Test: Mystery of the Talking Fan- 2 - Class 7 MCQ

If the electric current is stopped:

• The chatter will begin: This implies that the cessation of power could lead to unexpected noise or disruption.
• The fan’s chatter will stop: Without electricity, the fan will cease functioning and thus any associated noise will end.
• People will face problems: The interruption of power may cause inconvenience or issues for individuals relying on electrical devices.

In summary, stopping the electric current can lead to both noise from some sources and silence from devices like fans, potentially causing problems for users.

• The phrase "talking fan" suggests a whimsical scenario where a fan has human-like qualities.
• Among the options, "attention" (3) fits best because a talking fan would likely crave interaction or acknowledgment from others.
• The other options like "oiling," "conversation," and "friends" may not align with the idea of what a fan would demand in a playful context.

The chatter is electrical because

• It operates using electronic signals.

• It may be difficult to comprehend.

• It communicates at a rapid pace.

‘Whirling’ refers to a rapid spinning or rotating movement.

• Definition: It describes the action of moving quickly in circles.
• Associated Terms: Often linked to words like "spinning" or "twirling."
• Examples: Think of leaves whirling in the wind or a dancer spinning rapidly.

The chatter of the talking fan ceased due to various possible reasons:

• One possibility is that someone repaired the motor, causing it to stop functioning as a talking device.
• Another reason could be that the poet requested the fan to be quiet, leading to its silence.
• The fan may have fallen to the ground, damaging it and interrupting its chatter.
• Lastly, the departure of the poet from the house could have led to the fan's silence.

‘His little whirling motor’ can refer to:

• The poet’s toy - suggesting a playful or imaginative element.
• His friend’s toy - indicating a connection to someone close.
• The fan’s motor - a literal interpretation related to a device.
• The poet’s heart - symbolising emotions and feelings.

When the fan was oiled, the mystery behind its chatter was lost. The fan, which once spoke in a way that was hard to understand, became silent and smooth in operation. Here’s how the situation changed:

• Before being oiled, the fan had a unique personality.
• After the oiling, it functioned quietly.
• The charm of its mysterious noises was gone.

The act of oiling the motor led to this transformation, turning the fan into a typical, silent appliance.

The fan communicated in a way that was:

• unclear to the listener
• possibly an electric language, though not explicitly stated
• not described as hasty or rushed
• likely not in whispers since the chatter was not easily heard

Ultimately, the fan's unique voice was silenced after his motor was oiled, leading to a loss of his mysterious chatter.

The language of the fan was

The fan's communication can be interpreted as:

• Not understood by the poet, as he struggles to comprehend its messages.
• Simple chatter, implying a light and casual form of communication.
• Possibly a language understood by electric currents, but not by humans.

Ultimately, the fan's ability to speak was lost when its motor was oiled, rendering it silent and ordinary.

The talking fan is considered mysterious due to several intriguing qualities:

• Communication: It always attempts to convey messages to others, leaving many puzzled about its meaning.
• Mystical abilities: The fan seems capable of performing various unexplained actions.
• Messages: It frequently delivers enigmatic messages, which can be interpreted in different ways.