Ruby Park Public School

Worksheet 1

Lost Spring – Anees Jung

1. What is the biggest reason of worry of the author for the bangle makers of
Firozabad?
a. Stigma of poverty and caste
b. Affluence of sahukars
c. Behaviour of factory owners
d. The labour laws

2. What is the central theme of the story Lost Spring?

a. Pitiable Poor children and their lost childhood
b. Garbage
c. Saheb and Mukesh
d. Spring Season

3. Is Saheb happy working at the tea stall?

A) Yes
B) Yes, he earns money
C) No earning
D) No, earning but no freedom

4. Why did Saheb -e- Alam not go to school?

A) Not interested
B) Had no money to pay fees
C) Wanted to go for movie
D) Wanted to earn money

5. Why is the author calling garbage as ‘gold’ in the story?

A) Because of jewels in it
B) Because of gems in it
C) Because of gold in it
D) Because of its encashment value

6. What does the title ‘Lost Spring’ symbolise?

A) Lost blooming childhood
B) Autumn season
C) Lost money
D) Lost age
7. Who are responsible for the poor condition of bangle makers in
Firozabad?
A) Parents
B) Society
C) Bureaucrats
D) All of these

8. What makes the working conditions of the children worst in the glass
industry?
A) Dark dingy cells without light and air
B) Dazzling and sparking of welding light
C) High temperature
D) All of these

9. What excuse do the rag pickers give for not wearing chappals?
A) Mothers don’t give
B) No interest
C) A tradition
D) All these

10.The frail woman in Mukesh’s house is his

a. his aunt
b. his sister-in-law
c. his wife
d. his niece

11.According to the author, rag picking has become over the years, a
a. Profession
b. Fine art
c. Culture
d. Tradition

12.How is Mukesh’s attitude different from that of his family?

A) Being daring, firm and clear
B) Being a fighter
C) Being a coward
D) Not clear

13. The rag pickers have no identity, but they have ____-
a. Permit
b. Passport
c. Ration card
d. License

14.What makes the working conditions of the children worst in the glass
industry?
a. Dark dingy cells without air and light
b. Dazzling and sparkling of welding lights
c. High temperature
d. All of these

15.What is the metaphorical symbol of Seemapuri in this lesson?

a. Poverty
b. Exploitation
c. Enjoyment
d. A little hell