The Bridge Builder Class 7 Worksheet Buzzword

Q1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

(i) What kind of stream did the old man cross?
(a) A shallow and calm stream
(b) A vast and challenging stream
(c) A swift and dangerous stream
(d) A narrow and rocky stream
Ans: (b)
The poem describes the stream as "vast, deep, and wide," indicating that it was not easy to cross.

(ii) Why did the fellow pilgrim try to stop the old man from building the bridge?
(a) The old man was wasting his time.
(b) The old man was afraid of crossing the stream.
(c) The old man wanted to build a house, not a bridge.
(d) The fellow pilgrim wanted to help him build the bridge.
Ans: (a)
The fellow pilgrim thought the old man was wasting his time because he had already crossed the stream.

(iii) What did the old man say he was building the bridge for?
(a) He was building it for himself.
(b) He was building it for the fellow pilgrim.
(c) He was building it for the youth who would come after him.
(d) He was building it for the animals to cross the stream.
Ans: (c)
The old man explained that he was building the bridge for the benefit of the young traveler who would have to cross the same chasm.

(iv) What does the line "Your journey will end with the ending day" suggest?
(a) The journey continues forever.
(b) Life is short and finite.
(c) The day never ends.
(d) The old man's journey ended at night.
Ans: (b)
The line implies that life is limited and will eventually come to an end, just like the day.

(v) How does the old man in the poem exemplify being a "bridge builder" in life?
(a) By crossing the chasm alone
(b) By building a bridge for himself
(c) By helping others and ensuring their safety
(d) By ignoring the fellow pilgrim's advice
Ans: (c)
The old man is a bridge builder by choosing to build the bridge for the benefit of the young traveler, demonstrating a selfless and caring attitude.

Q2: Fill in the Blanks

(i) The stream the old man crossed was described as vast, deep, and _____.
Ans: wide

(ii) The fellow pilgrim tried to stop the old man, thinking that he was wasting his time and _____ by building a bridge.
Ans: strength

(iii) The old man was building the bridge for the _____ who would come after him.
Ans: youth

(iv) The line "Your journey will end with the ending day" suggests the _____ of life.
Ans: impermanence

(v) The old man's decision to build the bridge reflects his _____ and concern for others.
Ans: selflessness

Q3: Match the Column (In a Table)

Match the phrases in Column A with their corresponding explanations in Column B.

Ans:

Q4: True or False

(i) The old man was building the bridge for himself.
Ans: False
The old man was building the bridge for the youth who would come after him.

(ii) The old man had no fear when he crossed the stream.
Ans: True
The poem mentions that the old man had no fear when crossing the stream.

(iii) The fellow pilgrim agreed with the old man's decision to build the bridge.
Ans: False
The fellow pilgrim tried to stop the old man from building the bridge.

(iv) The poem emphasizes that life is everlasting.
Ans: False
The poem implies that life is finite, with the line "Your journey will end with the ending day."

(v) The old man's actions in the poem demonstrate selflessness and concern for others.
Ans: True
The old man's decision to build the bridge for the benefit of the young traveler shows selflessness and concern for others.