Class 10 English Chapter 1 Extract Based Question Answers - First Flight

Passage- 1

When he finished, he went to the window to buy a stamp which he licked and then affixed to the envelope with a blow of his fist. The moment the letter fell into the mailbox the postmaster went to open it. It said: "God: Of the money that I asked for, only seventy pesos reached me. Send me the rest, since I need it very much. But don't send it to me through the mail because the post office employees are a bunch of crooks. Lencho."

Q1: Lencho's letter included :
(a) details of his problems.
(b) description of the post office.
(c) belief of being looted.
(d) List of further demands.

Correct answer is option (d)

Explanation: Lencho thought that God was already aware of his problems, so he only mentioned what was left of his demand and asked for the remaining amount of money.

Q2: What was the most likely response that the postmaster expected in Lencho's second letter?
(i) Sorrowful 
(ii) Gratitude 
(iii) Disappointment 
(iv) Elation 
(v) Shock
(a) Option (ii) and (v)
(b) Option (i) and (iii)
(c) Option (ii) and (iv)
(d) Option (iii) and (v)

Correct answer is option (c)
Explanation: Lencho received some money from God, and the postmaster expected him to be thankful and elated.

Q3: Pick the option that lists the option corresponding to—'with a blow of his fist.'
(a) Option (i)
(b) Option (ii)
(c) Option (iii)
(d) Option (iv)

Correct answer is option (d)
Option (i) is Good Luck or Good Job Done. 
Option (ii) is to show fist for punching out of anger. 
Option (iii) is to hit fists or getting ready to compete. 
Option (iv) shows punching something by blowing fist over it.

Q4: Pick the most suitable quote for this extract.
(a) "It is easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled." - Mark Twain
(b) "Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance."- Confucius
(c) "You see a person's true colours when you are no longer beneficial to their life."- Anonymous
(d) "True generosity means accepting ingratitude." - Coco Channel

Correct answer is option (d)
Generosity means doing good without expecting good in return. So accepting ingratitude or thanklessness is also a part of true generosity.

Passage- 2

The house – the only one in the entire valley – sat on the crest of a low hill. From this height one could see the river and the field of ripe corn dotted with the flowers that always promised a good harvest. The only thing the Earth needed was a downpour or at least a shower. Throughout the morning, Lencho, who knew his fields intimately-had done nothing else but see the sky towards the north-east.
Q1: The field of corn dotted with flowers means that :
(a) not a single flower was bigger than a dot.
(b) the flowers were scattered across.
(c) the flowers were shaped like dots.
(d) the flowers had shrunk in size.

Correct answer is option (b)
When seen from a height, the corn field flowers appeared like dots spread or scattered all across the field.

Q2: Based on the details of the house's location, how can it best be described?
(a) Majestic
(b) Imposing
(c) Solitary
(d) Unique

Correct answer is option (c)
The words “only one in the entire valley ” mean solitary.

Q3: Lencho wished for a downpour or a heavy shower. Pick the option that correctly lists the correct match for different kinds of rain.
(a) (1)-(ii), (2)-(iv), (3)-(v), (4)-(i), 5-(iii)
(b) (1)-(iv), (2)-(i), (3)-(iii), (4)-(v), 5-(ii)
(c) (1)-(v), (2)-(iii), (3)-(iv), (4)-(ii), 5-(i)
(d) (1)-(iv), (2)-(v), (3)-(i), (4)-(ii), (5)-(iii).

Correct answer is option (d)

Q4: Which quote supports the idea in the given extract?
(a) "Farming is a profession of hope."
(b) "I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world."
(c) "Farming looks mighty easy when your plough is a pencil, and you're a thousand miles from the corn field."
(d) "Those too lazy to plough in the right season will have no food at the harvest."

Correct answer is option (a)
Option (B) is not correct as he is not thinking about any emperor or like. Option (C) is not correct as he is not looking for a profession as a writer. He enjoys being a farmer. Option (D) is not correct as he is not thinking about anyone else’s effort but his own. So, option (A) is the correct answer.

Passage- 3

But in the hearts of all who lived in that solitary house in the middle of the valley, there was a single hope: help from God. Don't be upset, even though this seems like a total loss. Remember, no one dies of hunger.

Question 1: Which hope is mentioned here?

(i) The help from God.
(ii) The help from his wife.
(iii) The help from his friends.
(iv) The help from his children.

Answer

(i) The help from God.
Explanation: Lencho is hopeful that God will help him by sending money after his crops were destroyed by the storm. He believes that God will provide for him in his time of need.

Question 2: Who said, "Don't be upset..."?

(i) These words were spoken by Lencho.
(ii) These words were spoken by postmaster.
(iii) These words were spoken by postman.
(iv) None of the above

Answer

(i) These words were spoken by Lencho.
Explanation: The postmaster tries to comfort Lencho after receiving his letter and money. He encourages Lencho not to worry about the situation and reassures him.

Question 3: What loss had they suffered?

(i) They had suffered the loss of their crop.
(ii) They had suffered the loss of their money.
(iii) They had suffered the loss of their land.
(iv) They had suffered the loss of their ancestral wealth.

Answer

(ii) They had suffered the loss of their money.
Explanation: Lencho's family had suffered a major loss when their crops were destroyed by a hailstorm, which is why Lencho sought help from God to survive.

Question 4: Who was Lencho?

(i) He was a hard working man.
(ii) He was a very nice and soft spoken person.
(iii) He was a postmaster.
(iv) He was the owner of a huge land area in the village.

Answer

(i) He was a hard working man.
Answer: (i) He was a hard-working man.
Explanation: Lencho is portrayed as a dedicated and hardworking farmer. He works diligently on his land and hopes for the rain to help with a good harvest, but the storm ruins his crops

Passage- 4

With a satisfied expression he regarded the field of ripe corn with its flower, draped in a curtain of rain. Hut suddenly a strong wind began to blow and along with the rain very large hailstones began to fall. These truly did resemble new silver coins. The boys, exposing themselves to the rain, ran out to collect the frozen pearls.

Question 1: Why was Lencho looking satisfied? 

(i) he had earned good money after selling his crop.
(ii) he had received help from God.
(iii) he had received help from post office employees.
(iv) he was hopeful of good harvest.

Answer

(iv) he was hopeful of good harvest.
Explanation: Lencho was looking satisfied because he saw his field of ripe corn, which gave him hope for a good harvest. He believed that the rain would help his crops grow, ensuring a bountiful harvest.

Question 2: What was draped in a curtain of rain?

(i) strong wind
(ii) new silver coins
(iii) frozen pearls which were very large hailstones.
(iv) field of ripe corn.

Answer

(iv) field of ripe corn.
Explanation: The "curtain of rain" refers to how the rain covered the field of ripe corn. The metaphor implies that the rain was falling heavily and densely over the field, giving it a draped appearance.

Question 3: What happened to rain suddenly?

(i) The rain suddenly stopped.
(ii) The big drops of rain suddenly changed into very large hailstones.
(iii) It rained heavily after cloud burst.
(iv) It rained heavily but at the same time a bright sun was shining.

Answer: (ii) The big drops of rain suddenly changed into very large hailstones.

Explanation: The rain, which initially started as big drops, changed suddenly into large hailstones. The hailstones were described as resembling new silver coins, indicating their large and solid form.

Question 4: Which literary device is used in the phrase 'ran out to collect frozen pearls'?

(i) Simile
(ii) Metaphor
(iii) Personification
(iv)Imagery

Answer: (iv) Imagery.

Explanation: The phrase "frozen pearls" is an example of imagery, where the writer uses vivid language to paint a picture of the large hailstones. The term "frozen pearls" helps the reader imagine the shiny, solid appearance of the hailstones.