Madam Rides the Bus MCQ – Mock Exam With Answer

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Madam Rides the Bus – MCQ Mock Exam

SEBA/CBSE Class 10 English | First Flight | Chapter: Madam Rides the Bus | Board Pattern

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Simple Type
Who was Valli?
Valli was an eight-year-old girl who lived in a village and was fascinated by the bus.
Simple Type
What was Valli’s favourite pastime?
Watching the bus became Valli’s favourite pastime.
Statement Based
Read the statements:
Statement I: Valli carefully gathered information about the bus journey.
Statement II: She was uninterested in the fare and journey time.
Valli carefully learned the fare, distance and journey time because she was planning her trip.
Matching Type
Match the details:

X. One-way fare
Y. Distance to town
Z. Journey time one way

I. Six miles
II. Forty-five minutes
III. Thirty paise
The fare was thirty paise, the town was six miles away, and the journey took about forty-five minutes.
Visual / Picture Type
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Visual stimulus based on Valli’s bus journey
Visual: 🚌 ➡️ 🏘️

What does it represent?
The bus journey is the central experience Valli dreams of having.
Simple Type
How did Valli collect information about the bus?
She listened to conversations and asked discreet questions to learn the details.
Assertion Reasoning
Assertion (A): Valli planned her bus journey carefully.
Reason (R): She wanted to travel independently without anyone accompanying her.
Her careful planning was necessary because she intended to make the journey alone.
Sequence Type
Arrange the events:

I. Valli learns the fare and timing.
II. She saves money.
III. She boards the bus.
IV. She returns home by bus.
Valli first gathered information, saved money, took the bus and then returned.
Visual / Inference
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Visual stimulus based on Valli’s bus journey
Visual: 🪙🪙🪙 ➡️ 🚌

Why did Valli save money?
She saved the exact money needed for her planned bus ride.
Case Based Study
Valli carefully planned her first bus journey, saving money and learning the fare, distance and timing before travelling alone.
“She had carefully saved whatever stray coins came her way.” What does this reveal?
Saving even small coins shows Valli’s determination to achieve her goal.
HOTS
Why did Valli refuse the conductor’s offer of a drink?
She had planned the journey carefully and saved only enough money for the fare.
Simple Type
What did the conductor affectionately call Valli?
The friendly conductor called her “madam” because of her confident manner.
Simple Type
How did Valli behave when she first boarded the bus?
Valli was confident and self-assured when she boarded alone.
Assertion Reasoning
Assertion (A): Valli did not want anyone to accompany her.
Reason (R): She wanted to experience the journey independently.
Independence was central to Valli’s plan.
Matching Type
Match the character with the quality:

X. Valli
Y. Conductor
Z. Valli’s mother

I. Caring but unaware of the trip
II. Friendly and humorous
III. Curious and confident
Valli is curious and confident; the conductor is friendly; her mother is caring but unaware of the secret trip.
Simple Type
What delighted Valli about the bus?
Valli enjoyed the attractive new bus and its comfortable interior.
Sequence Type
What is the correct sequence of Valli’s feelings?
Her mood changes from excitement to enjoyment, then amusement, and finally seriousness and sadness.
Case Based Study
Valli carefully planned her first bus journey, saving money and learning the fare, distance and timing before travelling alone.
“The bus rolled on, leaving the village and its familiar sights behind.” What does this represent?
The journey represents Valli’s growing independence and curiosity about the wider world.
Statement Based
Read the statements about the cow:

Statement I: Valli found the running cow amusing.
Statement II: Seeing the dead cow on the return journey changed her mood.
The lively cow amused Valli, while seeing it dead later made her thoughtful and sad.
HOTS
What is the significance of the dead cow?
The contrast between the lively cow and the dead cow introduces a serious awareness of life’s fragility.
Simple Type
Why did Valli not get off the bus when it reached the town?
Her purpose was to experience the bus ride, not to explore the town.
HOTS
Why did Valli repeatedly refuse the conductor’s offer to get down in town?
She had planned specifically for a bus ride and had saved only the fare.
Simple Type
What did Valli tell her mother about her afternoon?
Valli did not reveal her secret journey to her mother.
HOTS
What does Valli mainly represent in the story?
Valli’s planning and confident behaviour reveal her curiosity, determination and growing independence.
HOTS / Theme
Which theme best captures “Madam Rides the Bus”?
Valli’s bus ride is both an adventure and a small journey toward independence and a deeper understanding of life’s joys and sadness.

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