AUNTS JENNIFERS TIGER

1.When Aunt is dead, her terrified hands will lie Still ringed with ordeals she was mastered by. The
tigers in the panel that she made Will go on prancing, proud and unafraid.

(i) Who is the aunt afraid of ? 1

(ii) What do the tigers represent here ? 1

(iii) How has Mrs. Jennifer failed in her aim ? 1

(iv) Name the figure of speech used in the second line. 1

GOING PLACES
1.Here I sit, she said to herself, wishing Danny would come, wishing he would come and sensing the
time passing, I feel the pangs of doubt stirring inside me. I watch for him but still there is no sign of
him. I remember Geoff saying he would never come, and how none of them believed me when I told
them.

(i) Who is ‘she’ ? Who is ‘he’ ? 1

(ii) Why did ‘she’ doubt that ‘he’ would not come ? 1

(iii) When did ‘she’ realise that ‘he’ would not come ? 1

(iv) Which word in the passage is opposite in meaning to the word ‘certainty’ ? 1

KEEPING QUIET
1.Now we will count to twelve and we will all keep still. For once on the face of the Earth let’s not
speak in any language, let’s stop for one second, and not move our arms so much.

(i) Name the poem and the poet. 1

(ii) What does the poet hope to achieve by keeping still ? 1

(iii) What does he want us to do for one second ? 1

(iv) Describe the pun on the word, ‘arms’

DEEP WATER
1.This went on until July. But I was still not satisfied. I was not sure that all the terror had left. So I
went to Lake Wentworth in New Hampshire, dived off a dock at Triggs Island, and swam two miles
across the lake to Stamp Act Island. I swam the crawl, breast stroke, side stroke, and back stroke.
Only once did the terror return. When I was in the middle of the lake, I put my face under and saw
nothing but bottomless water. The old sensation returned in miniature.

(i) Name the chapter and its writer. 1

(ii) Why was the writer still not satisfied ? 1

(iii) What did ‘he’ do to satisfy himself ? 1

(iv) Which ‘old sensation’ did he experience ? 1

2. Tiny vestiges of the old terror would return. But now I could frown and say to that terror, “Trying
to scare me, eh? Well, here’s to you! Look!” And off I’d go for another length of the pool. This went
on until July. But I was still not satisfied. I was not sure that all the terror had left. So, I went to Lake
Wentworth in New Hampshire, dived off a dock at Triggs Island, and swam two miles across the lake
to Stamp Act Island. I swam the crawl, breast stroke, side stroke, and back stroke. Only once did the
terror return. When I was in the middle of the lake, I put my face under and saw nothing but
bottomless water. The old sensation returned in miniature. 12

Q36. Why did Douglas go to swim at Lake Wentworth?

A. To showcase his skills for all who had doubted him.

B. To honour the efforts of his swimming instructor.

C. To build on his ability of swimming in a natural water body.

D. To know for sure that he had overcome his fear of drowning in water.

Q37. Select the option that lists the correct inference based on the information in the extract.

A. Triggs Island and Stamp Act Island are both located in Lake Wentworth.

B. Lake Wentworth is a part of Triggs Island.

C. Stamp Act Island is two miles away from New Hampshire.

D. Lake Wentworth is connected via docks to New Hampshire.

Q38.What was the reason for the ‘return’ of terror?

A. Superstitions about the dock at Triggs Islands

B. Recent reports about drowning incidents

C. Prior drowning experiences

D. Warnings by experienced swimmers

Q39. Douglas mentions that the old sensation returned in miniature. He means that he felt the
familiar feeling of fear …………………………….

A. at irregular intervals.

B. on a small scale.

C. repeatedly.

D. without notice.

Q40. How did Douglas handle the ‘old sensation’?

A. Addressed it. B. Avoided it. C. Submitted to it. D. Stayed indifferent to it.

 A THING OF BEAUTY
And such too is the grandeur of the dooms We have imagined for the mighty dead; All lovely tales
that we have heard or read: An endless fountain of immortal drink, Pouring unto us from the
heaven's brink. (A Thing of Beauty)

i Which of the following themes is best represented in the given extract?

A. The beauty of nature

B. The power of imagination

C. The immortality of art and literature

D. The inevitability of death 1

ii State whether the given statement is TRUE or FALSE, with reference to the extract. By referring to
the dead as "mighty", the poet emphasizes their importance and the power they exerted on the
people. 1

iii Complete the sentence appropriately. The "endless fountain of immortal drink" is an apt analogy
for the tales of the mighty dead because ____________________________. 1

iv The use of the word "brink" in the extract suggests that the immortality that is being poured onto
us is on the verge of overflowing. This creates a powerful image of ___________. 1

v Based on the poem rhyme scheme, evident in lines 2-5, of the given extract, which word would
rhyme with line 1? 1

vi Select the option that is NOT true about the lack of punctuation at the end of line 1 in the extract.

A. Creates a sense of continuity and flow that connects the line with the second line. 1

B. Encourages the reader to continue reading seamlessly without any pause.

C. Creates a sense of anticipation and expectation for the reader.

D. Encourages a revisit to the ideas in the preceding lines.

2. A thing of beauty is a joy forever Its loveliness increases, it will never Pass into nothingness; but
will keep A bower quiet for us, and a sleep Full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing.
Therefore, on every morrow, are we wreathing A flowery band to bind us to the earth (A Thing of
Beauty

i. Choose the option that displays the same poetic device as used in the first line of the extract.

A. I’m as happy as I can be.

B. Life is a roller coaster ride. C. Nature is God’s gift to us. D. The dazzling divas enchanted all. 1

ii. What does the phrase ‘a bower quiet’ indicate? A. serenity B. morality C. superiority D. diversity 1

iii. The benefits of a thing of beauty for humans include .

(i) healthy body (ii) calm mind (iii) struggle-free life (iv) better relationships (v) hope to carry on
Choose the most appropriate option. A. Only (v) B. (i), (ii) and (v) C. (i), (iii) and (iv) D. (ii) and (iv) 1

iv. Answer in ONE word. When the poet says that ‘a thing of beauty’ will never pass into
nothingness, he means that it is . 1

v. On the basis of the extract, choose the correct option with reference to the two statements given
below. (1) We are surrounded by beautiful things. (2) Beautiful things provide us joy

. A. (1) can be inferred from the extract but (2) cannot.

B. (2) can be inferred from the extract but (1) cannot.

C. Both (1) and (2) can be inferred from the extract.

D. (2) is the reason for (1) and can be inferred from the extract. 1

vi. Which of the following is an apt title for the extract?

A. Full to the Brim with Joy

B. Beauty Galore C. Live Life King Size

D. Hope Floats

2. We have imagined for the mighty dead; All lovely tales that we have heard or read; An endless
fountain of immortal drink, Pouring unto us from the heaven’s brink.

i. The phrase immortal drink refers to

a. blessings of our ancestors.

b. the teachings of nature.

c. a life-giving force.

d. the beauty of heaven.

ii. ‘All lovely tales’ evoke the feeling of

a. sadness and nostalgia. b. only nostalgia. c. inspiration and pride. d. only pride.

iii. The rhyme scheme of the above extract is a. aabb b. abab c. aaab d. abbb

iv. The literary device used by the poet in the following lines is ______________. An endless fountain
of immortal drink, Pouring unto us from the heaven’s brink.

a. personification. b. allegory. c. imagery. d. synecdoche.

MY MOTHER AT SIXTY SIX

1.…I looked again at her, wan, pale as a late winter’s moon and felt that old familiar ache, my
childhood’s fear, but all I said was, see you soon, Amma, all I did was smile and smile and smile......
(My mother at Sixty-six)

i What is the speaker's emotional state when looking at her mother?

A. Confused and disoriented

B. Nostalgic and longing

C. Empathetic and understanding

D. Fearful and apprehensive 1

ii What does the use of the word "but" at the beginning of the line, ‘ but all I said..’, suggest ? 1

iii Select the word that WILL NOT complete the sentence appropriately. The description of the
mother as "wan, pale / as a late winter's moon" creates a vivid image of ________

. A. vulnerability

B. sensitivity

C. frailty

D. mortality 1

iv State whether the given statement is TRUE or FALSE. The poetic device used in the line, ‘pale as a
winter’s moon’ is the same as the one used in the line, ‘the winter wind wistfully wailed at night’. 1

v What message do these lines highlight, in the context of familial relationships, and the speaker’s
sense of anxiety and fear at the prospect of losing her mother? 1

vi Complete the sentence appropriately. The repetition of the word, ‘smile’ suggests that
_______________.

2. Driving from my parent’s home to Cochin last Friday morning, I saw my mother, beside me, doze,
open mouthed, her face ashen like that Of a corpse and realised with pain that she was as old as she
looked … … … … .

(i) Where was the poet driving to ? Who was sitting beside her ? 1

(ii) What did the poet notice about her mother ? 1

(iii) Which thought made the poet feel painful ? 1

(iv) Name the figure of speech used in the expression : ‘her face ashen like that of a corpse’ 1
3.

JOURNEY TO THE END OF THE EARTH

1.Climate change is one of the most hotly contested environmental debates of our time. Will the
West Antarctic ice sheet melt entirely? Will the Gulf Stream ocean current be disrupted? Will it be
the end of the world as we know it? Maybe. Maybe not. Either way, Antarctica is a crucial element in
this debate — not just because it’s the only place in the world, which has never sustained a human
population and therefore remains relatively ‘pristine’ in this respect; but more importantly, because
it holds in its ice-cores half-million-year-old carbon records trapped in its layers of ice. (Journey to the
End of the Earth)

i How does the absence of a human population in Antarctica make it significant in the climate
change debate? 1

ii Why is "climate change" described as a "hotly contested" issue in the extract provided? This is so,
because there _____. 1

A. is universal agreement on the causes and implications of climate change

B. is a planned path ahead about how to address climate change

C. are differing views on the causes and implications of climate change

D. are minimal reports of fresh threats to climate change

iii The analogy of a time machine is an appropriate analogy for the role of carbon records in the
study of climate change because ________________________. 1

iv Give one reason why the writing style of the extract can be called factual and informative. 1

2. Students on Ice, the programme I was working with on the Shokalskiy, aims to do exactly this by
taking high school students to the ends of the world and providing them with inspiring educational
opportunities which will help them foster a new understanding and respect for our planet. It’s been
in operation for six years now, headed by Canadian Geoff Green, who got tired of carting celebrities
and retired, rich, curiosity-seekers who could only ‘give’ back in a limited way. With Students on Ice,
he offers the future generation of policy-makers a life-changing experience at an age when they’re
ready to absorb, learn, and most importantly, act. (Journey to the End of the Earth)

i. Complete the sentence appropriately, with reference to the extract. The writer refers to the
educational opportunities as ‘inspiring’ because . 1

ii. Which of the following would NOT be ‘a life changing experience’?

A. Being given the lead role in a play.

B. Going on an adventure trip.

C. Playing a video game.

D. Meeting a great leader, you admire. 1

iii. Select the most suitable title for the given extract.

A. Adventure with a Mission

B. Adventure – The Spice of Life

C. The Wanderlust

D. Students of the Future 1

iv. Why does the writer refer to ‘act’ as more important than ‘absorb’ or ‘learn’?
 THE TIGER KING
1.In other words, the Tiger King is dead. The manner of his death is a matter of extraordinary
interest. It can be revealed only at the end of the tale. The most fantastic aspect of his demise was
that as soon as he was born, astrologers had foretold that one day the Tiger King would actually have
to die. “The child will grow up to become the warrior of warriors, hero of heroes, champion of
champions. But...” they bit their lips and swallowed hard. When compelled to continue, the
astrologers came out with it. “This is a secret which should not be revealed at all. And yet we are
forced to speak out. The child born under this star will one day have to meet its death.” (The Tiger
King)

i Complete the sentence appropriately. The author’s purpose in using foreshadowing, is to

_______________. 1

ii In the given extract, what emotion were the astrologers feeling when they "bit their lips and
swallowed hard"?

A. Humiliation

B. Disbelief

C. Grief

D. Unease 1

iii Which trait are the astrologers lauding when they say "warrior of warriors, hero of heroes,
champion of champions"? 1

iv How is the line, "the most fantastic aspect of his demise", an example of contrast?

THE LAST LESSON

1.Usually, when school began, there was a great bustle, which could be heard out in the street, the
opening and closing of desks, lessons repeated in unison, very loud, with our hands over our ears to
understand better, and the teacher’s great ruler rapping on the table. But now it was all so still! I had
counted on the commotion to get to my desk without being seen; but, of course, that day everything
had to be as quiet as Sunday morning. Through the window I saw my classmates, already in their
places, and M. Hamel walking up and down with his terrible iron ruler under his arm. I had to open
the door and go in before everybody. You can imagine how I blushed and how frightened I was. (The
Last Lesson)

i List any two sensory details present in this extract. 1

ii Why does the protagonist feel anxious about entering the classroom on this particular day?

A. The classmates have started the lesson

B. The teacher is in a bad mood

C. The classroom is too quiet

D. The protagonist is running late 1

iii Complete the sentence appropriately. The phrase "as quiet as Sunday morning" suggests that
____________. 1

iv Pick evidence from the extract that helps one infer that this was not the protagonist’s first time
being late to school. 1

v What does the term 'terrible iron ruler' indicate about M. Hamel? 1 vi Which of the following
headlines best suggests the central idea of the extract?

A. The Fears of a Latecomer

B. The Importance of Punctuality

C. The Rigidity of the School System

D. The Anxiety of a Young Student

THE LOST SPRING

1.Unaware of what his name represents, he roams the streets with his friends, an army of barefoot
boys who appear like the morning birds and disappear at noon. Over the months, I have come to
recognise each of them. “Why aren’t you wearing chappals?” I ask one. “My mother did not bring
them down from the shelf,” he answers simply. “Even if she did, he will throw them off,” adds
another who is wearing shoes that do not match. When I comment on it, he shuffles his feet and says
nothing. “I want shoes,” says a third boy who has never owned a pair all his life. Travelling across the
country I have seen children walking barefoot, in cities, on village roads. It is not lack of money but a
tradition to stay barefoot, is one explanation. (Lost Spring)

i What is the writer’s purpose in allowing the boys to speak for themselves via dialogue, as opposed
to only a writer’s commentary ? 1

ii The line, "It is not lack of money but a tradition to stay barefoot" can be best classified as:

A. A fact

B. An opinion

C. A theme

D. A plot point 1

iii Explain any one possible inference that can be drawn from the line, "an army of barefoot boys who
appear like the morning birds and disappear at noon”. 1

iv Identify the line from the text that bears evidence to the fact that the writer's association with the
boys is not a recent one. 1

v Based on the context provided in the extract, select the most likely comment that the writer would
have made, based on the boy's reaction to the mismatched shoes.

A. "Why are your shoes mismatched? That's not a good look."

B. "Don't worry about your shoes, you can wear a matching pair later."

C. "I like your shoes. What matters is that they protect your feet."

D. "Have you chosen to mismatch your shoes? 1

 vi Complete the sentence with ONE word. The phrase "he answers simply", suggests that the boy's
response to the writer's question about why he wasn't wearing chappals was __________________.

THE ROADSIDE STAND

1.It is in the news that all these pitiful kin Are to be bought out and mercifully gathered in To live in
villages, next to the theatre and the store, Where they won’t have to think for themselves anymore,
While greedy good-doers, beneficent beasts of prey, Swarm over their lives enforcing benefits That
are calculated to soothe them out of their wits, And by teaching them how to sleep they sleep all
day, Destroy their sleeping at night the ancient way. (A Roadside Stand)

i. What is the tone of the poet in the above lines?

(i) aggressive (ii) tolerant (iii) sarcastic (iv) resigned (v) sentimental

Choose the most appropriate option.

A. Only (i)

B. (ii) and (iii)

C. (i), (iv) and (v)

D. Only (iii)

ii. Identify the phrase from the extract, that suggests the following: No one bothers to take ‘their’
consent before pushing the promise of a better life, their way. 1

iii. What quality of the villagers can be inferred through these lines? A. gullible B. futuristic C.
hypocritical D. ambitious 1 iv. Complete the following analogy correctly. Do NOT repeat from used
example. greedy good doers: alliteration ::................................... oxymoron 1

v. On the basis of the extract, choose the correct option with reference to (1) and (2) given below. (1)
The city dwellers make promises for the betterment of the villagers. (2) The city dwellers have
ulterior motives.

A. (1) is true but (2) is false.

B. (2) is true but (1) is false.

C. (2) is the reason for (1).

D. Both (1) and (2) cannot be inferred from the extract. 1

vi. Fill the blank with an appropriate word, with reference to the extract. ‘… calculated to soothe
them out of their wits’ implies that ‘them’ are being .
2.
 ON THE FACE OF IT
1.DERRY: You’re... peculiar. You say peculiar things. You ask questions I don’t understand.

MR LAMB: I like to talk. Have company. You don’t have to answer questions. You don’t have to stop
here at all. The gate’s open.

DERRY: Yes, but...

MR LAMB: I’ve a hive of bees behind those trees over there. Some hear bees and they say, bees
buzz. But when you listen to bees for a long while, they humm....and hum means ‘sing’. I hear them
singing, my bees.

DERRY: But....I like it here. I came in because I liked it .....when I looked over the wall.

MR LAMB: If you’d seen me, you’d not have come in.

DERRY: No. (On the Face of It)

i. List the playwright’s purpose of using ellipses (…) in this extract. 1

ii. Select the option that best describes Derry and Mr. Lamb in the extract.

A. Derry: introvert; Mr. Lamb: friendly

B. Derry: fearful; Mr. Lamb: domineering

C. Derry: friendly; Mr. Lamb: weird

D. Derry: open minded; Mr. Lamb: charming 1

iii. Which of the following best summarises Mr. Lamb’s attitude towards the bees?

A. Beauty is being true to yourself.

B. There is a kind of beauty in imperfection.

C. Beauty is the promise of happiness.

D. The beauty of the world lies in the details. 1

iv. Derry says, “I came in here because I liked it ….” What was the one significant thing Derry might
have liked about the place, as per the extract?
2.

POETS AND PANCAKES

A girl from the countryside, she hadn’t gone through all the stages of worldly experience that
generally precede a position of importance and sophistication that she had found herself catapulted
into. She never quite recovered from the terror she felt that day. That was the end of a brief and
brilliant acting career — the legal adviser, who was also a member of the Story Department, had
unwittingly brought about that sad end. While every other member of the Department wore a kind
of uniform — khadi dhoti with a slightly oversized and clumsily tailored white khadi shirt — the legal
adviser wore pants and a tie and sometimes a coat that looked like a coat of mail. Often, he looked
alone and helpless … (Poets and Pancakes)

i. Select the option that completes the given sentence appropriately. ‘Stages of worldly experience’
in the given context would refer to .
A. good education to gain knowledge.

B. situations that require one to be street smart.

C. smaller, not so important roles in acting.

D. training in soft skills. 1

ii. Select the suitable word from the extract to complete the following analogy: sealed: closed ::
propelled: 1

iii. Select the correct option to fill in the blank. The harm done to the actress was a/an

A. well-planned act. B. unintentional act. C. act of jealousy. D. act of male dominance. 1

iv. Based on the above extract, choose the statement that is TRUE for the legal adviser

A. He disliked the actress from the countryside.

B. He acted after thinking through things carefully.

C. He did not gel well with others in the Department.

D. He was always dressed smartly.

v. Identify the textual clue that allows the reader to infer that the writer is sympathetic towards the
professional fate of the actor. (Clue: a phrase) 1

vi. Complete the sentence with an appropriate explanation, as per the extract. The writer uses the
word ‘uniform’ to refer to the outfits of the Department members because just like a uniform .

THE INTERVIEW
1.Some might make quite extravagant claims for it as being, in its highest form, a source of truth,
and, in its practice, an art. Others, usually celebrities who see themselves as its victims, might
despise the interview as an unwarranted intrusion into their lives, or feel that it somehow diminishes
them, just as in some primitive cultures it is believed that if one takes a photographic portrait of
somebody then one is stealing that person’s soul. (The Interview)

i. What is the most likely reason some people consider the practice of interview to be an art? This
could be because it requires

A. fluency of words.

B. sensitive and careful handling

. C. creativity and imagination.

D. probing and focusing on details. 1

ii. Rewrite the sentence by replacing the underlined phrase with its inference. Celebrities feel that an
interview diminishes them. 1

iii. On the basis of the extract, choose the correct option with reference to the two statements given
below.

(1) Celebrities don’t consent to be interviewed. (2) Interviews intrude the privacy of celebrities.
A. (1) Can be inferred from the extract but (2) cannot.

B. (1) cannot be inferred from the extract but (2) can.

C. (1) is true but (2) is false.

D. (2) is the reason for (1). 1

iv. Rationalise, to support the given opinion: To say that an interview, in its highest form, is a source
of truth, is an extravagant claim.

v. Replace the underlined word with its antonym from the extract. Some celebrities hate the idea of
having to give an interview because it makes them feel like supporters. 1

vi. The author’s views on interview, in the extract, can best be described as statements based on .

A. facts B. hypothesis C. beliefs D. superstitions

THE ENEMY
1.“I have nothing else to do,” he mutters, looking away. “Go to school,” I say glibly, realising
immediately how hollow the advice must sound. “There is no school in my neighbourhood. When
they build one, I will go.” “If I start a school, will you come?” I ask, half-joking. “Yes,” he says, smiling
broadly. A few days later I see him running up to me. “Is your school ready?” “It takes longer to build
a school,” I say, embarrassed at having made a promise that was not meant. But promises like mine
abound in every corner of his bleak world.

Q.31 Saheb’s muttering and ‘looking away’ suggests his

A. anger B. shyness C. embarrassment D. anxiety

Q.32 Of the four meanings of ‘glibly’, select the option that matches in meaning with its usage in
theextract. 11

A. (1) part arrogance, part seriousness (2) hesitation

B. (1) part amusement, part irritation (2) submissiveness

C. (1) part concern, part hurt (2) pride

D. (1) part humour, part earnestness (2) self-belief

A. showing a degree of informality

B. lacking depth and substance

C. being insincere and deceitful

D. speaking with fluency

Q.33 Who do you think Saheb is referring to as ‘they’, in the given sentence? “When they build one, I
will go”

A. The officials

B. The inhabitants

C. The teachers
D. The journalists

Q.34 Select the option that lists the feelings and attitudes corresponding to the following:

(1) I ask half-joking

(2) ...he says, smiling broadly

Q.35 Select the option that lists reasons why Saheb’s world has been called ‘bleak’.

(1) The absence of parental presence

(2) The poor socio-economic conditions

(3) His inability to address problems

(4) His lack of life-skills

(5) The denied opportunities of schooling

A. (1) and (4) B. (2) and (5) C. (3) and (5) D. (2) and (4)

THE THIRD LEVEL

1.He said I was unhappy. That made my wife kind of mad, but he explained that he meant the
modern world is full of insecurity, fear, war, worry and all the rest of it, and that I just want to escape.
Well, who doesn’t? Everybody I know wants to escape, but they don’t wander down into any third
level at Grand Central Station. But that’s the reason, he said, and my friends all agreed. Everything
points to it, they claimed. My stamp collecting, for example; that’s a ‘temporary refuge from reality.’
Well, maybe, but my grandfather didn’t need any refuge from reality.

Q46. Why did Sam’s verdict make Charley’s wife ‘mad’?

A. It made it difficult for her to accept that Charley would consult a psychiatrist.

B. It seemed to suggest to her that she was the cause of Charley’s unhappiness.

C. It made her aware of Charley’s delicate state of mind.

D. It offended her that Charley and Sam collectively accused her. 14

A. cause effect Charley’s stamp collecting Wandering into the third level

B. cause effect Everybody wants to escape Modern world full of insecurity

C. cause effect Charley’s wandering into the third level Charley’s stamp collecting

D. cause effect Modern world full of insecurity Everybody wants to escape

Q47. Sam’s explanation to the reaction of Charley’s wife was in nat

A. critical B. aggressive C. clarifying D. accusatory

Q48. Select the option that signifies the condition of people of the ‘modern world’ mentioned inthe
extract.

(1) unsure (2) lazy (3) offensive (4) anxious (5) afraid

A. (1) and (3) B. (2) and (5) C. (2), (3) and (4) D. (1), (4) and (5)
Q50.Why didn’t Charley’s grandfather need refuge from reality?

A. He was too busy to bother.

B. He had chosen to deny his reality.

C. He lived in peaceful times.

D. He was a very secure person

2.
 INDIGO
1.They had merely heard that a Mahatma who wanted to help them was in trouble with the
authorities. Their spontaneous demonstration, in thousands, around the courthouse was the
beginning of their liberation from fear of the British. The officials felt powerless without Gandhi’s
cooperation. He helped them regulate the crowd. He was polite and friendly. He was giving them
concrete proof that their might, hitherto dreaded and unquestioned, could be challenged by Indians.
The government was baffled. The prosecutor requested the judge to postpone the trial. Apparently,
the authorities wished to consult their superiors.

i. The officials felt powerless because

a. of Gandhi’s refusal to cooperate with them.

b. of Gandhi’s polite and friendly behaviour.

c. the crowd was listening only to Gandhi.

d. the crowd was getting violent.

ii. The demonstration proved that the

a. policies of the British had failed.

b. dread instilled in the hearts of Indians had begun to lessen.

c. dealings with the Indian citizens had been unsuccessful.

d. might of the British had not been understood by Indians.

iii. Which style, from those given below, is being used by the author, when he says, “Apparently, the
authorities wished to consult their superiors.”?

a. humourous b. dramatic c. sarcastic d. persuasive

iv. Gandhiji’s behaviour towards the British prior to the proposal of postponement of the trial was
that of

a. indifference. b. calm acceptance. c. ignorance of consequences. d. polite helpfulness.

 THE RATTRAP
1.