1. Who were known as the traditional bread-makers of Goa?
- The butchers
- The Goldsmiths
- The Fishermen
- The paders
Correct Answer: The paders
2. What did the baker’s furnace symbolise in old Goan villages?
- A place of worship
- A school for children
- A medical centre
- A prosperous village life
Correct Answer: A prosperous village life
3. What did the baker usually carry on his rounds?
- A lantern
- A whistle
- A bamboo staff
- A drum
Correct Answer: A bamboo staff
4. How could people know the baker was coming?
- By ringing a bell
- By blowing a horn
- By singing loudly
- By the thud and jingle of his bamboo staff
Correct Answer: By the thud and jingle of his bamboo staff
5. What did children long for from the baker’s basket?
- Cakes
- Biscuits
- Bread-bangles
- Bread-rolls
Correct Answer: Bread-bangles
6. Which region is described as a “piece of heaven” in Coorg?
Correct Answer: Kodagu
7. Which community in Coorg is known for its martial traditions?
- The Kodavus
- The Assamese
- The Goans
- The Tamilians
Correct Answer: The Kodavus
8. Which river originates in Coorg?
- Ganga
- Yamuna
- Brahmaputra
- Kaveri
Correct Answer: Kaveri
9. What is the main source of water for Coorg’s evergreen forests?
- Snowmelt
- Lakes
- Underground springs
- Rainfall during the monsoons
Correct Answer: Rainfall during the monsoons
10. What kind of adventure sports is Coorg famous for?
- Ice skating
- Desert safari
- River rafting
- Skiing
Correct Answer: River rafting
11. Who accompanied the author during his visit to Assam?
Correct Answer: Pranjal
12. What is Assam popularly known for?
- Diamond mines
- Silk factories
- Tea gardens
- Spice farms
Correct Answer: Tea gardens
13. Where was the tea being sold in the story?
- At a mall
- At a railway platform
- At a school canteen
- At a roadside shop
Correct Answer: At a roadside shop
14. What was Pranjal reading during the train journey?
- A magazine
- A novel
- A comic book
- A newspaper
Correct Answer: A newspaper
15. What does the legend say about the origin of tea?
- It was discovered by sailors
- It came from coffee seeds
- It was found in caves
- Leaves accidentally fell into boiling water
Correct Answer: Leaves accidentally fell into boiling water
16. In the poem "The Trees," where do the trees want to go?
- To the desert
- Out into the open forest
- To the sea
- To the mountains
Correct Answer: Out into the open forest
17. What do the trees in the poem symbolise?
- Anger
- Darkness
- Weakness
- Freedom
Correct Answer: Freedom
18. Where do the roots of the trees move in the poem?
- To the forest floor
- To the rooftop
- To the veranda
- To the street
Correct Answer: To the veranda
19. What happens to the branches during the night?
- They hide in the attic
- They fall to the ground
- They shrink
- They stretch out like tired women
Correct Answer: They stretch out like tired women
20. What is the poet doing while the trees move out?
- Sleeping entha varanda
- Dancing in the bedroom
- Singing in the drawing room
- Writing a long poem
Correct Answer: Writing a long poem
21. Who was Griffin in "Footprints without Feet"?
- A doctor
- A police officer
- A pilot
- A scientist
Correct Answer: A scientist
22. What remarkable discovery did Griffin make?
- He could read minds of others
- He could fly in the air
- He could duplicate objects in to two
- He could make his body invisible
Correct Answer: He could make his body invisible
23. Why did Griffin set the landlord’s house on fire?
- He wanted revenge
- He needed warmth
- He wanted attention
- He wanted to experiment
Correct Answer: He wanted revenge
24. How did Griffin escape after burning the house?
- He hid behind a wall
- He became invisible
- He dressed as a policeman
- He took a train
Correct Answer: He became invisible
25. Why did people see only Griffin’s footprints?
- He wore transparent shoes
- He walked on stilts
- He left chalk marks on the ground
- His body was invisible
Correct Answer: His body was invisible
26. Where did Griffin first spend the night after becoming invisible?
- In a hotel
- In a lab
- In a store
- In a barn
Correct Answer: In a store
27. Why did Griffin feel the need for clothes and bandages?
- To stay warm
- To appear normal
- To hide injuries
- To impress people
Correct Answer: To appear normal
28. Who suspected Griffin at the inn?
- Mr. Hall
- The constable
- The delivery boy
- Mrs. Hall
Correct Answer: Mrs. Hall
29. How did the villagers react when Griffin’s bandages fell off?
- They laughed and ran away
- They arrested him immediately
- They ignored him as a mas man
- They panicked and ran away
Correct Answer: They panicked and ran away
30. What was Griffin’s main flaw despite being a brilliant scientist?
- He was too shy
- He was very lazy
- He was afraid of experiments
- He misused his powers
Correct Answer: He misused his powers
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