Test: Bepin Choudhury’s Lapse Of Memory - 1 - Class 8 MCQ

Bepin Babu realized he had never been to Ranchi before as he had no acquaintance with the streets, buildings, hotels, bazaars, or Morabadi Hill. This realization prompted him to explore further, leading to unexpected events in the story.

Bepin Babu returned early from his office because Mukerji’s conversation had disturbed him.

Bepin Babu approached Chunilal to confirm whether he had indeed traveled to Ranchi in 1958. Despite having doubts about his own memory, he sought clarification from Chunilal, who had helped arrange his railway booking for the trip. This interaction was crucial for Bepin as he attempted to piece together the missing memories related to his visit to Ranchi.

- The letter from Chunilal to Bepin Babu revealed Chunilal's anger towards Bepin Babu.
- Chunilal was upset because he was going through difficult times and had expected help from Bepin, who did not assist him.
- This letter highlighted Chunilal's feelings of being let down by Bepin, which explains why Chunilal might have been motivated to play a trick on him, leading to the events in the story.

Bepin Babu hesitated to visit Mr. Mukerji in person due to concerns about the potential for sarcastic comments from him. He dreaded the possibility of facing Mr. Mukerji's cutting remarks or skepticism about his memory lapse regarding the trip to Ranchi. This apprehension led Bepin Babu to opt for a phone call as a less direct and potentially less confrontational means of seeking clarification.

Bepin Choudhury's routine every Monday after work involved visiting Kalicharan's in New Market to buy books. He would purchase crime stories, ghost stories, and thrillers to last him through the week.

Bepin Babu did not recognize Parimal Ghose because he had never been to Ranchi. Despite Ghose's insistence and detailed memories of their time together in Ranchi, Bepin Choudhury maintained that he had never visited that place.

Bepin Babu was taken aback by the man's assertion that he had been to Ranchi, a place he was certain he hadn't visited. This contradiction between his memory and the stranger's claim led to a state of disbelief and confusion for Bepin Babu. It raised questions about his own sanity and the reliability of his recollections, prompting him to reassess his own memories and perceptions.

Chuni Lal came to visit Bepin Babu again and again because he wanted him to help him get a job.