Worksheet: Fourteen - I | Class 7 English Alive PDF Download

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q1: Why did Mr. Harper send flowers to Mrs. Pringle?

(a) He was invited to another event.

(b) He was ill.

(c) He was called away to a sick friend.

(d) He forgot the dinner date.

Ans: (c) He was called away to a sick friend.

Explanation: Mr. Harper sent flowers to Mrs. Pringle as a gesture because he was called away to the bedside of a sick friend and had to cancel his dinner invitation last minute.

Q2: What does Mrs. Pringle do when she learns that one guest cannot attend?

(a) She asks Dunham to add more plates.

(b) She tries to find another guest.

(c) She decides to cancel the dinner.

(d) She ignores the situation.

Ans: (b) She tries to find another guest.

Explanation: Upon learning about Mr. Harper's absence, Mrs. Pringle immediately considers whom she might invite at the last minute to avoid having thirteen guests.

Q3: Which of the following best describes Elaine's feelings towards Oliver Farnsworth?

(a) She is excited to meet him.

(b) She is indifferent.

(c) She finds him intimidating.

(d) She admires him deeply.

Ans: (c) She finds him intimidating.

Explanation: Elaine expresses that she is frightened by Oliver Farnsworth and feels intimidated in his presence, losing her ability to speak comfortably.

Q4: What reason does Mrs. Pringle give for needing a full table?

(a) It’s a tradition.

(b) It looks better socially.

(c) She doesn't like empty spaces.

(d) She needs to balance the seating.

Ans: (b) It looks better socially.

Explanation: Mrs. Pringle is concerned about the appearance and social implications of having an incomplete table, indicating her concern for maintaining a proper social image.

Q5: What is the reaction when more guests than expected can attend?

(a) Mrs. Pringle is happy.

(b) Mrs. Pringle is worried about the food.

(c) Elaine is delighted.

(d) Dunham is indifferent.

Ans: (b) Mrs. Pringle is worried about the food.

Explanation: Mrs. Pringle becomes worried about how to accommodate the additional guests with the prepared food and seating arrangements.

Fill in the Blanks

Q1: Mrs. Pringle was upset because Mr. Harper sent flowers as an apology for ___________.

Ans: cancelling last minute

Q2: The Cook is always in a ___________ according to Dunham.

Ans: temper

Q3: Mrs. Pringle insisted on having an even number of guests to avoid having __________ at the dinner.

Ans: thirteen

Q4: During the conversation, Elaine suggests that she might not need to sit at the dinner table, indicating her __________.

Ans: reluctance

Q5: Due to unexpected dropouts, Mrs. Pringle had to make a ___________ of the seating arrangement.

Ans: new diagram

True/False

Q1: Mrs. Pringle was unconcerned about the number of guests at the table.

Ans: False

Explanation: Mrs. Pringle was actually very concerned about the number of guests, as evidenced by her reaction to having thirteen guests. She worked hard to find additional guests to avoid this number, which she considered unlucky or inappropriate.

Q2: Elaine was looking forward to sitting next to Oliver Farnsworth.

Ans: False

Explanation: Elaine was not looking forward to sitting next to Oliver Farnsworth. Instead, she felt intimidated and frightened by him, expressing her discomfort and nervousness about the situation.

Q3: The butler’s name is Dunham.

Ans: True

Explanation: The butler is indeed named Dunham, as he is actively involved in the dialogue and actions throughout the scenario, helping with the dinner preparations and addressing the household issues.

Q4: Mrs. Pringle decides to call Mr. Morgan to fill in at the dinner party.

Ans: True

Explanation: Mrs. Pringle does indeed decide to call Mr. Morgan to fill in at the dinner party after Mr. Harper cancels. She quickly thinks of Mr. Morgan as a suitable replacement who could join the dinner at the last minute.

Q5: Cook was very calm about the unexpected number of guests.

Ans: False

Explanation: Cook was not calm about the unexpected number of guests; rather, she was quite upset. The increased number of guests caused stress because she had only prepared enough food for fourteen people, and adjusting to the new number at the last minute was challenging.

Match the Column

Ans:

A1 - B4 (Mrs. Pringle acts quickly to solve the issue of insufficient guests.)

A2 - B2 (Elaine feels intimidated by Oliver Farnsworth.)

A3 - B1(Dunham assists in making seating arrangements.)

A4 - B3(Cook is directly involved in the final dinner preparations.)