1. Why did Lencho write to God?
- He wrote to thank the postman
- He asked for seeds for planting
- He asked for money for his fields
- He wrote to tell a story
Correct Answer: He asked for money for his fields
2. What changed the poet’s mood in “Dust of Snow”?
- A crow shook down snow on him
- A fox stole his hat away
- A child gave him warm tea
- A bird sang a sad song
Correct Answer: A crow shook down snow on him
3. In “Fire and Ice”, what does fire symbolize?
- Calm that heals all wounds
- Wisdom that guides people well
- Friendship that lasts forever
- Desire that can destroy the world
Correct Answer: Desire that can destroy the world
4. Why was Mandela imprisoned?
- He resisted unjust laws bravely
- He refused to pay taxes once
- He led a small business group
- He ran away from his country
Correct Answer: He resisted unjust laws bravely
5. Why is the tiger unhappy in the zoo?
- It dislikes the zoo food daily
- It hates being watched by people
- It misses its wild forest life
- It prefers to sleep at noon
Correct Answer: It misses its wild forest life
6. Why did the young seagull hesitate to fly?
- He was afraid of deep water
- He wanted to eat more food
- He enjoyed playing with siblings
- He lacked confidence to leave nest
Correct Answer: He lacked confidence to leave nest
7. What puzzled the narrator about the black aeroplane?
- It had a shiny golden tail
- It played music while flying
- It had no known flight record
- It flew only during daytime
Correct Answer: It had no known flight record
8. What is the tone of “How to Tell Wild Animals”?
- Playful and humorous in its clues
- Strict and factual like a book
- Sad and sorrowful in meaning
- Angry and harsh at the reader
Correct Answer: Playful and humorous in its clues
9. What lesson did the boy learn in “The Ball Poem”?
- Loss teaches the value of things
- Everyone must cry without end
- People should always keep toys
- Money can easily solve feelings
Correct Answer: Loss teaches the value of things
10. Why did Anne Frank call her diary “Kitty”?
- She used it to hide letters only
- She gave it to a school teacher
- She read stories to the diary
- She treated the diary as a friend
Correct Answer: She treated the diary as a friend
11. Why is Amanda lost in her world?
- She plans to run away from home
- She needs money to buy things
- She wants to escape from scolding
- She hopes to meet new friends
Correct Answer: She wants to escape from scolding
12. Why is a baker important in Goa?
- They repair boats by the shore
- They make bread used in festivals
- They teach children to read books
- They organise village musical shows
Correct Answer: They make bread used in festivals
13. Why do people admire Coorg?
- For its crowded city markets daily
- For its long sandy beach resorts
- For its tall modern office towers
- For its brave and hospitable people
Correct Answer: For its brave and hospitable people
14. What struck the writer about Assam?
- Huge shopping malls in every town
- Snowy mountains near every village
- Endless tea gardens stretching like seas
- Deserts with rolling golden sand
Correct Answer: Endless tea gardens stretching like seas
15. Why did the author bring Mijbil to England?
- He planned to free it in sea
- He hoped to sell it in market
- He wished to keep the otter as pet
- He wanted to train it to hunt
Correct Answer: He wished to keep the otter as pet
16. How does the fog move in the poem “Fog”?
- It rushes past like a river
- It storms loudly through the town
- It comes and sits like a cat
- It dances wildly in the sky
Correct Answer: It comes and sits like a cat
17. Why did Valli go on the bus alone?
- She was sent by her school teacher
- She had to return some books home
- She wished to visit a distant fair
- She wanted to feel grown and brave
Correct Answer: She wanted to feel grown and brave
18. Why does Custard feel brave at the end?
- He faces the threat without fear
- He hides away from every danger
- He cries loudly to gain attention
- He runs back to his safe corner
Correct Answer: He faces the threat without fear
19. What is the central teaching in the Benares sermon?
- Attachment causes sorrow and pain
- Wealth brings everlasting happiness
- Power should be used for pride
- Silence alone brings all answers
Correct Answer: Attachment causes sorrow and pain
20. Why could the young man not love Anne Gregory?
- He preferred older women instead
- He cared only for outward beauty
- He disliked her sweet gentle voice
- He was secretly in love elsewhere
Correct Answer: He cared only for outward beauty
21. Why did Tricki need veterinary care?
- He was suffering from overeating
- He had been bitten by a snake
- He was missing from his home
- He had broken his front leg
Correct Answer: He was suffering from overeating
22. Why did the thief warm to Anil?
- Anil accused him loudly in court
- Anil kept a heavy locked safe
- Anil showed him simple human trust
- Anil threatened to call the police
Correct Answer: Anil showed him simple human trust
23. How did Ausable handle the visitor Max?
- He attacked Max with sudden force
- He quietly ran out of the office
- He locked the door and hid away
- He used a clever story to frighten him
Correct Answer: He used a clever story to frighten him
24. Why did Horace Danby rob rarely?
- To lessen chances of getting caught
- To show off his cleverness daily
- To collect many things every week
- To frighten people in his village
Correct Answer: To lessen chances of getting caught
25. How did Griffin become invisible?
- He walked into a secret magician’s tent
- He was born with hidden special power
- He invented a chemical to lose sight
- He fell into a deep long dream
Correct Answer: He invented a chemical to lose sight
26. What motivated Richard to study science?
- A deep curiosity about the world
- A wish to become famous soon
- A desire to avoid all hard work
- A hope to inherit family wealth
Correct Answer: A deep curiosity about the world
27. Why did Mathilde borrow the necklace?
- She needed it for regular daily wear
- She wanted to appear wealthy at party
- She wished to repay a long old loan
- She wanted to gift it to her friend
Correct Answer: She wanted to appear wealthy at party
28. Why was Bholi mocked by classmates?
- She suffered from speech and learning issues
- She always wore the latest fashions
- She wrote excellent essays every week
- She won every prize at school
Correct Answer: She suffered from speech and learning issues
29. Why did the Martians fear the books?
- They believed books tasted like fruit
- They assumed books were made of gold
- They suspected books could sing songs
- They thought the pages might attack them
Correct Answer: They thought the pages might attack them
30. Why did Chubukov wish Lomov to marry Natalya?
- He wanted Lomov to buy his house
- He hoped to send Lomov to travel abroad
- He believed marriage would settle old quarrels
- He planned to give the land as dowry
Correct Answer: He believed marriage would settle old quarrels
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