Test: En Route to America - 1 - Class 8 MCQ

The writer mentions that she is unable to answer this question and it remains a mystery to her.

The aunt advises the writer and her sister to appear helpless to receive assistance from others while also being capable of taking care of themselves.

The writer and her sister found the submarine scare to be exhilarating and added to the excitement of their first voyage.

The Polish refugees belonged to the troop class and lived on the lower deck of the ship.

The writer refers to the crowded cabin as the "romance of the voyage" because it added to the sense of adventure and excitement associated with their journey.

The writer perceives the ocean as an "unleashed monster" because it seemed formidable and potentially threatening during the voyage.

Rebraidng her hair gave the writer a sense of normalcy and personal care, helping her maintain her morale and a sense of dignity in challenging circumstances.

The writer and her sister mistook seagulls for sharks, likely due to their excitement and the distance from which they were observing the birds.

The writer's sister dreamt about going back to their homeland during the voyage, reflecting her longing for their previous life in India.

The writer and her sister mistook seagulls for sharks, likely due to their excitement and the distance from which they were observing the birds.