Crossing the River - Supplementary
Class 9 / English
Crossing the River - Supplementary
Topic (5 Qs)Practice textbook-based MCQs for this specific topic.
Q1.Supplementary
Who wrote the supplementary story 'Crossing the River'?
A
Manoj Das
B
Ruskin Bond
C
Leo Tolstoy
D
R.K. Narayan
Q2.Supplementary
Who was commissioned by the landlord to supply a tumblerful of milk to the celebrated Pundit everyday?
A
Moti, a poor milkmaid
B
A local farmer
C
The boatman
D
The Pundit's wife
Q3.Supplementary
How did Moti cross the flooded river in spate when the boatman refused to ply early in the morning?
A
She swam across
B
She uttered the name of Lord Vishnu and walked across as water remained ankle-deep for her
C
She used a bridge
D
She took a detour
Q4.Supplementary
What happened when the learned Pundit followed Moti to the riverbank and saw her walk across?
A
He cheered for her
B
He almost fainted in utter shock and amazement
C
He crossed with her
D
He punished the boatman
Q5.Vocabulary
What does 'spellbound' mean?
A
Distracted and bored
B
Holding one's attention completely as though by magic (awestuck/captivating)
C
Talking loudly
D
Sleeping deeply
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