't say

 

18. What had happened to Sue when the author entered their room to check on them?A. her head hurt as there was a bumpB. She was unconscious C. her legs hurtD. she was fine

 

19. What was the age of Suzanne and Jonathan?A. 8 & 9 years oldB. 7 & 6 years old

C. 10 & 7 years oldD. 4 years & 6 years

 

20. How did the author manage to stretch the canvas?A. by repairing the holesB. by asking crewmen for helpC. it happened on its ownD. the problem got over as the storm had passed

 

21. What happened after the hand pumps started to block up with the debris floating around the cabins?A. the author connected an electric-pump to an out-pipeB. by taking out water with the help of bucketC. by repairing hand pumpD. the author found another hand pump

 

22. Where did they decide to reach to save themselves and the ship?A. AustraliaB. Ile AmsterdamC. Mumbai, IndiaD. Japan

 

23. What was their first meal in two days?A. Meat loavesB. bread and milkC. noodlesD. corned beef and cracker biscuits

 

24. Who said, “we aren’t afraid of dying if we can all be together — you and Mummy, Sue and I.”?A. JonB. Crewmen to each otherC. SuzD. Mom

 

25. When did they reach lle Amsterdam?A. around 6 pm in the eveningB. never reached thereC. at 11 in the next morningD. they decided to take different route

 

26. What was the status of the ship on January 3?A. "pumps had the water level sufficiently under control "B. condition was getting worseC. they were still struggling to control the pumpsD. everything was just right

 

27. How long did they take for the ship's testing and fitting?    A. monthsB. few daysC. 2 yearsD. few weeks

 

28. Where had they reached on the 25th of December?A.  3,500 kilometres east of Cape TownB. they were suffering the waves away from Cape TownC. 2500 km from Cape TownD. reached capeTown

 

29. What happened when the author's head smashed into the wheel?A. he was hurt but steadyB. he flew overboard sinking below the wavesC. he was not hurtD. he gained control immediately

 

30. What does 'Mayday call' mean?A Call made in the month of MayB Distress call for helpC Both A and BD None of these

 

Chapter 2 - We are not afraid to die if we all can be together

Q. No. Answer Q. No. Answer Q. No. Answer1 D 11 A 21 A 2 A 12 A 22 B 3 A 13 A 23 D 4 B 14 C 24 A 5 A 15 B 25 A 6 B 16 B 26 A7 B 17 A 27 A8 B 18 A 28 A9 B 19 B 29 B10 A 20 A 30 B

 

Chapter 3 “Discovering Tut: the Saga Continues”

1. Who was Tutankhamun?A. A Geologist B. A ScientistC. An Egyptian kingD. A historian

 

2. When did Tut die?A. When he was a teenagerB. When he was oldC. When he was in middle ageD. When he was a child

 

3. Who discovered Tut's tomb and when?A. Adam Cooper in 1901B. Howard Carter in 1922C. Howard Carter in 1930D. Sam Shaw in 1890

 

4. When was Tut's body taken for CT scan after being found?A. After 1 year

B. After 80 yearsC. After 50 yearsD. After 30 years

 

5. For how many years did Amenhotep III rule Egypt?A. 5 yearsB. 20 yearsC. 10 yearsD. 40 years

 

 

6. Who  promoted the worship of Aten (the sun disk) ?A. TutankhamunB. Amenhotep IIIC. Amenhotep IVD. None of the above

 

7. What name did Amenhotep IV change to?A. AmarnaB. AtulC. AkhenatenD. Amenhotep III

 

8. For how many years did Tutankhamun rule Egypt?A. NineB. ElevenC. TwoD. Five

 

9. What was found with Tutankhamun's body?A. GoldB. Egyptian Gold CoinC. Nothing as suchD. gold, wealth, bronze razor, games, clothes, cases of food and wine

 

10. How would you describe Tut's tomb?A. gold-platedB. rock-cutC. wall paintings with gold-plateD. rock-cut, 26 feet underground, which had wall paintings

 

11. What was in the first coffin?A. garlands of olives, lotus petals, and cornflowersB. flowers and coinsC. gold, wealth, bronze razor, games, clothes, cases of food and wineD. It was empty

 

12. Why did the third coffin put Carter in trouble?A. It was emptyB. The resins used to cement Tut to the bottom of the solid gold coffin which was hardened enoughC. The material found inside was already lootedD. None of the above

 

13. How did Carter remove the resins?A. with the help of chisel and hammerB. with the help of chemicalsC. with the help of machineryD. with the help of man power

 

14. How did Carter cut the body of Tut?A. First head and then every limbB. first leg and then headC. first legs, head and then limbsD. limb, hand only

 

15. What did Carter and his men do after cutting down his body?A. they sent it for X-RayB. they examined them carefully

C. they placed it on the layer of sand in a wooden boxD. they clicked photographs

 

16. When was the mummy examined in X-Ray by the anatomy professor?     A. In 1945B. In 1986C. In 1968D. Never

 

17.  What facts were revealed when the mummy was X-Rayed in 1968?A. his several possessions were missingB. his hip bone was missingC. his breast bone and front ribs were missingD. his feet bone was missing

 

18. When was Tut's body taken for CT Scan in the 21st century?A. January 05 2009B. January 10, 2007C. June 09, 2001D. February 12, 2009

 

19. What does CT scan stand for?A. Computed TelegraphyB. Computed Tomography ScanC. Car TopologyD. Computer Technology

 

20. How did the workmen lift the body for the scan?A. through the stairsB. on a hydraulic trailerC. through slidingD. through lift

 

21. Why did the procedure stop in between?       A. As spare fan stopped workingB. as the light went offC. As the lift brokenD. none of the above

 

22. When was Tut's body taken back in his tomb after CT scan?A. After a dayB. After 3 hoursC. After 12 hoursD. After 5 hours

 

23. What is the Cemetery of Tut called?A. Valley of the KingsB. Tut's Resting Place            C. Resting Peace        D. Valley of Flowers

 

24. How did Tut die?A. It is a mysteryB. Due to heart attackC. Due to CancerD. During a war

 

25. Who said “The mummy is in very bad condition because of what Carter did in the 1920s”?     A. CarterB. Zahi HawassC. an anatomy professorD. A Egypt Historian

 

26. "Tut was laid to rest, laden with .........."A. platinumB. aluminiumC. gold D. silver

 

27. When did Tut die?          A. 22000 years agoB. more than 33000 years agoC. 10000 years agoD. 16000 years ago

 

28. What was Tut lavished with?A. gold, silver, flowersB. lots of jewelsC. "glittering goods: precious collars, inlaid necklaces and bracelets,rings, amulets, a ceremonial apron, sandals, sheaths for his fingersand toes all of pure gold"D. expensive clothing

 

29. How has archeology changed through the decades ?A. focusses more on treasure            B. focusses more on physical findingsC. focusses on time factors moreD. focusing less on treasure and more on the fascinating details of life and mysteries of death

 

30. Who is Osiris?A. god of natureB. god of afterlifeC. god of seasonsD. god of universe

 

Chapter 3 - Discovering Tut: the Saga Continues

Q. No. Answer Q. No. Answer Q. No. Answer1 C 11 A 21 A 2 A 12 B 22 B 3 B 13 A 23 A 4 B 14 A 24 A 5 D 15 C 25 B 6 C 16 C 26 C7 C 17 C 27 B

8 A 18 A 28 C 9 D 19 B 29 D 10 D 20 B 30 B

 

Chapter 4 “Landscape of the Soul”

1. What two forms of art did the author contrast in this chapter?A. Indian Ancient Art and Chinese ArtB. Chinese art and European artC. American Art ad European ArtD. European Art and Greek Art

 

2. Who did the Tang emperor Xuanzong commission to decorate a wall in the palace?A. Axi XiamiB. Viu QuiziC. Wu DaoziD. Wu Shawmi

 

3. Who was the Chinese Emperor during the Eighth Century?A. Tang Emperor XuanzongB. Yongle Emperor Zhu DiC. Jianwen Emperor Zhu YunwenD. Tiacheng Emperor Zhu Changluo

 

4. Where did the painter draw the attention in the painting?A.  SunB. PalaceC. BirdsD. a cave at the foot of the mountain

 

5. What happened when the painter entered the cave?A. the entrance closed behind himB. the painting vanishedC. Nothing happenedD. It was only a dream

 

 

6. What happened when the painter clapped his hands?A. the painting on the wall was gone and so was the painterB.  the emperor entered the caveC. painter fallsD. the wall collapsed

 

7. Why didn't the painter want to draw an eye of a dragon?A. he feared that the painting would not look goodB. he feared that the dragon would fly out of the paintingC. he feared that dragon will seem realD. because he didn't wanted to work

 

8. What do the books of Confucius and Zhuangzi teach?A. to guide his disciple in the right directionB. to not fear the superiorsC. to not to suppress your thoughtsD. None of the above

 

9. What was the name of the blacksmith in the fifteenth century Antwerp?A. Adam MulchB. Sadern MetsysC. Lori AdamD. Quinten Metsys

 

10. Why didn't the father approve of the  love of his daughter and the blacksmith?  A. due to his profession          B. due to his caste      C. due to his appearance        D. None of the above

 

11. What did Quinten do to get into apprenticeship into his master's studio?A. asked him to admit him too

B. drew a fly on his latest panel that looked realC. gave an interviewD. drew a dragon

 

12. What did the two forms of art depict?A. a perfect, illusionistic likeness in Europe, the essence of inner life and spirit in AsiaB.  a perfect, illusionistic likeness in Asia, the essence of inner life and spirit in EuorpeC. perfect art form in Asia and realness in EuropeD. It depicted nothing

 

13. What does the word 'Dao' mean?A. perfectionB. both the path or the method, and the mysterious works of the UniverseC. mysteryD. royal

 

14. What does the Chinese Landscape depict?A. They are not real and one can enter from any viewpointB. they produce an actual viewpointC. they are not imaginery D. None of the above

 

15. What does 'Leisurely movement' mean?A. relaxed movementB. hurried actionC. pleasure actionD. None of the above

 

16. What did the Chinese Painter want the viewer to do?A. he wants the viewer to enter his mindB. he wants the viewers to admire his paintingC. he wants them to imagine the sceneD. he wants them to feel like they are inside of the scene

 

17. What does the concept of 'Shanshui' represent?A. Imaginery placeB. worshipC. ‘mountainwater’ which when used together represents the word ‘landscape’       D. None of the above

 

18. What does Yin mean?A. water; horizontal and resting on the earth, fluid, moist and coolB. Mountain; vertically towards Heaven, stable, warm, and dry in the sunC. Neutral actionD. None of the above

 

19. What does Yang mean?A. Mountain; vertically towards Heaven, stable, warm, and dry in the sunB. water; horizontal and resting on the earth, fluid, moist and coolC. Neutral actionD. receptive, feminine aspect of universal energy

 

20. What is the role of man in between Heaven and Earth?        A. He is in a path B. He is a sinnerC. He is meeant to do actions            D. he becomes the conduit of communication

 

21. What was Francois Cheng’s expression?A. the center of the landscapeB. the eye of the landscapeC. the center of the universeD. the left side of the yang

 

22. Where had the Master hidden the masterpiece for the Emperor to see?A. In a roomB. behind a screenC. underground place behindD. a cupboard

 

23. What does the European Figurative painting mean to the viewer?A. IllusionB. ImaginationC. exactly as he sees it from a specific angleD. view of the painter

 

24. What is the essential third element ?A. Left VoidB. Middle VoidC. YangD. Yin

 

25. What is the third element compared with?A. prayerB. travelC. yogic practice of pranayamaD. nirvana

 

26. "Antwerp, a master blacksmith called Quinten Metsys fell in love with a ............... daughter"A. emperor'sB. painter'sC. minister'sD. master's

 

27. What according to the painter dwells in the cave?A. a spiritB. magicC. mysteryD. dragon

 

28. How did the cave open?A. painter said a prayerB. with a magic spell

C. " painter clapped his hands"D. with a command

 

29. What path does the Chinese painter's art create?A. horizontalB. verticalC. " a path for your eyes to travel up and down, then back again, in a leisurely movement"D. stillness

30. Chinese art requires ............ participation of the viewerA. passiveB. emotionalC. activeD. methodological

Chapter 4 - Landscape of the Soul

Q. No. Answer Q. No. Answer Q. No. Answer1 B 11 B 21 B 2 C 12 A 22 B3 A 13 B 23 C4 D 14 A 24 B5 A 15 A 25 C6 A 16 A 26 B7 B 17 C 27 A8 A 18 A 28 C9 D 19 A 29 C10 A 20 D 30 C

 

Chapter 5 “The Ailing Planet: the Green Movement’s Role”

1. What was the issue raised by the author in the chapter 'The Ailing Planet'?A. Global WarmingB. Save WaterC.  Save ElectricityD. deteriorating health of  the earth

 

2. When did the Green Movement help environmentalists to raise awareness about the harmful condition of the earth?A. 1992B. 1972C. 1987D. 1970

 

3. When was the Sustainable Development used by the World Commission on Environment and Development?           A. 1987B. 1992C. 1990D. 1986

 

4. What did the sign in the zoo in Alaska read?A. AnimalB. Lion C. ‘The World’s most dangerous animal’D. Warning

 

5. Where was the message ‘The World’s most dangerous animal’ written in the zoo?A. boardB. MirrorC. woodD. bark of the tree

 

 

6. "Who raised the question  “Are we to leave our successors a scorched planet of advancing deserts, impoverished landscapes and ailing environment?”A. Brandt CommissionB. Brundtland CommissionC. UN World CommissionD. None of the above

 

7. What are the four principal biological systems that form the foundation of the global economic system?A. water, air, sand, forestsB. ocean, forests, deserts, landC. fisheries, grasslands, forests, and croplandsD. fisheries, grasslands, oceans, land

 

8. What will the grasslands turn into if systems become unsustainable? A. turn into a barren wastelandB. turn into desertC. soil quality will deteriorateD. Nothing as such

 

9. What happens to the forest in poor countries?A. They are cut down for fuelwoodB. they cut down for furnitureC. they grow them into a large numberD. Nothing as such

 

10. What is leading to deforestation at an alarming rate?A. sale of fuelwoodB. sale of vegetablesC. building up of housesD. sale of wood for burning purpose

 

11. What is one of the reasons for the exploitation of the environment?A. increasing populationB. global warmingC. animal extinctionsD. water

 

12. What is the best contraceptive for overpopulation?A. DevelopmentB. EducationC. By saving waterD. Reforestation

 

13. What is the meaning of holistic and ecological view?A. the preservation of the environmentB. saving of the water resourcesC. saving treesD. rainwater harvest

 

14. At what rate is the world’s ancient patrimony of tropical forests eroding?A. at the rate of forty to fifty million acres a yearB. at the rate of one million per yearC. at the rate of 90 million per yearD. none of the above

 

15. Which article of the Constitution of India provides that “the State shall endeavour to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard the forests and wildlife of the country”?A. Article 48AB. Article 51AC. Article 48 A (1)D. Article 52

 

16. At what rate are the forests in India depleting?A. at the rate of 3.7 million acres a yearB. at the rate of 36.7 million acres a yearC. at the rate of 13.7 million acres a yearD. None of the above

 

17. What does the three-year study conducted by the United Nations state?A. Environment has deteriorated that it is critical in eighty-eight countriesB. forests are being cut down at an alarming rateC. there is not much of drinking water leftD. Fossil fuels are getting extinct at a fast rate

 

18. Complete this line from the chapter 'The rich get richer, and the poor beget children ___'       

A. to work harderB. which condemns them to remain poorC. to remain poorerD. to get richer

 

19. What is the transcending concern?A. the survival of the planetB. the survival of forestsC. global warmingD. to save water

 

20. Who said,"No generation has a freehold on this earth. All we have is a life tenancy — with a full repairing lease”?A. Mr Edgar S. WoolardB. UN World CommissionC. Donald TrumpD. Margaret Thatcher

 

21. Who said, “We have not inherited this earth from our forefathers; we have borrowed it from our children.”?     A. Margaret ThatcherB. Mr Edgar S. WoolardC. Mr. Lester BrownD. Brandt Commission

 

22. When did the Green Movement start?A. 35 years agoB. 15 years agoC. nearly 25 years agoD. 20 years ago

 

23. Where was the first nationwide Green party founded?A. USAB. AustraliaC. New ZealandD. Canada

 

24. What is the concept of Sustainable Development?A. Development of the futureB. Development for the presentC. "Development that meets the needs of the present, without compromising the ability of future generations"D. Environmental development

 

25. "Scientists have catalogued about .............. living species with which mankind shares the earth"A. 1.4 millionB. 1.6 millionC. 1.8 millionD. 1.2 million

 

26. Who wrote the book 'The Global Economic Prospect" ?     A. l k JhaB. Lester R BrownC. James SpethD. Edgar S Woolard   

 

27. What forms the foundation of the global economic system according to Lester Brown?           A. " fisheries, forests, grasslands, and croplands "B. land and waterC. forests, fisheries, grasslandsD. fisheries and forests

 

28. Who said that tropical forests are “the powerhouse of evolution” ?A. Edgar S WoolardB. L K JhaC. Dr MyresD. James Speth

 

29. " Every four days the world population increases by ................."A. 1.5 millionB. 1 millionC. 1.7 millionD. half a million          

 

30................ has a most crucial role to play in this new Era of ResponsibilityA. AgricultureB. FisheryC. IndustryD. Aforestation

 

 Chapter 5 - The Ailing Planet: the Green Movement’s Role

Q. No. Answer Q. No. Answer Q. No. Answer1 D 11 A 21 C 2 B 12 A 22 C3 A 13 A 23 C4 C 14 A 24 C5 B 15 A 25 A6 A 16 A 26 B7 C 17 A 27 A8 A 18 B 28 C9 A 19 A 29 B10 A 20 D 30 C

 

Chapter 6 “The Browning Version”

1. Who has written 'The Browning Version'?A. Terence RattiganB. Mr Edgar S. WoolardC. Mr. Lester BrownD. Kushwant Singh

 

2. Who are the three characters of the play 'The Browning Version'?A. Taplow, Alice and Mr. HarrowB. Taplow, Frank and Mrs. Harris

C. Taplow, Frank, and Mr. Crocker – HarrisD. Alice, Frank and Mr. Crocker - Harris

 

3. What is the age of Taplow?A. FourteenB. SixteenC. TwentyD. Five

 

4. What does Frank do?A. StudentB. TeacherC. PrincipalD. Parent

 

5. Who is Mr. Crocker-Harris ?A. PrincipalB. School TeacherC. middle-aged schoolmaster D. Don't know

 

 

 

6. Where is the starting scene of the  play set ?A. School ClassroomB. School PlaygroundC. HomeD. Road

 

7. What was Taplow doing on the last day of school?A. Extra WorkB. Time passC. Can't sayD. completing homework

 

8. In which class does Taplow study in?A. Lower fifthB. seventhC. ninthD. lower tenth

 

9. Why does Taplow have to do extra work?A. because he has missed his previous week due to illnessB. because he didn't perfomed well in his studiesC. because he was there to help his teacherD. because he was called by his teacher

 

10. Why does Taplow want Science as a remove?A. because he has no optionB. because he finds the subject extremely interestingC. because he is confusedD. Cant say

 

11. Why did Taplow call Mr. Crocker - Harris 'Hardly Human'?A. because he is a sadistB. he is all shriveled upC. He is very rude to everyoneD. he finds peace in failing students

 

12. What book was Taplow reading?A. History textbookB. The AgamemnonB. Julius CaesarD. Englsh Novel

 

13. At what time was Mr. Harris supposed to come to school?A. Six-thirtyB. seven

C. elevenD. twelve

 

14. Why was Frank jealous of Mr. Crocker - Harris?A. because of the effect he has on students  B. because of his fame           C. because he was senior schoolmaster        D. because he was paid well

 

15. What short name does Taplow call Mr. Crocker - Harris  in his absence?A.CrockB. HarrisC. CrockerD. Teacher 16. How does Taplow react when Mr. Crocker - Harris cracked a joke in the class?A. he laughedB. he ignored itC. he asked him what it meantD. he did nothing

17. What is the name of Mr. Crocker - Harris's wife?A. Millie Crocker – HarrisB. Miley Crocker – HarrisC. Haley Crocker – HarrisD. never noticed

18. When did Mrs. Crocker - Harris entered the classroom?      A. When Taplow and Frank were discussing Mr. HarrisB. When no one was in the classroomC.  with Mr. Crocker – HarrisD. when only Taplow was in the classroom

19. How would you describe Millie Crocker - Harris?A. Thin Woman, late thirties, smartly dressedB. fat woman, fortiesC. thin woman, in her twentiesD. thin women, smartly dressed

20. Who said the lines, 'Come along, Taplow. Do not be so selfish as to keep a good joke to yourself.'?A. Mr. Crocker – Harris

B. MillieC. FrankD. Principal

21. Why was Taplow worried that Mrs. Crocker - Harris might have heard what they were saying?A. as she had been standing for a few minutes when they were busy talkingB. as she interrupted them talking about his husbandC. as she heard them talking about  PrincipalD. Don’t know

22. What was Millie carrying when she entered the classroom?A. basketB. booksC. knitsD. flowers

23. Where was Mr. Crocker - Harris?         A. At the Bursar'sB. At homeC. At marketD. At library

24. What did Millie suggest to Taplow in her husband's absence?A. to go to chemist to get her prescription filledB. to go to his homeC. to play golfD. to wait

25. Does Taplow think that Mr. Crocker - Harris is baised?

A. Yes

B. noC. May beD. Can’t Say

26. How is Mr. Crocker - Harris different from other teachers?A. as he is not biasedB. as he is strictC. as he is oldD. as he is rude

27. How did Frank react upon the arrival of Mrs. Crocker - Harris?A. he was happyB. he was nervous

C. he was relievedD. nothing as such

28. Who was Agamemnon?A. he was American astrologerB. he was an Egyptian kingC. he was the king of Mycenae in Greek mythologyD. Don’t know

29. What does 'Remove' mean in the chapter?A. a division in British SchoolsB. take away somethingC. unfastenD. get rid of

30. Does Mr. Crocker - Harris come to the school in the play?A. YesB. NoC. MaybeD. Can't say

 

 

Chapter 6 - The Browning Version

Q. No. Answer Q. No. Answer Q. No. Answer1 A 11 B 21 A2 C 12 B 22 A3 B 13 A 23 A4 B 14 A 24 A5 C 15 A 25 B6 A 16 A 26 A7 A 17 A 27 C8 A 18 A 28 C 9 A 19 A 29 A10 B 20 C 30 B

 

Chapter 7 “The Adventure”

1. What is the name of the protagonist of the story 'The Adventure'?A. Professor Ajay SharmaB. Professor Gangadharpant Gaitonde

C. Professor George BushD. Professor Gangadhar Kant Gaitonde

 

2. Where was Professor Gaitonde travelling to?A. From Pune to BombayB. From Pune to DelhiC. From Bombay to PuneD. No where

 

3. What is the name of train by which Professor Gaitonde was travelling?     A. Deccan QueenB. Rajdhani ExpressC. Jijamata ExpressD. Shatabdi Express

 

4. Whom did Professor Gaitonde met during his train journey?A. Khan SahibB. PathanC. GuptaD. Professor George

 

5. Where did Professor Gaitonde and Khan Sahib got off?A. Bombay stationB. IndoreC. No whereD. Victoria Terminus station

 

 

6. Did the Professor see British officers, Parsees and Anglo-Indian staff all around at Victoria Terminus station?A. yesB. noC. Don't KnowD. Maybe

 

7. What did the Professor notice at the Hornby road?A. shops were differentB. road was constructedC. new shopping complexD. new residential complex

 

8. Whom did Professor Gaitonde enquire about on entering the Forbes building ?A. President of the companyB. Mr. Vishal GaitondeC. Mrs. Vishala GaitondeD. Mr. Vinay Gaitonde

 

9. Why did the professor go to town hall?A. to check facts from history booksB. to pass timeC. to read booksD. to meet someone

 

10. What did Professor start investigating at Town Hall?A. American HistoryB. Battle of PlasseyC. the period of Asoka to the third battle of Panipat.D. About East India Company

 

11. What did Professor find in the fifth volume of ‘Bhausahebanchi Bakhar’ ?A. Marathas had won the Battle of PanipatB. India has never been under British RajC. Marathas had won battle of PlasseyD. None of the above

 

12. What happened after the Battle of Panipat in India?A. India merged with neighbouring nationsB. India moved to the path of democracy

C. New rulerD. British rule ended

 

13. Why did Professor start liking the new India that he was reading about?A. This country knew how two stand on its feetB. It was different from the one he knewC. in this form, India was a wealthy nationD. as he liked the ruler in this new country

 

14. What book did the Professor slip into his pocket before leaving the library?A. BakharB. English LiteratureC. NewspaperD. Money

 

15. Towards which place did the professor decide to take a walk after having his dinner?A. Post OfficeB. MandiC. SeaD. Azad Maidan

 

16. What did the professor notice at the lecture going on in the pandal?A. there was no crowdB. presidential chair was emptyC. the speaker was very oldD. the language in which the lecture was unfamiliar

 

17. What did the professor do when he noticed the empty chair?A. he sat on the chairB. he went awayC. he stood in the crowdD. he went back to his guest house

 

18. How did the crowd react when he sat on the empty presidential chair?A. threw several objects at him and pushed him awayB. asked him to leave politelyC. heard his speechD. did nothing but ignored him

 

19. What happened after the empty chair incident?A. he was in the hospitalB. he went to his roomC. he went to meet his friendD. he decided to go back

 

20. Whom did the Profesesor meet at the Hospital?A. RajendraB. DoctorC. SpeakerD. Librarian

 

21. Why did Professor Rajendra say that the incidents narrated by Gaitonde were not real?A. as he was in coma for two daysB. as he was not wellC. as his mental state was not goodD. as Rajendra wanted to believe in facts

 

22. Which theory as explained by Rajendra states that a small change in any situation can result in a shift in behaviour?A. Quantum theoryB. Theory of RelativityC. Big Bang TheoryD. Catastrophe theory

 

23. According to which of the two theories did the incident with Professor Gaitonde happen?      A. Quantum theory and Theory of RelativityB. Only Big Bang TheoryC. Catastrophe theory and lack of determinism in Quantum theoryD. Catastrophe theory and Theory of Relativity

 

24. What happened to Marathas in reality ?A. they lost the battleB. they won the battleC. they signed treaty after the battleD. nothing as such

 

25. What happens in the case of electrons in lack of determinism in Quantum theory?        A. electrons don't move from their pathB. electrons merge with other atomsC. one cannot predict which path the electron takes at a point of timeD. None of the above

 

26. What happens once the observer knows about the correct placing of the electrons in every world?A. alternative worlds can exist at a same timeB. black hole can be createdC. a new compound can be observedD. a new substance can be created

 

27. In reality, was the professor in two different worlds at the present time?A. yesB. noC. maybeD. cant say

 

28. What did you notice about both the worlds?A. both were sameB. both were in different universeC. different peopleD. different histories and different sets of events

 

29. For how many days did the professor live in the alternative world?A. one dayB. two days

C. three daysD. a week

 

30. Where did the train stop beyond the tunnel?A. a small town called AmerB. a small town called SarhadC. Delhi

D. Mountains

 

 Chapter 7 - The Adventure

Q. No. Answer Q. No. Answer Q. No. Answer1 B 11 A 21 A2 A 12 B 22 D 3 C 13 A 23 C 4 A 14 A 24 A5 D 15 D 25 C 6 A 16 B 26 A7 A 17 A 27 A8 D 18 A 28 D 9 A 19 A 29 B10 C 20 A 30 B

 

Chapter 8 “Silk Road”

1. What is Kora?A. Yoga AasanB. Medication C. name of a small townD. meditation performed by Buddhist believers

 

2. Where was the protagonist heading towards in the beginning of the chapter?A. Mount KailashB. HimalayasC. UttarakhandD. Delhi

 

3. What was the sky looking like due to the sun rays spreading on the mountain tops?A. yellow blushB. rose - tinted blushC. beautiful and freshD. None of the above

 

4. What did Lhamo give to the protagonist as a farewell gift?A. long sleeved sheepskined coatB. FlowersC. leather coatD. shoes

 

5. Who are Drokbas?A. Hill TribeB. sheepsC. local peopleD. cuisine

 

 

6. Why did the driver take a short cut to  Changtang?A. he wanted to avoid trafficB. he knew the shortest route towards Mount KailashC. he had to pick up another passengerD. he didn't wanted to go to that town

 

7. What is the meaning of 'Kyang'?A. flower petalsB. sun raysC. huge pile of dustD. huge pile of grass

 

8. Where did the protagonist encounter the great herd of wild ass?    A. at Mount Kailash

B. at ChangtangC. at a small townD. where the plains became more stony

 

9. What did the protagonist notice in front of nomads tent?A. Big black Tibetan dogsB. sheepsC. grassD. raw material

 

10. What did the big Tibetan dogs do after they saw the approaching car?A. they ran behind it as a bullet fired from a gun B. they ignored itC. they barked towards the carD. they never saw it

 

11. How were the Tibetan Mastiffs famous in China's royal court?A. As hunting dogsB. As big animalC. As wild animalsD. None of the above

 

12. When did the protagonist feel pressure on his ears?A. when they reached Mount KailashB. when he was feeling sick in the carC. when they entered a valley along icy river            D. when they were passing nomads tents

 

13. Why did the driver stop the car at a sharp turn?A. he was tired and wanted to restB. protagonist was feeling sickC. car's tyre got puncturedD. long track of snow was in front of them

 

14. What were the protagonist, Daniel and Tsetan doing when they saw the snow?A. trying to enjoy the snowB. sat at a rock to take restC. trying to move smoothly over snowy surfaceD. they were trying to find a guest house

 

15. At what sea level were the three of them when they saw the snow on the road?A. 5210 metersB. 6000 metersC. 1000 metersD. 5300 meters

 

16. When did the protagonist's head start to feel pulsated again?A. when he reached his guest houseB. when he was climbing the mountainC. when he was still in the carD. when he fainted

 

17. Where did they stop to have lunch at two o'clock?A. at a long canvas tent beside the dry salt lakeB. at a fancy restaurantC. at roadsideD. Never

 

18. What was an old route from Lhasa to Kashmir?A. east-west highwayB. Hor townC. west-south highwayD. south-west highway

 

19. Why was Hor an ugly and miserable place?A. it had no modern marketsB. it had no vegetationC. it didnt had any proper medical facilitiesD. it had no place to live

 

20. What are the names of four rivers that Lake Mansarovar consists of?A. the Ganges, the Yamuna and the SutlejB. the Yamuna, the Ganga and the IndusC. the Indus, the Ganges, the Sutlej, and the BrahmaputraD. the Indus, the Ganges and the Yamuna

 

21. At which place did the protagonist wait for Tsetan while he was gone to fix the punctured tyres?A. at roadside near lakeB. at car tyre's shopC. inside the carD. Hor's cafe

 

22. What happened when they reached Darchen at night to stay in the guest House?A. protagonist slept wellB. Tsetan went missingC. protagonist was sadD. protagonist  wasn't able to breathe properly

 

23. Where did Tsetan take the protagonist to seek medical help?A. Darchen Medical CollegeB. Tibetan Ayurvedic DoctorC. to LhasaD. to Ravu again

 

24. What did the Tibetan doctor give him?A. a five day course medicine in a brown envelopeB. Ayurvedic medicineC. Homeopathic medicineD. Allopathic medicines

 

25. Where did the men play a game of pool in Darchen every afternoon?A. near general store in open air

B. in the parkC. near lake D. None of the above

 

26. Why was the protagonist facing communication problems in Darchen?A. as he never wanted to talk to localsB. as he was always busy in his meditationC. as no one knew EnglishD. None of the above

 

27. Where did the protagonist meet Norbu?A. at cafeB. at KoraC. at nomad's tentsD. at guest house

 

28. Where did Norbu work?A. in BritainB. Beijing at the Chinese Academy of Social SciencesC. in India at IIT DelhiD. in USA

 

29. Why did Norbu want to do Kora?A. because he wanted to become a monkB. because he wanted peaceC. as he was practising meditation from so longD. because he was writing an academic paper on Kailash Kora

 

30. Did the two of them - the protagonist and Norbu go to do Kora together?A. YesB. NoC. MaybeD. None of the above

 

Chapter 8 - Silk Road

Q. No. Answer Q. No. Answer Q. No. Answer1 D 11 A 21 D2 A 12 C 22 D3 B 13 D 23 A4 A 14 C 24 A5 A 15 A 25 A6 B 16 B 26 C7 C 17 A 27 A8 D 18 A 28 B 9 A 19 B 29 D10 A 20 C 30 B

 

POEMS

Poem 1 “A Photograph”

1. Who is the poet/poetess of the poem 'A Photograph'?A. Shirley ToulsonB. Rudyard KiplingC. Elizabeth JenningsD. Markus Natten

 

2. What is the poem 'A Photograph' about?A. About poet's childhood memoriesB. tribute to the poet’s motherC. Poet's photographD. Poet's father          

 

3. What was the age of the poet's mother when the photograph was taken?A. eleven years oldB. thirteen years oldC. twelve years oldD. fourteen year old   

 

4. When did her mother die ?A. two years ago

B. five years agoC. thirteen years agoD. twelve years ago

 

5. How many people were in the photograph?A. two girlsB. three girlsC. two girls and one boyD. only her mother

 

 

6. Which material was the frame of the photograph made of?A. CardboardB. WoodC. SteelD. Plastic

 

7. Who are on both sides of her mother?A. Cousins, Betty and DollyB. ParentsC. Cousins, Dolly and AdamD. Friends

 

8. What are the three of them doing in the photograph?A. playingB. standing beside houseC. holding handsD. holding hands and went for paddling

 

9. Who took the photograph of her mother with her cousin?    A. Her grandfatherB. Her uncleC. Her mother's friendD. Her grandmother   

 

10. What does 'Terribly Transient Feet' mean in the poem?A. her feet represent the mother, who changed with time while the sea remained the same           B. temporary situationC. age is temporaryD. None of the above

 

11. After how many years did her mother laugh on seeing the photograph?A. twenty-oneB. twenty-threeC. twelveD. twenty-five

 

12. What was the favourite memory of her mother?A. beach holidaysB. school memoriesC. vacationsD. None of the above

 

13. What was the favourite memory of the poet?A. her mother's memoriesB. her mother's laughterC. her own vacation memoriesD. her childhood memories   

 

14. What would the mother show to her daughter while showing her the photograph?A. how her parents dressed her for the beachB. her cousinsC. her own childhood photographD. the background

 

 

15. What is the meaning of the word 'wry'?A. ironic

B. cryC. sadD. None of the above

 

16. What Oxymoron literary device was used in the poem?       A. Terribly transientB. Through theirC. Both wryD. Laboured ease

 

17. What Epithet literary device was used in the poem?A. Terribly transientB. Through theirC. Both wryD. Laboured ease

 

18. How many phases were depicted in the poem by the poet?A. oneB. twoC. threeD. four

 

19. What was the last phase in the poem?A. after her mother diedB. after she grown upC. after her mother grown upD. None of the above

 

20. What does she feel in the last phase?A. pain and griefB. happy and nostalgicC. sad and nostalgicD. pain and nostalgic

 

 

Poem 1 - A Photograph

Q. No. Answer Q. No. Answer1 A 11 B2 B 12 A3 C 13 B4 D 14 A5 B 15 A6 A 16 D 7 A 17 A 8 D 18 C9 B 19 A10 A 20 A

 

Poem 2 “The Laburnum Top”

1. How did the poet describe the top of the Laburnum tree in the poem 'The Laburnum Top'?A. Still and SilentB. Moving and Angry likeC. Silent and MotionlessD. None of the above

 

2. What happened to the leaves of the Laburnum tree?A. they were greenB. turned yellowC. fallen downD. new leaves growing

 

3. How was the tree standing in the month of September?A. still and death-likeB. aliveC. green and happyD. still and green

 

4. When did the death-like tree become alive?A. in the month of MarchB. by the arrival monsoon season C. by the arrival of the Goldfinch birdD. by the arrival of sparrows

 

5. Why did the Goldfinch bird came towards the tree?A. to feed her younger onesB. to make a nestC. to rest D. None of the above

 

 

6. Where are the young ones of the Goldfinch bird?A. On the thickness of the branchB. On the top of the treeC. on other treeD. they were never there

 

7. What role does the tree play for the Goldfinch bird?A. As a shelter B. as a supporter         C. as a means to feed her family D. as a resting place

 

8. How did the bird move to the other side of the branch?A. Like a lizardB. SlowlyC. SmoothlyD. by flying     

 

9. How did the bird arrive at the other branch of the tree?A. with a chirping soundB. silently

C. never arrived at other branch D. flew away and then arrived at the branch

 

10. What happened after she fed her young ones?A. she flew awayB. she flew to the other side of the branchC. she stayed thereD. she took some rest in the nest      

 

11. Why was Goldfinch's body barely visible?A. due to her dark coloured yellow bodyB. because she was smallC. because of the height of the treeD. because she was brown in colour 

 

12. Where did the bird vanish after feeding her young ones?A. to the other branchB. to the top of the treeC. to her nestD. behind the yellow leaves

 

13. What happened to the bird in the end of the poem?A. she flew awayB. she stayed at the treeC. she went to other treeD. she went to bring some food for her younger ones

 

14. How was the tree in the end when the bird flew away?A. It was still aliveB. Nothing changed in the looksC. it was death-like again

D. None of the above

 

 

15. What instance of Alliteration has been used in the poem 'The Laburnum Top' out of the following options?A. engine of her familyB. her barred faceC. Sleek as a lizardD. September sunlight

 

16. What Transferred Epithet was used in the poem  'The Laburnum Top'?   A. her barred face identity maskB. engine of her familyC. Sleek as a lizardD. September sunlight

 

17. What does the phrase “her barred face identity mask” mean?A. because she was brown in colourB. due to her dark coloured yellow bodyC. bird’s face became her identity and symbol of recognitionD. None of the above

 

18. What is the dominant colour used in the poem?A. RedB. BlueC. YellowD. Green

 

19. What is described by the word 'sleek' in the poem?A. LizardB. BirdC. BranchD. Top of the tree       

 

20. What is described as 'engine' in the poem?A. LizardB. Machine

C. Laburnum TreeD. None of the above

 

 Poem 2 - The Laburnum Top

Q. No. Answer Q. No. Answer1 A 11 A2 B 12 D 3 A 13 A4 C 14 C5 A 15 D 6 A 16 A 7 A 17 C 8 A 18 C9 A 19 A10 B 20 C

 

Poem 3 “The Voice of the Rain”

1. The poem 'The Voice of the Rain' is a conversation between ___?A. poet and rainB. poet and mountainsC. rain and treesD. birds and rain

 

2. What does the poet ask to the soft - falling shower?A. What do you do?B. What is your name?C. Who are you?D. How are you doing?

3. What does the rain reply to the poet's question 'Who are you'?A. she is rainB. she is poem of earthC. she is rain from mountainsD. she is poem of mountains

 

4. Why does the rain tell the poet that she cannot be touched?A. because she is waterB. because she rises in the form of water vapourC. because she is in the form of cloudsD. None of the above

 

5. From which two places does the rain rise in the form of water vapour?A. land and bottomless seaB. land and oceanC. mountains and land

D. None of the above

 

 

6. What happens to the earth when the rain falls back on the surface of earth?A. it provides water B. it beautifies and purifies the earthC. it helps in greenaryD. it provides water to flora and fauna

 

7. How does the rain help the seeds inside the earth?A. provides waterB. provides life and helps them growC. provides lifeD. None of the above

 

8. What does the rain do when she doesn’t care if anyone bothers about her deeds or not?A. she talks to the landB. she works harderC. she completes her work and talk to the earthD. she completes her work and comes back home

 

9. What does the poet compare the rain with?A. SongB. Heaven

C. BeautyD. Flowers

 

10. Why does the poet compare the rain with a song?A. because she beautifies the earthB. because she provides life on earthC. as they both share a common journeyD. None of the above

 

11. From where does the song of rain originate?A. from heavenB. from oceanC. from the heart of the singerD. from the soul of earth

 

12. If the poet has used a Metaphor in the poem, what is it?A. I am the Poem of EarthB. voice of the rainC. Soft-falling showerD. None of the above

 

13. What Hyperbole was used in the poem?A. I am the Poem of EarthB. Soft-falling showerC. Bottomless seaD. voice of the rain

 

14. What happens to the rain in the sky?A. rain drops formB. rain  it condensesC. it forms cloudsD. None of the above

 

 

15. What does the word 'Descend' mean?A. not clearB. come downC. to washD. hidden

 

16. Why does the rain descend to the earth?A. to wash the drought and provide waterB. she provides life on earthC. it beautify and purify the earthD. it provides life

 

17. What does 'Reck’d or unreck’d' mean?A. enrichment or no enrichmentB. cared for or not cared forC. to purify or notD. to wash or not to wash

 

18. Where does the song return in the poem?A. to its originator, i.e. singerB. to the poetC. to earthD. to ocean

 

19. What is the meaning of 'who art thou'?A. Who are you?B. What are you?C. How are you?D. Whose art is this?

 

20. Who is the poet of the poem 'The Voice of the Rain'?A. Walt WhitmanB. Kushwant SinghC. NaipulD. Shirley Toulson

 Poem 3 - The Voice of the Rain

Q. No. Answer Q. No. Answer1 A 11 C 2 C 12 A 3 B 13 C 4 B 14 A5 A 15 B6 B 16 A 7 B 17 B 8 D 18 A9 A 19 A10 C 20 A

 

Poem 4 “Childhood”

1. What is the poem 'Childhood' about?A. poet's lost childhoodB. childhood of every personC. childhood of poet's childD. poet's father childhood

 

2. After what age did the poet realise that he had lost his childhood?A. twelveB. elevenC. tenD. thirteen

 

3. What the poet could not find in the Geography book?A. Hell and HeavenB. end to skyC. islandD. country

 

4. What did the poet find out about Hell and Heaven?A. it was in skyB. it was an imaginary place

C. it doesnt existD. it was with god

 

5. What did the poet realise about adults?A. that they are matureB. they have to earn moneyC. they are not what they seem to beD. they are cunning

 

 

6. Why are the adults not what they seem to be?A. they talk and preach of love but do not act soB. they are very shrewdC. they are manipulativeD. they are double-faced

 

7. What did the poet realise about his mind when he lost his childhood?A. that he can use it whatever way he wantsB. that he is very intelligentC. that he is dumbD. None of the Above

 

8. What did the poet conclude about his lost childhood at the end of the poem?A. it went to another dimensionB. It went to some forgotten placeC. it moved away with timeD. it shifted to his younger sibling

 

9. Where could he see his childhood now?A. in an infant's faceB. only in his memoriesC. NowhereD. in other kids

 

10. What type of Rhyme Scheme is used in the poem 'Childhood'?A. ABABB. ABBAC. ABABCBD. ABBCCD

 

11. Who is the poet of the poem 'Childhood'?A. Shirley ToulsonB. Walt WhitmanC. Marcus NattenD. Naipul

 

12. What is the meaning of the word 'ceased'?A. starting of somethingB. come to an endC. in the middleD. to chase something

 

13. What is the opposite of the word 'hidden'?A. openB. closedC. partialD. out

 

14. According to the poet, adults are _______A. HypocritesB. SmartC. LovableD. Intelligent and Cunning

 

 

15. What did the poet sense about himself when he realised he could use his own mind the way he wants?A. he sensed that he is as intelligent as his friendsB. he sensed his own individuality and a separate personality

C. he sensed that he is very smart D. he sensed that he could use his mind in creative work

 

16. What refrain literary device is used in the poem 'Childhood'?A. When did my childhood go?B. Hell and HeavenC. Could not be found in GeographyD. That’s all I know

 

17. Antihesis is where two opposite words are used together in a sentence in a poem, where did the poet use it?A. infant’s faceB. forgotten placeC. Hell and HeavenD. preached of love

 

18. What is the difference between an adult and a child?A. they can tell the difference between reality and fantasyB. there is difference in sense of intelligenceC. there is no differenceD.None of the Above

 

19. Why do adults talk and preach of love but do not act lovingly?A. because they are hypocritesB. because they are double-facedC. because they do not want toD. because they invest in only those whom they find interesting

 

20. What is the most important thing about being an adult?A. they have their own thoughtsB. they can earn moneyC. they can talk to anyone they wantD. they preach love

 

Poem 4 - Childhood

Q. No. Answer Q. No. Answer1 A 11 C 2 B 12 B3 A 13 D4 B 14 A5 C 15 B 6 A 16 A 7 A 17 C 8 B 18 A9 A 19 A10 D 20 A

 

Poem 5 “Father to Son”

1. Who is the poet of the poem 'Father to Son'?A. Walt Whitman         B. ShirleyToulsonC. Elizabeth JenningsD. Kushwant Singh

 

2. What is the poem 'Father to Son' about?A. Unsettling relationship between father and son B. father's old ageC. son comparing him to his fatherD. father talking to son about his childhood

 

3. How old is the son when his father rants about his agony to his son?A. teenagerB. grown-upC. childD. just became adult

 

4. Father tells him that although they have lived in the same house for years, he ______A. envy himB. adore him

C. doesn’t understand himD. finds him cunning

 

5. What happened when he tried to build a relationship with him in his childhood?A. he was successfulB. his efforts were in vain c. he was half-way successfulD. None of the above

 

 

6. Does father know about his son's likes and dislikes?A. YesB. NoC. MaybeC. Can't say

 

7. "Why does the father use 'I' in a line 'The seed I spent or sown it where ' where he was talking about communication gap?"A. to acknowledge his role in the communication gapB. to acknowledge himselfC. to let his son know his importanceD. to make him understand about him

 

8. Despite all his efforts to fix the communication gap, was the son able to understand him?A. YesB. NoC. Can't sayD. Maybe       

 

9. "What is the meaning of 'This child is built to my design Yet what he loves I cannot share'?"A. his son looks like him and they share everything with each otherB. His son looks like him yet they don't have anything to shareC. his son doesn't look like him D. neither does his son looks like him nor he understand him

 

10. What is the meaning of word 'Prodigal' used in the third stanza?A. understanding son B. someone who is smartC. spending money freelyD. someone who doesn't spend money freely          

 

11. Is there a silence between the father and the son?A. YesB. NoC. Can't sayD. Maybe       

 

12. Since his son was prodigal, why does he want him to come back home?A. to make amends with him  B. to teach him a lesson C. to give him money D. None of the above

 

13. Does the father want his son to move around in his own world?A. Yes, absolutelyB. Not at allC. MaybeD. None of the above

 

14. Why was the father ready to forgive him?A. to let go of all the sorrows he had insideB. to become a better personC. to teach his son a lesson D. to help his son

 

 

15. When the son spoke for the first time, does he also feel sad about the distance between them?

A. Yes, he didB. No, he did not felt anythingC. Maybe in his heartD. He never thought about it

 

16. What does the son share about him understanding himself?A. he is at a point where he doesn't understand himselfB. he understands him so wellC. he don't want to think about itD. he is very busy to think about understanding himself       

 

17. From where does the son's anger arise ?A. out of his natureB. out of his sadnessC. out of his father's attitudeD. out of his childhood memories

 

18. What happens when they both put out an empty hand for the others to seek?A. efforts are always in vainB. they got successful in the endC. father wasn't interestedD. they never had a chance to talk

 

19. Find out the simile used in the poem 'Father to Son'?A. Silence surrounds usB. The seed I spent or sown it whereC. We speak like strangersD. Yet what he loves I cannot share  

 

20. Which of the following is an Alliteration?A. Silence surrounds usB. We speak like strangersC. I do not understand this childD. I would have

 

 

Poem 5 – Father to Son

Q. No. Answer Q. No. Answer1 C 11 A 2 A 12 A3 B 13 B4 C 14 A5 B 15 A6 B 16 A7 A 17 B8 B 18 A9 B 19 C 10 C 20 A

 

SNAPSHOTS

Chapter 1 “The Summer of the Beautiful White Horse”

Q1. Who is the author of “The Summer of the Beautiful White Horse”?A.  AJ CroninB.  William WordsworthC.  William ShakespeareD.  William Saroyan

 Q2. What were the hallmarks of the Garoghlanian tribe?A.  TrustB.  HonestyC.  Both (A) and (B)D.  None of the above

 Q3. “The Summer of the Beautiful White Horse” is a story of two _________ boys.A.  ArmenianB.  ArabianC.  AssyrianD.  African

 Q4. Mourad enjoyed being _______ more than anybody else.A.  crazyB.  alive

C.  funnyD.  None of the above

 

Q5. What according to Aram, was his first longing?A.  To own a horseB.  To become richC.  To ride a horseD.  To visit a vineyard

 

Q6. Why couldn’t Aram believe when he saw Mourad with the horse?A.  Because Mourad was crazyB.  Because they were poor to afford a horseC.  Because he was sleepyD.  Because he was dreaming

 Q7. Where did Aram live?A.  In the centre of the townB.  In the countryC.  Olive AvenueD.  At the edge of town on Walnut Avenue

 Q8. How does Aram describe the horse?A.  Magnificent & lovelyB.  Beautiful white horseC.  Both (A) and (B)D.  None of the above

 Q9. No member of the Garoghlanian family could be _______.A.  poorB.  richC.  a thiefD.  crazy

 Q10. Mourad was considered the natural descendant of his _________.A.  fatherB.  uncleC.  grandfatherD.  great-grandfather

 Q11. How would you describe uncle Khosrove?A.  Hot temperedB.  IrritableC.  ImpatientD.  All of the above

 Q12. What did uncle Khosrove do to stop anyone from talking?A.  By beating themB.  By walking awayC.  By shouting at themD.  By ignoring them

 Q13. What was uncle Khosrove’s customary line?A.  Ignore it; pay no attention.B.  Forget it.C.  It is harmless; ignore it.D.  It is no harm; pay no attention to it.

 Q14. When Aram rode the horse alone, it ran down the road to the _________.A.  vineyardB.  irrigation ditchC.  fieldD.  countryside

 

Q15. Mourad had been hiding the horse _________.A.  in a stableB.  in a barn of a vineyardC.  at a secret place of his houseD.  None of the above

 Q16. What was the behaviour of the horse initially?A.  It wanted to be trainedB.  It wanted to restC.  It wanted to run wildD.  All of the above

 Q17. What sort of an understanding did Mourad mention with the horse?A.  Mature

B.  Simple and honestC.  ComplicatedD.  Difficult

 Q18. John Byro learned to speak Armenian out of ________.A.  necessityB.  funC.  eagernessD.  loneliness

 Q19. Who was the true knower of the horse?A.  John ByroB.  FetvajianC.  Dikran HalabianD.  Zorab

 Q20. For how long did Mourad have the horse before Aram got to know about it?A.  One dayB.  One yearC.  One monthA.  One week

 Q21. At what time did Aram and Mourad ride the horse?A.  Late nightB.  Early morningC.  EveningD.  Afternoon hours

 Q22. “I have a way with farmers.” Who says it to whom?A.  Aram to MouradB.  Mourad to John ByroC.  Aram to John ByroD.  Mourad to Aram

 Q23. John Byro said, “A suspicious man would believe his eyes instead of his heart.” What does it tell about him?A.  He believed in the honesty of Garoghlanian familyB.  He was impracticalC.  He was foolishD.  None of the above

 Q24. Why did the horse's owner refuse to believe that the boys had stolen his horse?A.  Because he didn’t examine the horse carefullyB.  Because their family was known for honestyC.  Because he had found his horse elsewhereD.  Because his horse had a twin

 Q25. When did the boys return the horse?A.  After Aram learned to ride itB.  After an yearC.  After six monthsD.  After they ran into John Byro

 Q26. Why did the boys return the white horse to its owner?A.  Because they were conscience strickenB.  Because they were afraidC.  Because they found it difficult to hide the horseD.  Because they were accused of theft

 Q27. After the horse was stolen and returned, it became ______.A.  rougherA.  sick & illB.  stronger & better-temperedC.  Both (A) and (C)

 Q28. “Quiet, man, quiet. Your horse has been returned.” Who said this?A.  MouradB.  AramC.  Uncle KhosroveD.  Not mentioned in the story

 Q29. Who is the narrator of the story “The Summer of a Beautiful White Horse”?A.  William SaroyanB.  AramC.  John ByroD.  Mourad

 Q30. What idea/theme does “The Summer of a Beautiful White Horse” entails?A.  HonestyB.  Honour

C.  TrustD.  All of the above

 

Chapter 1 - The Summer of the Beautiful White Horse

Q. No. Answer Q. No. Answer Q. No. Answer1 D 11 D 21 B2 C 12 C 22 D3 A 13 D 23 A4 B 14 A 24 B5 C 15 B 25 D6 B 16 C 26 A7 D 17 B 27 C8 C 18 D 28 C9 C 19 A 29 B10 B 20 C 30 D

 

Chapter 2 “The Address”

Q1. How did Mrs. Dorling treat the author when the author visited her?A. Warm & welcomingB. Cold & inhospitableC. OverjoyedD. Both (A) and (C)

 Q2. “Her face gave absolutely no sign of recognition.” Who is her?A. Mrs. SB. Mrs. Dorling’s daughterC. Mrs. DorlingD. Mrs. S’s daughter

 Q3. In what attire did the author find Mrs. Dorling?A. Author’s mother’s green knitted cardiganB. Author’s green knitted cardiganC. Author is unable to recognise itA.  Not mentioned in the story

 Q4. “I thought that no one had come back.” Why does Mrs. Dorling say this?A. Because she was happy to see the protagonist

B. Because she had been waiting for the protagonist for a long timeC. Because she thought everyone in the protagonist’s family were deadD. None of the above

 Q5. What was the address that the author's mother asked her to remember?A. Number 50, Marconi StreetB. Number 46, Baker StreetC. Number 54, Marconi StreetD. Number 46, Marconi Street

 

Q6. Mrs. Dorling’s was _________ of Mrs. S.A. a sisterB. an old acquaintanceC. an old friendD. a relative

 Q7. Mrs. Dorling took the possessions of the things on the pretence of __________.A. using themB. selling themC. keeping them safeD. Both (A) and (B)

 Q8. Was the author convinced with her mother’s idea of letting Mrs. Dorling take away their things?A. AbsolutelyB. PartiallyC. Not at allD. Not mentioned in the story

 Q9. How does the author describe Mrs. Dorling when she saw her the first time during the war?A. A woman with a broad backB. A woman with a round backC. A woman with a straight backD. None of the above

 Q10. Why did the author wait for such a long time before visiting “The Address”?A. Because she was not interestedB. Because she was afraid to confront her mother’s belongings

C. Both (A) and (B)D. None of the above

 Q11. Why had the author come to visit Mrs. Dorling?A. Because Mrs. Dorling had belongings of author’s motherB. Because Mrs. Dorling called herC. Because she missed Mrs. DorlingD. None of the above

 Q12. Who opened the door upon the author's second visit to Mrs. Dorling’s house?A. Mrs. DorlingB. Mrs. Dorling’s daughterC. Mrs. Dorling’s husbandD. No one opened the door

 Q13. Unlike Mrs. Dorling, her daughter was __________ towards the author.A. rudeB. matureC. hospitableD. mean

 Q14. What was the protagonist’s reaction when she entered the living-room?A. ThrilledB. EmotionalC. NervousD. Horrified

 

 

Q15. “I was in a room I knew and did not know.” What does author mean by this?A. She saw familiar things but in unfamiliar surroundingsB. She saw unfamiliar things but in familiar surroundingsC. She did not recognize the things she sawD. She did not want to remember anything

 Q16. How does the author describe the living room?A. Muggy smellB. Strange atmosphere

C. SophisticatedD. Both (A) and (B)

 Q17. In what condition did the author find the living room?A. HaphazardB. Well arrangedC. EmptyD. Old fashioned

 Q18. The author remembered that the woollen table-cloth had _________.A. an ink-markB. a defectC. a burn markD. None of the above

 Q19. According to the author, when do we notice the things in the house?A. When they are out of our sightB. When they are usedC. When they are shownD. All of the above

 Q20. What was the ‘silver’ that the author was once asked to clean by her mother?A. JewelleryB. CutleryC. SculpturesD. Stones

 Q21. Why did the author leave Mrs. Dorling in a hurry?A. Because she was getting late for the trainB. Because she no longer wanted to stay thereC. Both (A) and (B)D. None of the above

 Q22. Why did the objects lose their value for the author?A. Because their prices fell downB. Because they were difficult to take alongC. Because she had new objectsD. Because she saw them in different surroundings

 Q23. At the end, what does the author decide?A. To forget the addressB. To visit next year againC. To remember the address foreverD. None of the above

 Q24. Who is the protagonist of “The Address”?A. Mrs. DorlingB. Mrs. S’s daughterC. Mrs. SD. Mrs. Dorling’s daughter

 Q25. The author had come to visit Mrs. Dorling _______ the war.A. duringB. beforeC. afterD. Not mentioned in the story

 Q26. What was the very first out of her mother’s possessions that the protagonist could recognize?A. Hanukkah candle-holderB. Woollen table-clothC. White tea potD. Green knitted cardigan

Q27. In total, how many times did the author visit the given address?A. TwiceB. OnceC. ThriceD. Never

 Q28. Who is the author of “The Address”?A. Manon UphoffB. Marga MincoC. Marente de MoorD. None of the above

 Q29. After reading “The Address”, how would you describe Mrs. Dorling?A. MaterialisticB. Selfish

C. OpportunistD. All of the above

 Q30. What message does “The Address” talk about?A. Importance of thingsB. Not to trust someoneC. Human predicament of warD. None of the above

 

Chapter 2 - The Address

Q. No. Answer Q. No. Answer Q. No. Answer1 B 11 A 21 C2 C 12 B 22 D3 A 13 C 23 A4 C 14 D 24 B5 D 15 A 25 C6 B 16 D 26 D7 C 17 A 27 A8 B 18 C 28 B9 A 19 A 29 D10 C 20 B 30 C

 

Chapter 3 “Ranga’s Marriage”

Q1. What is the writing style of the author?

1. Persuasive2. Rambling3. Technical4. None of the above

 

Q2. The story “Ranga’s Marriage” is set in a village of _________.

1. Madurai2. Banglore3. Mysore4. Bhubaneswar

 

Q3. What is the name of the narrator's village?

1. Hosahalli2. Panchavalli3. Hadinaru4. None of the above

 

Q4. How does the narrator speak of his village?

1. Passively2. Vividly3. Inadequately4. Both (A) and (C)

 Q5. What does the narrator mention as a ‘priceless commodity’?

1. To his native language2. To mangoes of his village3. To flowers of his village4. To English language

 

Q6. Who was Ranga?

1. The narrator’s son2. The accountant’s son3. The doctor’s son4. None of the above

 

Q7. Why was Ranga’s homecoming a big event?

1. Because he brought gifts for everyone2. Because he was new in the village3. Because he returned from Bangalore after studying there for six months4. All of the above

 

Q8. An old lady checked for Ranga’s ___________.

1. birthmark2. sacred piercing3. sacred tattoo4. sacred thread

 

Q9. After knowing that Ranga was the same, the crowd was __________.

1. disappointed2. happy3. angry4. irritated

 

Q10. How does the narrator speak of Ranga’s character?

1. Poorly2. Highly3. Manipulatively4. Does not speaks of his character

 

Q11. “As for his namaskara to me, he did not do it like any present-day boy...” What does it tell about Ranga?

1. He was well mannered2. He was disrespectful3. He was forgetful4. He changed his caste

 

Q12. What was Ranga’s initial take on marriage?

1. He wanted to marry immediately2. He wanted to marry a girl chosen by his parents3. He wanted to remain a bachelor4. He wanted an arranged marriage

 

Q13. According to Ranga, what type of girl should one marry?

1. Mature

2. Admirable3. Both (A) and (B)4. Not mentioned in the story

 

Q14. According to the narrator, who would make a suitable bride for Ranga?

1. Narrator’s own daughter2. Rama Rao’s niece3. Narrator’s niece4. Rama Rao’s daughter

 

 

Q15. How does the narrator describe Ratna?

1. Pretty girl of eleven2. From a big town3. Disrespectful4. Both (A) and (B)

 

Q16. When Ranga reached the narrator’s house, Ratna was __________.

1. sitting2. painting3. singing4. waiting

 

Q17. Ranga was ________ about Ratna.

1. curious2. uninterested3. envious4. annoyed

 

Q18. “She was married a year ago.” Hearing this, Ranga was ___________.

1. thrilled

2. disappointed3. unconcerned4. surprised

 

Q19. What is the name of the narrator of the tale?

1. Rangappa2. Shahtri3. Rama4. Shyama

 

Q20. “Come, let’s go and see Shastri.” Who was Shastri?

1. The village doctor2. A village elder3. The astrologer4. Not mentioned in the tale

 

Q21. Why was it not important to know Ranga’s star?

1. Because Shastri already knew2. Because Shastri was taught beforehand by the narrator3. Because Shastri was not well versed4. All of the above

 

Q22. According to the Shastri, what was Ranga’s concern?

1. Concern for a girl2. Concern for his studies3. Concern for a job4. Concern for his village

 

Q23. What sort of cue did Shastri suggest for the girl’s name?

1. Something found in the forest2. Something found in the ocean3. Something found in the sky

4. None of the above

 

Q24. Later on, Ranga got to know that Ratna was __________.

1. divorced2. widowed3. unmarried4. engaged

 

Q25. “There’s greater truth in that shastra than we imagine.” Who said this?

1. Shyama2. Shastri3. Ratna4. Ranga

 

Q26. “Don’t forget, I developed on the hints you had given me.” What does the line suggest?

1. Narrator tutored Shastri for what to tell2. Everything that Shastri told was based on his predictions3. Both (A) and (B)4. None of the above

 

Q27. Why does the narrator call the couple childish?

1. Because they were immature2. Because they named their child after him3. Because they were playful4. Because they invited him for dinner

 

Q28. “It’s Shyama’s birthday.” Who has been referred to in this line?

1. Ranga and Ratna’s child2. The narrator3. A child in village4. None of the above

 

Q29. After reading “Ranga’s Marriage”, who (according to you) played a major role in Ranga and Ratna’s marriage?

1. Rama Rao2. Shastri3. Ranga4. Shyama

 

Q30. What sort of intentions does the narrator seem to have towards Ranga?

1. He is mean2. He feels responsible for his marriage3. He is manipulative4. He feels pitiful

 

 

Chapter 3 - Ranga’s Marriage

Q. No. Answer Q. No. Answer Q. No. Answer1 B 11 A 21 B2 C 12 C 22 A3 A 13 C 23 B4 C 14 B 24 C5 D 15 D 25 D6 B 16 C 26 A7 C 17 A 27 B8 B 18 B 28 A9 A 19 D 29 D10 C 20 C 30 B

 

 Chapter 4 “Albert Einstein at School”

Q1. The extract “Albert Einstein at School” is taken from __________.

1. The Young Einstein2. Einstein’s expulsion3. The Story of Einstein

4. The Famous Einstein

 

Q2. What was the name of Albert Einstein’s history teacher?

1. Mr. Weil2. Mr. Braun3. Mr. Koch4. Not mentioned in the lesson

 Q3. According to Einstein, learning facts is not ____________.

1. avoidable2. wasteful3. education4. easy

 Q4. What was Albert’s theory of education?

1. Giving importance to ideas than to facts2. Learning all important facts3. Memorizing4. Writing everything

 Q5. How did Albert feel about going to school every day?

1. Cheerful2. Scared3. Miserable4. Grateful

 

 

Q6. How long did Albert’s father want him to attend the school for?

1. Until he comes to love the school2. Until his father called3. Until he completes his diploma4. None of the above

 Q7.  Where did Albert Einstein reside during his schooling?

1. At home with his family2. At the quarters of Munich3. At his friend’s house4. At a place provided by school

 Q8. The place where Einstein lived had __________.

1. no comfort2. bad food3. dirt and squalor4. All of the above

 Q9. Albert Einstein had a friend named ___________.

1. Yuri2. Elsa3. Braun4. Koch

 Q10. Yuri mentions a fight in which a scar is a ____________.

1. symbol of defeat2. badge of honour3. proof of weakness4. None of the above

 

Q11. What was the name of Albert Einstein’s cousin?

1. Yuri2. Koch3. Elsa4. Braun

 Q12. What was Albert’s cousin’s suggestion to him to help him get through his exams?

1. To understand everything that was taught2. To learn without understanding3. To pay attention in the class

4. To find a good tutor

 Q13. According to Einstein, what was a good enough reason(s) to study something?

1. It has to be a part of curriculum2. When the reader was forced to study3. If the reader likes it 4. All of the above

 Q14. Apart from books on science, what comforted Albert Einstein?

1. Playing on streets2. Drawing and painting3. Calligraphy4. Music and playing violin

 

 

Q15. How did Albert Einstein plan to leave the school?

1. By getting a certificate of nervous breakdown from a doctor2. By running away3. By calling his father to help him out of school4. By asking the head teacher

 Q16. Einstein was ________ with his own idea of leaving school.

1. sad2. joyous3. terrified4. doubtful

 Q17. Who helped Albert in finding a doctor who would help him in fulfilling his plan to leave the school?

1. His father2. Elsa3. Yuri4. No one

 Q18. “He’s not a fool,” Yuri warned Albert. Who is he?

1. The head teacher of school2. Albert’s maths teacher3. Albert’s father4. Doctor Ernst Weil

 Q19. Albert was __________ about his appointment with the doctor.

1. worried2. thrilled3. annoyed4. passive

 Q20. What did Albert plan to do after he left school?

1. Look for a job2. Get into college or institute3. Start his own business4. Do nothing

 Q21. For how long was Albert supposed to stay away from school as per the certificate?

1. One month2. Two months3. Six months4. Three months

 

Q22. The doctor seemed to understand what Albert was going through because __________.

1. he himself had been a student2. he was paid well3. he was new at being a doctor4. None of the above

 

Q23. “I’ll never go back to that place.” Which place is Albert referring to?

1. His home in Milan

2. His school3. His room in quarter of Munich4. Berlin

 

Q24. How did Albert plan to get into a college?

1. By giving an entrance exam2. Through his father’s reference3. By getting a reference from his history teacher4. By getting a reference from his mathematics teacher

 

Q25. How much did the doctor charge from Albert?

1. Asked Albert to invite Yuri for a meal2. Asked Albert to invite him for a meal3. His consultation fees4. None of the above

 

Q26. “It’s almost the only class where I’m not wasting my time.” Which class is Albert talking about here?

1. History2. Mathematics3. Science4. English

 

Q27. Why was Einstein summoned by the head teacher?

1. To ask him to leave the school2. To punish him for bad work3. To reward him for his work4. None of the above

 

Q28. What sort of a student Einstein was according to his teachers?

1. Insincere2. Rebellion

3. Troublesome4. All of the above

 

Q29. Why did Albert feel that ‘the medical certificate was burning a hole in his pocket’?

1. Because it had cost him money2. Because it proved to be of no use 3. Both (A) and (B)4. None of the above

 

Q30. Who did Albert Einstein meet before leaving Munich?

1. His maths teacher2. Elsa3. Yuri4. The head teacher of the school

 

 

Chapter 4 - Albert Einstein at School

Q. No. Answer Q. No. Answer Q. No. Answer1 A 11 C 21 C2 B 12 B 22 A3 C 13 C 23 B4 A 14 D 24 D5 C 15 A 25 A6 C 16 B 26 B7 B 17 C 27 A8 D 18 D 28 D9 A 19 A 29 C10 B 20 B 30 C

 

Chapter 5 “Mother’s Day”

Q1. Who is the writer of the play “Mother’s Day”?

1. A.J. Cornin

2. William Wordworth3. Patrick Pringle4. J.B. Priestley

 

Q2. What does the play “Mother’s Day” talk about?

1. Status of the mother in the family2. Status of the father in the family3. Status of the children in the family4. Status of the family in the society

 

Q3. How does the author describe Mrs. Fitzgerald?

1. Worried looking2. Sinister looking3. Has a deep voice4. Both (B) and (C)

 

Q4. Mrs. Fitzgerald is a __________ of Mrs. Pearson.

1. relative2. neighbour3. maid4. None of the above

 

Q5. “It’s wonderful having a real ____________ living next door.” Complete the dialogue.

1. doctor2. writer3. fortune-teller4. chef

 

 

Q6. Where did Mrs. Fitzgerald learn to tell the future?

1. The West

2. The East3. The Middle-East4. Not mentioned in the play

 

Q7. How does Mrs. Pearson describe her family members?

1. Thoughtless and selfish2. Pleasant and helpful3. Hardworking4. Mindful

 

Q8. In what endeavour does Mrs. Fitzgerald help Mrs. Pearson?

1. To see future2. To make her family treat her well3. To run errands4. None of the above

 

Q9. How would you describe Mrs. Pearson?

1. Dominating2. Considerate3. Compliant4. Both (B) and (C)

 

Q10. How does Mrs. Fitzgerald plan to help Mrs. Pearson?

1. By talking to Mrs. Pearson’s family2. By listening to Mrs. Pearson rants3. By swapping personalities with Mrs. Pearson4. Both (A) and (B)

 

Q11. Mrs. Pearson was ___________ about Mrs. Fitzgerald’s plan.

1. excited2. hesitant3. sure

4. envious

 

Q12. What is the first thing that Dorris does as soon as she enters the house?

1. Asks her mother to give her tea2. Asks her mother to cook something for her3. Asks her mother about her day4. Asks her mother to iron her yellow silk

 

Q13. What makes Dorris astounded as soon as she enters the house?

1. The sight of her mother smoking2. Because the tea was not ready3. Because her mother was not there4. None of the above

 

Q14. Where was Dorris headed for the night?

1. She had to work overtime2. She was going out with Charlie Spence3. She was going for her friend’s birthday4. She had some appointment

 

Q15. “Buck teeth and half-witted…” Who has been described here?

1. Cyril Pearson2. George Pearson3. Charlie Spence4. Mrs. Fitzgerald

 

 

Q16. What are the ‘changes’ that Mrs. Pearson referred to Cyril?

1. Change in the way she is treated by the family2. Changes in her daily routine3. Changes related to her work

4. None of the above

 

Q17. Why was Dorris red-eyed?

1. Because of an infection2. Because of a fight3. Because of crying4. Because she was getting ready to head out

 

Q18. “Well, she’s suddenly all different.” Who said this and for whom?

1. Cyril for Dorris2. Dorris for her mother3. Cyril for her mother4. George for Dorris

 

Q19. How does the author describe George Pearson?

1. Pompous2. Solemn3. Fifty-ish4. All of the above

 

Q20. What was George’s reaction when he saw his wife drinking stout during daytime?

1. He did not like it2. He did not mind3. He accompanied her 4. He ignored her

 

Q21. Mrs. Pearson tells George that he is being ___________ at the club.

1. respected2. laughed upon3. called names4. Both (B) and (C)

 

Q22. According to Mrs. Pearson, where Cyril had been wasting his time and money?

1. Races2. Ice shows3. Both (A) and (B)4. Clubbing

 

Q23. “It’s that silly old bag from next door- Mrs. Fitzgerald.” Who said this?

1. Dorris2. Cyril3. George4. Mrs. Pearson

 

Q24. What does George mean when he says ‘we’re at sixes and sevens here’?

1. In a state of confusion and disorder2. In a middle of a conflict3. In a middle of taking a decision4. In a state of agony

 

Q25. When do Mrs. Pearson and Mrs. Fitzgerald get back to their original selves?

1. When Mrs. Pearson’s family gets to know about them2. When they both get bored3. When the situation goes out of hand4. None of the above

 

Q26. Mrs. Pearson’s family had been _________ towards Mrs. Pearson.

1. respectful2. polite3. biased4. unappreciative

 

Q27. Mrs. Fitzgerald asks Mrs. Pearson to be ___________ with her family.

1. rude2. polite3. ignorant4. firm

 

Q28. What does Mrs.Pearson suggest them to do for that night?

1. Family game of rummy2. Getting the supper ready3. Both (A) and (B)4. None of the above

 

Q29. The attitude of Mrs. Pearson’s family changes towards her. Comment.

1. No 2. Yes3. Maybe4. Not clear from the story

 

Q30. What message does the author of “Mother’s Day” try to convey?

1. To appreciate wives/ mothers for their work2. To work hard for your mother3. To spend time with family4. To respect everyone

 

 

Chapter 5 - Mother’s Day

Q. No. Answer Q. No. Answer Q. No. Answer1 D 11 B 21 D2 A 12 D 22 C3 D 13 A 23 B4 B 14 B 24 A5 C 15 C 25 C6 B 16 A 26 D

7 A 17 C 27 D8 B 18 B 28 C9 D 19 D 29 B10 C 20 A 30 A

 

Chapter 6 “The Ghat of the Only World”

Q1. Who is the writer of “The Ghat of the Only World”?

1. Amitav Ghosh2. Agha Shahid Ali3. James Merrill4. Suketu Mehta

 

Q2. When did Shahid speak to the author about his approaching death?

1. 25 April 20002. February 20003. 27 October 20014. 25 April 2001

 

Q3. “The Ghat of the Only World” is written by the author as a promise to his _______.

1. mother2. father3. friend4. sister

 

Q4. Agha Shahid Ali was undergoing a treatment for ___________.

1. neurosis2. cancer3. knee injury4. slip disc

 

Q5. What did Shahid want the author to do after his death?

1. Inform his family2. Draw a painting in his memory3. Write a song for him4. Write something about him

Correct Ans. D

 

 

Q6. When did Shahid have his first blackout?

1. February 20002. April 20013. February 19994. April 2000

Correct Ans. A

 

Q7. According to the author, what was the most impressive work of Shahid?

1. Barcelona Airport2. His writings of Kashmir3. The Country Without a Post Office4. None of the above

Correct Ans. C

 

Q8. When did Shahid and the author become friends in a real sense?

1. When they studied in the Delhi University2. When Shahid moved to Brooklyn3. When the author moved to Manhattan4. When a common friend introduced them to each other

Correct Ans. B

 

Q9. Shahid and the author had shared love for ____________.

1. rogan josh

2. Kishore Kumar3. Roshnara Begum4. All of the above

Correct Ans. D

 

Q10. The author has described Shahid as a _________ person.

1. unsociable2. pessimistic3. sociable4. None of the above

Correct Ans. C

 

Q11. Shahid described ‘the view of the Brooklyn waterfront slipping into the East River’ as a __________.

1. ghat2. waterfall3. fountain4. None of the above

Correct Ans. A

 

Q12. Even after he knew about his nearing death, what did Shahid enjoy?

1. Being left alone2. Gatherings at his home3. Poetry4. Both (B) and (C)

Correct Ans. D

 

Q13. Who had a great influence on Shahid’s poetry?

1. Amitav Gosh2. Suketu Mehta3. James Merrill

4. Roshnara Begum

Correct Ans. C

 

Q14. Shahid had a special passion for which food in particular?

Bengali food Kashmiri food in the Pandit Style Traditional foods Not mentioned in the story

 

 

Q15. “No matter what the question, Shahid worked _________ into his answer.” Complete the sentence.

1. poetry2. passion3. nationalism4. music

 

Q16. As a teacher, Shahid was _________ by his students.

1. disliked2. adored3. envied4. worshipped

 

Q17. What did Shahid describe as “the happiest time of his life”?

1. His time in Arizona2. His time at New York University3. His time at Manhattan’s college4. His time at Penn State

 

Q18. Shahid’s parents continued to live in __________.

1. Manhattan2. Srinagar3. New York4. Jammu

 

Q19. Shahid by inclination was a political poet.

1. Yes2. Somewhat3. No4. Not mentioned in the story

 

Q20. Did Shahid write about being a victim of Kashmir’s destiny?

1. Yes2. No3. Somewhat4. Not mentioned in the story

 

Q21. Shahid firmly believed in ________ politics and religion.

1. separating2. interconnecting3. mingling4. None of the above

 

Q22. Shahid always believed in _________ of members of all religions.

1. separation2. inclusiveness3. nationalism4. differentiation

 

Q23. Once in his childhood, what did Shahid’s mother help to create in his room?

1. A murti 2. A holy scripture

3. An artwork of Hindu gods4. A Hindu temple

 

Q24. What was Shahid’s reaction when he got to know that ‘there was not much hope’?

1. He panicked2. He was calm and untroubled3. He got depressed4. He isolated himself

 

Q25. Shahid wanted to go to ______ during his last days.

1. Northampton2. New York3. Kashmir4. None of the above

 

Q26. Shahid was in a continuous conflict with his approaching end.

1. False2. Maybe3. True4. Not mentioned in the story

 

Q27. Shahid passed away while he was ______.

1. driving2. asleep3. cooking4. writing

 

Q28. When did Shahid pass away?

1. 8 December 20012. 27 October 20013. 25 April 20014. 5 May 2001

 

Q29. What impact did Shahid’s death have upon the author ?

1. He remains unaffected2. He moved out of his place to distract himself3. He felt a deep void4. Not mentioned in the story

 

Q30. After reading “The Ghat of the Only World”, what impression do you have of Shahid?

o He was depressed due to his diseaseo He was full of lifeo He enjoyed people’s companyo Both (B) and (C)

 

6 - The Ghat of the Only World

Q. No. Answer Q. No. Answer Q. No. Answer1 A 11 A 21 A2 D 12 D 22 B3 C 13 C 23 D4 B 14 B 24 B5 D 15 A 25 C6 A 16 B 26 A7 C 17 D 27 B8 B 18 B 28 A9 D 19 C 29 C10 C 20 B 30 D

 

Chapter 7 “Birth”

Q1. Who is the author of “Birth”?

1. A.J. Cornin2. J.B. Priestley3. Andrew Manson4. Edward Page

 

Q2. Andrew did his medical practice under the assistance of _________.

1. Dr. Page2. Dr. Morgan3. Dr. William4. Dr. Shane

 

Q3. Who was waiting for Andrew at midnight?

1. Dr. Edward2. Christine3. Joe Morgan4. Mrs. Morgan’s mother

 

Q4. Where did Joe Morgan live?

1. Number 11, Blaina Terrace2. Number 14, Bryngower3. Number 12, Blaina Terrace4. Number 12, Bryngower

 

Q5. How does the author describe the bedroom of Joe’s house?

Well furnished Poorly furnished Dirty Both (B) and (C)

 

 

Q6. How has the author described Mrs. Morgan’s mother?

1. Wise2. Grey-haired3. In her seventies4. All of the above

 

Q7. When Andrew approached, Susan was accompanied by her mother and _________.

1. Joe2. father3. a midwife4. mother-in-law

 

Q8. “Don’t fret, mother, I’ll not run away.” Why did Andrew say this?

1. To reassure Mrs. Morgan’s mother 2. To fulfill his obligations3. To break the silence4. To handle a critical situation well

Q9. Andrew decided to __________ at Joe’s house.

1. sleep2. study3. stay4. eat

 

Q10. While waiting at Joe’s house, what did Andrew think about?

1. Mrs. Morgan condition2. Failed marriages3. Christine4. Both (B) and (C)

 

Q11. How was the newborn child?

1. Healthy2. Lifeless3. Underweight4. Anaemic

 

Q12. What dilemma did doctor Andrew confront?

1. Whether the child could be saved or not2. Whether the treatment would be successful3. Whether to attend the child or the mother4. Whether to inform Joe or not

 

Q13. In the dilemma he faced, what did Andrew do?

1. Check upon Susan first2. Check upon the child first3. Ran away4. Left it to handle to the midwife

 

Q14. Where had the midwife placed the stillborn child?

She held the child in her arms Gave him to Susan’s mother Under the bed Handled him to Joe

 

 

Q15. What did Andrew conclude from the whiteness of the child?

1. That he was dead2. That he suffered from lack of oxygen3. That he should be taken to hospital4. That Andrew couldn’t save him

 

Q16. What did Andrew remember about Samaritan?

1. A place he went to volunteer2. Someone he met there3. A treatment he witnessed4. Not mentioned in the story

 

Q17. What all things did Andrew use in the treatment?

1. Hot and cold water2. Basins and towels3. A blanket4. All of the above

 

Q18. How did Andrew try to save the still born?

1. Using a special method of respiration2. Calling Dr. Edward3. Taking him to a hospital4. Giving him blood

 

Q19. After trying for fifteen minutes, Andrew felt ________.

1. accomplished2. hopeful3. hopeless4. confident

 

Q20. What did Andrew remember in the middle of ongoing treatment?

1. About his love for Christine2. Morgan family’s longing for a child3. His time in Samaritan4. About his obligation as a doctor

 

Q21. Why did the child become slippery in Andrew’s hand?

1. Because of atmosphere in the room2. Because Andrew was losing his focus3. Because of constant juggling between waters4. None of the above

Q22. How long did it take for Andrew’s efforts to yield results?

1. Fifteen minutes2. All efforts went into vain3. One hour4. Half an hour

 

Q23. What does the author refer to as ‘a miracle’?

1. Life getting into the stillborn2. Morgan family welcoming a child3. Susan getting consciousness4. None of the above

 

Q24. “But her hands were together, her lips moved without sound.” Who is her?

1. Susan2. Midwife3. Mrs. Morgan’s mother4. Not clear from the story

 

Q25. Why did Andrew get oblivious to all the work he had done in Blaenelly?

1. Because he got all hopeless2. Because he did something extraordinary that night3. Because he was leaving Blaenelly4. Because he got tired

 

Q26. During the whole incident, Joe did not enter the house. Why?

1. Because he was superstitious2. Because he didn’t want to disturb3. Because he didn’t want to see the child4. Because he was anxious

 

Q27. After how many years were Joe and Susan blessed with a child?

1. Ten years2. One year3. Five years4. Twenty years

 

Q28. Why is the lesson named “Birth”?

1. Because the doctor is specialist in childbirths2. Because a lot of childbirths take place3. Because it is about birth of a child4. Because it talks about philosophy of life

 

Q29. Birth of Susan’s child was a turning point in Dr. Andrew’s life. Do you agree?

1. Absolutely2. Not at all3. Partially4. Not clear from the story

 

Q30.What can you say about Dr. Andrew after reading “Birth”?

He did not put all his efforts He fulfilled his obligations well as a doctor His skills were not enough He was arrogant

 

Chapter 7 - Birth

Q. No. Answer Q. No. Answer Q. No. Answer1 A 11 B 21 C2 A 12 C 22 D3 C 13 A 23 A4 C 14 C 24 C5 B 15 B 25 B6 D 16 C 26 D7 C 17 D 27 D8 A 18 A 28 C9 C 19 C 29 A10 D 20 B 30 B

 

Chapter 8 “The Tale of Melon City”

Q1. “The Tale of the Melon City” is written by __________.

1. Amitav Ghosh2. Arundhati Roy3. Vikram Seth4. Idries Shah

 

Q2. How does the writer describe the King?

1. Arrogant2. Just and placid3. Egocentric4. Merciful

 

Q3. What did the King order to be constructed?

1. An arch2. A tomb3. Footsteps4. A building

 

Q4. What was the purpose of the construction ordered by the King?

1. To continue a legacy2. To solidify the King’s rule3. To improve viewers morally4. To carry out a ritual

 

Q5. What happened when the King rode down the thoroughfare?

The crowd cheered No one was impressed The King’s crown fell Not mentioned

 

Q6. Why did the King’s crown fall?

1. Because the arch was built too low2. Because he lost his balance

3. Because the crown was heavy4. Because he was attacked

 

Q7. “This is a disgrace.” What was a disgrace?

1. Poorly built arch2. Unenthusiastic crowd3. Crown being stroked4. None of the above

 

Q8. What order did the King give after the incident?

1. He ordered workmen to be hanged2. He ordered to hang the chief of builders3. He ordered to summon the architect4. He ordered to gather all people

 

Q9. Who did the chief of builders blame?

1. The public2. The architect3. The masons4. The workmen

 

Q10. What reason did the workmen give to the King?

1. Instructions given were wrong2. Time provided was less3. Bricks were of the wrong size4. Changes were made at the last point

 

Q11. According to the architect, who made the amendments?

1. The King2. The chief of the builders3. He himself4. The masons

 

Q12. Listening about his own hanging, who did the King call for?

1. The oldest man in the country2. The wisest man in the country3. The wisest minister in his administration4. All the people

 

Q13. Who according to the counsel was the culprit that was brought before the King?

1. The King2. The crown3. The arch4. The chief of the builders

 

Q14. Why was it shameful to hang the arch’?

Because it was innocent Because it was non-living Because it was newly built Because it had touched the King’s head

 

 

Q15. After all the considerations and discussions, the crowd was getting _______.

1. restless2. amused3. horrified4. bored

 

Q16. What was the public demand that the King sought to fulfill?

1. They wanted no one to be hanged2. They wanted a hanging3. They wanted the arch to be demolished4. The wanted a new king

 

Q17. How was the public demand fulfilled?

1. By voting2. By the King’s discretion3. By measuring height one by one4. By the councillors’ decision

 

Q18. Finally, who was tall enough to reach the noose?

1. The chief of the builders2. The architect3. Someone from the crowd4. The King

 

Q19. Who was to choose the next King?

1. The next to pass the City Gate2. The Ministers3. The public4. The heir of the deceased King would be the king by rule

 

Q20. Who passed the City Gate?

1. An old wise man2. An idiot3. A beggar4. A child

 

Q21. Who was chosen as the new King?

1. A minister2. A horse3. A melon4. A sword

 

Q22. Why did the idiot reply the way he did?

1. Because he liked melons2. Because he rode horses3. Because he knew how to use sword4. Because he grew melons

 

Q23. What sort of perception does the public hold for their chosen King after so many years?

1. They don’t like him2. They are enraged3. They like him very much4. They have no problem whatsoever

 

Q24. What is most important to the public of the state?

1. Their peace and liberty2. How the state is ruled3. Their wealth4. Their involvement in state decisions

 

Q25. What sort of principles seem to thrive in the state?

1. Democratic2. Laissez faire3. Authoritative4. Communistic

 

Q26. After reading “The Tale of the Melon City”, what opinion do you form of the King?

1. He was a just King2. He was a rule abiding King3. He was a foolish King4. He was a wise King

 

Q27. Do you think that the King took his ‘notion of justice’ too far?

1. No, he did what a just King would do2. Maybe3. Yes, he lost his life in the process4. Can not determine

Q28. What impression do you form of the crowd of the state?

1. They were of no good2. They were supportive of their King3. They were indifferent who was throned4. Both (A) and (C)

 

Q29. The ministers were foolish to ask an idiot about their next King. Do you agree?

1. Yes2. No3. Partially4. Not clear from the poem

 

Q30. What is the genre of “The Tale of the Melon City”?

Thriller Humorous Ironical Both (B) and (C)

 Chapter 8 - The Tale of Melon City

Q. No. Answer Q. No. Answer Q. No. Answer1 C 11 A 21 C2 B 12 B 22 A3 A 13 C 23 D4 C 14 D 24 A5 C 15 A 25 B6 A 16 B 26 C7 C 17 C 27 C8 B 18 D 28 D9 D 19 A 29 A10 C 20 B 30 D