Madam Rides the Bus Class 10 Worksheet English Chapter 1

Q1: "Valli would stare wistfully at the people who got on or off the bus." What is the meaning of wistfully?

(a) willingly
(b) longingly
(c) fearfully
(d) carefully

Q2: "Hurry then! Tell whoever it is to come quickly.” What is the conductor’s assumption while saying the above line?

(a) The child is trying to catch the bus for her own self.
(b) The passengers in the bus are getting extremely impatient.
(c) The child is trying to stop the bus for an adult family member.
(d) The adults who should be supervising Valli are being very irresponsible.

Q3: What was Valli's age?

(a) Seven
(b) Eight
(c) Nine
(d)  None of these

Q4: The fare of the bus was in one way journey.

(a) 20 Paise
(b) 30 Paise
(c) 50 Paise
(d) 75 Paise

Q5: Valli reached home at ______.

(a) 2:45 afternoon
(b) 3:00 afternoon
(c) 3:45 afternoon
(d) 4:45 afternoon

Q6: How did the conductor behave with Valli?

Q7: Why does Valli refuse to look out of the window on her way back?

Q8: What details did Valli pick up about the bus journey? How did she pick up these details?

Q9: What was the most fascinating thing that Valli saw on the street?

Q10: What was Valli's deepest desire? How did she fulfill that?