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Chapter 7 PROSE : Madam Rides the Bus — Online MCQ Test

Q: How old was Valli in the story 'Madam Rides the Bus'?

Answer: B. Eight years old — The text explicitly states that Valli was eight years old.

Q: What was Valli's favorite pastime?

Answer: C. Standing in the front doorway — Valli's favorite pastime was standing in the doorway of her house and watching what was happening in the street.

Q: Why did Valli refuse to get off the bus at the town?

Answer: C. She wanted to return on the same bus — Valli saved enough money for a round trip and had no intention of getting off the bus.

Q: Which of these statements is NOT true regarding Valli?

Answer: C. She enjoyed being treated as a child by elders — Valli insisted that she was not a child and resented being addressed or treated like one by the conductor.

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Chapter 7 PROSE : Madam Rides the Bus — Important Questions & Answers (FAQ)

Frequently asked questions from Andhra State Board CLASS 10 ENGLISH — Chapter 7 PROSE : Madam Rides the Bus, with answers and explanations. These are sample questions; the exam has its own separate question set.

How old was Valli in the story 'Madam Rides the Bus'?

A. Seven years old
B. Eight years old ✓
C. Nine years old
D. Ten years old

Answer: B. Eight years old
The text explicitly states that Valli was eight years old.

What was Valli's favorite pastime?

A. Playing with dolls
B. Reading storybooks
C. Standing in the front doorway ✓
D. Running in the garden

Answer: C. Standing in the front doorway
Valli's favorite pastime was standing in the doorway of her house and watching what was happening in the street.

Why did Valli refuse to get off the bus at the town?

A. She did not have enough money for a cold drink
B. She was afraid of getting lost
C. She wanted to return on the same bus ✓
D. She didn't like the town

Answer: C. She wanted to return on the same bus
Valli saved enough money for a round trip and had no intention of getting off the bus.

Which of these statements is NOT true regarding Valli?

A. She was very curious about the world outside
B. She was a talkative child
C. She enjoyed being treated as a child by elders ✓
D. She was an organized planner

Answer: C. She enjoyed being treated as a child by elders
Valli insisted that she was not a child and resented being addressed or treated like one by the conductor.

If the bus conductor had not been kind, how might Valli's experience have changed?

A. She would have been more excited
B. The trip would have been more intimidating and possibly discouraged her ✓
C. She would have gotten off at the first stop
D. It would not have changed her determination

Answer: B. The trip would have been more intimidating and possibly discouraged her
The conductor's playful, lighthearted interaction helped create a comfortable environment for a young child on her first independent journey.

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