Worksheet: Quality | New Pathways Class 6: Book Solutions, Summaries & Worksheets PDF Download

Q1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

(i) What was the primary reason for the decline in Mr. Gessler's business?
(a) Lack of advertising
(b) Poor quality leather
(c) High prices
(d) Inefficient service

(ii) How did Mr. Gessler react when the narrator mentioned a pair of boots that creaked?
(a) He got angry
(b) He apologized
(c) He offered to fix them or remove them from the bill
(d) He ignored the issue

(iii) What was Mr. Gessler's attitude toward competition in the bootmaking business?
(a) Indifferent
(b) Optimistic
(c) Bitter and resentful
(d) Supportive

(iv) Why did Mr. Gessler's shop eventually close down?
(a) Lack of customers
(b) His sudden death
(c) Competition and financial challenges
(d) Poor quality boots

(v) What was Mr. Gessler's unique approach to making boots?
(a) Mass production
(b) Advertising extensively
(c) Making boots to order with meticulous craftsmanship
(d) Hiring multiple craftsmen

Q2: Fill in the Blanks

(i) Mr. Gessler's shop had a distinctive atmosphere, resembling a ___________.
(ii) Mr. Gessler's boots lasted terribly because they had some essence of boot stitched into them beyond the ___________.
(iii) Mr. Gessler expressed concern that, due to competition, he might have ____________.
(iv) In Mr. Gessler's final days, he faced financial challenges, and the doctor called his condition ______________.
(v) The narrator ordered many pairs of boots after Mr. Gessler discussed the challenges of his trade, and they lasted _____________.

Q3: Match the Column (In a Table)

Q4: True/False

(i) Mr. Gessler was willing to compromise on the quality of leather to attract more customers.
(ii) Mr. Gessler's elder brother played a significant role in making boots.
(iii) The narrator went into Mr. Gessler's shop wearing boots bought from a large firm.
(iv) Mr. Gessler's shop closed down because of the narrator's absence for two years.
(v) The narrator was dissatisfied with the quality of the boots received after Mr. Gessler's death.

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