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Class 10th English first flight ch- 1 to 5

Q.1 Choose the correct option - 15 marks (b) Because the conductor did not give her ticket

(1) What did the woman in the aeroplane think that the (c) Both A and B. (d) None of these
otter was?
(8) Where did Buddha preach his first sermon?
(a) a dog (b) an otter (c) a rat (d) a seal
(a) Haridwar (b) Benares (c) Chennai (d) Patliputra
(2) Why did Maxwell feel sad and lonely?
(9) What does Kisa search for from house to house in the
(a) Because his dog Jonnic had died first place?

(b) His life without a pet was lonely (a) mustard seed ( b ) pumpkin seeds

(c) Both a and b. (d). None of these (c) a medicine to bring her son back to life

(3) Write the meaning of "Apathy". (d) None of the above

(a) To get money (b) Presence of a person (10) What is the dispute over?

(c) Absence of intrerest. (d) None of these (a) Over Oxen Meadows. (b) Over Pigs

(4) What was her favourite pastime? (c) Over Buffalo. (d) None of the Above

(a) To stand at the front doorway and look into the street. (11) What was the topic of the second argument?

(b) To stand at the front doorway and look every (a) the land. (b) the proposal (c) the dogs. (d) none
passenger.
(12)And it’s impossible for me not to marry”. Why does he
(c) To stand at the back doorway and look every say so?
passenger.
(a) He’s 35 already.
(d) None of the Above
(b) He suffer from palpitations
(5) What saddened Valli?
(c) He has troubled sleep. (d) All of the above
(a) the dead cow. (b) car accident
Q.2 Read the extract carefully and choose the correct
(c) the handicapped passenger. (d) all of the above option - 3 marks

(6) What did the old man say to Valli that annoyed her?
(a) He shouted at her. (b) he asked why she’s alone
(c) he merely asked her to sit. (d) None of the above
(7) Why did valli look an angry glance at the conducter?
(a) Because the conducter called her a very grown uo
madam
“Day after day she watched the bus, and gradually a tiny
wish crept into her head and grew there: she wanted to
ride on that bus, even if it was just once. This wish became
stronger, until it was an overwhelming desire. Valli would
stare wistfully at the people who got on and off the bus
when it stood at the street corner. Their faces would
kindle in her longings, dreams, and hopes. If one of her
friends happened to ride the bus and tried to describe the
sights of the town to her. Valli would be jealous to listen
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Class 10th English first flight ch- 1 to 5

and would shout, in English: “Proud! Proud!”
(i) Valli would stare wistfully at the people as she
a) had been watching the bus for a long time.
b) was inspired by the people travelling on the bus.
c) had a strong desire to take a ride on the bus.
d) envied the people who could travel on the bus.
(ii) Pick the option that shows the list of words that
collocate with ‘overwhelming’ (e.g. overwhelming desire)
1. response. 2. lies 3. support
4. majority 5. pets. 6. places
(a) 1, 5 & 6. (b) 1, 3 & 4. (c) 2 & 5. .( d) 3, 5 & 6
(iii) ‘Valli would be jealous to listen…’ This indicates Valli’s
(a) longing to ride the bus.
(b) nature as an envious person.
(c) denial to accept her situation.
(d) inclination to trouble travellers
Q.3 Answer the following questions in 20 to 30 words - 10
× 2 = 20 marks
9. Why does Chubukov suspect Lomov when he comes to
his house ?
10. What justification did Lomov give to Natalya and
Chubukov to prove that he is the rightful owner of
Meadows?
Q.4 Answer the following questions in 80 to 100 words -
1. Mijbil caused a sensation in London. Expound with
reference to the chapter “Mijbil the Otter”. (3 mark
2. “Valli’s journey to the city is also her introduction into
the mystery of life and death.” Elaborate. ( 4 mark )
3. Life is full of trials and tribulations. Kisa Gotami also
passes through a period of grief in her life. How does she
behave in those circumstances? (4 mark )
4. Write the character sketch of lomov ? ( 4 mark )

1. What ‘experiment’ did Maxwell think Camusfearna

would be suitable for ?

2. Why was the otter named ‘Maxwell’s otter’ ?

3. What happened when Maxwell took Mijbil to the

bathroom ?

4.What was a source of unending joy for Valli ? What was

her strongest desire ?

5. What do you think Valli was planning to do ?

6. How did Valli save up money for her first journey ? Was
it easy for her ?

7. Kisa Gotami again goes from house to house after she

speaks with the Buddha. What does she ask for, the
second time around ? Does she get it ?

8. Why do you think Kisa Gotami understood this only the

second time ? In what way did the Buddha change her
understanding ?