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PROSE:
1. A LETTER TO GOD
-G.L. FUENTES
CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS:
1. Lencho’s hope of good rain to have a good crop . It rains but the rain soon
changes into hailstorm.
2. Lencho has firm faith in God.
3. Lencho writes a letter to God to help him.
4. He asks God to send him hundred pesos.
5. The postmaster and other employees laugh at Lencho’s letter to God.
6. The postmaster decides to help Lencho.
7. The postmaster wants every employee to help in this noble deed.
8. The postmaster collects seventy pesos and gives the envelope to the postman
who gives it to Lencho himself.
9. Lencho gets angry after getting seventy pesos as he had asked for hundred
pesos.
10. Lencho calls the employees of the post office a ‘bunch of crooks’ as he thinks
that they have stolen the rest of the amount.
11. Lencho again writes a letter to God to send him the rest of the money.
12. Lencho has firm faith in the magnanimity of God and God never betrays the
trust of a believer.
COMPREHENSION CHECK:
1. Where was Lencho’s house situated?
A. Bottom of a hill B.Top of a hill
C. Top of a plateau D. In a city
2. What was the only thing that the Earth needed according to Lencho?
A. A shower B. A snowfall C. Strong winds D. Sunlight
3. Where did Lencho expect the downpour to come from?
A. North B. North – east C. North – west D. South – east
4. What did Lencho compare the large raindrops with?
A.Silver coins B. Pearls C. Diamonds D. New coins
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5. Which crop was growing on Lencho’s fields?

A. Corn B. Barley C. Rice D. None of the above
6. What destroyed Lencho’s fields?
A. Heavy rainfall B. Hailstorm C. Land slide D. Flood
7. The field looked as if it were covered in _______________________.
A. Salt B. Locusts C. Sugar D. Ice
8. Lencho compared the quantum of damage with…….
A. Attack by rats B. Attack by crows
C. Plague of locusts D. None of the above
9. What was the only hope left in the hearts of Lencho’s family?
A. Compensation from government B. Help from Farmer’s association
C. Help from God D. There was no hope left
10. How did Lencho decide to contact his last resort?
A. By visiting them personally B. Through a letter
`C. Through e- mail D. Through fax
11. How much money did Lencho ask for?
A. 100 pesos B. 1000 pesos C. 10 pesos D. 500 pesos
12. What was the immediate reaction of the postman on seeing the letter?
A. Laughed whole – heartedly B. Cried
C. Felt sad about what happened D. Felt empathetic
13. The postmaster was a fat , amiable man . What is the meaning of amiable?
A. Rude B. Helpful C. Friendly D. Enthusiastic
14. On seeing the letter , the postmaster was moved by Lencho’s
__________________.
A. Unwavering faith B. Handwriting
C. Love for God D. Determination
15. Why did the postmaster decide to reply to Lencho’s letter?
A. He was a good man B. He felt empathetic
C. To preserve Lencho’s faith in God D. All of the above
16. What else did the reply demanded apart from goodwill , ink and paper?
A. Lost crop B. Money C. God’s signature D. New seeds
17. How much money was the postmaster able to arrange?
A. 100 pesos B. Nil C. 1000 pesos D. 70 pesos
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18. What was postmaster experiencing when Lencho received the letter?
A. Contended B. Proud C. Overwhelmed D. All of the above
19. Why was Lencho not surprised on seeing the money in the envelope?
A. He was too sad to acknowledge it B. He had unwavering faith in God
C. He was an ungrateful man D. None of the above
20. How did he feel when he counted the money?
A. Grateful B. Joyful C. Relieved D. Angry
21. What did Lencho think of the post – office employees?
A. Bunch of crooks B. Rude
C. Unhelpful D. Proud
22. What did Lencho ask for in his second letter?
A. More money
B. Remaining amount and not send it by mail
C. Remaining amount and send it by mail only
D. He didn’t ask for anything
23. What is the irony in this lesson?
A. Lencho was sad after the hailstorm even though he was the one waiting for
a shower
B. Postmaster laughed at Lencho but still helped arrange money for him
C. Lencho blamed the post office employees who in fact helped him
D. There is no irony
24. What type of conflict does the chapter highlight?
A. Conflict between nature and humans
B. Conflict among humans C. Conflict among God and nature
D. Both A and B
25. Who is the author of the lesson ‘A letter to God’?
A. G.L. Fuentes B. J.K. Rowling
C. William Shakespeare D. Ronald Dahl
26. The story is all about an unconditional ……..
A. Love B. Enmity C. Faith D. Dependence
27. Lencho , the protagonist of the story was ______________ by profession.
A. Farmer B. Monk
C. Trader D. Government service holder

28. The story sets in ………….

A. Latin America B. Australia C. Europe D. Africa
29. Lencho , had a _______________ field.
A. Jute B. Paddy C. Wheat D. Corn
30. There was / were ________________ house / houses on the top of the hill.
A. One B. Twenty C. Four D. Two
31. From the top of the hill he could see his ready to harvest cornfield along
with……..
A. Forest B. Village C. River D. Vast field
32. ‘ Now we’re really going to get some water.’ – Lencho told this to ……..
A. Wife B. Elder son C. Daughter D. Another farmer
33. Farmer’s older boys were……
A. Working in the field B. Studying
C. Playing in the garden D. Having dinner
34. Large droplets were equivalent to ……….
A. Five cents coin B. One cent coin
C. Ten cents coin D. Two cent coin
35. Hailstones were compared with……….in the story.
A. Frozen gold B. Snow balls C. Silver coins D. Frozen pearls
36. For ____________ the hail rained.
A. An hour B. Five hours C. Two hours D. Half an hour
37. Lencho started writing a letter to God on ……………
A. Monday morning B. Sunday morning
C. Saturday morning D. Sunday afternoon
38. Ox of a man means ……….
A. Lazy B. Clever C. Hard working D. Focused
39. Pesos is a monetary unit of ………….
A. Mexico B. Venice C. Morocco D. Zurich
40. Lencho spent _____________ pesos to sow his field.
A. 10 B. 1000 C. 50 D. 100
41. Lencho was suspicious upon the honesty of the _______________________.
A. Employees of the post office B. Post master
C. God D. Postman

42. According to Lencho the employees of the post office are ___________________.
A. Crooks B. Good soul C. Faithful D. Image of God
43. Why Lencho compares the rain drops to new coins?
A. Because they are real money
B. Because they were round in shape and almost of the same size
C. Because he can exchange them with money
D. None of the above
44. Why did Lencho go out in the rain?
A. To have the pleasure of feeling the rain on his body
B. To harvest the crop
C. To feed the fish
45. What satisfied the man?
A. The falling hailstones B. The delicious dinner
C. The growing corn D. The rainfall
46. What was peculiar about Lencho’s letter?
A. It was affixed with used stamps B. It was written in red ink
C. It was addressed to God D. It was affixed with a lot of stamps
47. Who read the letter?
A. The postman B. The postmaster C. Both of them D. None of them
48. ‘All through the night , Lencho thought only of his one hope.’ What was
it?
A. The help of God B. The help of neighbor
C. The help of postmaster D. The help of his relatives
49. What does the story tell you about the character of Lencho?
A. He was a very simple person B. He was very hard working
C. He had faith in God D. All of the above
50. “But don’t send it to me through the mail because the post – office
employees are a bunch of crooks.” Why did Lencho say so?
A. He believed that the post office employees had taken the rest of the
money
B. He spoke those words in his ignorance and simplicity
C. He was dead sure of God’s help
D. All of the above

2. NELSON MANDELA – LONG WALK TO FREEDOM

-NELSON ROLIHLAHLA MANDELA
CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS:
1. 10th May was a day of freedom for South Africa and there was huge gathering
of international leaders and dignitaries.
2. Inauguration ceremony or swearing in ceremony was being held in Union
Building in Pretoria and first non – racial government took the charge.
3. Nelson Mandela gave speech on the victory for justice , peace and human
dignity.
4. Mandela pledged to liberate his people from poverty , suffering and
discrimination.
5. A colourful show by jets and helicopters to show military’s loyalty took place.
6. Singing of two national anthems by the whites and the blacks.
7. A new system that recognized the rights and freedom of all people was formed.
8. Mandela remembered and thanked the people who sacrificed their lives for
the freedom.
9. Salutation to some great freedom fighters – Oliver Tambo , Walter Sisulu ,
Chief Luthuli , Yusuf Dadoo and others.
10. Mandela said in speech that a country is rich because of its people not because
of the minerals . Courage is not the absence of fear but the victory over it .
People should love others and not hate them due to colour or religion . Love
comes naturally not by force , which is the natural goodness.
11. He also stated that a man should try to make a balance between his duties –
duty to his family and duty to his community and country . A black person
was treated badly and not allowed to perform his duties.
12. According to Mandela , freedom has many aspects like – for a kid it is run and
play , for an adult it is to fulfil the needs of his own and his family . Real
freedom means equal rights for everyone.
13. Nelson Mandela joined the African National Congress . He desired people to
live with dignity and respect . He wanted the oppressor and the oppressed to
be liberated.
14. Patience and perseverance guided by discipline and system yield the desired
result.

1. When was the inauguration day?
A. 10th May B. 10th March C. 20th May D. 20th March
2. It was a celebration of South Africa’s first ____________________ government.
A. Autocratic , racial B. Democratic , non- racial
C. Democratic , racial D. Monarchial , non – racial
3. How many Deputy Presidents were elected?
A. Two B. Three C. One D. None
4. Why did the other countries break off diplomatic relations with South
Africa?
A. White rulers B. Other countries are racial
C. It is a poor country D. Apartheid policy
5. What change brought international leaders to South Africa?
A. End of Apartheid B. Humanity
C. Peace D. Trade negotiations
6. “We thank all of our distinguished international guests for having come to
take possession with the people of our country of what is , after all , a
common victory for _________________.”
A. Justice B. Peace
C. Human dignity D. All of the above
7. What was it that the nation needed to be liberated from?
A. Poverty B. Gender discrimination
C. Deprivation D. All of the above
8. “We have achieved our political emancipation.” What is the meaning of
emancipation?
A. Freedom from restriction B. Enslavement
C. Slavery D. Both B and C
9. The spectacular array of South African jets was a display of …………
A. Military’s precision B. Military’s loyalty to democracy
C. Both A and B D. None of the above
10. What colours does the new South African flag possess?
A. Black , red , green , blue and gold B. Black, red , yellow , blue and gold
C. Orange , black , yellow , blue and silver
D. Black , blue , violet , saffron and green

11. “The structure they created formed the basis of one of the harshest , most
inhumane , societies the world has ever known.” What structure is Mandela
talking about ?
A. Racial domination against the black skinned
B. Poverty and suffering
C. Discrimination against the poor
D. Oppression of women
12. Whom did Mandela want to thank but couldn’t?
A. His family B. White rulers
C. African patriots who no longer existed
D. Military
13. What unintended effect did the decades of oppression and brutality have?
A. Created men of extraordinary courage , wisdom and generosity
B. Poverty and suffering
C. Boycott from foreign nations
D. Both B and C
14. According to Mandela , what is the greatest wealth of a nation?
A. Minerals B. Gems C. Diamonds D. People
15. What did Mandela learn about courage?
A. It is absence of fear B. It is the triumph over fear
16. What are a man’s obligations in life?
A. Obligation to people B. Obligation to family
C. Obligation to God D. Both A and B
17. Why were two National Anthems sung?
A. To imply unity
B. To mark the end of racial discrimination
C. To mark the end of gender discrimination
D. Both A and B
18. What comes more naturally to heart according to Mandela?
A. Hatred B. Unity
C. Love D. Racial discrimination

19. What realisations did Mandela have of his boyhood freedom?

A. It is just an illusion B. He was born free
C. Freedom was meant for kids D. He had no realisations
20. What began Mandela’s hunger for freedom?
A. The fact that it had already been taken away from him
B. His obligation towards people
C. His obligation towards family
D. He was born to fight
21. Which party did Mandela join?
A. Indian National Congress B. African National Congress
C. National African Party D. He did not join any party
22. A man who takes away another man’s freedom is ________________.
A. White B. A prisoner of hatred
C. Criminal D. Rude
23. Who , according to Mandela is not free?
A. Oppressor B. Oppressed
24. How did Mandela’s hunger for freedom change his life?
A. Turned from frightened to bold
B. Turned from law – abiding attorney to a criminal
C. Turned a life – loving man to live like a monk
D. All of the above
25. What does depths of oppression create?
A. Oppressed B. Heights of character
C. Poverty ` D. Lack of freedom
26. Where did the ceremonies take place?
A. Rockstone amphitheater B. Sandstone amphitheater
C. Glass stone amphitheater D. None of the above
27. Which flame can be hidden but never extinguished?
A. Man’s love B. Man’s natural way
C. Man’s goodness D. None of the above

28. Which day was the largest gathering of international leaders on South
African soil for the installation of South Africa’s first democratic , non –
racial government?
A. 9th May B. 10th May C. 11th May D. 12th May
29. What did Mandela learn about courage?
A. It is the absence of fear B. It is the triumph over fear
30. Of the following who fought against Apartheid?
A. Oliver Tambo B. Walter Sisulu C. Chief Luthuli D. All of the above
31. What does Nelson Mandela feel a hunger for ?
A. Freedom B. Wealth C. Fame D. Power
32. How did Mandela suffer when he raised voice against Apartheid?
A. He was isolated from his family
B. He was forced to live like a monk
C. He was a homeless person
D. All of the above
33. Who was appointed the second deputy President of South Africa?
A. Mr. De Klerk B.Thabo Mbeki
C. Nelson Mandela D. Oliver Tambo
34. What created a lasting wound in Nelson’s country?
A. The policy of fighting
B. The policy of economic backwardness
C. The policy of apartheid
35. In the article , who have the people been compared to ?
A. Utensils B. Minerals and gems
C. Technology D. None of the above
36. Why is it easy to learn to love?
A. Because it comes naturally
B. Because they are less in number
C. Because you have will to do this
Sol: A

37. What has Nelson Mandela achieved?

A. Political emancipation B. Political love
C. Political goodness D. None of the above
38. What is the dream of Nelson Mandela for the future of South Africa?
A. Free from all selfishness
B. Free from all love and emotions
C. Free from poverty and discrimination
39. The blacks of South Africa got freedom from the apartheid regime
through…………….
A. Cyril Ramaphosa B. Thabo Mbeki
C. Kgalema Motlanthe D. Nelson Mandela
40. The ‘apartheid’ regime of South Africa were strong believers of
…………………..
A. God B. Equality C. Racism D. All of the above
41. What is the title of Nelson Mandela’s autobiography?
A. Freedom from racism B. Freedom struggle days
C. Freeing the blacks D. Long walk to freedom
42. The inauguration ceremony of the first non- racial government was held
at…………………………….
A. South America
B. The amphitheater in the Union Buildings in Pretoria
C. Buckingham Palace
43. Politicians and dignitaries from more than ___________ countries attended
the ceremony.
A. 160 B. 260 C. 360 D. 140
44. For decades South Africa has been the seat for?
A. White supremacy B. Power of politicians
C. Equality D. Justice
45. Nelson Mandela’s life was animated by ____________________.
A. Riches and gold of South Africa B. Laughter of his people
C. The desire for the freedom of his people’s life
D. Justice for his people

46. Why did Nelson Mandela become a criminal?

A. Because he broke the law B. Because he attempted crimes
C. Because his life was miserable
D. Because he fought for his people’s freedom
47. ____________________ was sworn in as First Deputy President.
A. Thabo Mbeki B. Zenani
C. Nelson Mandela D. None of the above
48. How was the democratic government chosen in South Africa , as mentioned
in Long walk to freedom?
A. Through Rallies B. Through domination
C. Through politicians D. Through free and fair elections
49. What changed the military generals attitudes towards Nelson Mandela?
A. Because of his personality B. Because of his behavior
C. Because country got freedom from racial dominations
D. All of the above
50. Who was the law – abiding attorney of South Africa?
A. Thabo Mbeki B. Nelson Mandela
C. Zenani D. Mr. De Klerk
51. What transformations took place in Mandela?
A. He started supporting whites
B. From a frightened man to bold one
C. From a law – abiding attorney into a criminal
D. Both B and C
52. In the chapter , Long walk to Freedom , what does ‘rainbow gathering’
mean?
A. Gathering of dignitaries
B. Gathering of people from different nations
C. Gathering of people of South Africa
D. All of the above
53. Nelson Mandela led the _________________________.
A. First non racial government B. First army march past
C. First airplane display D. First oath ceremony

54. In the chapter , Long walk to Freedom , what does the expression – ‘the
sun shall never set here.’ – imply?
A. There won’t be night any longer
B. The days will be of longer duration
C. The sun of liberty shall never set and the country should enjoy freedom
D. All of the above
55. In Long walk to Freedom , Mandela is referring ________________ to a beautiful
land.
A. South America B. South Africa C. Colombia D. Zimbabwe
56. In the chapter (Long walk to Freedom) the spectators lifted their eyes in
awe because _____________________.
A. The display of aircrafts was difficult
B. The army was marching towards them
C. The display of aircrafts was difficult
D. Both A and C
57. Why is 10th May an important date for people of South Africa?
A. It is Mandela’s birthday
B. On this date , 1st democratically elected government of South Africa was
established.
C. It marked the union of all dignitaries
58. Why do you think the speaker mentions some freedoms as ‘transitory’?
A. The freedoms are momentary and keep changing with time
B. The definition of freedom is constant but perspectives differ
C. Freedom means different things to different people
D. Freedom is not that important after a certain age
59. The guests at the spectacular ceremony are called distinguished because
they ………….
A. They have been invited as guests to attend it
B. They are eminent world leaders witnessing it
C. They are visiting the country for this purpose
D. They have resumed diplomatic relations with the country
60. The speaker says , ‘at first as a student I wanted freedom only for myself.’
Why do you think he only thought about himself?
A. He didn’t want to think about the freedom denied to others.
B. He was being selfish and was only bothered about himself.
C. He didn’t think that freedom denied to him was important for others.
D. He was too young to realize that freedom was denied to others as well.

3.TWO STORIES ABOUT FLYING

I.STORY –I : HIS FIRST FLIGHT
-LIAM O’ FLAHERTY
CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS :
1. Seagull family consists of 6 members.
2. The young seagull is afraid of flying and family has concern for his food and
fear of flying.
3. Cajoling and provoking by his family.
4. Family leaves him alone at the rock, he cries because of heat and hunger.
5. No one looks at him except the mother who tries to tempt him with a piece of
fish.
6. Everybody taunts him for his cowardice , the young seagull dives to catch a
fish to feed himself.
7. He tries to spread his wings outwards and begins to fly slowly downwards and
upwards.
8. He is now no longer afraid of flying and falling down in the sea . He soars with
a joyous scream.
9. Seagull family comes near to encourage him.
10. He has made his first flight successfully.
1. Who is the author of “His First Flight”?
A. Liam O’ Flaherty B. Frederick Forsyth
C. Roal Dahl D. Paulo Coehlo
2. The lesson “His First Flight” is about a ____________________.
A. Pilot B. Seagull C. Parrot D. Pigeon
3. Why was he afraid to fly?
A. He was a coward
B. He was afraid his wings will not support him
C. He was afraid that everyone would judge him
D. Both A and B
4. What did his parents threaten him with if he didn’t fly?
A. To never talk to him B. To punish him
C. To starve him D. To abandon him

5. What were his parents teaching his brothers and sisters?
A. To perfect the art of flying B. To skim the waves
C. To dive for fish D. All of the above
6. The sight of ______________ maddened him.
A. His brothers flying
B. His siblings enjoying without him
C. Food D. All of the above
7. What urged him to make his first flight?
A. Hunger B. Sight of fish C. Courage D. Both A and B
8. Why did his mother stop midway while giving him the fish?
A. She was mad at him
B. To push him to fly out of hunger
C. She didn’t want to give him the fish
D. She got tired
9. What did the seagull pretend was happening to him so that he could not
take his first flight?
A. He was unconscious B. He was falling down the cliff
C. He was falling asleep D. He lost his balance
10. What food did the seagull’s mother get for it?
A. Earthworms B. Fish C. Insects D. Rodents
11. Why was the seagull exhausted?
A. Due to running fast B. Due to the strange exercise
C. Due to crying D. None of the above
12. What was the seagull afraid of ?
A. Running B. Swimming C. Flying D. None of the
above
13. What was the young seagull’s family offering him?
A. Scraps of dog fish B. Scraps of chicken
C. Scraps of mutton D. None of the above
14. Who fell outwards and downward into space?
A. Young seagull B. Mother seagull C. Father seagull D. Brother seagull
15. Who was alone on the ledge?
A. Young seagull B. Mother seagull C. Father seagull D.None of the above

16. What were his parents teaching his brothers and sisters?
A. To perfect the art of flying B. To skim the waves
C. To dive for fish D. All of the above
17. The young seagull had ______________ brothers and sister.
A. 3 B. 2 C. 5 D. 4
18. There was a great expanse of _______________ beneath the hill.
A. Forest B. Field C. Valley D.Sea
19. The young seagull had lack of ___________________
A. Courage B. Morality C. Fear D. Enthusiasm
20. _____________ day /days passed but nobody had come near to help .
A. One B. Four C. Two D. Three
21. The first catch by his older brother was _______________________.
A. Star B. Jelly C. Herring D. Butter cup
22. The ledge of the plateau was facing the _________________.
A. South B. East C. North D. West
23. The young seagull was feeling more heat because____________________.
A. He was facing east B. He was afraid
C. He was hungry D. It was a too sunny day
24. Only _______________ was looking at the young seagull.
A. Brothers B. Mother C. Sister D. Father
25. The father of the seagull had _______________ coloured back.
A. Black B. Yellow C. White D. Brown
26. His mother was standing on another plateau and eating _______________.
A. Insect B. Fish C. Fruits D. Herbs
27. The young seagull cried _______________ to bring him some food.
A. Gew go ga B. Ga Ga Ga C. Go ga ge D. Gaw colah
28. Out of —————— the young seagull dived at the fish and started flying.
A. Fear B. Courage C. Hunger D. Interest
29. The color of the sea was ……………
A. Blue B. Black C. Green D. Red
30. Out of excitement his family members offered him ……………….
A. Star B. Dog fish C. Fruits D. Herring fish

31. Who was there on the ledge with the young seagull for the last twenty –
four hours?
A. His two brothers B. His sister
C. His parents D. He was alone
32. What were the young seagull’s parents doing to him?
A. Calling to him shrilly B. Up –braiding him
C. Threatening him D. All of the above
33. Nobody had come near the young seagull for the last…………
A. Ten hours B. Twelve hours C. Twenty hours D. Twenty – four
hours
34. The seagull dived towards his mother because…..
A. A strong wind pushed him
B. He wanted to fly
C. He wanted the fish in his mother’s beak
D. He wanted to reach his mother
35. HE STOOD AT THE EDGE OF THE LEDGE ON ONE LEG AND CLOSED HIS
EYES BECAUSE…..
A. He was feeling sleepy
B. It was a natural habit of seagulls
C. He wanted to get the attention of his mother
D. He was afraid of the sea and his family
36. The young seagull was afraid to fly because……
A. He had hurt his wings
B. His wings were not as well developed as those of his brothers and sister
C. He felt that his wings could not support him
D. He was not confident
37. Why did his mother stop midway while giving him the fish?
A. She was mad at him
B. To push him to fly out of hunger
C. She didn’t want to give him the fish
D. She got tired
38. He could feel the tips of his wings……….
A. Cutting through the air B. Dipping in the water
C. Burning in sunlight D. Wetting in rain

39. The seagull got over his fear of water only………

A. When he fell downwards B. When his belly touched it
C. When he was pushed ahead D. When he was slapped
40. His whole family was around him……..
A. Cursing him B. Torturing him C. Praising him D. Taunting him
41. What can you learn from the story , “His First Flight”?
A. We must never try anything in life B. Trial and error can lead to success
C. The path of success is always easy D. None of the above
42. Who can be seen learning the art of flying in the story , His first flight?
A. A crow B. A sparrow C. An ant D. A seagull
43. The seagull in the story , His first flight was ……….
A. Brave B. Hesitant C. Timid D. Both B and C
44. What stopped the seagull from learning to fly?
A. He did not have wings B. His fear and hesitation
C. His love for the land D. All of the above
45. What proved as a blessing in disguise for the seagull?
A. His lucky extra baby wing B. The support of his friends
C. His faith in God D. His diving at the fish
46. Why did the seagull dive at the fish?
A. To learn to swim B. To help the fish swim
C. To satiate his hunger pang D. None of the above
47. What is the theme of the story , ‘His first flight’?
A. No one attains success instantly B. Do not attempt what you cannot do
C. Try if you can D. Errors always misguide you
48. After a shaky start , he spread out his wings and started flying upwards
and downwards – who is referred to here?
A. The crane B. The seagull C. The crow D. The penguin
49. How did the seagull’s siblings fly?
A. They took a deep breath B. They ran to the brink of the ledge
C. They flapped their wings D. Both B and C
50. What did the seagull completely forget?
A. That he had to eat all by himself B. That he had to live all by himself
C. That he would never fly again D. That he had never flown before

STORY : II - BLACK AEROPLANE

CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS:
1. The sky was clear with shining stars and the narrator was about to meet his
family at breakfast.
2. At 1:30 in the morning , the narrator flew in his Dakota aeroplane and he was
instructed by Paris Control to turn 12 degrees West.
3. He was around 150 kilometres away from Paris . Suddenly the cloud storm
approached him . He decided to enter the storm.
4. Due to his willingness to see his family , the narrator took this risky decision
but he lost the way in the storm.
5. All the instruments of his plane stopped working .
6. A black aeroplane appeared by the narrator’s side in the storm and he was
instructed to follow the black plane.
7. Without much fuel , he flew for half an hour and he landed safely on the
runway.
8. He went out from his aeroplane to thank the pilot of the black aeroplane but
he got surprised not to find anyone there in the aeroplane.
9. The narrator asked the woman of Control Tower about the black aeroplane
but she laughed and replied in negative about such a plane.
10. It was a miracle with no explanation for the narrator which saved his life.
1. Who is the author of “Black Aeroplane”?
A. Liam O’ Flaherty B. Fredrick Forsyth
C. Roal Dahl D. Paulo Coehlo
2. The title “Black Aeroplane” is based on …………..
A. The aeroplane that helped the pilot
B. The pilot’s aeroplane
C. Aeroplane in the stormy sky D. None of the above
3. The pilot was flying from ______________ to _________________.
A. England , France B. England , India
C. France , England D. France , India
4. What was the pilot looking forward to?
A. To reach his destination B.To meet his family
C. His holiday D. Both B and C

5. Which control station did he contact on his way?

A. Paris B. India
C. England D. He didn’t contact any
6. “They looked like black mountains standing in front of me across the
sky.” What looked like black mountains?
A. Black mountains B. Storm clouds
C. Tall buildings D. Black plateau
7. What risk did the pilot take?
A. Flying back to Paris
B. Missing the breakfast he desired
C. He took no risk
D. Flying his old Dakota straight into the storm
8. What instruments had stopped working during the storm?
A. Compass B. Radio C. Both of them D. None of them
9. What was the pilot not sorry about?
A. Missing his holiday
B. Driving the plane into the storm
C. Risking the lives of fellow passengers
D. Both B and C
10. How far was the narrator from Paris when he saw dark clouds in the sky?
A. 200 km B. 100 km C. 50 km D. 150 km
11. Which of the pilot’s instruments stopped working first?
A. Compass B. Radio
C. Both stopped together D. Both were working
12. When the pilot of the black aeroplane asked the narrator to follow him , in
which direction did he turn the aeroplane?
A. South B. North C. East D. West
13. Why didn’t the pilot turn the aeroplane back towards Paris?
A. He wanted to meet his family
B. He wanted to go on a holiday
C. He did not want to miss the breakfast
D. He did not like Paris

14. What was the name of the aeroplane that the pilot was flying?
A. Airbus B. Boeing C. Dakota D. Minesotta
15. The pilot was not able to _______________ anything.
A. See B. Hear C. Speak D. All of them
16. Why was the aeroplane twisting in the air?
A. As it was dark night B. As it was a stormy night
C. Due to lightning D. None of the above
17. What was the purpose behind calling Paris Control?
A. To know about air traffic B. To know the direction of the route
C. To know the details about landing D. None of the above
18. Why didn’t the pilot turn the aeroplane back towards Paris?
A. He wanted to meet his family
B. He wanted to go on a holiday
C. He did not want to miss the breakfast
D. He did not like Paris
19. Frederick Forsyth , the writer of ‘ The Black Aeroplane’ was shocked to
find out that ……….
A. His plane was missing on the radar B. His radio had stopped working
C. His compass had broken D. All of the above
20. Who waved at the pilot of the Dakota aeroplane?
A. Pilot of the black aeroplane B. Pilot of another flight
C. Pilot of a jet aeroplane D. None of the above
21. What were the ‘two straight lines’ as narrated by the writer in the story?
A. Lightning in the black clouds B. Signals from the black aeroplane
C. Row of stars in the sky D. Runway to land
22. What did the lady of the control reply to the pilot of the Dakota aeroplane?
A. There were two planes in the sky
B. There was no other aeroplane
C. Only Dakota aeroplane flew that night
D. Both B and C
23. After covering a distance of 150 kilometres , the pilot of the Dakota
aeroplane __________________.
A. Witnessed storm clouds all round B. Witnessed flock of birds flying
C. Witnessed hailstorms D. All of the above
24. Who came to help the pilot of the Dakota aeroplane?

A. Family members B. Friends
C. Colleagues D. Pilot of the black aeroplane
25. Do you think the pilot of the black aeroplane could help the writer of the
story?
A. Yes B. No C. May be D. All of the above
26. The author of the story ‘The Black Aeroplane’ followed the pilot of the
black aeroplane……………..
A. Blindly B. Like an obedient child
C. Doubtedly D. None of the above
27. Why do you think the pilot of black aeroplane could successfully help the
writer?
A. Because the writer’s plane landed safely on the runway
B. Because the writer could follow the pilot
C. Because the writer’s plane could fly high
D. All of the above
28. The plane DS088 ____ fuel tanks.
A. 4 B. 5 C. 3 D. 2
29. ‘The Black Aeroplane’ is a mysterious story by a jet fighter pilot and
journalist named …………………………………..
A. James Joyce B. Oscar Wilde
C. Frederick Forsyth D. Robert Frost
30. Frederick Forsyth describes quite a unique but mysterious experience
during his flight from ______________ to ______________.
A. USA to San Francisco B. South Africa to South America
C. India to London D. Paris to London
31. Why do you think the experience narrated by the writer of the story, ‘The
Black Aeroplane’ is unique?
A. Because he was an international pilot
B. Because he could fly aeroplanes
C. Because he was a specialist
D. Because there wasn’t any black aeroplane
32. What was Mr. Forsyth flying?
A. His jet aeroplane B. His old Dakota aeroplane
C. A rocket D. All of the above

33. Why was the author in a joyful mood?
A. Because he was going to spend a holiday with his family
B. Because he had become a journalist
C. Because he could fly an aeroplane
34. While flying , what did the writer see?
A. Birds approaching the plane B. Huge black clouds
C. Another plane D. Thunderstorm and lightening
35. Why was it not possible for the writer to fly up and over the clouds?
A. Because he had very little fuel left B. Because he couldn’t see clearly
C. Because he felt dizzy D. Because he lost control
36. What risk did the writer take in the story , ‘The Black Aeroplane’?
A. He landed on an unknown runway
B. He flew his aeroplane straight into the clouds
C. He started flying high up in the sky
D. He flew above the clouds
37. What went wrong with the writer’s compass in the story , ‘The Black
Aeroplane’?
A. Compass had ceased to work B. Compass broke
C. Compass showed wrong direction D. All of the above
38. Who did the narrator try to contact?
A. His family B. His friends C. His co – pilot D. The Paris control
39. ‘Hopping with pleasure’ can be referred to as _____________ in the chapter
‘The Black Aeroplane’.
A. Jumping with joy B. Dancing with joy
C. Looking forward to D. None of the above
40. An instrument used to know the direction mentioned in the chapter is………
A. The radio B. The compass
C. The black cloud D. The thermometer
41. Was the black aeroplane visible to the pilot of the Dakota aeroplane in the
sky?
A. No B. Yes C. May be D. Of course

42. What was visible to the author when he came out of the black cloud?
A. Another aeroplane B. Two long straight lines
C. Runway D. Both B and C
43. Was the writer able to spend the holiday with his family?
A. Yes B. No C. May be not D. May be yes
44. In this story , what did the writer switch to ?
A. Another aeroplane B. Another story idea
C. Another radio D. His 2nd and last fuel tank
45. Was the writer flying the black aeroplane or the Dakota aeroplane?
A. The black aeroplane B. Both the aeroplanes
C. The Dakota aeroplane D. None of the above
46. What did the Dakota aeroplane do?
A. It flew high like an eagle B. It jumped and twisted in the air
C. It threw the pilot outside D. All of the above
47. Were the two pilots of the story known to each other?
A. Yes B. No C. Possible D. Not possible
48. As per your understanding , who knows who the pilot of the black aeroplane
was?
A. Narrator knows B.Frederick knows
C. Paris control room lady knows D. God knows
49. What did the pilot notice when he was safe at the airport?
A. The other plane was still in the sky
B. The sky was empty
C. The other plane was following him
50. How would you describe the ‘risk’ the narrator took?
A. Calculated B. Impetuous C. Unavoidable D. Navigable

4. FROM THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK

-ANNE FRANK
CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS:
1. Anne Frank lived in Holland after Hitler invaded . They lived in hiding for
many years to survive.
2. Her father and mother left her and her sister at her Grandma’s place.
3. She was very close to her Grandma , after her death she felt very alone.
4. She was gifted a diary on her thirteenth birthday and she named it ‘Kitty’ and
made it her best friend in her loneliness . She wrote every problem and
happenings in her diary.
5. She was loved by every teacher except Mr. Keesing , who taught Maths .
6. Mr. Keesing got annoyed due to her talkative nature . So, he punished her by
giving her extra homework many a time.
7. He asked her to write an essay on the topic, ‘A chatterbox’ as punishment .
8. She wrote the essay in verse on topic , ‘Quack , quack , quack ,said Ms.
Chatterbox’ which humiliated Mr. Keesing.
9. He allowed her to talk and relieved her from the load of extra homework.
1. Why was writing a diary a strange experience for Anne?
A. She had never written anything before
B. She didn’t know how to write
C. Neither she nor anyone else would be interested in it later
D. Both A and C
2. Who would Anne want to keep a diary?
A. She has no close friends B. She loves to write
C. She wants people to read about her later
D. She likes the idea of it
3. Why does Anne want to keep a diary?
A. She has no close friends B. She loves to write
C. She wants people to read about her later
D. She likes the idea of it
4. What did she name her diary?
A. Anne B. Catty C. Kitty D. Kitten

5. Why does she give a brief sketch about her family in the diary?
A. No one would understand it if she drove right in
B. To introduce Kitty to her family
C. She would forget facts about her family
D. She liked talking about her family
6. Which subject was she not sure of passing?
A. Maths B. Science C. English D. All of the above
7. Why was Mr. Keesing annoyed with her?
A. She was not a good student B. She was talkative
C. She was rude D. All of the above
8. Which topic was she to write an essay on as a part of her punishment?
A. A chatterbox
B. An incorrigible chatterbox
C. Quack , quack, quack , said Ms. Chatterbox
D. All of the above
9. What language was the diary originally written in?
A. Spanish B. English C. Dutch D. French
10. How did Anne justify her being talkative in the essay?
A. She discussed the subject topics in the class
B. It is a habit
C. It is an inherited trait from her mother and you can’t do much about it
D. The class is boring
11. What shows Anne’s love for her grandmother?
A. She still thinks about her B. She misses her
C. She let her birthday pass with little celebration
D. Both A and B
12. Why does Anne think she was lonely?
A. She had no friends B. She had no real friends
C. She was all alone D. She was an introvert
13. Why was she unable to get closer to her already existing friends?
A. She didn’t like her friends B. Her friends are not understanding
C. She can’t bring herself to talk about personal stuff
D. All of the above

14. What would the kids bet about in class?
A. Who is more talkative B. Who would pass the class
C. Football matches D. Baseball matches
15. what did she write in her last essay?
A. A poem B. A joke C. A paragraph D. A funny poem
16. When was the diary given to Anne?
A. 11th birthday B. 12th birthday C. 13th birthday D. 14th birthday
17. What name was her book published with?
A. From the Diary Anne Frank B. The Diary of a Young girl
C. Anne Frank D. Anne Frank’s Diary
18. Why did she not want to give a brief in the diary at first?
A. She didn’t want to be formal
B. She wanted the diary to be her real friend
C. She did not like the idea
D. Both A and B
19. How many siblings did Anne have?
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
20. What was Anne Frank’s full name?
A. Anneliese Marie Frank B. Anna Mariam Frank
C. Anne Mark Frank D. Anneliese Martina Frank
21. Who was the only survivor from Anne’s family?
A. Anne B. Anne’s father C. Anne’s mother D. Anne’s sister
22. What was the name of Anne Frank’s sister?
A. Margaret B. Margot C. Marrie D. Martina
23. To which city were Anne and Margot sent to live with their grandmother?
A. Berlin B. Aachen C. Munich D. Bonn
24. How old was Anne’s father when he married her mother?
A. 34 B. 35 C. 36 D. 32
25. On which date did Anne record the incident in Mr. Keesing’s class in her
diary?
A. 12 June, 1942 B.21 June , 1942
C. 20 June, 1942 D. 22 June , 1942

26. What was the subject on which she had to write?

A. Necessity of walking B. Necessity of running
C. Necessity of talking D. Necessity of studying
27. How does Anne explain her father?
A. Most adorable father B. Most angry father
C. Most delicate father D. None of the above
28. Who is Anne’s long awaited friend?
A. Her pen B. Her cat C. Her diary D.Her dog
29. How does she want to begin her diary?
A. By writing her name B. By giving an introduction
C. By writing about her hobby D. None of the above
30. What is a student’s trait?
A. Walking B. Talking C.Running D. Studying
31. Who was Mr. Keesing?
A. Anne’s father B. Anne’s Maths teacher
C. Anne’s uncle D. None of the above
32. When was Anne born?
A. On 12th June 1929 B. On 12th June 1930
C. On 12th June 1931 D. On 12th June 1932
33. What do most people write in their dairy?
A. About their hobby B. Write facts
C. Write their happiest moments D. None of the above
34. Who was Anne’s true friend?
A. Her pen ‘Kitty’ B. Her cat ‘Kitty’
C. Her diary ‘Kitty’ D. None of the above
35. Anne Frank is ___________________old.
A. 10 years B. 11 years C. 12 years D. 13 years
36. What does Anne decide?
A. Writing a diary B.Making friends
C. Not to write a diary D. Not to make any friend
37. Who helped Anne to write the essay in verse?
A. Shiny B. Sanne C. Sandra D. Sony

38. How many real sisters did Anne have?
A. One B. Two C. Three D. None
39. Anne had everything on this earth , except …
A. A friend B. Loving parents C. A true friend D. A loving sister
40. Anne was born in Frankfurt in Germany when she was four , her father
emigrated to………..
A. France B. Holland C. England D. Belgium
41. When was Anne born?
A. In 1929 B. In 1933 C. In 1934 D. In 1935
42. Who was Mrs. Kuperus?
A. Anne’s mother B. Anne’s neighbor
C. Anne’s friend D. Anne’s teacher in the sixth form
43. Who has been writing the diary since the age of 12?
A. Maria Montessorie B. Anne Besant
C. Oscar Wilde D. Anne Frank
44. “From the diary of Anne Frank” has been extracted from …………
A. The diary of Anne Frank B. The biography of Robert Frost
C. The book of Leslie Norris D. An autobiography of Anne Frank
45. When did Anne Frank write ‘The Diary of Anne Frank’?
A. While studying in school B. While on a vacation
C. While travelling
D. While hiding with family during World War II
46. During the Nazi’s occupation of the Netherlands in the World War II , Anne
Frank was hiding in ____________________.
A. Poland B. Amsterdam C. Holland D. None of the above
47. Why were Anne Frank and her family hiding for two years?
A. Because they had made many enemies
B. The Nazi’s were killing the Jews
C. The Nazi’s were forcing them to work in the concentration camps
D. Both B and C
48. The Frank family fled from ___________________ in 1933 and took shelter in
the Netherlands.
A. Paris B. Germany C. France D. Russia

49. “The Diary of Anne Frank” describes………..

A. The atrocities committed on the Jews during the Nazi’s occupation of the
Netherlands
B. The fun way the Frank family spent their holidays
C. The difficulties of studying in a school
D. All of the above
50. What makes the writings of Anne Frank the most important document of
the Holocaust period?
A. Frankness B. Honesty
C. Sincerity of description D. All of the above
51. Why did Anne Frank decide to start writing a diary?
A. Because she loved to write
B. Because she had no friends
C. Because it was her favorite time pass
D. All of the above
52. What was the first diary entry of Anne Frank?
A. A letter addresses to ‘Kitty’ B. A note addressed to her family
C. A short poem on Kitty D. None of the above
53. What did Anne describe in her letter to ‘Kitty’?
A. All about her school
B. All about her new friends
C. All about her new home
D. Her experiences with her mathematics teacher
54. Why does Anne Frank write a diary?
A. To express her thoughts and feelings
B. To keep a track of her daily activities
C. To remember important things
D. To lighten the burden on her heart
55. What does Anne Frank feel about the paper?
A. It is light to use B. It is more patient than people
C. It is freely available D. It is important in everyday life
56. When did Anne Frank start writing her diary?
A. 20th June 1954 B. 20th June 1992
C. 20th June 1945 D. 20th June 1942
57. Why does Anne Frank feel a quarter of students should be kept back?
A. Because the class was too crowded
B. Because the students were too noisy
C. Because the students were worthless
D. All of the above
58. What did Anne Frank write in her essay ‘ A chatter box’?
A. She has inherited the habit of talking from her mother
B. She loved disturbing the class
C. She loved to talk a lot
59. Why was Anne’s whole class quaking in boots?
A. Because they were going for a picnic
B. Because they has their Sports day
C. Because their result was going to be announced
D. Because they were leaving on vacation
60. Anne Frank was unsure about………
A. Her performance in Maths B. Her overall performance
C. Her essay writing D. All of the above
61. ‘on the surface , I seem to have everything , except my one true friend’-
What does the underlined words mean in the chapter?
A. From the start B. Outwardly
C. In true sense D. None of the above
62. How was Anne Frank’s farewell?
A. Joyous and happy B. Exciting
C. Satisfying D. Emotional and heartbreaking
63. According to Anne Frank , who were ‘unpredictable creatures on earth’?
A. Friends B. Relatives C. Teachers D. All of the above
64. What is a student’s traits as per Anne Frank?
A. Scoring well B. Talking
C. Bunking school D. All of the above
65. Was Mr. Keesing satisfied with Anne Frank’s first essay?
A. Yes B. No C. May be D. May be not

66. What did Anne Frank want to make sure?

A. That the joke was on Mr. KeesingCBSE_ENGLISH_MCQs
B. That she topped in her exams
C. That she found maths interesting
D. All of the above
67. How was Anne Frank at the age of thirteen?
A. Bold B. Timid
C. Shy D. Sharp, sensitive and mature
68. What did Anne Frank often call her maths teacher?
A. Old fogey B. Young froggy C. Old froggy D. None of the above
69. Who was Anne Frank deeply attached to?
A. Her mother B. Her father C. Mr. Keesing D. Mrs. Kuperus
70. What was the cause of Anne Frank’s death?
A. Typhus B. Malaria C. Typhoid D. Cholera
71. Who published Anne Frank’s diary?
A. Her father B. Her mother C. Her sister D. All of the above
72. Anne Frank was born in 1929 , she died in 1945 – how old was Anne Frank
at the time of her death?
A. 13 years old B. 16 years old C. 18 years old D. 19 years old
73. Where did the Nazis start sending the Jews , as per Anne Frank’s diary?
A. Concentration camps B.Germany
C. France D. Holland
74. Where did the Frank family live?
A. In a building
B. Upper floors of their business premise
C. In a bungalow D. In the basement
75. How long did the Frank family hide?
A. 35 months B. 25 months C. 24 months D. 48 months
76. Who supported the Frank family at the time of need?
A. Jewish friends B.Non- jewish friends
C. German friends D. Netherlanders
77. What does ‘inherited’ mean?
A. Acquired B. Got from family C. Give up D. All of the above

78. _________________ means the one who cannot be improved?
A. Incorrigible B. Impossible C. Difficult D. Underrated
79. ‘The Diary of Anne Frank’ is one of the most authentic works
because………….
A. It is handwritten
B. It describes the atrocities committed on the Jews
C. It is Anne Frank’s work
D. All of the above
80. Where did Anne Frank die?
A. Germany B. Holland
C. Netherland D. Concentration camp in Bergen

5.THE HUNDRED DRESSES – I

-EL BSOR ESTER
CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS :
1. It was Monday , Wanda was absent but nobody noticed.
2. Wanda , a quiet girl , did not talk with others much.
3. She lived up on Boggins Heights and belonged to a poor family.
4. She wore the same blue dress everyday.
5. Peggy and Maddie were good friends and teased Wanda everyday.
6. Wanda had no friends and girls used to make fun of her.
7. Wanda claimed of having a hundred dresses and sixty pairs of shoes.
8. Peggy was not really a cruel girl . She loved children and animals also.
9. Peggy wondered why Wanda had spoken of her hundred dresses.
10. Maddie , herself a poor girl , did not like to tease Wanda but remained silent
for fear of being ridiculed in Wanda’s place.
11. There was a drawing competition for every boy and girl in the class.
12. Everybody expected Peggy to win.
13. There were a hundred sketches of dresses beautifully drawn by Wanda in the
classroom.
14. Miss. Mason announced the winner – Jack Beggles won among the boys and
Wanda Petronski among the girls.
15. Wanda was absent but everybody clapped for her.
16. Peggy and Maddie identified the blue and the green dress once spoken by
Wanda.
17. Everybody in the class clapped for Wanda’s great quality of drawing.
1. Who is the author of “The Hundred Dresses”?
A. Liam O’ Flaherty B. Frederick Forsyth
C. Roal Dahl D. El Bsor Ester
2. Who were the two best friends?
A. Peggy , Maddie B. Wanda , Peggy
C. Maddie , Wanda D. Willie , Wanda
3. Where in the classroom did Wanda sit?
A. End corner B. Middle C. Front D. Rotational

4. Why did Wanda used to sit there?
A. She didn’t score very good marks
B. Her feet were filled with dirt and mud
C. Her friends sat there
D. No one really knows
5. Which classroom did they all sit in?
A. Room fifteen B. Room thirteen C. Room twelve D. Room eleven
6. Who was the most popular girl in school?
A. Wanda B. Maddie C. Peggy D. All of them
7. Why did “they” wait for Wanda?
A. They were friends B. To make fun of her
C. They cared about her D. They missed her
8. How would you describe Wanda’s dress?
A. Faded blue B. Not ironed properly
C. Clean D. All of the above
9. What tells you that Peggy wasn’t cruel?
A. Protected small children from bullies
B. Couldn’t stand animals getting mistreated
C. Did not make Wanda cry
D. All of the above
10. Why was Peggy’s game bothering Maddie?
A. She cared about Wanda
B. Peggy was harsh on Wanda
C. She feared she’d be next to get teased
D. All of the above
11. How many shoes did Wanda say she had?
A. 50 B. 100 C. 10 D. 60
12. Why was Maddie glad even when she was late for school?
A. She didn’t want to attend the class
B. They could not make fun of Wanda
C. She liked going late
D. Both A and C

13. What reason did Maddie give herself to justify teasing Wanda?
A. Wanda used to lie about her dresses
B. Wanda deserved it
C. Peggy was the best liked girl and couldn’t do anything wrong
D. Both A and B
14. Why did Maddie not write to Peggy in the first place?
A. She was afraid she’d be next to get teased
B. She thought Peggy was right in teasing Wanda
C. She did not really care
D. She realized Wanda deserved it
15. What did the drawing and coloring contest mean for the girls and boys?
A. Designing dresses and motorboats B. Designing interiors and bikes
C. Designing dresses and bikes D. Designing interiors and motorboats
16. Where did they wait for Wanda?
A. Bakers street B. Boggins Heights
C. Boggins street D. Oliver street
17. Who did Maddie think would win the contest?
A. Wanda B. Maddie C. Peggy D. None of the above
18. What was the room covered with?
A. Drawing of girls B. Drawings of boys
C. 100 drawings of Wanda D. All of the above
19. Why did Peggy say , “and I thought I could draw”?
A. She’d won the medal always
B. Wanda’s drawings were amazing
C. She thought Wanda could draw better
D. All of the above
20. Miss Mason said , “Look at her exquisite drawings.” What is the meaning
of “exquisite”?
A. Luxurious
B. Neatly made
C. Superior
D. Extremely beautiful and well – made

21. What was Maddie’s full name?
A. Madgeline B. Madeline C. Maddeline D. Madger
22. Who won the drawing contest?
A. Peggy B. Wanda C. Maddie D. None of them
23. How many drawings did Wanda draw?
A. 100 B. 10 C. 50 D. 150
24. How many dresses did Wanda say were lined up in her closet?
A. 100 B. 40 C. 50 D. 60
25. What was Wanda’s full name?
A. Wanda Polenski B. Wanda Petronski
C. Wanda Patrick D. Wanda Polish
26. Who secretly disliked how Wanda was being treated?
A. Peggy B. Cecile C. Maddie D. Jake
27. What tells you that Peggy wasn’t cruel?
A. Protected small children from bullies
B. Couldn’t stand animals getting mistreated
C. Did not make Wanda cry
D. All of the above
28. Why did ‘they’ wait for Wanda?
A. They were friends B. To make fun of her
C. They cared about her D. They missed her
29. Who was Wanda?
A. A Polish girl B. A French girl C. An American girl D. An English girl
30. Who was the most popular girl at the school?
A. Wanda B. Peggy C. Maddie D. Miss. Mason
31. On which particular day was Wanda’s absence noticed?
A. Sunday B. Monday C. Tuesday D. Wednesday
32. How did the other girls treat Wanda?
A. They made fun of her B. They helped her in studies
C. They sympathized with her D. All of the above
33. “The Hundred Dresses” is the real – life experience in the form of a story of
this American children’s author………….
A. Judy Blume B. Beverley Cleary C. Dr. Seuss D. Eleanor Estes

34. Maggie from “The Hundred Dresses,” a real – life experience was the girl
who received Peggy’s ____________________ dresses.
A. 100 B. Hand – me –down
C. Hundred dresses D. All of the above
35. All the girls used to make fun of the main character’s funny name , which
was ……………………………..
A. Wanda Petronski B. Eleanor Estes
C. Suess by El Bsor Ester D. None of the above
36. How many dresses did Wanda of the chapter “The Hundred Dresses” design?
A. 10 B. 1000 C. 1 D. 100
37. What was the result of the drawing competition in the chapter , “The
Hundred Dresses”?
A. Wanda stood first B. Wanda lost
C. Wanda couldn’t finish D. Wanda stood third
38. Why was the author , Eleanor Estes , of the story , “The Hundred Dresses”
guilty?
A. She couldn’t do justice to Wanda B. She couldn’t save the character
C. She couldn’t defend the character , Wanda in real life
D. All of the above
39. What does the author , Eleanor Estes , of the story , “The Hundred Dresses”
wants to do?
A. Assuage her guilt
B. Encourage others to stand against bullies
C. Encourage others to write similar stories
D. Both A and B
40. Why did the students wait for Wanda when she was going from or coming
to school?
A. Because she was their best friend B. Because they made fun of her
C. Because she brought lunch for them
41. What did Peggy ask Wanda in the story , “The Hundred Dresses”?
A. How many dresses did Wanda have B. How far was Wanda’s house
C. Why was her name so funny D. Why did Wanda come walking daily
42. What information did Wanda give about her dresses?
A. They were of different colors and designs
B. They were silk and velvet C. They were in a very good condition
D. Both A and B

43. Why was Maddie sympathetic to Wanda , in the story , “The Hundred
Dresses”?
A. Because everyone made fun of Wanda
B. Because everyone bullied Wanda
C. Because she too was poor and wore clothes given by others
D. All of the above
44. In the story , Maddie decided to write a note to Peggy asking her
to____________________________________.
A. Stop asking Wanda about clothes B. Stop making fun of Wanda
C. Stop asking Wanda about shoes D. Stop being friends with Wanda
45. Why were Peggy and Maddie surprised in the story ?
A. The school was shut all of a sudden
B. There were 100 designs of dresses
C. Wanda had stood 1st in the competition and won the medal
D. Both B and C
46. Was Wanda present to hear the result of the drawing competition in the
story ?
A. Yes B. No C. May be D. May not be
47. In the story , Maddie and Peggy…………….
A. Appreciated the drawings made by Wanda
B. Were jealous of Wanda
C. Wanted to become friends with Wanda
48. Which boys sat in the last row of the class , as per the story ?
A. Scholar boys B. Rough boys C. Intelligent boys D. Mischievous boys
49. Wanda’s school mates thought of her as __________________ in the story.
A. An intelligent girl B. An extra ordinary girl
C. An object of fun D. All of the above
50. What kind of place was ‘Boggins Heights’ as mentioned in the story ?
A. A place where the rich lived
B. A place where poor immigrants lived
C. A place of splendid beauty
D. The most expensive area

51. What did Wanda always wear in the story ?

A. A bracelet in her right arm
B. Faded red top with a long skirt
C. Faded blue dress , never ironed properly
52. ‘She was pretty , had many dresses and curly hair.’ Who does ‘she’ refer to
in this line from the story?
A. Wanda B. Peggy C. Maddie D. Ms. Mason
53. Why did everyone think that Peggy would be the winner , in the story ?
A. Because she was a beautiful girl
B. Because she was intelligent
C. Because she was richer than the rest
D. Because she drew better than anyone else
54. As mentioned in the chapter , Wanda was ___________________.
A. An American national B. A polish girl
C. A pretty girl D. None of the above
55. As mentioned in the chapter , Peggy protected small children from………..
A. Teacher B. Bullies C. Senior students D. Step parents
56. ‘The corner of the room where there was most scuffling of feet’ – what
does the underlined phrase mean in the chapter.
A. Creating noise by thumping shoes B. Walking barefoot
C. Jumping with thumping shoes D. None of the above
57. What kind of a girl was Wanda?
A. Shy and reserve B. Quiet and calm
C. Happy go lucky D. Both A and B
58. ‘Her feet were usually caked with dry mud ‘- What does the underlined
phrase mean?
A. Decorated with B. Covered with
C. Smeared with D. None of the above
59. Do you think Wanda had many friends in the chapter?
60. Why would Peggy cry for hours , as per the chapter?
A. For getting low marks B. For not coming 1st
C. On seeing an animal mistreated D. All of the above

61. What would you call the people who would frighten weaker persons?
A. Dominating B. Smart C. Bullies D. Cruel
62. What shows that Maddie was as poor as Wanda?
A. She wore somebody’s hand – me – down clothes
B. Her shoes were torn
C. Her clothes were tattered
D. All of the above
63. What would Maddie’s mother do in the story?
A. She would disguise Maddie’s dresses with new trimmings
B. She would stitch new dresses for Maddie
C. She would hire dresses for Maddie
64. In the story , Maddie worked her arithmetic problems…………………
A. With full confidence B. Absent mindedly
C. With Peggy’s help D. With full concentration
65. “You’d look like a Christmas tree in that ,” – this line is taken from which
chapter?
A. The Thousand Dresses B. Wanda and her dresses
C. The Hundred Dresses D. None of the above
66. In “The Hundred Dresses” , dresses were designed _____________________
by Wanda.
A. Sheets of wrapping paper B. Colored art paper
C. A4 size paper D. A3 size paper
67. Do you think , Wanda , the main character of the story was an extrovert?
A. Yes B. May be C. May be not D. No
68. Eleanor Ester based the story “ The Hundred Dresses” on ……………….
A. Her real –life experience B. The life of Wanda Petronski
C. The life of children in school D. None of the above
69. The peculiarity of Wanda’s dress was ………
A. It did not suit her B. It did not fit her properly
C. It was unfit for her D. It costed too much
70. Wanda twisted her mouth sometimes into…….
A. A childish tone B. A crooked sort of impatience
C. A crooked sort of anger D. A crooked sort of smile
6.THE HUNDRED DRESSES – II

CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS:
1. Miss. Mason made the classroom fully attentive before reading out the letter
by Wanda’s father informing about her absence.
2. The Petronski family decided to settle in a big city to avoid the humiliation of
Wanda at the School.
3. Everybody was shocked and felt sorry after listening to the letter of Mr.
Petronski.
4. Maddie was very upset and couldn’t concentrate on her studies.
5. Maddie felt like a coward as she never stopped Peggy from making fun of
Wanda.
6. Maddie and Peggy went to find Wanda at her house at Boggins Heights. They
could not meet her as she had already left the place with her family.
7. Peggy tried to defend her behavior but Maddie was not happy about that.
8. Peggy and Maddie wrote a letter to Wanda telling her she had won the contest
. But Wanda did not reply for a long time.
9. Wanda wrote a letter to Miss. Mason to give her drawings to the girls as she
had new ones at her home.
10. Wanda missed her old school and her teacher . She wanted to gift special
drawings of a green dress and a blue one to Peggy and Maddie respectively.
11. Maddie found her own face in the drawing she got from Miss. Mason, sketched
by Wanda.
12. She rushed to Peggy’s house to tell Peggy that she found Peggy’s face in the
green dress sketch gifted to Peggy.
13. Maddie cried for her behavior and promised herself not to be a silent spectator
anymore ever if she was to lose her close friend.
14. Peggy consoled her by saying that Wanda liked them.
15. Maddie agreed and blinked away the tears that came every time she thought
of Wanda Petronski.
1. Who wrote the letter received by Miss. Mason?
A. Wanda B. Wanda’s mother
C. Wanda’s father D. Wanda’s brother
2. What did the letter convey?
A. Wanda wasn’t well B. Wanda won’t be attending school
C. They had moved to the big city D. Both B and C

3. What else was mentioned in the letter?
A. Her drawings B. Her medal C. The school D. Her funny name
4. How did Miss. Mason feel about whatever happened with Wanda?
A. Unfortunate B. Sad C. Cruel D. Both A and B
5. How would you describe Miss. Mason’s feelings towards the class?
A. Angry B. Upset C. Happy D. Cheerful
6. What was just as bad as what Peggy had done?
A. Maddie staying silent while Peggy teased Wanda
B. Maddie not stopping Peggy
C. Maddie teasing Wanda D. None of the above
7. What did Maddie think of herself after the letter was read out loud?
A. Grateful B. Lucky C. Hero D. Coward
8. “So Peggy had the same idea! Maddie glowed.” What was the idea?
A. To tease Wanda one more time
B. To go and look for Wanda at Boggins Height
C. To apologise to Wanda D. Both B and C
9. What was Maddie reminded of by the Petronski’s house?
A. How they teased her B. How she could stop all of it
C. Wanda’s drawings D. Wanda’s dress; un ironed but clean
10. What excuses does Peggy think of for her behavior?
A. Wanda didn’t know she was being made fun of
B. She got the idea of hundred drawings only when Peggy asked her
C. None of these D. Both A and B
11. What important decision does Maddie take?
A. Unfriendly Peggy B. Visiting Wanda
C. Stop others from bullying D. All of the above
12. How did they contact Wanda?
A. Letter B. Phone call C. E mail D. They visited her
13. What did they write in the letter?
A. Apology B. Her drawings and that she won
C. Asked about the new city D. Both B and C
14. Why did they think Wanda wouldn’t reply?
A. She didn’t know how to read B. She didn’t know how to write
C. She must’ve been sad and angry D. All of the above

15. Who was more anxious for a reply?

A. Maddie B. Peggy C. Miss. Mason D. All of them
16. What did Maddie notice in the drawings?
A. Wanda drew their faces B. They were beautiful
C. Wanda wrote notes for them D. All of the above
17. What was the tone of Wanda’s reply?
A. Friendly B. Angry C. Ungrateful D. Hatred
18. What do you mean by , “picking on someone”?
A. Unfairly criticizing them B. Taking something from them
C. Taking them somewhere D. None of the above
19. What was Maddie’s reaction on receiving the drawing?
A. Sad B. Happy C. Excited D. Neutral
20. What did Peggy infer from the drawing?
A. Wanda was a good artist B. Wanda liked them
C. Wanda hated them D. Both A and B
21. What was the description of the house which Maddie thought to be
Wanda’s house?
A. Little white house B. Big white house
C. Small green cottage D. Tiny Red hut
22. The grass along the pathway to Wanda’s house looked like………
A. Puppies B. Snakes C. Kittens D. Monkeys
23. Wanda’s house was ……..
A. On a cliff B. On the top of a hill
C. By the river D. In the forest
24. What was used to decorate the classroom on Christmas?
A. Bells B. Tree C. Both D. None of the above
25. What was the color of the dress in Peggy’s drawing?
A. Red B. Green C. Blue D. White
26. Who felt like a coward after Wanda left the school?
A. Peggy B. Maddie C. Miss. Petronski D. Miss. Mason
27. What were Maddie’s thoughts as they went to Boggin’s Heights?
A. Tell her nobody would make fun of her name
B. Tell her that her nature was very rude
C. Tell her that she was ugly D. None of the above

28. What did Mr. Petronski’s letter say?
A. His daughter would not come to school any more
B. Appreciated the school
C. Regarding poor performance of his child
29. Who was Miss. Mason?
A. Maths teacher B. English teacher C. Class teacher D. Principal
30. What was the color of the dress in Peggy’s drawing?
A. Red B. Green C. Blue D. White
31. What important decision does Maddie take?
A. Unfriending Peggy B. Visiting Wanda
C. Stop others from bullying D. All of the above
32. How did the girls know that Wanda liked them even though they had
teased her?
A. She offered them all the hundred dresses
B. She offered them tea
C. She offered them a house
33. What did the girls write to Wanda?
A. About her rude behavior B. About the contest
C. About a new dress D. About new teacher
34. What was Miss . Mason reaction when she came to know that the class
had been making fun of Wanda?
A. She started laughing B. She started crying
C. She was unhappy and upset D. None of the above
35. What could Maddie not do in the first period?
A. Failed to complete her homework B. Failed to concentrate on studies
C. Failed to recover her textbook D. None of the above
36. Which comments hurt the feelings of Wanda?
A. About her nature B. About her house
C. About her dress D. About her father
37. what did Peggy infer from the drawing?
A. Wanda was a good artist B. Wanda liked them
C. Wanda hated them D. Both A and B
38. Why did they think Wanda wouldn’t reply?

A. She didn’t know how to read B. She didn’t know how to write
C. She must’ve been sad and angry D. All of the above
39. What was just as bad as what Peggy had done?
A. Maddie staying silent while Peggy teased Wanda
B. Maddie not stopping Peggy
C. Maddie teasing Wanda
40. Wanda , the introvert character of the story , “The Hundred Dresses” had
to leave the school…………..
A. Because the girls in the school made fun of her
B. Because her family was migrating
C. Because she took admission elsewhere
D. Because she wanted to quit studying
41. In the chapter , “The Hundred Dresses”, a feeling of repentance arose among
Wanda’s classmates when she left school – is this true?
A. No , not at all B. Yes, very much C. Not really D. All of the above
42. Why could Peggy and Maddie not meet Wanda , of the story , “The Hundred
Dresses”?
A. Because Wanda said no
B. Because Wanda hated them
C. Because Wanda’s father didn’t want
D. Because Wanda had already left
43. What did Wanda do out of generosity?
A. She gave away all her shoes
B. She donated her 100 drawings to her classmates
C. She gave all her clothes in charity
D. All of the above
44. Wanda , the generous girl from the story , “The Hundred Dresses” gave the
drawing of her green dress to _______________ and blue dress
to_________________.
A. Peggy and Maddie B. Mirinda and Samantha
C. Thomas and Jack D. Maddie and Peggy

45. “The Hundred Dresses” clearly conveys a message that………..
A. Any kind of discrimination does torture those who suffer it silently
B. Not to hurt anybody’s feelings
C. One must be good in drawing skill
D. Both A and B
46. What did Wanda’s father inform Ms. Mason , in the chapter ?
A. Wanda was very hurt and sad
B. Wanda doesn’t want to study
C. Wanda wants all her drawings back
D. Wanda would not come to school anymore
47. Why did Maddie feel that she was a coward, in the chapter , “The Hundred
Dresses”?
A. She never stopped Peggy from making fun of Wanda
B. She couldn’t stop Wanda from relocating
C. She couldn’t draw as good as Wanda
D. She couldn’t win the drawing competition
48. What was Peggy’s opinion about Wanda’s win , in the story , “The Hundred
Dresses”?
A. Wanda had copied the drawings
B. Peggy’s questioning about the dresses , helped Wanda win
C. Wanda had won because Peggy didn’t draw well
D. All of the above
49. ‘she decided that she would not keep quiet if someone made fun of anybody
before her’ – who is referred to as ‘she’ in this line from the chapter?
A. Peggy B. Maddie C. Wanda D. Ms. Mason
50. In the story , both Peggy and Maddie decided to ……………
A. Write a letter to Wanda Petronski B. Find Wanda Petronski
C. Forget Wanda Petronski D. All of the above
51. Ms. Mason of the story , received a letter from ……………on the last day of
the school?
A. Wanda’s father B. Wanda
C. School’s Principal D. All of the above
52. In the story , Peggy could only say to Maddie , “She must have really liked
us.” Why?
A.Because Wanda gave them the drawings to keep
B. Because Wanda gave them expensive gifts
C. Because Wanda customized the drawings for them
D. All of the above

53. Do you think Wanda’s feelings were hurt by the whole class in the story?
54. “I have a letter from Wanda’s father that I want to read to you,” who said
these lines in the story?
A. Ms. Mason to the classmates of Wanda
B. The Headmistress to Ms. Mason
C. Peggy to Maddie D. Maddie to Peggy
55. Who did Wanda send a letter to?
A. Peggy B. Maddie C. The Headmistress D. Ms. Mason
56. Who was really troubled over Wanda’s incident?
A. Peggy B. Maddie C. Ms. Mason D. All of the above
57. What drawing did Peggy get?
A. The green coloured dress with red trimmings
B. The blue coloured dress
C. The hundred dresses D. All of the above
58. What drawing did Maddie get?
A. The green dress with red trimmings
B. The blue dress
C. All the hundred dresses D. None of the above
59. Who did Maddie find in her bedroom drawing?
A. Peggy B. Wanda Petronski
C. Maddie herself D. An unknown girl
60. Wanda’s father’s tone in writing the letter is not……
A. Distressing B. Spiteful C. Hurt D. Painful
61. What , according to the letter , was the primary reason that prompted Mr.
Petronski to take the decision to move to a big city?
A. His wish to achieve success in the big city
B. His urge to join his relatives who mostly lived in the big city
C. His anxiety over their poverty in the small city
D. His agony about his children being viewed as ‘outsiders’ by their schoolmates
62. The phrase , ‘Pollack’ reveals a discrimination on the basis of …..
A. Race B. Gender C. Religion D. Wealth

63. The line – Plenty of funny names in the city – suggests that the city….
A. Is a melting pot of people from different parts of the world
B. Has foreign people willing to give opportunities to the poor
C. Is a safe haven for immigrants if they have funny names
D. Has a special status for all who are willing to be funny
64. Where did Peggy and Maddie mail the letter to Wanda?
A. Boggins Heights B. The big city
C. Poland D. None of the above
65. How did Wanda’s house at Boggins Heights look?
A. Shabby B. Clean C. Both A and B D. Beautiful

POETRY:
1.DUST OF SNOW
-BY ROBERT FROST
CENTRAL IDEA OF THE POEM:
The “Dust of Snow”, by Robert Frost is a small and simple poem with a deep
meaning. It expresses the significance of small things in changing one’s
attitude. The poem explains that the little things in life can make huge changes
in our future . It also reflects that hard times in the life will lead to the happier
times if we can survive them.
1. Who is the poet of the Poem “Dust of Snow”?
A. Leslie Norris B. Robert Frost C. Carolyn Wells D. Robin Klein
2. Why does the poet call it , “Dust of Snow”?
A. Snow particles were too tiny B. They came over him like dust
C. They felt like dust D. They looked like dust
3. The poet says, “Of a day I had rued.” What is the meaning of “rued”?
A. Ruined B. Held in regret C. Ruled D. Conquered
4. What uplifted his mood?
A. Falling of snow on his shoulder B. The crow
C. Hemlock tree D. All of the above
5. What is the rhyme scheme of the poem?
A. baba cdcd B. abab cdcd C. abab cddc D. abba cdcd
6. Name the poetic device used in the line , “Has given my heart.”
A. Alliteration B. Metaphor C. Oxymoron D. Simile
7. Name the poetic device used in the line , “And saved some part.”
A. Alliteration B. Metaphor C. Oxymoron D. Simile
8. What does “Dust of Snow” represent?
A. Healing power of nature B. Particles of snow
C. Cool weather D. None of the above
9. What are the two negative creatures that Frost used as carriers of positivity?
A. Snow , dust B. Hemlock tree , snow
C. Snow , crow D. Hemlock tree, crow

10. The crow and Hemlock tree symbolize………
A. Sorrow B. Happiness C. Celebration D. Death
11. How did the dust of snow affect the poet?
A. It made him energetic B. It changed his mood
C. It made him superior D. None of the above
12. What was the mood of the poet in the beginning of the poem?
A. Sad mood B. Happy mood
C. Confused mood D. None of the above
13. What did the crow shake on the poet?
A. Dust of tree B. Dust of the garden
C. Dust of snow D. Dust of land
14. What uplifted his mood?
A. Falling of snow on his shoulder B. The crow
C. Hemlock tree D. All of the above
15. What was saved for the poet?
A. Crow B. Tree
C. Some part of the day D. Snow
16. What was the effect of the fall of dust of snow on the poet?
A. Changed his mood B. Changed his color
C. Changed his job D. Changed his luck
17. Which tree did the crow shake?
A. Mango B. Maple C. Hemlock D. Oak
18. “Dust of snow” published in New Hampshire is the brainchild of which
poet?
A. Emily Dickinson B. John Ashberry
C. Allen Ginsberg D. Robert Frost
19. Why do you think (Dust of snow) is a highly symbolic poem?
A. It highlights that crows are a symbol of ill omen
B. It highlights very simple moments that turn into significant ones
C. It compels you to think whether simple things can turn into great deeds
D. Both B and C
20. What was the pleasant thing that happened in a tree in the poem?
A. A crow sat on the tree
B. Dust of snowfall on the poet changed his mood
C. Flowers fell on the poet’s shoulders
D. Fruits fell on the poet’s shoulders

21. __________________ is just an ordinary happening.

A. The poet standing below a tree
B. The snowfall on the trees
C. Sudden change in the poet’s mood
D. The arrival of a crow and it’s sitting on the hemlock tree
22. The hemlock tree is considered inauspicious because………
A. It is never a part of any rituals B. It is poisonous and toxic
C. It grows in deserted places D. None of the above
23. Why has the poet used the crow as a symbol of ill omen in the poem?
A. It is black in colour
B. It constantly makes a scary sound
C. It is fearsome , scary and survives on eating bad things
D. It is not a good sight to see
24. What is the change of mood of the poet from the beginning to the end of
the poem?
A. From happy to sad B. From angry to disappointed
C. From desperate to satisfied D. From sad to happy
25. The fall of the dust of snow resulted in _________________.
A. Change in the poet’s mood
B. Change in the appearance of the tree
C. Change in the ambience D. All of the above
26. A change in the present condition of the mind can also be written as………..
A. A change in thoughts B. A change in words
C. A change of place D. A change of mood
27. Why do you think the day had not gone well for the poet in the poem?
A. He had not earned a single penny
B. He had not met his friends
C. It had been a very dull and disappointing day
D. All of the above
28. What were the welcome signs for the poet?
A. A crow sitting on the tree
B. The falling of the flakes and dust of snow
C. The site of the hemlock tree D. The blowing of winds

29. The poet’s spirits were uplifted because………………………
A. Snow had fallen on him
B. He was standing below the hemlock tree
C. A crow had come to give him company
D. He realized that the whole day had not gone waste
30. What were the poet’s happy moments?
A. The fall of snow dust on him B. The presence of a crow
C. The presence of hemlock tree D. All of the above
31. Why do you think satisfaction replaces regret towards the end of the poem?
A. As the crow flew away
B. As the poet realizes happily spent part of the day
C. Because he escaped from the hemlock tree
D. Because snow dust fell on him
32. What was the impact of the sudden movement of the crow?
A. The tree shook completely B. The branches fell of the tree
C. The other birds flew away
D. The mass of snowflakes started falling down the tree
33. The mass of the snowflakes looked like dust of snow because…….
A. It was very light and fine B. It was powdery
C. It was sticking onto the leaves D. None of the above
34. What gladdens the poet’s heart?
A. Sitting below the tree B. Falling of fine dust of snow
C. Arrival of the crow D. All of the above
35. In the poem Dust of Snow , the crow is a symbol of……….
A. Joy B. Surprise C. Regret D. Satisfaction
36. Before the falling of the snow , how was the poet’s mood?
A. Pleasant B. Quiet C. Unpleasant D. Confused
37. What inspiration did nature give to the poet?
A. To consider crows as a symbol of joy
B. To sit under a tree when in despair
C. To go out for a walk
D. To behave in a positive manner

38. What message have you drawn from the poem?

A. Simple moments have larger significance
B. It is important to understand nature
C. Always observe a crow sitting on a tree
39. In the poem , crow and hemlock tree depict what side of nature?
A. Happy and satisfied B. Hopeful and cheerful
C. Imbalance and insecure D. Dark and bitter
40. What fact of life can be understood in this poem?
A. Every dark cloud has a silver lining
B. Every dark night is followed by a beautiful day
C. Happiness and sorrow are a part of life
D. All of the above
41. Why did the poet feel that the whole day would go to waste?
A. The day had been very dull , gloomy and hopeless
B. The day had not given him a penny
C. The day kept him busy in difficult tasks
42. The hemlock tree was shaken by……….
A. A sudden storm B. A crow C. Monkeys D. Squirrels
43. Suddenly ______________ fell on the poet.
A. A lizard B. A leaf C. A snake D. Dust of snow
44. The tree tops were covered with……….
A. Leaves B. Masses of snow
C. Flowers and fruits D. Colorful butterflies
45. What resulted in the sudden movement of the crow?
A. Leaves started falling
B. Fruits started falling
C. Lizards and ants started falling
D. Mass of snowflakes started falling
46. Before the snowflakes fell, the poet was in a ________________.
A. Dull and gloomy mood B. Happy mood
C. State of shock D. None of the above

47. What type of plant is a hemlock tree?
A. Short tree with red leaves
B. Poisonous tree with small white flowers
C. Tall tree with sweet fruits D. Tall tree with huge branches
48. In the poem , it is ……………
A. An autumn day B. A summer day C. A rainy day D. A winter day
49. ‘the way a crow,
Shook down on me,
The dust of snow
From a hemlock tree,’ – the rhyme scheme is ……
A. abab B. aabb C. abba D. All of the above
50. ‘of a day I had rued,’ ‘rued’ means………
A. Be proud of B.Regret deeply
C. Spend happily D. Delete from memory
51. The four elements of the poem are………
A. Depression , ominous , sadness , happiness
B. Snow , crow , hemlock tree , poet
C. Trees , birds , nature , emotions
D. All of the above
52. What was the poet’s location in the poem?
A. America B. Forest
C. Hemlock tree D. None of the above
53. The rest of the day was saved for the poet because ………
A. He had earned enough money B. He had finished all the tasks
C. He had reached home on time D. His mood had changed
54. The backdrop of the poem is………
A. Bright and cheerful B. Hopeless and gloomy
C. Depressive and dull D. None of the above
55. What message does Robert Frost convey?
A. Depression and hopelessness are a part of life
B. Always look at the brighter side of life
C. Time does not stay the same always
D. All of the above

56. As per the poem……………….. is the law of nature.

A. Change B. Depression C. Happiness D. Satisfaction
57. What was ‘the savior of the day’ for the poet?
A. The crow B. The dust of snow
C. The hemlock tree D. All of the above
58. What sort of emotion can be seen towards the end of the poem?
A. sadness B. Anger C. Happiness D. Frustration
59. Which things in the poem reflect the poet’s mood?
A. The lines B. The winter day
C. The crow and hemlock tree D. All of the above
60. What creates the poet’s desired effect in the poem?
A. The winter day and snowfall B. The crow and the hemlock tree
C. The way he stood below the tree
D. The easy language and the unusual visual imagery along with the brevity
of words

2. FIRE AND ICE

-BY ROBERT FROST
The central idea around which the entire poem revolves is that only love,
equality , mutual understanding and sympathy for one and all can help in
establishing peace on the earth . The poet mentions that both fire and ice can
bring probable end to this world . The poet talks about how fire represents
desire and can therefore be a cause of the end of the world . He also mentions
ice as second issue to symbolize that the coldness and indifference towards
one another will also be enough to bring an end to this world . Too much fire
and passion can quickly consume a relationship , while cold indifference and
hatred can be equally destructive.
1. Who is the poet of the poem , “Fire and Ice”?
A. Leslie Norris B. Robert Frost C. Carolyn Wells D. Robin Klein
2. What does the poet compare fire with?
A. Hatred B. Desire C. Heat D. Both A and C
3. What is the meaning of “Perish”?
A. Bloom B. Rise C. Die D. Glow
4. What would suffice if the world were to perish twice?
A. Ice B. Fire C. Hatred D. Both A and B
5. What would be a better option to end the earth?
A. Fire B.Ice
C. Both are equally competent D. None of them
6. What is the rhyming scheme of the poem?
A. abaa bcbcb B. aaba bcbcb C. aaab bcbcb D. ababbcbcb
7. Name the poetic device used in the line , “I hold with those who favour
fire.”
A. Assonance B. Alliteration C. None of them D. Both of them
8. Name the poetic device used in the line , “Some say the world will end in
fire.”
A. Metaphor B. Imagery C. Alliteration D. Oxymoron
9. Name the poetic device used in the line , “To say that foe destruction ice is
also great.”
A. Metaphor B. Imagery C. Alliteration D. Oxymoron

10. Where has he used personification?

A. Fire B. Ice C. Earth D. Both A and B
11. Why do some people say that the world will end in ice?
A. Because love among people is increasing
B. Because hatred among people is increasing
C. Because lust among people is increasing
12. What is ‘Ice’ a symbol of?
A. Lust B. Love C. Desire D. Hatred
13. What is ‘fire’ a symbol of ?
A. Love and new desires
B. Lust and endless desires
C. Love and beginning of a new thing
D. Revolution
14. According to Robert Frost , what will end one day?
A. Water B. Plants C. Air D. World
15. Can hatred destroy the world?
A. Yes B. No C. May be D. May not be
16. What does the poet think , the world will end in?
A. Ice B. Fire C. Flood D. Earthquake
17. What does the poet want to convey through this poem?
A. We should not be greedy
B. All humans should check their desires and hatred
C. Restrain our desires and love fellow beings
D. Both A and C
18. What does violent desire refer to?
A. Fire B. Ice C. Snow D. Water
19. What will the world end with?
A. Fire B. Ice C. Both A and B D. None of these
20. What would be a better option to end the earth?
A. Fire B. Ice
C. Both are equally competent D. None of them

21. What would suffice if the world were to perish twice?
A. Ice B. Fire C. Hatred D. Both A and B
22. The poet favours the…….
A. Nothing B. Ice C. Fire D. Storm
23. ____________ is the better option if the world had to perish.
A. Fire B. Ice C. Storm D. Rain
24. The poet brings about the contrast between the ice and ____________ through
this poem.
A. Slow hatred B. Destruction C. Love D. Fire
25. The destruction procedure is slow through……
A. Fire B. Storm C. Ice D. Rain
26. ‘Fire and Ice’ is highly symbolic poem by Robert Frost because……
A. It is a meditation about how the earth will end
B. It uses contradicting ideas
C. It incorporates scientific terms D. None of the above
27. According to Robert Frost , what will put an end to the world one day?
A. The fire of lusts and endless desires
B. The ice of hatred among human beings
C. The equality amongst races
D. Both A and B
28. The theme of the poem is the age –old question_____________.
A. Whether the world will live in peace
B. Whether the world will end in fire or in ice
C. Whether there will be equality
D. All of the above
29. In the poem , what does the element of ‘fire’ stand for?
A. Violent desires B. Hatred C. Love D. Compassion
30. In the poem , what does the element of ‘ice’ stand for?
A. Love B. Compassion C. Violent desires D. Hatred
31. The poet , Robert Frost deals with a very sublime subject- ………
A. Love and hatred B. Freedom
C. End of the world D. All of the above

32. Who does Robert Frost side with?

A. Those who believe this world will end in fire
B. Those who believe this world will end in ice
C. Those who believe this world will end in both
33. What does Robert Frost confess in the poem ?
A. He has written the poem quickly
B. He has himself tasted desires
C. He has done injustice to the poem
D. He could have written better
34. According to Robert Frost , ‘Hate’ born of cold reasoning , makes a
man………
A. A strong person B. A bitter human being
C. A better individual D. Insensitive to feelings
35. The poet , Robert Frost links the two powerful natural elements
to……………..
A. Love and hatred B. Human beings and emotions
C. End of the world D. None of the above
36. In the ____________ stanza , the poet shows his agreement with those who
believe that fire will cause the end of the world.
A. First B. Second C. Both A and B D. All of the above
37. What does Robert Frost agree to towards the end of the poem ?
A. Nothing can bring the end
B. End is inevitable
C. Humans can avoid the end
D. Both fire and ice bring the end of the world
38. As per a few people , the world will end in……..
A. Ice B. Fire
C. Both ice and fire D. None of the above
39. “Some say in ice from what I’ve tasted of desire, I hold with those who
favour fire,” – What is the rhyme scheme of these lines?
A. abaa B. aaba C. abba D. abab
40. According to Robert Frost , what is sufficient for the world’s destruction?
A. Fire B. Ice C. Inhumanity D. Hatred

41. In the poem , what does this mean, ‘From what I have tasted’?
A. From my experience B. As per my thoughts
C. From what I believe D. All of the above
42. ‘Tasted of desire’ can also be written as …….
A. Tasted many things B. Experienced passion and desires
C. Experienced love and hatred D. None of the above
43. What has the poet Robert Frost tasted , as per the poem?
A. Hatred B. Compromise
C. Passion , love and desire D. Adjustment
44. What is strong enough for destroying the world twice, as per Robert Frost?
A. Fire B. Ice
C. Both D. None of the above
45. According to the poem , Fire and Ice , what has to perish twice?
A. Nature B. Universe C. Galaxy D. World
46. Which two things will destroy the world , according to Robert Frost?
A. Fire and Ice B. Hatred and desire
C. Love and Compassion D. Passion
47. Why do some people feel that the world will end in ice?
A. Because the North pole has loads of ice
B. Because of global warming
C. Because hatred is on a rise
D. All of the above
48. The underlying idea of the poem Fire and Ice is………….
A. We must keep tab on our desires
B. We must love our fellow human beings
C. We must hate each other
D. Both A and B
49. What eternal law of nature can be felt in the poem ?
A. Big things engulf small things B. Every beginning has an end too
C. Love prevails hatred D. All of the above
A. Abaa bcbcb B. Aaba bcbb C. Ababa bcc D. None of these

51. _________________ is a symbolic poem by Robert Frost.

A. The road not taken B. Mending wall
C. Fire and Ice D. Dust of snow
52. According to Robert Frost , what are the side effects of cold thoughts and
reasoning?
A. They make us insensitive B. They make us frightful
C. They make us cruel D. Both A and C
53. ‘Ice or hatred will’_____________ to bring an end of this world.
A. Suffix B. Prefix C. Suffice D. None of these
54. Which are the two primal emotions which the poet has experienced?
A. Passion and desire B. Love and hate
C. Reasoning and thinking D. All of the above
55. Do you think hatred can destroy the world?
A. Yes , it can B. No , it cannot
C. Quite a possibility D. Not possible
56. As per Mr. Frost , what will end one day?
A. Love B. Hatred C. The world D. All of the above
57. ‘From what I’ve tasted of desire’- What does the underlined word mean in
the poem?
A. Fire and Ice B. Love and hatred
C. Passion and violence D. None of the above
58. What according to you will the world end in?
A. Fire B. Ice C. Hatred D. Both A and B
59. ‘I hold with those who favour fire’ (here) the underlined phrase means……….
A. Catch hold of B. Stand with those
C. Support those persons D. Both B and C
60. According to the poet , Robert Frost , this world has to perish
twice……………………..
A. Once through fire and then through ice
B. Once because of liars and then through cheaters
C. Once because of haters and then through communists
D. All of the above
61. The poet knows enough that there is enough __________________ in this
world.
A. Population B. Job opportunities
C. Food D. Hatred

62. In the poem , Fire and Ice , a symbol of lust and endless desire is
………………….
A. Ice B. Fire C. World D. All of the above
63. The symbol of hatred in the poem is ……..
A. Ice B. Fire C. World D. All of the above
64. If desires (like fire) spread rapidly and engulf one’s life , what does hatred
do?
A. It enlightens one’s life B. It fills one’s life with poison
C. It gives new meaning to one’s life D. None of the above
65. ‘Is also great , and would suffice.’ – Name the poet and the poem of these
lines.
A. Robin Froebel and World of hate
B. Robert Irwin and A tale of two worlds
C. Roosewell and World of people
D. Robert Frost and Fire and Ice
66. _________________ collection gave Robert Frost the Pulitzer Prize in 1923.
A. Fire and Ice B. New Hampshire
C. North of Boston D. A Boy’s will
67. The poem is a _________________ about how the world will end.
A. Meditation B. Ode C. Collection D. All of the above
68. The poem , is based on aphorism, meaning………………
A. Unknown facts B. Hidden mysteries
C. Expressing the truth in a clever way
69. Is the poet’s question answered in the poem?
A. May be B. May not be C. Yes D. No
70. What awareness does the poet want to create through the poem?
A. Truth shall prevail one day B. Justice shall be served one day
C. This poem is an eye – opener
D. Human misdeeds shall end the world one day
71. Which two different disbeliefs does Robert Frost talks about in the poem?
A. Haters will turn into lovers B. People will do justice
C. Equality will win the world
D. Some say the world will end in fire , some say in ice

72. How will the world end in ice , according to Robert Frost?
A. It will freeze life into death and destruction
B. It will cover the entire globe with ice
C. Everyone will turn into ice cubes
D. All of the above
73. How will the world end in fire , according to the poet?
A. It will burn down everything
B. It will reduce the world to a fire ball
C. It will ignite everyone

3. A TIGER IN THE ZOO

-BY LESLIE NORRIS
The Poem , ‘A Tiger in the Zoo’ is written by Leslie Norris . In this poem , the
poet tries to depict the mental state of a caged tiger . He compares the life of a
tiger in the zoo with its life in its natural habitat. The poet conveys an important
message that the wild animals should be left in their natural habitat . In the
poem , he heightens the contrast between freedom and captivity . He , very
impressively , shows us how love for freedom is the natural instinct of every
living being.
1. The poem draws a contrast between _____________ and ________________.
A. Animals , human beings B. Tiger in a zoo , tiger in a forest
C. Tiger in a zoo , humans D. Humans , tiger in forest
2. What has been personified in the poem?
A. Tiger B. Forest C. Zoo D. All of the above
3. Name the poetic device used in the line , “in his quiet rage.”
A. Metaphor B. Assonance C. Oxymoron D. Consonance
4. Name the poetic device used in the line , “He stalks in his wild stripes.”
5. Name the poetic device used in the line , “On pads of velvet quiet.”
6. Name the poetic device used in the line , “Baring his white fangs , his
claws.”
7. Why should he be lurking in the shadow?
A. Out of fear B. Out of anger
C. To catch the deer D. Both A and B
8. By “ignoring visitors” , what is the poet trying to say?
A. Tiger knows his power is restricted
B. There is no use of showing rage
C. He is less terrorizing because of the cage
D. All of the above

9. What describes , “tiger in a cell”?

A. Locked in a concrete cell B. Snarling around houses
C. Shadow , long grass D. Baring his white fangs
10. What described , “tiger in a jungle”?
A. Locked in a concrete cell B. His strength behind bars
C. Ignoring visitors D. Baring his white fangs
11. At what does the tiger look at night?
A. Patrolling cars B. His house C. Stars D. All of the above
12. How do the eyes of the tiger look?
A. Sad B. Brilliant C. Dark D. Light
13. How does the caged tiger react to the visitors?
A. He ignores them B. With a happy face
C. With a sad face D. Proudly
14. Who passes near the water hole?
A. Fat pig B. Fat buffalo C. Fat deer D. All of the above
15. Where should the tiger hide himself?
A. Behind the tree B. In the shadow
C. In the house D. In the jungle
16. The tiger was vivid means bright colored ……..
A. Skin B. Eyes C. Stripes D. Hair
17. The tiger was moving in the …………………….
A. Forest B. Bushes C. Cage D. Locality
18. The tiger should take a few steps as the cage is too………
A. Big B. Small C. Moving D. Not made for him
19. The tiger has velvet like ……………………
A. Paws B. Nose C. Body D. Hair
20. The tiger is angry because he ………………
A. Is hungry B. Is ill C. Is bitten D. Is imprisoned
21. The free tiger could hide itself behind the ………………..
A. Banyan tree B. Long grass C. Cage D. Big stone
22. Snarling means……….
A. Buzzing sound in the jungle B. Sound to make the animals afraid
C. Sound in the water bodies D. Sound made by an animal

23. Fangs means …………………
A. Sharp tooth of animal B. Paws of a tiger
C. One kind of animal D. White hair of the animal body
24. The free tiger could snarl around the ………….
A. Zoo B. Forest
C. Houses near the forest D. City
25. The free tiger would terrorize the village people by showing his
……………………
A. Eyes B. Black stripes C. Tooth and claws D. Huge body
26. In reality the tiger is in the ………………………
A. Circus tent B. Jungle C. Cave D. Concrete cell
27. Along with the tiger his …………………. is also believed to be confined in
the cell.
A. Strength B. Cuts C. Wishes D. Freedom
28. At night the tiger heard the sound of …………………………
A. A hunter B. A patrolling car C. An another tiger D. A deer
29. At night the tiger imprisoned could only…………………..
A. Move inside the cage B. Grumble
C. Eat his stored food D. Stare at the stars
30. The patrolling cars come to _____________ at night.
A. Vigilate the zoo B. Kill the tiger
C. Take the stray animals D. Visit the place
31. A tiger is happy when ……….
A. He is in the cage B. He is near the cage
C. He frightens the visitors D. He is free in the forest
32. Where should the tiger be snarling?
A. At the jungle’s edge B. At the cage’s edge
C. In the cage D. All of the above
33. ‘A Tiger in the Zoo’ is a part of ___________________ ‘s short biography.
A. R.S. Thomas B. Dylan Thomas
C. Christopher Meredith D. Leslie Norris
34. The poem emphasizes on……………………….
A. Importance of Tigers B. Importance of freedom
C. Importance of cages D. All of the above
35. What are the two contrasting ideas in the poem?

A. Life in jungle VS Life in captivity
B. Life in Zoo VS Life in a natural habitat
C. Tamed Tiger VS Wild Tiger
D. Both A and B
36. The national animal in the poem is …………………………
A. Peacock B. Tiger C. Leopard D. Cheetah
37. The poem completes a full circle . What is the circle?
A. From home to zoo and back home
B. From zoo to home and back to zoo
C. From jungle to zoo and back to jungle
D. From zoo to jungle and back to zoo
38. In his natural habitat , a tiger is ……………………..
A. Busy hunting B. Always lazy C. Always sleepy D. Happy and joyful
39. In a cage , a tiger is ……………………
A. Always sleeping B. Raged and troubled
C. Happy and joyful D. Lazy and timid
40. Animals kept in captivity is a shameful act of cruelty?
41. Why does a tiger hunt?
A. For pleasure B. For food
C. For satisfaction D. For showcasing the power
42. A tiger’s presence in the natural habitat is important because………………..
A. It adds glory
B. It helps maintain the vegetation
C. It gives hunters a wild chase
D. It maintains the balance of the food chain
43. If sometimes a tiger strays into human habitation , what does he do?
A. He displays his strength and ferociousness
B. He becomes friendly with humans
C. He hunts and kills people
D. All of the above

44. When does a tiger harm anyone?
A. When he is in a good mood B. When he is provoked
C. When he feels ignored D. None of the above
45. Like human beings , the tiger too loves and values his ……………..
A. Belongings B. Family C. Food D. Freedom
46. How does a tiger show his anger , hatred and defiance in the cage?
A. By walking about in rage B. By not eating
C. By roaring loudly D. All of the above
47. According to you, why is a tiger a proud creature?
A. Because he is the national animal B. Because he is huge and powerful
C. Because he is the King of the jungle
48. Human progress should not be at the cost of ………………………
A. Destroying the natural habitats of untamable animals
B. Destroying the natural habitats of proud animals like the tiger
C. Ruining natural habitats D. All of the above
A. abcb ;abcb ;abcb ;abcb ;abcb B. acbb ;abbc ;accb; aabb ; acca
C. abcc ;accb ; accb; abba ; aacb D. None of the above
50. Which are the two different settings in the poem?
A. Cage and Jungle ; natural wild habitat
B. Home ; natural habitat
C. Sea side ; wild life D. All of the above
51. How has the poet personified the tiger in the poem?
A. By giving it a unique name B. By using ‘he’ and not ‘it’
C. By calling it tiger and not animal D. None of the above
52. ‘On pads of velvet quiet,’ – What is the metaphor in this line of the poem?
A. Pads B. Quiet C. Velvet D. Pads of velvet
53. What does the poet feel in the poem ?
A. The tiger rightly deserves the treatment
B. The tiger should be moving freely in the jungle
C. The tiger should be hunting at his own will
D. Both B and C

54. What does the tiger do at night in the cage?

A. He sleeps peacefully
B. He watches stars and longs for freedom
C. He waits for the other day
D. All of the above
55. What is the ‘artificial habitat’ of the tiger in the poem?
A. Cage B. Jungle C. Circus D. Poet’s home
56. What can you make out about the tiger from the poem?
A. He is in his natural habitat B. He is not in his natural habitat
C. He is in his artificial habitat D. Both A and C
57. The tiger has dark spots on his skin because……………….
A. He hasn’t taken a bath B. He is not in his natural habitat
C. He is starving D. All of the above
58. ‘He should be snarling around houses,
At the jungle’s edge.
Baring his white fangs, his claws,
Terrorizing the village!’
Which are the rhyming words of the lines of the poem?
A. Edge – village B. Claws – houses
C. Edge – claws – village D. All of the above
59. What kind of a cell is the tiger locked in , in the poem ?
A. Small cell B. Large cell C. Concrete cell D. None of these
60. Why is the tiger in his ‘quiet rage’ in the poem?
A. He is sleepy
B. He is hungry
C. He is lazy
D. He is unhappy and controlling his anger
61. Why does the tiger in the poem go near the water hole?
A. To drink water B. To take a bath
C. To search his prey / victim D. None of the above
62. Who do you think is the tiger’s favorite prey , as per the poem?
A. A big buffalo B. A plump deer
C. A wild elephant D. All of the above

63. How does the tiger terrorize the villagers , as per the poem?
A. By a loud roar B. By pouncing on them
C. By chasing them
D. By opening out his long sharp teeth and powerful claws
64. According to the poet , why has the tiger lost his strength?
A. He has become weak and old B. He has been starving
C. He is put behind the bars D. All of the above
65. In the poem , the tiger ignores the visitors because………………
A. He does not find them interesting B. He hates to entertain them
C. They do not offer him food D. None of the above
66. Why do you think the tiger of the poem stares at the brilliant stars?
A. Because they are shining freely in the sky
B. Because he loves to gaze at them
C. Because he loves their brightness
D. Because they entertain him
67. Why do the cars patrol at night near the zoo, as mentioned in the poem?
A. For safety reasons
B. For supervision of animals lodged in the zoo
C. For safeguarding the animals lodged in the zoo
D. Both A and C
68. Where do you think the tiger should be snarling?
A. In the cage B. At the jungle’s edge
C. At the visitors D. At the caretakers
69. What is the mood of the tiger in the poem?
A. Happy B. Satisfied C. Sad D. Angry
70. In the poem , where is the tiger hiding?
A. In the cage B. In a shadowy dark place
C. In the long grass D. Both B and C
71. Why is the tiger in the poem , lurking in the shadow?
A. To catch its prey B. To attack the deer
C. To scare away the crows D. Both A and B
72. ‘Stalking the length of his cage’- this line is taken from………….?
A. A tiger in the forest B. A tiger in the cage
C. A tiger in the jungle D. A tiger in the zoo

73. Which expression in the poem tells you that the tiger wasn’t interested in
the visitors?
A. Ignoring visitors B. Stalking the cage
C. Gazing at the stars D. All of the above
74. As in the poem , the eyes of the tiger look………………..
A. Dull and hazy B. Sleepy
C. Tired D. Bright and shining
75. Which family , does a tiger belong to?
A. Mammals B. Cats C. Carnivores D. Omnivores
76. How does the tiger of the poem walk in the cage?
A. Scared B. Disappointed C. Slowly D. With pride
77. _______________ is a small pool of water where animals go to drink.
A. River B. Lake C. Sea D. Water hole
78. In the poem , who is forcefully put in a cage?
A. Leslie Norris B. Tiger C. Cheetah D. Leopard
79. Where should the tiger be as per your opinion?
A. In the natural habitat B. In the artificial habitat
C. In the cage D. Both B and C
80. What is brilliant in the poem?
A. The tiger’s eyes B. The stars

4. THE BALL POEM

-BY JOHN BERRYMAN
The poet , John Berryman in ‘The Ball Poem’ describes the grief of a boy over
the loss of his ball . With that loss he senses his first responsibility in a
materialistic world , where he realizes your loved ones and your worldly
possessions will not be with you forever . The poem shows how all through
your life , you will be forced to do things that you don’t want to do and you will
lose or have to give up the things, that you love . But , despite this , you have
to learn to stand up, to be strong and get on with your life – no matter how
much it hurts . Because that is the only way you survive . It thus , teaches us
to learn, to accept and let go and not cling onto something that you can never
have.
1. Who is the poet of the Ball poem?
A. Leslie Norris B. John Berryman C. Carolyn Wells D. Robert Frost
2. What is the boy playing with?
A. Bat B. Ball C. Car D. Bus
3. Where does the ball go?
A. Drain B. Well C. House D. Water
4. How much does the ball cost?
A. 5 dimes B. 10 dimes C. 1 dime D. 4 dimes
5. How does the child react at the loss?
A. Stands rigid B. Trembles C. Stares D. All of them
6. According to the poet , what is the child learning?
A. To bear loss B. To take care of things
C. To be responsible D. To be careful
7. Does the poet console the boy?
A. Can’t say B. Yes C. No D. All of them
8. Why does the poet decide not to console the boy?
A. He is busy B. He is indifferent
C. It will be of no use D. He is happy
9. Name the literary device used in “Merrily bouncing , down the street and
then Merrily over – there it is in the water!”
A. Metaphor B. Simile C. Alliteration D. Anaphora

10. Name the literary device used in “And no one buys a ball back.”
A. Metaphor B. Simile C. Alliteration D. Anaphora
11. Why are the boy’s eyes desperate?
A. Because he has lost his ball B. Because he has lost his money
C. Because he has lost his gloves D. None of the above
12. What does ‘in the world of possessions’ mean?
A. Love B. Lust
C. Materialistic things D. None of the above
13. Where was the boy staring down?
A. The sea B. The ocean C. The harbor D. The lake
14. Who loses his ball?
A. The poet B. The boy C. Both A and B D. None of these
15. Where has the boy lost his ball?
A. In the water B. In the school C. In the fire D. At home
16. How does the boy feel when he loses his ball?
A. Confused B. Shaken C. Trembling D. All of the above
17. What does the poet say this world is made of ?
A. Possessions B. Happiness C. Joys D. Troubles
18. The boy remembers his days……………
A. Infancy B. Young C. Old D. All of the above
19. What could the poet buy for the boy?
A. Book B. Bag C. Ball D. Toys
20. How are the boy’s eyes?
A. Brilliant B. Dull C. Desperate D. All of the above
21. Which meaning is the boy learning?
A. Meaning of loss B. Meaning of life
C. Meaning of playing D. Meaning of happiness
22. What does the poet say about money?
A. Internal B. External C. Useless D. All of the above
23. A simple story of a young boy is woven into a beautiful poem
by……………………
A. Robert Frost B. John Berryman
C. Walt Whitman D. Emily Dickson

24. What does the poem talk about ?
A. American young boys B. Sports equipment
C. Games of America D. Reactions at some material loss
25. What does the poet want the reader to understand ?
A. It is easy to buy a ball
B. A ball is an important part of a game
C. Losing things is a common thing in life
D. Both A and B
26. Why is the young boy in the poem severely upset?
A. Over the loss of his ball B. For not being able to play
C. Because other boys don’t play with him
D. All of the above
27. What does the ball in the poem symbolize?
A. Prized possession B. Poet’s childhood
C. Materialistic thing D. All of the above
28. What do children lose quite often as per the poem?
A. Temper B. Patience C. Toys and balls D. Marks
29. The true theme of the poem is that ………………………….
A. We should take care of our things
B. Life is short
C. We should cherish every moment
D. Both B and C
30. What is the tone of the poem when the boy loses the ball?
A. Sad B. Gloomy C. Happy D. Depressing
31. What does the loss of the ball symbolize in the poem?
A. Loss of innocence B. Loss of childhood
C. Careless attitude D. Both A and B
32. What is the tone of the poem towards the end?
A. Depressing B. Happy C. Sad D. Encouraging
33. As per the poet , the loss of the ball symbolizes the loss of innocence and
childhood . Why?
A. Like childhood , the lost ball can’t be retrieved
B. Like childhood , the ball is also small
C. Like childhood , the ball is amazing

34. In the poem , where does the boy lose his ball?
A. In the jungle B. In the water
C. Near a picnic spot D. All of the above
35. The boy in the poem keeps staring at the ball . What does this convey?
A. Boy is helpless B. Boy is sad C. Boy is happy D. Both A and B
36. In the poem , the ball is seen _________________ bouncing down the street.
A. Happily B. Merrily C. Speedily D. Simply
37. For the boy in the poem , the loss of the ball is a great loss
because………………………..
A. It was an expensive ball
B. His parents will scold him
C. He can buy a new ball but it won’t be the same ball
D. All of the above
38. What does ‘the harbour’ stand for in the poem?
A. A body of water B. Vastness of life
C. Saga of emotions D. None of the above
39. What does the boy ultimately realize in the poem?
A. Goods once gone, do not come back
B. Losing is a part of life
C. One ball can be replaced by another
D. Nothing is forever
40. ‘He senses first responsibility’ –what is ‘he’ referred to as in the poem?
A. The poet B. The boy who lost the ball
C. A friend of the boy D. None of the above
41. While recovering from the loss , what did the boy in the poem realize?
A. Loss is a part and parcel of life B. We must learn to move on
C. It was a mere ball D. Both A and B
42. As per the poet , how can one live a fruitful and a purposeful life?
A. When we come out of depression B. When we buy fruits on daily basis
C. When we enjoy life
D. When we crib and cry over petty things
43. As per the poet , wealth cannot buy ________________.
A. Life B. Time C. Clothes D. Both A and B

44. ‘O there are other balls’. What is the literal meaning of this line from the
poem?
A. People comforting the boy
B. People saying the ball lost is not the only one
C. Poet is giving options of other balls
D. Both A and B
45. What does the boy stare at in the poem?
A. The water B. The ball C. The harbor D. None of these
46. What kind of a world is this as per the poem?
A. Selfish B. Loving C. Caring D. Materialistic
47. ‘Balls , balls will be lost always , little boy.’ What does John Berryman wish
to convey in this line?
A. Boys always lose their belongings B. Loss of things is a fact of life
C. It is ok to keep losing balls D. All of the above
48. Why are the boy’s eyes desperate as mentioned in the poem?
A. In search of a thing
B. Because he is waiting for something
C. Because he has lost his ball
49. What is the meaning of harbour?
A. A deck
B. A place where ships load and unload goods
C. A place near the river bank
D. All of the above
50. ‘All his young days into the harbour’ , what does the phrase mean?
A. Childhood days B. Beautiful days C. Naughty days D. Joyful days
51. What is the name of the poem in which a young boy loses his ball?
A. The lost ball B. The ball poem
C. The ball that was D. None of the above
52. What is the condition of the boy in the poem?
A. Unconsolable B. Timid C. Happy D. Afraid
53. Do you think ours is a world of possessions , as per the poet?
A. Yes , it is B. May be C. Not really D. Almost

54. The poet does not want to intrude / console the boy because…………………
A. Now good sense prevails over the boy B. The boy will anyways not listen
C. The boy has left the place already D. None of the above
55. How does the boy decide to face the world in the poem?
A. Taking up his responsibilities B. Composing himself calmly
C. Fighting for his rights D. Both A and B
56. Why does the poet in the poem say that money is external?
A. Because it can buy emotions
B. Because it cannot compensate for emotional loss
C. Because it can be touched with hands
D. Because it is not internal
57. As per the poem , can your childhood be brought back?
A. No never B. Yes , can be tried
C. May be not D. Surely , yes
58. In the poem , the poet says that people ……….
A. Are emotional fools B. Will go on buying new balls
C. Do not understand each other D. None of the above
59. Can money buy a lost ball as per the poem?
A. No B. Yes C. May be D. May be not
60. What does ‘epistemology’ mean in the poem?
A. Contrasting ideas B. Nature of loss
C. Understanding the problem D. None of the above
61. What should we learn from the poem?
A. That we should be careful
B. Gain and loss are two sides of the same coin
C. Things once lost cannot be found
D. Life is very long
62. In the poem , the ball is a symbol of ……………….
A. Materialistic gains B. Important aspects of life
C. The boy’s nature D. None of the above
63. Does the poem show any rhyme scheme?
A. May be B. Yes C. Little bit D. Not at all

64. What was the state of the boy when he lost the ball in the poem?
A. Trembling B. Shaken C. Confused D. All of the above
65. Do you think the boy in the poem overreacted to the situation?
66. Why does the poet feel that no fuss should be made over small things?
A. Because it is not a big deal
B. Because children lose a lot of things
C. Ball was anyways too old
D. Both A and B
67. As per the poet , when does a boy lose his childhood in the poem?
A. When he lost the ball B. When he becomes an adult
C. When he plays games D. None of the above
68. What does the poet use in the poem?
A. The ball
B. Good combination of tone , imagery and symbolism
C. Feelings of a young boy
D. All of the above
69. The word ‘bouncing’ means ……………….
A. Running B. Leaping C. Walking D. Chasing
70. The word ‘desperate’ means………………
A. Angry B. Revengeful C. Remorseful D. Hopeless

PROSE
1. A LETTER TO GOD
Q.No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
KEY B A B D A B A C C B
Q.No 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
KEY A A C A C B D A B D
Q.No 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
KEY A B C D A C A A D A
Q.No 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
KEY C A A C D A B C A D
Q.No 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
KEY A A B A D C C A D D
2. NELSON MANDELA – LONG WALK TO FREEDOM

Q.No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
KEY A B A D A D D A C A
Q.No 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
KEY A C A D B D B C A A
Q.No 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
KEY B B C D B B C B B D
Q.No 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
KEY A D A C B A A C D C
Q.No 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
KEY D B D A C D A D C B
Q.No 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
KEY D B A C B D B A B D
3. TWO STORIES ABOUT FLYING (STORY –I : HIS FIRST

FLIGHT)
Q.No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
KEY A B B C D C D B C B
Q.No 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
KEY B C A A A D A D A A
Q.No 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
KEY C A C B C B B C C B
Q.No 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
KEY D D D C C C B A B C
Q.No 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
KEY B D D B D C A B D D

3. TWO STORIES ABOUT FLYING (STORY –II : BLACK AEROPLANE)

Q.No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
KEY B A C D A B D C D D
Q.No 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
KEY A B C C A B B C B A
Q.No 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
KEY D D A D A B A D C D
Q.No 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
KEY D B A B A B A D C B
Q.No 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
KEY A D A D C B B D B B
4. FROM THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK
Q.No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
KEY D C A C A A B D C C
Q.No 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
KEY D B C B D C B D A A
Q.No 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
KEY B B B C C C C B B
Q.No 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
KEY B A B C D A B A C B
Q.No 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
KEY A D D A D B D B A D
Q.No 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
KEY B A D D B D C A C A
Q.No 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70
KEY B D C B B A D A D A
Q.No 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80
KEY A B A B B B B A B D
5. THE HUNDRED DRESSES – I
Q.No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
KEY D A A D B C B D D C
Q.No 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
KEY D B C A A D C D D D
Q.No 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
KEY B B A A B C D B A B
Q.No 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
KEY D A D B A D A C D B
Q.No 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
KEY A D C B D B A B C B

5. THE HUNDRED DRESSES – II

Q.No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
KEY C D D D B A D D D D
Q.No 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
KEY C A D C A A A A A B
Q.No 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
KEY A C B C B B A A C B
Q.No 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
KEY C A B C B C B C A A
Q.No 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
KEY B D B A D D A B B A
Q.No 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
KEY B C A A D B A B C B
Q.No 61 62 63 64 65
KEY D A A A C
POETRY
1. DUST OF SNOW
Q.No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
KEY B A B A B A A A D A
Q.No 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
KEY B A C A C A C D D B
Q.No 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
KEY D B C D A D C B D A
Q.No 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
KEY B D A B A C D A D D
Q.No 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
KEY A B D B D A B D A B
Q.No 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
KEY D C D C D A B C C D
2. FIRE AND ICE
Q.No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
KEY B B C D C A D B B D
Q.No 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
KEY B D B D A A D A C C
Q.No 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
KEY D C B A C A D B A D
Q.No 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
KEY C A B D B A D B A D

Q.No 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
KEY A C C B D B C D B A
Q.No 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
KEY C D C B A C C D D A
Q.No 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70
KEY D B A B D B A C D D
Q.No 71 72 73
KEY D A B
3. A TIGER IN THE ZOO
Q.No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
KEY B A C D A D C D A D
Q.No 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
KEY C B A C B C C B A D
Q.No 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
KEY B D A C D A B D A
Q.No 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
KEY D A D B D B D D B A
Q.No 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
KEY B D A B D A D D A A
Q.No 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
KEY B D D B A D B A C D
Q.No 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70
KEY C B D C B A D B D D
Q.No 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80
KEY B D A D B D D B A C
4. THE BALL POEM
Q.No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
KEY B B D C D A C C D C
Q.No 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
KEY A C C B A D A B C C
Q.No 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
KEY A B B D C A B C D D
Q.No 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
KEY D D A B D B C B B B
Q.No 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
KEY D A D D B D B C B A
Q.No 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
KEY B A A A D B A B A B
Q.No 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70
KEY B A D D A D B D B D

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5. Which crop was growing on Lencho’s fields?

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28. The story sets in ………….

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2. NELSON MANDELA – LONG WALK TO FREEDOM

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39. The seagull got over his fear of water only………

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STORY : II - BLACK AEROPLANE

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5. Which control station did he contact on his way?

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24. Who came to help the pilot of the Dakota aeroplane?

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4. FROM THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK

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26. What was the subject on which she had to write?

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49. “The Diary of Anne Frank” describes………..

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66. What did Anne Frank want to make sure?

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5.THE HUNDRED DRESSES – I

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51. What did Wanda always wear in the story ?

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15. Who was more anxious for a reply?

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