1st Year English Chapter 3 TestEnglish A (Short Stories)

Q1. Multiple choice questions (Attempt all · 10 × 1 = 10)

1. The writer___ the butterflies away in the next season.
   1. Shoo
   2. Sent
   3. Passed
   4. None of these
2. Why did the last leaf not fall during the windy night?
   1. It was glued to the branch
   2. Johnsy held onto it
   3. Mr. Behrman painted it
   4. It was too heavy to fall
3. Where did the largest known meteorite fall?
   1. Texas, USA
   2. Arizona, USA
   3. Argentina
   4. Greenland
4. What routine did the writer follow in the orphanage?
   1. Read books
   2. Played games
   3. Made his bed and marched to breakfast
   4. Cooked food
5. What does the Shalamar Gardens embody?
   1. Mughal garden design
   2. Islamic military architecture
   3. Hindu carvings
   4. Mesolithic tools
6. What literary device is used when Mathilde believes the necklace is valuable but late discovers it is fake?
   1. Irony
   2. Foreshadowing
   3. Symbolism
   4. Simile
7. What did others suggest about knowing the right time for every action?
   1. Always attend to what is happening
   2. Follow a strict schedule
   3. Use a magic spell
   4. Consult the gods
8. Which historical event is associated with the Bhir mound in Taxila?
   1. The Battle of Chausa
   2. The founding of the Indo-Parthian Kingdom
   3. The triumphant entry of Alexander the Great
   4. The evolution of urban settlement on the Indian subcontinent
9. The soldier helped the foreign woman and the children cross the river because:
   1. He wanted to gather information about the foreign woman.
   2. He was sympathetic to their plight and offered assistance.
   3. He was ordered to do so by his superiors.
   4. He planned to capture them once they reach the other side.
10. What are shooting stars?
    1. Stars
    2. Comets
    3. Meteors
    4. Planets