En Route to America Class 8 Worksheet English

Fill in the blanks

1. The ship had no facilities for __________ such as deck tennis or swimming.

2. The writer's aunt gave them a little box of carved wood containing a handful of __________ Earth.

3. The writer and Lekha were assigned to the __________ class on the ship.

4. The ship's megaphone would boom, "All hands abandon ship!" as a preparation for a possible __________ attack.

5. The writer and Lekha wore __________ slacks and blouses most of the time on the ship.

True/False

1. The ship offered various recreational activities for the passengers. (True/False)

2. The writer and Lekha were concerned about the warnings of an enemy submarine attack. (True/False)

3. The writer's aunt advised them to look helpless but be efficient during the voyage. (True/False)

4. The ship's cabin was spacious enough to accommodate four people comfortably. (True/False)

5. The writer felt homesick and disappointed when they reached Melbourne. (True/False)

Match the Column

Match the descriptions from Column A with the appropriate nationalities from Column B.

Multiple Choice Questions

Q1: What advice did the writer's aunt give them for the voyage?
(a) Look helpless and be inefficient.
(b) Look efficient and take care of themselves.
(c) Look efficient and receive a helping hand.
(d) Look helpless and receive a helping hand.

Q2: How did the writer and Lekha find the voyage despite the warnings?
(a) Drab and dull.
(b) Exciting and adventurous.
(c) Crowded and uncomfortable.
(d) Frightening and worrisome.

Q3: Why did the writer refuse to obey the "abandon ship" signal immediately?
(a) She wanted to brush and comb her hair.
(b) She wanted to look presentable.
(c) She wanted to maintain her dignity.
(d) She wanted to keep up her morale.

Q4: Why was the writer delighted at the small glimpse of land in Melbourne?
(a) She missed the familiar harbor of Bombay.
(b) She wanted to go ashore and explore.
(c) She was tired of being on the ship.
(d) She found the lights in the fog enchanting.

Q5: Why did the stranger ask if the writer's parents were missionaries?
(a) He thought she was a foreigner.
(b) He was curious about her background.
(c) He mistook her for an American.
(d) He wanted to make conversation.