PKG ENGLISH STUDY CENTRE
The Night Train at Deoli
F. M-40,Time : 1 hour
A.Answer the following questions:1x40=40
1. Where did the narrator spend his summer vacations? – A) Delhi B) Deoli C) Shimla D) Dehra
2. Who did the narrator stay with during the vacations? – A) Aunt B) Grandmother C) Uncle D) Sister
3. What season is described in the beginning of the story? – A) Monsoon B) Winter C) Summer D) Spring
4. How far was Deoli from Dehra? – A) 20 miles B) 30 miles C) 40 miles D) 50 miles
5. What did Deoli mark the beginning of? – A) Desert B) Mountains C) Forests D) Indian Terai
6. At what time did the train reach Deoli? – A) 4 a.m. B) 5 a.m. C) 6 a.m. D) Midnight
7. How was the station lit in the early morning? – A) Gas lamps B) Oil lamps C) Electric & oil lamps D) Candles
8. How many platforms did Deoli station have? – A) One B) Two C) Three D) None
9. What could be seen on the platform? – A) Toy shop B) Newspaper stand C) Tea stall & fruit vendor D) Police post
10. For how many minutes did the train stop at Deoli? – A) 5 B) 8 C) 10 D) 15
11. Who usually got on or off the train at Deoli? – A) Villagers B) No one C) Children D) Guards
12. What did the narrator feel about Deoli station? – A) Joy B) Anger C) Pity D) Pride
13. What did the narrator wish to do someday? – A) Buy fruits B) Get off at Deoli C) Visit a temple D) Visit the jungle
14. What was the girl on the platform selling? – A) Bangles B) Flowers C) Baskets D) Newspapers
15. What did the girl have across her shoulders? – A) Blanket B) Dupatta C) Shawl D) Bag
16. What was unusual about her clothing? – A) Sandals B) Hat C) New clothes D) Bare feet
17. How did she respond when the narrator looked at her? – A) Smiled B) Sang C) Pretended not to notice D) Laughed
18. What feature of the girl attracted the narrator most? – A) Dress B) Jewellery C) Eyes D) Voice
19. What did the narrator do after she passed his window? – A) Slept B) Waved C) Went to door D) Called her
20. What was the tea-stall owner doing? – A) Sleeping B) Serving tea elsewhere C) Arguing D) Talking to guard
21. How much did the narrator pay for the basket? – A) ₹2 B) ₹1 C) ₹0.50 D) ₹5
22. What sound interrupted their conversation? – A) Barking B) Scream C) Guard's whistle D) Horn
23. What was the narrator’s reaction after the girl disappeared? – A) Laughed B) Slept C) Stayed awake D) Ate
24. What happened during his return journey? – A) Forgot girl B) Looked for her C) Got off D) Ignored station
25. How did the girl react on seeing the narrator again? – A) Ignored him B) Waved C) Smiled D) Shouted
26. Where did they meet the second time? – A) Waiting room B) Jungle C) Tea stall D) Outside station
27. What emotion did they both share in the second meeting? – A) Sadness B) Anger C) Joy D) Confusion
28. What did the narrator wish to do with the girl? – A) Marry her B) Take her away C) Fight her D) Ignore her
29. What did the narrator say he had to do? – A) Go to Bombay B) Go to college C) Go to Delhi D) Go home
30. How did the narrator feel about the guard’s whistle? – A) Relieved B) Indifferent C) Grateful D) Hateful
31. What promise did the narrator make? – A) Write letters B) Send gifts C) Come again D) Send money
32. What was the narrator’s mood after the second meeting? – A) Distracted B) Angry C) Thoughtful D) Joyful
33. Why did he reach Dehra early next summer? – A) To meet stationmaster B) To meet the girl C) Escape exams D) Attend wedding
34. What emotion did he feel when the girl didn’t appear? – A) Hope B) Fear & disappointment C) Anger D) Excitement
35. Who did he first ask about the girl? – A) Vendor B) Tea seller C) Stationmaster D) Policeman
36. What did the station-master say? – A) She moved B) He didn’t know her C) She was ill D) She married
37. What did the narrator see beyond the station yard? – A) River B) Road & mango tree C) House D) School
38. Why did he want to come back again? – A) Get bag B) Find girl C) Stay with friend D) Explore jungle
39. Why didn’t he get off at Deoli? – A) Missed stop B) Fear of truth C) Disliked town D) Forgot promise
40. What does he still do on every trip? – A) Read books B) Buy baskets C) Look for the girl D) Sleep
Comments
Post a Comment