Reading Comprehension Questions – Multiple Choices

The questions are based on the Picks of the Day.

Shrek The Third (TV2, 10pm)
When Shrek married Fiona, the last thing he had in mind was becoming the next King.
But when Shrek’s father-in-law, King Harold, suddenly croaks, that is exactly what he
faces. Featuring the voiceover talents of Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, Eddie Murphy and
Antonio Banderas.
Soffiya (TV3, 7pm)
Soffiya is a bright and bubbly young girl who lives in a village. One day, her mother falls
sick. Starring Tiz Zaqyah, Azhar Sulaiman, Fizo Omar, Izara Aishah and Syazwan
Zulkifli.
No Ordinary Family - No Ordinary Beginning (TV3, 11.05pm)
The Powells must save JJ, who has been kidnapped by Mrs X who wants him to solve a
mystery. Starring Michael Chiklis, Julie Benz, Kay Panabaker, Jimmy Bennett, Romany
Malco and Autumn Reeser.
Dumbo (Disney, 2pm)
Dumbo is a baby elephant with extraordinary ears that enable him to fly. Featuring the
voiceover talents of Edward Brophy, Verna Fleton and Herman Bing.
Home Alone 3 (Disney, 7.30pm)
Four criminals put a stolen computer chip inside a toy remote control car in order to
sneak past security. It ends up in the hands of 8-year-old Alex Pruit. Starring Alex Linz,
Olek Krupa and Lenny Von Dohlen.
The Beautician and The Beast (HBO, 4pm)
Beautician Joy Miller teaches students to groom hair, but is put out of business when
one of her students accidentally ignites hair spray with his cigarette and destroys the
school building. Starring Fran Drescher and Timothy Dalton.

1. What happened to Shrek when he married Fiona?

A He started to croak.
B He had some voice talent.
C He became the next King.
D He became a father-in-law.

2. Whose mother falls sick?

A Soffiya B Tiz Zaqyah C Fizo Omar D Azhar Sulaiman

3. Why was JJ kidnapped by Mrs X?

A To solve a mystery
B To save the Powells
C He was no ordinary family
D To ask for some ransom

4. How could Dumbo fly?

A He is a baby elephant.
B He has extraordinary ears.
C He has special wings.
D He has talents in his voice.

5. Where did the criminals put the computer chip?

A Inside the computer
B At the security post
C Inside a toy remote control car
D In the hands of the 8-year-old Alex Pruit
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6. The phrase put out of business shows that

A he went at a loss
B his business is growing
C he does business elsewhere
D he does not have any business

The questions below are based on the following passage.

Dato’ Seri Haji Mohd Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak is no ordinary politician; he is the
Prime Minister of Malaysia. Previously, he held the post of Deputy Prime Minister from
2004 until he succeeded Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi as Prime Minister in 2009. Najib
is the President of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO). He is the son of
Malaysia’s second prime minister, Tun Abdul Razak and the nephew of Malaysia’s third
prime minister, Tun Hussein Onn.
Najib was born in 1953, in Kuala Lipis, Pahang. He received his primary and secondary
at St. John’s Instituition, Kuala Lumpur. He received his bachelor’s degree from
University of Nottingham. In 1976, Najib married Tengku Puteri Zainah Tengku
Eskandar with whom he has three children. In 1987, he divorced her and married Datin
Seri Rosmah Mansor with whom he has two children.
Upon his return, Najib entered the business world, serving briefly in Bank Negara and
later with Petronas as a public affairs manager. As our sixth Prime Minister, Najib
emphasized his commitment in tackling poverty, restructuring Malaysian society,
expanding access to quality education for all and promoting renewed passion for public
service.
1 Malaysia is an on-going campaign announced by Najib on September 16, 2008 for
ethnic harmony, national unity and an efficient governance. The eight values of 1
Malaysia as articulated by Najib are perseverance, a culture of excellence, acceptance,
loyalty, education, humility, integrity and meritocracy. He also makes an effort to
communicate with citizens of Malaysia more efficiently and support the broader
Malaysia campaign. He has used the site to highlight his policy initiatives and to provide
a forum for Malaysian about their government. The 1 Malaysia campaign makes
extensive use of social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter.

1. Dato’ Seri Haji Mohd Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak is a ____
A leader B minister C politician D statesman

2. Najib’s uncle is the ____

A first prime minister of Malaysia
B second prime minister of Malaysia
C third prime minister of Malaysia
D fourth prime minister of Malaysia

3. Where did Najib obtain his degree from?

A Kuala Lipis, Pahang
B University of Nottingham
C St. John’s Institution, Kuala Lumpur

4. How many children does Najib have altogether?

A two B three C four D five

5. Where did Najib work as Public Affairs Manager?

A Petronas B Bank Negara C St. John’s Institution D University of Nottingham
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6. Najib is Malaysia’s ____

A second prime minister
B third prime minister
C fifth prime minister
D sixth prime minister

7. All the following are the objectives of 1 Malaysia except

A national unity
B ethnic harmony
C an efficient governance
D expanding access to quality education

8. The main way to communicate with the citizens about 1 Malaysia

campaign is by
A using social media platform
B highlighting Najib’s policy initiatives
C articulating the eight values of 1 Malaysia
providing a forum for Malaysian to their government