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Chapter 1 The Third Level, Q1- Who is the author of The Third Level?, A)George Orwell, B) Agatha Christie, C) James Joyce, D) Jack Finney, , Q2- What was Jack's full name?, A) Walter Braden Jack Finey, B) Stephen Jone Jack, C) Ray Douglas Bradbury, D) None, , Q3- Why was the author renamed?, A) to change his name, B) Priest's suggestion, C) to honor his mother, D) as an honor to his father, , Q4- What are the author's best known works?, A) English and Science fiction, B) Science and history fiction, C) Science fiction and nature, D) Science fiction and thrillers, , Q5- What is the meaning of 'Waking dream wish fulfillment"?, A) a pleasant wish that makes one forget the present, B) a pleasant wish that takes one to the future, C) A pleasant wish which inspires to work, D) a pleasant wish that makes one forget the present
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Q6- What is the theme of the lesson?, A) human tendency of escapism because of the harsh realities of the present, B) time travelling, C) theory of escapism, D) a dialogue between a patient and a psychiatrist, , Q7- How does the story begin?, A) in a jovial manner, B) in an aggressive manner, C) on a happy note, D) in a serious manner, , Q8- What does the Third level signify?, A) a human tendency to escape from the harsh realities of the present to, past happy times, B) A third way on Grand Central station, C) A third gate on Grand Central Station, D) None, , Q9- What is 'Waking dream wish fulfillment" according to the psychiatrist in, the lesson?, A) Charles finding of a Third level at Grand Central Stationand realization of, his wish to visit Galesberg Illinois, B) Charles escapism, C) Charles escapism from realities, D) None, , Q10- Who was Charles' wife?, A) a woman, B) a woman with bright top, C) A woman at The Third Level, D) Louisa
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Q11- What is Sam's letter to Charles represent?, A) A blend, B) an acceptance to visit, C) a proof of his fantasy, D) a blend of reality with fantasy, , Q12- What is Sam's letter testimony to in the lesson proving?, A) his acceptance to travel, B) his refusal to travel, C) Sam accompanying Charles, D) Charles' tendency of escapism from the realities, , Q13- In what way do we try to overcome the insecurities of the present harsh, times, A) by engaging ourselves in practical activities, B) by talking to friends and family, C) reading good books, D) All these, , Q14- What is the significance of 1894 in the lesson?, A) it was past, B) Authors' parents were alive, C) Author's childhood time, D) representing a peaceful , romantic living time, , Q15- Who was sam in The Third Level?, A) a doctor, B) a friend, C) a psychiatrist and a friend of Charley, D) None
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Q16- Why did Charley visit Sam?, A) To consult the incident of Third level incident at Grand Central Station, B) To invite him, C) to invite him to accompany at Galesberg, D) To guide him in Galesberg, , Q17- Does the Third Level really exist at Grand Station?, A) Yes, B) yes, there were 3 levels, C) No, there were only two levels at the station, D) None, , Q18- What unusual thing the narrator sees at the Grand Central Sation?, A) Trees, B) motorcars, C) Third Level, D) All these, , Q19- Why was the narrator seeing this Third Level?, A) as a wish to visit Galesberg, B) wanted to meet his friends, C) wanted to take a break from office, D) As a result of stress and anxiety in his mind, , Q20- What does the Psychiatrist explain to Charlie?, A) Third level is a beautiful place, B) Third level is worthseeing, C) Third level is well maintained, D) That it was the result of stress and anxiety of his mind
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Q21- How did Charlie reach the Third Level?, A) In his fantasy he takes a subway or a corridor faster than a bus, B) in a superfast train, C) in jetways, D) in an escalator, , Q22- What was the Third Level?, A) a third tier on the station, B) a third storey on the station, C) an imaginary discovery of the narrator's mind, D) none, , Q23- What did Charley see at the Third Level?, A) flickering gas lights and people with funny mustaches, B) brass spittoons, C) men wearing a tan gabardine suit and a straw, D) All these, , Q24- Why was Louisa,Charley's wife worried?, A) Knowing the incident of Third Level, B) for not getting tickets, C) tickets were delayed, D) Sam was scaring, , Q25- Why does Charley want to visit Galesberg?, A) to escape from the troublesome world, B) to enjoy, C) to see the beautiful landscape, D) to meet his old friends
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Q26- Why do you think the Third Level was an escape for Charley?, A) Because it existed at the third storey, B) Because Sam knew about it, C) Because he shared it with Sam, D) Because it existed only in his fantasy and not in reality, , Q27- What is First Day Cover?, A) A new stamp gets the Postmark and date, B) A gift, C) A gift wrapper, D) A gift wrapped in a beautiful wrapper, , Q28- How does the story interweave fantasy and reality?, A) For Charle's tendency to treat harsh realities with his imaginary Third, Level, B) It presents imagination, C) imagination happens on Central Station, D) None, , Q29- What specific difference did Charley notice at the Third Level of Central, Station?, A) Everything was weird, B) Everything was old styled and smaller in size, C) everything was too big, D) everything was shining, , Q30- Where was Charley ducked on Central Station?, A) into a room, B) into an office, C) into an arched door heading for subway, D) into a store
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Q31- What was the strangest thing at The Third Level?, A) Beards, B) Mustaches, C) dresses, D) The corridor that led him into the past., , Q32- Where was Charley often lost?, A) from a train, B) from the footpath, C) from an escalator, D) from a subway faster than bus at The Central Station, , Q33- What did Charley find in his stamp collection?, A) old addresses, B) hair styles, C) old letters, D) First day cover, , Q34- What happens when Charley enters the Grand Central Station?, A) He finds a huge tree like Station, B) new staircases,corridors and tunnels, C) tree keeps spreading its roots throwing rooms and windows, D) All of these, , Q35- What convinced Charly that he had reached the Third Level Grand, Central Station and not the second level?, A) A different world of gas lights and brass spittoons, B) beards and mustaches of 1894, C) newspaper with a date June11, 1894, D) All of these
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Q36- Who had sent that 'First Day cover and when?, A) Sam's father, B) Sam's uncle, C) Sam's friend, D) Sam a psychiatrist in 1894, , Q37- Whose signatures were there on the letter?, A) Charle's teacher, B) Charle's friend, C) Sam, D) None, , Q38- What did the letter state?, A) That everything is okay, B) that Sam is joining them, C) Third level do exist and Charle was advised to keep looking at this, worthseeing place, D) None, , Q39- What was Sam invited for according to the letter?, A) for a party, B) for a tea party, C) for a bachelor's party, D) for a lemonade party, , Q40- What kind of appearances people had at Third level and why did the, clerk refuse to accept money?, A) funny and clerk refused to accept money because it was currency of, modern times, B) weird and notes were big, C) weird and notes were torn, D) weird and notes were wet
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ANSWER KEY, 1, , D, , 11, , D, , 21, , A, , 31, , D, , 2, , A, , 12, , D, , 22, , C, , 32, , D, , 3, , C, , 13, , D, , 23, , D, , 33, , D, , 4, , D, , 14, , D, , 24, , A, , 34, , D, , 5, , A, , 15, , C, , 25, , A, , 35, , D, , 6, , A, , 16, , A, , 26, , D, , 36, , D, , 7, , D, , 17, , C, , 27, , A, , 37, , C, , 8, , A, , 18, , C, , 28, , A, , 38, , C, , 9, , A, , 19, , D, , 29, , B, , 39, , D, , 10, , D, , 20, , D, , 30, , C, , 40, , A
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Chapter 2 The Tiger King, Q1- Who is the author of The Tiger King?, A) Ramaswamy Aiyer Krishnamurthy, B) Charles Dickens, C) Kamladas, D) None, , Q2- What is author's pen name?, A) chalki, B) Balki, C) Kalki, D) None, , Q3- From where did the author derive his name?, A) from the prefix of his name, B) from the sufix of his name, C) from the sufix of his wife's name, D) from the sufix of his and his wife's name, , Q4- What is the theme of the story?, A) birds, B) animals, C) birds and animals live on the planet, D) All birds and animals have an important role to maintain the ecological, balance, , Q5- On which issue is the story The Tiger King a satire on?, A) on people, B) on animals, C) on birds, D) on the false pride,ego and stubborness of the powerful people
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Q6- About which time is the story based?, A) ancient times, B) modern times, C) medieval times, D) time of autocratic kings, , Q7- Under whose rule were the kings living?, A) sovereign rule, B) queen's rule, C) king's rule, D) Under the thumb rule of the British, Correct Answer: D, Q8- What does Durai mean in the story?, A) Cief leader in bengal, B) Chief leader in andhra, C) chief leader in Tamil, D) none, , Q9- Who was Duraisani?, A) an old lady, B) a young lady, C) a greedy woman ,wife of a high rank British officer, D) none, , Q10- Who is The Tiger King in the story?, A) Sir Jilani Jung Jung Bahadur, B) M.A.D, C) A.C.T.C., D) C.R.C.K.
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Q11- What did the astrologer predict?, A) the boy will be a king, B) the boy will visit the world, C) the king will be killed by 100th tiger, D) none, , Q12- What did the king utter to astrologer's prediction?, A) let tigers watch, B) Let tigers beware, C) let tigers be careful, D) none, , Q13- How did the child grow?, A) drinkinking goat's milk like other royal chidren, B) drinking buffalo's milk like other royal chidren, C) drinkinking cow's milk like other royal chidren, D) none, , Q14- Who brought up the king?, A) a nanny, B) an English tutor, C) An English nanny, D) None, , Q15- At what age the boy crowned as king?, A) 30, B) 15, C) 22, D) 20
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Q16- How did the king challenge the prediction of the astrologer?, A) by killing the first tiger, B) by killing the 100th tiger, C) by killing all the tigers in the state, D) none, , Q17- When did the Prince marry?, A) at the age of 20, B) when he killed the first tiger, C) After killing all the tigers in the State, D) None, , Q18- Whom did the King marry?, A) to a girl, B) to a princess, C) to a princess whose father had many tigers, D) all, , Q19- What is the theme of the story?, A) Desire of power, B) Desire to have power for one's selfish interests and not for the welfare of, the people, C) desire to help others, D) none, , Q20- Why did the King decide to marry?, A) to buy tigers, B) to own tigers, C) to tame tigers, D) to achieve his target of killing 100 tigers
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Q21- What became the cause of King's death?, A) a tiger, B) a tiger from his wife's forest, C) a tiger in his state, D) the wooden tiger from the toyshop, , Q22- What pierced Maharaja's right hand?, A) the slivers on toy tiger's body, B) tiger's leg, C) tiger's teeth, D) none, , Q23- Who actually shot the 100th tiger?, A) one of the hunters who accompanied the king, B) a soldier, C) king's guest, D) British high officer, , Q24- Why was the king called The Tiger King?, A) he was fond of tigers, B) he kept many tigers, C) he tamed many tigers, D) because he killed 100 tigers, , Q25- Why did Maharaja put a ban on Tiger hunting in his state?, A) to prove the priest's prediction wrong, B) to prove his power, C) to show his love for animals, D) his kindness towards the animals
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Q26- What does Kalki trying to show in this story?, A) The futility of going against the destiny, B) kings shallowness, C) false pride and ego, D) none, , Q27- What is the irony in the story?, A) kings desire to prove predictions wrong, B) king's desire to marry, C) king's desire to kill tigers, D) The king killed 99 tigers and died because of a toy tiger, , Q28- Why was the king in danger of losing his kingdom?, A) because he prohibited British officer from killing a tiger, B) because he killed all the tigers, C) becuse he killed atiger in the forest, D) All, , Q29- What did the Maharaja do to ensure his safety?, A) He owned tigers, B) married a princess, C) prohibited British officer to enter his territory, D) He killed tigers, , Q30- How did the 100th tiger take its revenge?, A) a silver on toy tiger's body pricked his finger, B) by being fainted, C) by being killed by a hunter, D) by putting him in danger
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Q31- Why was the Maharaja so anxious to kill 100th tiger?, A) to ensure his safety and to prove prediction wrong, B) to prove his hunting skills, C) to prove his power, D) none, , Q32- Why did the Maharaja double the tax?, A) In his rage against the disappearance of the sheep and to find 100th tiger, B) to raise the funds, C) to increse the income of the state, D) none, , Q33- Why did the king send rings to British official's wife?, A) to save his state and to please The British, B) to invite them for hunting, C) to invite them for a feast, D) to find more tigers, , Q34- What proved the Dewan's resorcefulness?, A) his wits, B) his intelligence, C) his ability to mange a tiger in Madras, D) none, , Q35- What birthday gift did the Maharaja present to his 3 years old son?, A) a toy, B) gold coins, C) forests, D) a toy tiger
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Q36- What is the moral of the story?, A) Power, B) Power makes us powerful, C) Power is meaningless before destiny, D) All, , Q37- What literary device has been used in the story?, A) metaphorical expressions, B) Irony, C) sarcasm, D) All, , Q38- How has the writer has proved the futility of king's desire?, A) by showing him a victim of a toy tiger, B) by showing him as a powerful king, C) by making the king kill 99 tigers, D) All, , Q39- What shows the false ego and pride of the king in the story?, A) his killing of tigers and no concern for nature, B) his desire to marry, C) his orders from time to time, D) None, , Q40- Why did The King not permit British officer to click a picture with the, dead tiger?, A) to prove his might, B) he was scared of the British, C) because it was against the rules of his state, D) None
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ANSWER KEY, 1, , A, , 11, , C, , 21, , D, , 31, , A, , 2, , C, , 12, , B, , 22, , A, , 32, , A, , 3, , D, , 13, , B, , 23, , A, , 33, , A, , 4, , D, , 14, , C, , 24, , D, , 34, , C, , 5, , D, , 15, , D, , 25, , A, , 35, , D, , 6, , D, , 16, , B, , 26, , A, , 36, , C, , 7, , D, , 17, , C, , 27, , D, , 37, , B, , 8, , C, , 18, , C, , 28, , A, , 38, , A, , 9, , C, , 19, , B, , 29, , D, , 39, , A, , 10, , A, , 20, , D, , 30, , A, , 40, , C
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Chapter 3 Journey to the end of the Earth, Q1- Who is the author of the lesson?, A) Tishani Doshi, B) Kamla Das, C) Jane Austen, D) Chitra Das, , Q2- What does the lesson revolve around?, A) It revolves around the world, B) tourism, C) children and their tour, D) the world’s most preserved place, Antarctica, , Q3- What is the purpose of The Journey to the world’s most preserved place,, Antarctica?, A) to tour the world, B) to see the beauty of the earth, C) to know the geography more closely, D) to sensitize the young minds towards climatic change, , Q4- How will the geographical phenomena help us to know the history of, mankind?, A) by telling the age of existence of human beings on the earth, B) by showing the global warming, C) by showing the imapcts of global warming, D) none, , Q5- Why is a visit to Antartica important to understand the effect of global, warming?, A) because here one can see quickly melting glaciers and collapsing iceshelves, B) because it is filled with snow, C) because it is away from urban rush, D) None
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Q6- What is there in Antarctica?, A) man's history, B) snow's history, C) geographical history, D) Geological history, , Q7- Which programme aimed to take high school students to the end of the, world?, A) The author's delight, B) Teachers delight, C) School program, D) Geoff Green's 'Students on Ice' programme, , Q8- Why did Geoff decide to take high school students on the journey?, A) to make them tour the world, B) to make them enjoy, C) to make them feel relaxed, D) to make them understand their planet and respect it., , Q9- Why is the Antarctica the right place to understand the past, present and, future?, A) because half million-year-old carbon records are trapped in its layers of, ice., B) because of layers of ice, C) because of cold, D) none, , Q10- Why did the author visit Antarctica?, A) to have a better understanding of the planet, B) to see the white expanse, C) to enjoy the cold weather, D) none
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Q11- Why has the author called her journey as Journey to the End of the, Earth'?, A) because it was too far, B) because no human race or plants exist, C) crosses nine time zones, six checkpoints, three water bodies and many, ecospheres to reach there. The, D) All these, , Q12- Why is Antarctica a restricted place?, A) because it's too cold, B) because of no life, C) because of snow, D) to protect the environment, , Q13- Who was Geoff Green?, A) Geoff was a Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and The, Explorers Club., B) A scientist, C) A traveller, D) A tourist guide, Q14- How many years back were India and Antarctica part of the same, landmass?, A) 100 million years back, B) 300 million years ago, C) 200 million years ago, D) 400 million years ago, Q15- What was Gondwana?, A) An ancient tourist place, B) an ancient city in Antarctica, C) An ancient super continent, D) None
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Q16- What wondered Tishani Doshi?, A) Beauty of the place, B) white expanse, C) Beauty of balance on the earth, D) None, , Q17- What was the objective of the Students on the Ice program?, A) to make them travel, B) to make them see snow, C) to make them see white expanse in the form of ice, D) to enable them to think differently to save the planet, , Q18- What are the important indications of the future of human kind?, A) melting glaciers, B) depleting ozone layer, C) increasing global warming, D) All these, , Q19- Why was Tishani Doshi filled with relief and wonder when she first set, his foot on the continent?, A) to see its white expanse, B) to see its vastness and immense white expanse, C) to see the isolation from the rest of the world, D) All these, , Q20- What were the writer's feelings on reaching the continent?, A) of relief and amazement, B) tired and fatigued, C) sad, D) none
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Q21- What disturbed the silence of the continent?, A) The birds, B) the animals, C) the humans, D) Avalanches, , Q22- Why was the programme 'Students on Ice ' a great success?, A) because of its arrangements, B) good travel facilities, C) good food arrangements, D) because of the life changing exposure to the youngsters, , Q23- How has the man created ruckus on the earth?, A) by travelling, B) by encroaching the earth, C) by visiting the iceland, D) none, , Q24- What is phytoplankton?, A) Oceas, B) Southern oceans, C) Microscopic grasses, D) None, , Q25- How were the Himalayas formed?, A) by a collapse in the Gondwana supercontinent, B) by evolution, C) by deforestation, D) All these
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Q26- What does the author compare the running and stretching of crabs to?, A) to melting glaciers, B) to avalanches, C) to stray dogs, D) None, , Q27- What was the center of the Gondwana Supercontinent?, A) Asia, B) Pacific, C) Antarctica, D) All these, , Q28- What are the reasons of increasing global tempratures?, A) cutting of trees, B) human activities, C) increasing pollution, D) All these, , Q29- What kind of atmosphere does Antarctica have?, A) coldest, B) driest, C) windiest, D) All these, , Q30- How old are the records trapped in the layers of ice on Antarctica?, A) 1 million year old, B) 2 million years old, C) half million-year-old carbon records, D) All these
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Q31- What used to flourished on Antarctica years back?, A) Animals, B) Tigers, C) Humans, D) Fauna and flora, , Q32- Where does 90% of earth's total ice exist?, A) Pacific region, B) Southern oceans, C) Northern pole, D) Antarctica Continent, , Q33- Why is Antarctica completely pure?, A) Because of ice, B) because of avalanches, C) because of melting glaciers, D) because of non-existence of humans, , Q34- Where is the world's geological history trapped?, A) on southern pole, B) On Northern Pole, C) on Asia Continent, D) On Antarctica Continent, , Q35- Which program was the author a part of?, A) Tour Program, B) Research Program, C) Students on Ice Program, D) None
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Q36- Which program was a life changing program?, A) Tour and Travels, B) Know Antarctica, C) Know your earth, D) Students on Ice, , Q37- What gives us an insight into the world's geological history?, A) Study of Northern Pole, B) Study of Southern Pole, C) Study of Antarctica Continent, D) None, , Q38- How does the geographical phenomena help us?, A) how small changes cause big things to happen, B) it makes us study, C) it helps us to watch everything closely, D) none, , Q39- What was the name of the Southern Super continent?, A) Asia, B) Asia Pacific, C) Northern pole, D) Gondwana, , Q40- If we want to know our earth ,the human race and its past,present,and, future where should we go?, A) Northern Pole, B) Southern Pole, C) Gondwana, D) Antarctica Continent
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ANSWER KEY, 1, , A, , 11, , C, , 21, , D, , 31, , D, , 2, , D, , 12, , D, , 22, , D, , 32, , D, , 3, , D, , 13, , A, , 23, , B, , 33, , D, , 4, , A, , 14, , B, , 24, , C, , 34, , D, , 5, , A, , 15, , C, , 25, , A, , 35, , C, , 6, , D, , 16, , C, , 26, , C, , 36, , D, , 7, , D, , 17, , D, , 27, , C, , 37, , C, , 8, , D, , 18, , D, , 28, , D, , 38, , A, , 9, , B, , 19, , D, , 29, , D, , 39, , D, , 10, , A, , 20, , A, , 30, , C, , 40, , D
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Chapter 4 The Enemy, Q1- Who is the author of the lesson The Enemy?, A) Pearl S. Buck, B) Dickens, C) D.H.Lawrence, D) None, , Q2- Why did Dr Sadao treat the soldier when he was from enemy's, nationality?, A) He was a doctor, B) It was against his professional ethics, C) as a doctor he could not let anyone die, D) All, , Q3- Who was Dr. Sadao?, A) An Iranian Doctor, B) An American doctor, C) A Japanese doctor, D) None, , Q4- How did Hana help Dr. Sadao?, A) By assisting him, B) by giving him money, C) by giving him tools, D) by working as a nurse, , Q5- Why did the General not pass orders to arrest Dr. Sadao for giving, space to a whiteman?, A) because he trusted him, B) because he needed him, C) General was not in good health and needed his services, D) None
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Q6- Why did Dr become irritatable and impatient with his patients?, A) because of his inability to leave the white man to help his distressed wife, B) because of many patients, C) because of General's pressure, D) All these, , Q7- Why did Dr.'s wife feel distressed?, A) seeing many patients, B) Seeing General's reaction, C) Seeing the orders, D) Seeing Whiteman's blood, , Q8- Why did the surgeon speak sharply to his wife?, A) to get things he needed, B) to get her help, C) to stop any disturbance that could lead to harm the wounded man., D) None, , Q9- What was Hana's reaction over her husband's words?, A) She held her mouth with her hands and vomited outside the operation, room, B) she shouted, C) she cried, D) she stopped helping him, , Q10- Why did Hana wash the wounded man herself?, A) Because of her servants, B) because her servants ran away, C) because her servants refused to help an American enemy soldier, D) none
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Q11- Why did the servants refuse to help ?, A) out of fears, B) because of suoerstitions, C) because he was an American Soldier, D) All these, , Q12- How did Dr. ensure that the American Soldier had left safely?, A) by escorting him, B) by seeing no signal of flashlight, C) by giving him a call, D) none, , Q13- Why did Sadao marry a Japanese girl only?, A) because he liked Japanese, B) he didn't like any other nationality, C) Because of his father's fear, D) because he didn't want to upset his father, , Q14- What kind of person was Sadao's father ?, A) a serious, B) a jollygood man, C) very strict, D) A true patriot and traditional person, , Q15- Why did the messenger come to the doctor?, A) to meet him, B) for checkup, C) to inform about the General's pain, D) All these
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Q16- Seeing the messenger, what was Hana's reaction?, A) She got frightened, B) she thought he has come to arrest her husband, C) General's man, D) All these, , Q17- What kind of person The General was?, A) a kind hearted, B) a wise man, C) a selfish man, D) none, , Q18- Why did General spare the White American soldier?, A) to spare his own life, B) he himself was in pain, C) needed Dr Sadao's help, D) All these, , Q19- How did Dr get rid of the American Soldier?, A) by giving him instructions, B) by giving him flaslight to use in times of distress, C) by asking him to row to the island, D) All these, , Q20- Why was Dr. Sadao not sent to the battlefield?, A) because he had no interest, B) he didn't love his country, C) he was supposed to offer his services to the General who was in pain, D) All these
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Q21- Why did Dr. Give his flashlight to the enemy soldier?, A) to help him, B) to show him the way in the dark, C) so that he could send him signal in case of any distress, D) All these, , Q22- What was General's plan for American soldier?, A) he wanted him to reach safely, B) will inform his country, C) will get him assassinated by some private assassins, D) none, , Q23- Why did the servants leave Dr.'s House?, A) Because he was wounded, B) because he was dirty, C) Because he was an American Soldier and they didn't like him, D) All, , Q24- Where did Dr find American soldier?, A) in the park, B) in the battlefield, C) outside his house, D) none, , Q25- Why did Dr. help an enemy soldier?, A) because he was an ethical and sincere doctor, B) because he was his friend, C) because he knew him, D) none
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Q26- What conflicting ideas disturb Dr.'s mind after he brought American, soldier?, A) duty of a doctor and loyalty towards nation, B) his wife's health and general's health, C) patient's health and servants, D) servants' behavior, , Q27- How did Dr emerge successfully out of all the conflicts?, A) by throwing the patients out of his house, B) by sending his servants out of the house, C) by succumbing before the general, D) By saving soldier's life as a sincere doctorand helping him to escape, , Q28- What kind of person Dr Sadao was?, A) an excellent doctor, B) a compassionate human being, C) Sincere and responsible citizen, D) All these, , Q29- What idea do you form of Dr after reading the lesson?, A) an excellent doctor, B) a compassionate human being, C) Sincere and responsible citizen, D) All these, , Q30- What were the dominant traits of Dr.'s personality?, A) expertise in his profession and compassion as a human, B) obstinate, C) doesn't like to obey anyone, D) rude
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Q31- Why did Dr. Sadao go to America?, A) to meet the soldiers, B) to meet his friends, C) to travel, D) to study surgery and medicine which was his father's wish, , Q32- What did Dr give to the soldier?, A) his boat, B) food to eat, C) flashlight to use in distress, D) All these, , Q33- What does this chapter revolve around?, A) war, B) war between Israel and America, C) war between Malasia and America, D) war between Japan and America, , Q34- What does the narrator speak about in the beginning of the chapter?, A) the war, B) the General, C) Dr. Sadao’s childhood and his father., D) the servants and Dr 's wife, , Q35- Where did Dr. meet Hana?, A) in Japan, B) in his neighbour, C) in the battlefield, D) at professor Harley's house in America
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Q36- Why did Dr feel alone at the beach?, A) for not bringing his wife with him, B) for not listening to General, C) for saving an American soldier's life, D) none, , Q37- At what age Dr. Sadao went to America?, A) 22, B) 32, C) 12, D) 42, , Q38- At what age he came back to Japan?, A) 20, B) 40, C) 50, D) 30, , Q39- How many children Dr. Sadao has?, A) 4, B) 5, C) 3, D) 2, , Q40- What does Dr. Sadao remember towards the end of the story?, A) five American faces which had a lion’s share in his, B) which had a lion’s share in his life, C) his first landlady, who was full of prejudice, yet saved his life when he was, suffering from influenza., D) All these
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ANSWER KEY, 1, , A, , 11, , D, , 21, , C, , 31, , D, , 2, , D, , 12, , B, , 22, , C, , 32, , D, , 3, , C, , 13, , D, , 23, , C, , 33, , D, , 4, , D, , 14, , D, , 24, , C, , 34, , C, , 5, , C, , 15, , C, , 25, , A, , 35, , D, , 6, , A, , 16, , D, , 26, , A, , 36, , C, , 7, , D, , 17, , C, , 27, , D, , 37, , A, , 8, , C, , 18, , D, , 28, , D, , 38, , D, , 9, , A, , 19, , D, , 29, , D, , 39, , D, , 10, , C, , 20, , C, , 30, , A, , 40, , D
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Chapter 5 Should Wizard hit the Mommy?, Q1- Who is the author of the lesson?, A) John Updike, B) John Donne, C) William Blake, D) John Williams, , Q2- What is this story about?, A) Worldview of a little girl and her curious questions to her father, B) worldview of children, C)world of wizars, D) All these, , Q3- How did the wizard help Roger Skunk?, A) by using magic wand, B) by chanting, C) by helping him get rid of foul smell, D) All these, , Q4- What did the Wizard ask Roger?, A) what did he want to have, B) what did he want to eat, C) what did he want to smell like?, D) None, , Q5- How did Jo want the story of Roger Skunk to end?, A) wanted to punish Roger's mother, B) wanted to hit her, C) wanted to kill her, D) wanted to beat her
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Q6- Who hit whom in the original story?, A) roger hit his mom, B) Roger hit the wizard, C) Wizard hit Roger's mom, B) Roger's mom hit the wizard, , Q7- Why does Jo call Roger's mom stupid?, A) because she doesn't listen, B) because she is stupid, C) because it is because of her action that Roger start smelling bad again, D) none, , Q8- Why did Jo think that Roger Skunk was better with new smell off?, A) because she was able to bear him now, B) she was able to be with him now, C) because of pleasant smell now people were able to be friends with him, D) All these, , Q9- What did Roger want to smell like?, A) marigold, B) Sunflower, C) Jasmine, D) Rose, , Q10- What kind of end Jo did want for Roger's story?, A) pathetic, B) sad, C) Happy note, D) All these
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Q11- How could Roger find so many new friends to play happily?, A) because of new dishes, B) because of new clothes, C) because of new appearance, D) because of new rosy smell, , Q12- Why was Roger's Mom angry with him?, A) because of new rosy smell, B) because of new dress, C) because of new appearance, D) none, , Q13- Why does Roger's mother not want him to smell like a rose?, A) becase she didn't like it, B) because she is allergic to it, C) because he is a skunk and he should smell bad, D) none, , Q14- What did Roger's mother decide finally?, A) to take him back to awful wizard and get his bad smell back, B) to take him with her, C) to get him new smell, D) none, , Q15- How does Jo want the wizard to behave with Roger's mother?, A) nicely, B) politely, C) rudely, D) She wants the wizard to hit her
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Q16- Why does Jo want the Wizard to hit Roger's mother?, A) because she speaks rudely, B) because she behaves rudely, C) because she doesn't let her son have new smell, D) none, Q17- What idea does Jo not approve?, A) Roger's mother have rosy smell, B) Wizard hit Roger's mother, C) Roger's mother hit the wizard, D) None, , Q18- Why did Roger Skunk visit the owl?, A) to be his friend, B) to talk to him, C) to learn the art of flying, D) to seek his advice to solve his problem, , Q19- What advice did the wise owl give to Roger Skunk?, A) to visit his friends, B) to think deeply, C) to consult his mother, D) to consult the wizard, , Q20- What did the wizard demand to make Roger smell like a rose?, A) 10 pennies, B) 4 pennies, C) 5 pennies, D) 7 pennies
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Q21- How many pennies did Roger have to pay?, A) 7 pennies, B) 6 pennies, C) 8 pennies, D) 4 pennies, , Q22- Where did the wizard suggest Roger to get rest three pennies?, A) from a tree, B) from a river, C) from the ocean, D) from a magic well, , Q23- What part of the story did Jack himself enjoy the most?, A) when mother hits the wizard, B) when Roger finds pennies from the mgic well, C) when at the wizard's house, Roger imitates wizard's voice, D) none, , Q24- Why did Jack enjoy Roger's imitation of wizard's voice?, A) he recalls his past, B) he recalls his childhood, C) he relates his own childhood experiences with it, D) none, , Q25- Why did Roger visit the wizard?, A) to learn magic, B) to gossip, C) to get rid of his mother, D) to seek advice to get rid of foul smell
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Q26- Who advised Roger to go to the wizard?, A) His mother, B) Jo, C) Jack, D) Owl, , Q27- Why does Jo want her father to tell her story in a different way?, A) to give the story a sad ending, B) to understand the story better, C) to complete the story, D) to give the story a happy ending with an adult and mature understanding, , Q28- What kind of a person is Roger's mother is in Jo's opinion?, A) wise, B) pleasing, C) wicked and stupid, C) All these, , Q29- Where does Jo prefer to live?, A) in the world of friends, B) in the school of swings, C) in her world of dreams and fantasies, D) none, , Q30- Why does Jo's father want to punish the wizard?, A) as a mature person he thinks that wizard has tried to interfere with nature, so it must be punished, B) because he doesn't like the wizard, C) he thinks that wizard spoil chidren, D) none
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Q31- Why did Roger want to change his smell?, A) because no one liked him, B) none was ready to play with him, C) he smelt very badly and it made people cry, D) All these, , Q32- Why did Mother Skunk want her son to retain his identity?, A) she is an adult, B) has a mature thinking, C) wanted her son to be accepted as it is, D) All these, , Q33- Why does Jo's father has a different opinion from Jo?, A) because Jo is a child, B) because he has a mature thought, C) he doesn't go by facial expression, D) All these, , Q34- What is different about Roger's story ?, A) Jo had a different opinion from her father, B) this was more interesting, C) it had a wizard, D) none, , Q35- Why did Jo have a different opinion from her father?, A) because she was a child, B) because she was unable to see beyond facial expressions, C) because she wanted a happy ending, D) All these
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Q36- What is the moral of the story?, A) Parents are wise and know what is best for them, B) mothers should not interfere in their children's affairs, C) mothers are cruel, D) chidren are cute and right, , Q37- Who is Jo?, A) A 4 years old girl who is curious to find unknown aspects of the stories, told by her father, B) a girl child, C) a naughty girl, D) A 4 years old girl who is curious to find unknown aspects of the stories, told by her fathe, , Q38- Why did Jack start finding storytelling telling ritual a chore ?, A) because it became a routine to make Jo sleep, B) because it was becoming interesting day by day, C) friends were liking it, D) none, , Q39- What does a 4 year old child symbolise in the story?, A) innocence, B) smartness, C) obstinacy, D) none, , Q40- What do adult people signify in the story?, A) maturity and experience, B) wise words, C) cruelty, D) indifference
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ANSWER KEY, 1, , A, , 11, , C, , 21, , D, , 31, , D, , 2, , A, , 12, , A, , 22, , D, , 32, , D, , 3, , D, , 13, , C, , 23, , C, , 33, , D, , 4, , C, , 14, , A, , 24, , C, , 34, , A, , 5, , A, , 15, , D, , 25, , D, , 35, , D, , 6, , D, , 16, , C, , 26, , D, , 36, , A, , 7, , C, , 17, , C, , 27, , D, , 37, , D, , 8, , C, , 18, , D, , 28, , C, , 38, , A, , 9, , D, , 19, , D, , 29, , C, , 39, , A, , 10, , C, , 20, , D, , 30, , A, , 40, , A
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Chapter 6 On the Face of it, Q1- Who has written On The Face Of It?, A) Susan Hill, B) William Sydne, C) Salman Rushdie, D) Chetan Bhagat, , Q2- What is this play featuring?, A) an old man and a small boy meeting in old man's garden, B) gossip of old man, C) old man's woes, D) brave acts of a small boy, , Q3- Who is Mr. Lamb?, A) a young man, B) a middleaged man, C) an old man, D) none, , Q4- What were Derry and Mr. Lamb victims of?, A) vision impairment, B) Physical impairment, C) war, D) none, , Q5- Why did Mr. Lamb help Derry?, A) because both were victims of war, B) both were sad, C) both were victims of physical impairment, D) because he wanted Derry to change his view of life.
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Q6- Who is Derry?, A) Derek- a boy of 14 and has acid burnt on his face, B) a small boy, C) a boy, D) a young boy, , Q7- What unites Mr. Lamb and Derry?, A) their age, B) their woes, C) their life stories, D) their physical impairment, , Q8- How does Mr. Lamb keep himself busy?, A) by reading books, B) by chatting with people, C) by pulling down the ripe crab apples of his garden, D) All these, , Q9- Why did Derry go to Mr. Lamb's garden?, A) to steal apples, B) to speak to Mr. Lamb, C) to help the old man, D) to feel that place, , Q10- How did Derry enter the garden?, A) from the front gate, B) from the side gate, C) from back gate, D) by climbing the garden wall
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Q11- Why did Mr. Lamb keep the door of his garden open?, A) to keep an eye over his garden, B) to be safe, C) to chat with the people and the children who come there to take fruit, D) none, , Q12- Why did children call Mr. Lamb Lamey Lamb?, A) because he stopped them from taking apples, B) he spoke rudely, C) they didn't like him, D) because of his broken leg in a bomb exploison, , Q13- Why didn't Mr. Lamb feel hurt by chidren's comments?, A) because he thought that it suits him, B) he loves children, C) he likes them, D) he want them to play in his garden, , Q14- What does Mr. Lamb grow in his garden?, A) cherry, B) peach, C) pomegranate, D) apples, , Q15- How did Mr. Lamb pick apples?, A) bending down, B) with the help of his servant, C) with the help of children, D) using a ladder and a stick
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Q16- How did Mr. Lamb use the apples?, A) made jam, B) made pickle, C) earned money, D) he used to make jelly with them, , Q17- Why did Derry go to Mr. Lamb at the end?, A) because of his wish to live a free life, B) he wanted apples, C) he wanted to play in the garden, D) none, , Q18- Why did Derry's mother stop him to stay with Mr. Lamb?, A) because he was not well, B) because he would scold him, C) because he talked too much, D) because she didn't want him to stay with a stranger, , Q19- Why did Derry share his fear with Mr. Lamb?, A) because he had a garden, B) because he was old, C) because he understood him and was friendly, D) none, , Q20- How did Mr. Lamb help Derry?, A) by giving him apples, B) by talking to him, C) by helping his mother, D) by giving him a positive outlook towards life
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Q21- Why did Mr. Lamb call Derry blessed?, A) because he was young, B) because he had a mother, C) because he had friends, D) because except a burnt face he had a perfectly healthy body, , Q22- Which story did Mr. Lamb narrate to Derry?, A) Cindrella, B) The snowman, C) The Dwarfman, D) the beauty of the beast, , Q23- What kind of a garden did Mr. Lamb have ?, A) cherry, B) plum, C) peach, D) Apple garden, , Q24- Where was Mr. Lamb's house?, A) on atree, B) on the road, C) oin a street, D) inside the garden, , Q25- How did Derry burn his face?, A) in a fire, B) with a gas stove, C) hot water, D) acid burnt his face
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Q26- Why even inspite of physical disability Mr. Lamb did not feel lonely?, A) because he was busy, B) because he had a garden, C) he had servants, D) because he never let himself to be alone and keep himself busy, , Q27- Why did Mr. Lamb keep the door of his garden open?, A) to let the people come in, B) to get fresh air, C) to avoid opening the door again and again, D) to have fine contact with the outer world and enjoy, , Q28- Why did Derry develop an inferiority complex?, A) he didn't have a big house, B) he didn't have much money, C) because of his burnt face, D) none, , Q29- Why did Derry like to be alone?, A) because of burnt face, B) because he couldn't bear with people's comments, C) because of inferiority complex, D) All these, , Q30- How the meeting With Mr. Lamb became a turning point for Derry?, A) h encouraged Derry to be friends with everyone and not to be bothered by, their comments, B) he taught him to look at everything positively, C) he taught him to admire everything, D) All these
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Q31- What did Derry learn from the fairy tale?, A) how to look beautiful, B) how to make friends, C) learnt to love and appreciate himself, D) All these, , Q32- How was Mr. Lamb happy inspite of his disability?, A) because of his acceptance of it, B) because he was wise, C) because he had grown old, D) All these, , Q33- Why did Derry always find a vacant place to live?, A) he liked to be alone, B) was scared of people, C) because of inferioritu complex as he had a burnt face, D) All these, , Q34- Why was Derry startled entering the garden?, A) because of trees, B) because of apples, C) because he expected no one else but seeing Mr.Lamb, D) none, , Q35- What complex does Derry suffer from?, A) Superiority, B) oedipus, C) inferiority, D) All these
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Q36- Why did Mr. Lamb not have curtains in his house?, A) it's difficult to wash, B) too expensive, C) because he wanted visitors in his house, D) none, , Q37- What did Mr. Lamb tell about himself?, A) he had a tin leg, B) still he was happy, C) he never mind even if children teased him, D) All these, , Q38- What specific things about Mr. Lamb does Derry notice?, A) A man of firm resolution, B) always remains happy inspite of his deformitu, C) had a positive outlook, D) All these, , Q39- In what sense was friendship between Lamb and Derry was fruitful?, A) he gave him fruit to eat, B) his maturity, C) both were good companions and Lamb's mature experiences and words, helped Derry to have a positive view of life, D) none, , Q40- What draws Derry towards Lamb?, A) his appearance, B) his grief, C) his positive outlook, D) All these
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ANSWER KEY, 1, , A, , 11, , C, , 21, , D, , 31, , D, , 2, , A, , 12, , D, , 22, , D, , 32, , D, , 3, , C, , 13, , A, , 23, , D, , 33, , D, , 4, , B, , 14, , D, , 24, , D, , 34, , C, , 5, , D, , 15, , D, , 25, , D, , 35, , C, , 6, , A, , 16, , D, , 26, , D, , 36, , C, , 7, , D, , 17, , A, , 27, , D, , 37, , D, , 8, , D, , 18, , D, , 28, , C, , 38, , D, , 9, , D, , 19, , C, , 29, , D, , 39, , C, , 10, , D, , 20, , D, , 30, , D, , 40, , C
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Chapter 7 Evans tries an O - Level, Q1-Name the author of the lesson., A) William Blake, B) Sir Johnson, C) H.L.Hegde, D) Norman Colin Dexter, , Q2- Why did Evan decide to take the O level exam?, A) to keep his hat on his head, B) to study, C) to add to his academics, D) to plan an escape from the prison, , Q3- What kind of a person was Evans?, A) Kleptomaniac, B) pleasing personality and a tendency to mislead, C) stealing habit, D) All these, , Q4- Why was Evans called 'Evans the break?, A) because of his pleasing personality, B) because he keeps hat on his head, C) for escaping from prison thrice, D) All these, , Q5- Why did Evans drape a blanket around his shoulder?, A) to conceal his efforts of changing dress to look like MCleery, B) bcause he was feeling cold, C) to hide himself from the police, D) All these
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Q6- What two purposes did the correction slip serve?, A) to give correct name of hotel to Evans and exact date and time of exam to, Evans, B) to help Evan escape, C) to inform Evan Gang his plan of escape, D) All these, , Q7- How did Evan escape from the jail?, A) by jumping the wall, B) by befooling the watchman, C) his friend Prison officer released him, D) all, , Q8- What is Norman Colin Dexter known for?, A) for his writings, B) for his poems, C) for his plays, D) for his Inspector Morse series of novels, , Q9- When was for his Inspector Morse series of novels written?, A) between 1975 -1999, B) between 1975 -1998, C) between 1975 -1997, D) between 1975 -1994, , Q10- Who ordered Evans to take off his hat?, A) Jackson, B) Stephens, C) The Governor, D) None
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Q11- Why was the Governor not ready to take risk?, A) to bring a good name, B) to stop Evan from taking exam, C) to avoid any bad name, D) none, , Q12- Who checked the cell thoroughly?, A) The police, B) The Governor, C) Jackson and Stephens, D) Stephens, , Q13- Why did Evans request not to take off his hat?, A) he was feeling cold, B) to give a smart look, C) he loved to wear, D) Evans considered it lucky for himself, , Q14- Why couldn't Stephens identify Evans' trick?, A) because he was not trained, B) he was a new recruit, C) he was not experienced, D) none, , Q15- How could Evans' plan of escape become a success?, A) because of his wits, B) because he keeps his hat on his head, C) because he was cunning, D) all
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Q16- Who was Carter?, A) a policeman, B) watchman, C) Detective Superintendent, D) None, , Q17- Who arrived first on the scene after Stephen found Mcleery?, A) Jackson, B) Stephens, C) Detective Superintenden Carter, D) None, , Q18- Whom did Stephen actually catch?, A) Mcleerey, B) Evans, C) a thief, D) All, , Q19- Who was Mc Leery?, A) Evan's friend, B) policeman, C) inspector, D) the invigilator who had been appointed by the Governor to invigilate, , Q20- How did Evan outwit the Governor?, A) by taking exam, B) by putting his hat, C) by keeping a letter, D) by escaping again
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Q21- How was the governor able to locate Evans?, A) by putting together 6 figures, B) by decoding, C) with the help of Ordnance survey map of oxfordshire, D) All these, , Q22- Where was Evan located?, A) in the middle east, B) in Japan, C) in the middle of chipping Norton, D) none, , Q23- From where did they find the name of the hotel where Evan was, staying?, A) from the police, B) from the people, C) secret agent, D) from the correction slip, , Q24- What was the name of the hotel where Evans was staying?, A) Palampura, B) The Golden Palms, C) The Golden Era, D) The Golden Lion, , Q25- What aided Evan's arrest?, A) his friends, B) his gang, C) secret agents, D) The clues Evan left
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Q26- Where were the clues left?, A) on the table, B) in the cell, C) on the mobile, D) on the question paper, , Q27- Why did Evans clip his hair short?, A) to aid his escape plan and to pass off as Mc Leery later, B) he was feeling hot, C) to give modern look, D) to give a young look, , Q28- What was the purpose of the second call?, A) to take away Stephen so that Evan could give final touches to his makeup, B) to give time to Evan to run, C) to befool Stephen and Jack, D) none, , Q29- From whom did the governor receive the first call?, A) Assisstant Secretary, B) Joint Secretary, C) Assisstant commissioner, D) All, , Q30- How did the first call mislead the governor?, A) by demanding prison van for a remand case where as it was needed for, Evan's escape, B) by giving wrong information, C) by calling him to CM office, D) none
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Q31- What did the Governor want Carter to do?, A) he wanted him to check Evan, B) he wanted him to go with Evan, C) he wanted him to accompany him, D) he wanted him to accompany injured Mcleery, , Q32- What was there in the small brown suitcase that Mcleery carried?, A) sealed question papers, B) yellow invigilation form, C) special authentication card, D) All these, , Q33- What information did the governor receive from the detective, Superintendent?, A) Mcleery had spotted Evan, B) Ean was seen near Elsfield way, C) chased Evan but lost him, D) All these, , Q34- What did the Governor tell the Secretary of the examination Board?, A) Evan is a pleasing person, B) can imitate stars and was star of Christmas concert, C) was a kleptomaniac, D) All these, , Q35- How can we say that Evan could not get through the O Level German, examination?, A) he is unable to understand even simple expression like Gutten Gluck, B) he didn't study, C) didn't attend any class, D) was behind the bars
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Q36- Why was Evan keeping the hat on his head?, A) to cheat, B) to avoid cold, C) to give a smart look, D) to avoid being detected as he had clipped his hair short to look like, Mcleery, , Q37- What precautions did the authorities take to conduct the examination, smoothly?, A) The Governor personally supervised security, B) Evan's cell was checked thoroughly, C) All belongings were taken away from Evan, The invigilator was frisked, and a police officer was posted to keep a vigil, D) All these, , Q38- Why was the invigilator frisked?, A) to ensure that he had no objectionable material with him, B) to check his true identity, C) to check if he was a real man, D) none, , Q39- What made Evan have his last laugh?, A) his friend a prison officer opened his handcuffs and helped him to escape, B) Evan was locked up, C) Evan was released, D) None, , Q40- What should be the Governor's plan to bring Evan back to prison from, the hotel?, A) He should have sent him by air, B) He should have sent him with more people, C) He himself should have travelled along, D) None
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ANSWER KEY, 1, , D, , 11, , C, , 21, , D, , 31, , D, , 2, , D, , 12, , C, , 22, , C, , 32, , D, , 3, , D, , 13, , D, , 23, , D, , 33, , D, , 4, , C, , 14, , B, , 24, , D, , 34, , D, , 5, , A, , 15, , A, , 25, , D, , 35, , A, , 6, , A, , 16, , C, , 26, , D, , 36, , D, , 7, , C, , 17, , C, , 27, , A, , 37, , D, , 8, , D, , 18, , A, , 28, , A, , 38, , A, , 9, , A, , 19, , D, , 29, , A, , 39, , A, , 10, , A, , 20, , D, , 30, , A, , 40, , C, , TAS
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Chapter 8 - Memories of childhood, Q1- Who is the author of the lesson Memories of childhood?, A) Zitkala-Sa and Bama, B) Emily Brontë, C) Charles Dickens, D) None, , Q2- What does the story present?, A) An autobiography of the author, B) An autobiography of a man, C) An autobiographical episode from the lives of two women, D) None, , Q3- What are the names of the two women?, A) Zitkala Sa a Native American and Bama Tamilian Dalit, B) Zitkala and Sa, C) Ba and Ma, D) Annan and Bama, , Q4- What advice did Annan give to Bama?, A) to go away from the place, B) to leave the house, C) to study hard and progress to rise above all shackels of indignity, D) All, , Q5- Who was Zitkala Sa?, A) A tamilian, B) A protester, C) A native American, D) None
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Q6- What did Zitkala Sa find?, A) discrimination against native American culture and women, B) her dignity was in danger, C) women were in danger, D) all these, Q7- What did the cutting of long hair of Zitkala Sa symbolise in the lesson?, A) subjection to the rulers, B) her wish to dominate, C) her wish to get justice, D) her wish to look modern, , Q8- Who is Bama's brother?, A) A boy, B) A young boy, C) Annan, D) None, , Q9- How much time did Bama take to reach home?, A) 2 hours, B) 3hours, C) 4hours, D) 1 hour, , Q10- What is the meaning of childhood memories?, A) memories with a child, B) memories of the times spent with a child, C) memories of olden times, D) memories formed during childhood period
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Q11- Why did Bama reach home in one hour in place of 10 minutes?, A) she was watching shows on the road, B) she was stopping at every shop, C) she was enjoying all fun on the roads, D) all these, , Q12- What did Zitkala Sa feel when her long hair was cut?, A) oppression and victimization, B) happy and delidhted, C) relaxed, D) None, , Q13- What was Bama victim of?, A) gender prejudice, B) violence, C) child abuse, D) caste system, , Q14- What did Annan tell Bama?, A) Education is the only way to break the chains of caste system, B) running away is the only way out to solve the problem, C) keeping quiet is the only way to solve the issue, D) none, , Q15- What did Zitkala mean by Eating By Formula?, A) Set pattern of sitting, B) set pattern of standing in lines, C) set pattern of rules, D) set pattern of eating decorum
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Q16- Why did Zitkala not like her hair cut?, A) because her mother told her that mourners and cowards keep such hair., B) she liked long hair, C) she wanted different style, D) she didn't like anyone to touch her hair, , Q17- Who told Bama that untouchability is a crime?, A) her mother, B) Zitkala and Sa, C) her sister, D) Her brother Annan, , Q18- What comic incident did Bama mention to her brother?, A) a man bringing vadas for his landlord by holding the vada packet by a, string., B) a man bringing vadas in a basket, C) a man bringing vadas in a tiffin, D) all these, , Q19- Which community does Bama belong to?, A) rich, B) Brahmins, C) Untouchable low caste, D) None, , Q20- What is the meaning of untouchability?, A) segregating a minority from the mainstream social group, B) not to touch anyone, C) keep distance from, D) none
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Q21- Why did Zitkala find Eating by formula a hard trial?, A) because of her inability to follow the bell taps, B) because of too many rules, C) because of restrictions, D) none, , Q22- What attracted Bama in the street?, A) monkeys, B) the cyclist, C) Pongal offerings, D) all these, , Q23- Why did Zitkala feel oppressed in her new establishment?, A) because of indignities shown to her, B) because she didn't like the place, C) she wanted to be with her mother, D) none, , Q24- When did Bama first come to know of social discrimination?, A) in class 1, B) when she was in class 3, C) when she was in class 2, D) when she was in class 4, , Q25- Why did the Landlord's man ask Bama's brother on which street did, they live?, A) to know his class, B) to know his background, C) to know his work, D) to know his caste
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Q26- "I felt like sinking to the floors" why did Zitkala feel so?, A) because her blanket was stripped off from her shoulders and she felt, uncomfortable, B) because she didn't like her short hair, C) because she didn't like her dress, D) because she felt cold, Q27- What did Judewin tell Zitkala?, A) A new dress is comimng, B) she will meet her mother, C) she will go to a new place, D) her hair would be cut, , Q28- How did Bama earn respect of the people of higher class?, A) by shopping, B) by spending money, C) by studying hard and earning first position in her class, D) all these, , Q29- What sort of shows attracted Bama?, A) shows by jugglers, B) shows by monkeys, C) shows by shopkeepers, D) shows by political people, , Q30- Why was Zitkala in tears on her first day in the land of apples?, A) because of new environment, B) cultural differences, C) eating by formula and cutting of her hair, D) all these
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Q31- What was common between Bama and Zitkala?, A) belonged to minority, B) victims of cultural differences, C) were struggling because of class, D) all these, , Q32- Why did Zitkala start crying at the dining table ?, A) she didn't like the food, B) she was a stranger, C) because of eating by formula, D) all these, , Q33- Why did Zitkala hide herself?, A) to save herself, B) to save herself from a woman, C) to save herself from other chidren, D) to stop people from cutting her hair, , Q34- How did the scene in the market change Bama's life?, A) because of that she decided to study hard and stand against, discrimination, B) she became fearful, C) she became stubborn, D) she was irritated, , Q35- What was the author's original name?, A) Zitkala, B) Zitkala sa, C) Zitkala Bama, D) Gertrude Simmons Bonnin
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Q36- What did the story showcase?, A) Discrimination on the basis of casteism specially with Indians in western, culture, B) difference of Indian and Western culture, C) views of minorities, D) none, , Q37- What was the name of the school where Zitkala studied?, A) Carlisle Indian school, B) Carlisle Western school, C) Carlisle Indonesian school, D) Carlisle American school, Q38- What is Belfry?, A) part of a bell tower, B) part of a tower, C) part of a music tower, D) part of a silver tower, , Q39- Which family did Bama belog to?, A) A jewish family, B) a rich family, C) a poor catholic family, D) all, , Q40- What had hurt Bama in the society?, A) Political plays, B) class students, C) Road shows, D) Practice of untouchability
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ANSWER KEY, 1, , A, , 11, , D, , 21, , A, , 31, , D, , 2, , C, , 12, , A, , 22, , D, , 32, , C, , 3, , A, , 13, , D, , 23, , A, , 33, , D, , 4, , C, , 14, , A, , 24, , B, , 34, , A, , 5, , C, , 15, , D, , 25, , D, , 35, , D, , 6, , A, , 16, , A, , 26, , A, , 36, , A, , 7, , A, , 17, , D, , 27, , D, , 37, , A, , 8, , C, , 18, , A, , 28, , C, , 38, , A, , 9, , D, , 19, , C, , 29, , D, , 39, , C, , 10, , D, , 20, , A, , 30, , D, , 40, , D
