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Sample Test Paper–1
Q.1 Tick the correct answers.
1. How do Sam and Bill get in touch with Johnny’s dad to get the ransom?
a. A letter is sent.
b. They pick up the phone.
c. They pay him a personal visit
2. What is Custard’s initial reaction to the pirate’s arrival?
a. He roars loudly and attacks the pirate.
b. He hides in fear.
c. He bravely confronts the pirate.
3. What does the narrator do after the signal-man’s tragic death?
a. He leaves the railway station immediately.
b. He reports the incident to the authorities.
c. He writes a detailed account of the events.
4. Why is Barry shocked when he sees the torn comic?
a. He is upset that Mary tore the comic
b. He is surprised at how neatly the comic was torn
c. He is worried about the mess on the counter and floor
5. Why does the speaker mention “these night hours of ache”?
a. To emphasize the difficulty of self-reflection
b. To highlight the beauty of the night
c. To suggest that introspection is painful
Q.2. Answer the following briefly.
a. In what ways does Johnny’s confinement make life tough for Bill and Sam?
b. What happens when a pirate climbs in the window?
c. What is the cause of signal-man’s anxiety and distress?
d. As the night wore on, what safety measures did the man take inside the house? (Poem–
Two’s Company)
e. Why does the speaker believe the mirror works well during the night hours of ache?
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