CBSE Class 9 English How I Taught My Grandmother to Read (Class 9 NCERT New) Quiz 13

1. What does the word "protagonist" mean in the context of the passage?

A A) The main character or leading figure in a story. B B) A secondary character with little importance. C C) The antagonist's ally. D D) The author of the novel.

2. he next day onwards, I started my tuition. Avva was a wonderful student. The amount of homework she did was amazing. She would read, repeat, write and recite. I was her only teacher and she was my first student. Little did I know then that one day I would become a teacher in Computer Science and teach hundreds of students.WHAT TRAIT OF THE GRANDMOTHER IS REVEALED

A Resolute B Indecisive C Uncommitted D Fickle

3. I knew then that my student had passed with flying colours. Q How did the narrator feel upon realizing their student's success?

A A Anxious B B) Confused C C) Proud D D) Disappointed

4. Triveni's writing style was difficult to understand and lacked conviction. SAY TRUE OR FALSE

A TRUE B FALSE

5. We would eat and play endlessly, savouring the freedom because all the elders were busy. I went for a couple of days but ended up staying there for a week.QThe experience of attending the wedding and staying longer than intended is likened to which of the following?

A journey without a destination. B A river flowing beyond its banks. . C C) A book with an unexpected plot twist. D D) A kite flying higher than anticipated

6. I was surprised and taken aback. Elders never touch the feet of youngsters. We have always touched the feet of God, elders and teachers. We consider that as a mark of respect. It is a great tradition but today the reverse had happened. It was not correct.Q What does the phrase "taken aback" mean in the context of the passage?

A A) Surprised or shocked B B) Pleased or delighted C C) Confused or uncertain D D) Appreciative or grateful

7. Kashi yatre novel is written by

A Sudha Murthy B Krishtakka C Triveni D Narayana Murthy

8. Why does the grandmother feel helpless?

A She is physically ill B She cannot read on her own C She misses her granddaughter D She lost her money

9. What theme is reflected when the grandmother says she feels dependent?

A Wealth and poverty B Independence through education C Family conflict D Superstition

10. What quality of the grandmother is shown in the line: "if you are determined, you can overcome any obstacle"?

A Anger B Laziness C Determination D Fear