Test: The Letter - Class 10 MCQ

The sweet voices of women singing helped the old man along his lonely journey, providing comfort and solace.

The newest building was the post office at the end of the garden. Light gleamed through the crevices of its closed doors and windows. On the arch, an old board hung with the newly painted letters "Post Office."

The postmaster called the old man named Gokulbhai to help with his duties.

Ali gave up hunting after her daughter married a soldier and went with him and he realized the pain of separation.

The clerk and postmaster made fun of the old man because he was waiting for a letter from the last 5 years and they called him mad.

Explanation: The sad and inexpressive face of the postmaster is described as being like a pumpkin, highlighting the lack of any brightness or cheerfulness. 

The old man gave five golden guineas to the clerk.

The old man asked the clerk to send the letter to his grave.

The post master understood Ali’s feelings when his own daughter fell ill. 

The correct answer is three months ago because that's when Ali died according to the provided information.

His daughter was ill and he was worried about her so he didn’t sleep all night.

The postmaster placed the letter at Ali’s grave and then returned.

The postmaster was shocked when he saw a letter addressed to Ali, indicating his surprise at receiving such correspondence.

The postmaster was guilty because he never attempted to communicate with or understand Ali. This led to:

• Ali feeling neglected
• Ali feeling isolated

This lack of effort to connect contributed to the emotional distance between them.

‘He sat down in the glow of charcoal sigri to wait’. He was waiting for  a letter from his daughter.

The solution confirms that Ali was identified as a hunter based on the provided information. However, additional context could enhance understanding.

Ali didn’t come to the post office for several days as he was not able to breathe and walk properly.

The correct answer is B, as it accurately describes the weather condition when Ali was walking to the post office.

Diwan Sahib was a senior government official, often involved in significant administrative roles within the British Indian administration.

The term 'inescapable' refers to something that cannot be avoided or escaped, meaning it is unavoidable. Therefore, the correct answer is:

• That cannot be avoided.