CBSE Class 9 English How I Taught My Grandmother to Read (Class 9 NCERT New) Quiz 1

1. The grandmother could relate to the central character of the story ‘Kashi Yatre’ as ___________

A both were old and uneducated. B both had granddaughters who read to them. C both had a strong desire to visit Kashi. D both were determined to learn how to read.

2. Why did the women at the temple discuss the latest episode of ‘Kashi Yatre’?

A to pass their time. B the writer, Triveni was very popular C they could relate

3. The granddaughter found her grandmother in tears on her return as______

A the grandmother had been unable to read the story ‘Kashi Yatre’ on her own. B the grandmother had felt lonely. C the grandmother wanted to accompany her granddaughter. D she was sad she could not visit Kashi.

4. Why did the grandmother touch her granddaughter’s feet?

A She did it as a mark of respect for her teacher. B It was a custom in their family. C Girls should be respected. D She had read the story of ‘Kashi Yatre’ to her.

5. The smile of the grandmother explains that she understood that her granddaughter

A was determined to teach her. B might be too immature to understand her pain. C would ridicule her later. D could be contemplating.

6. What can you infer from this?

A The transport system, especially the bus service, was running at loss. B The transport system, especially the bus service, was not fully functional in rural areas. C The transport system, had stopped services in villages. D The transport system failed to introduce the bus service in rural areas.

7. What made the grandmother feel inadequate?

A She was unable to read the story. B She was unable to stay attentive. C She was unable to buy the magazine. D She was unable to understand the story.

8. Select the relevant option that best supports the context of the given extract:

A Grandmother was elated to get the magazine B Grandmother was embarrassed to ask for help C Grandmother eagerly waited for her granddaughter’s arrival D Grandmother loved gazing at the pictures from the story

9. Select the option that tracks the progression of emotions experienced by the grandmother in the given extract.

A reassured – inquisitive – thankful - uncertain B surprised – grateful – perplexed - excited C yearning - uncertain - dejected - helpless D perplexed – uncertain - panic-stricken – appreciative

10. Choose the option that lists the most likely response to “.... I am touching the feet of a teacher”.

A feel shy B get anxious C feel overwhelmed D get upset