CBSE Class 7 English The Day the River Spoke (Class 7 NCERT New) Quiz 3

1. Which sentence is a metaphor, not a simile?

A The night was as dark as coal B Her smile was as bright as the sun C He ran as fast as a cheetah D The classroom was a zoo

2. In Helen Keller’s Three Days to See, why would someone value sight more after imagining life without it?

A Because vision is the only sense needed for learning B Because darkness automatically improves other senses instantly C Because losing sight guarantees a happier, quieter life D Because scarcity heightens appreciation and mindful noticing

3. Who is the author of Jahnavi's story?

A Gopi B Kamala Nair C Chandu D Appu

4. Why is Jahnavi initially not allowed to go to school?

A She is too old B She is a girl and needed at home C There is no school in the village D She does not want to study

5. What does the river tell Jahnavi about girls' abilities?

A Girls are better than boys B Girls are just as capable as boys C Girls should not go to school D Girls should stay at home

6. What story does the teacher tell in the classroom when Jahnavi enters?

A A story about ships B A story about King Ashoka C A story about the river D A story about spiders

7. What is the meaning of the word "startled" as used in the story?

A Speaking softly B Suddenly surprised or shocked C Breathing heavily D Moving smoothly

8. Jahnavi has three brothers named Gopi, Ramu, and Appu.

A True B False

9. The river suggests that Jahnavi should run away from home to achieve her dream.

A True B False

10. Jahnavi's father fully supports her dream of going to school from the beginning.

A True B False