MCQ Questions for Class 10 English Footprints Without Feet Chapter 2 A The Thief’s Story with Answers
I. Anil was watching a Wrestling Match when I approached him. He was about 25- a tall, lean fellow – and he looked easy-going, kind and simple enough for my purpose. I hadn’t had much luck of late and thought I might be able to get into the young man’s confidence. ‘You look a bit of a wrestler yourself,” I said. A little flattery helps in making friends.
Question 1.
According to the extract, the young boy was watching the Wrestling Match because he:
(A) Had been invited there by the Wrestlers.
(B) Was supposed to meet someone there.
(C) Was looking for simple people to dupe.
(D) Loved wrestling and followed it very closely.
Answer:
(C) Was looking for simple people to dupe.
Explanation:
The young boy used to make fool of simple people who trusted him too much. So, he was keenly looking at the match so that someone approaches him and he can dupe that simple person.
Question 2.
‘I hadn’t had much luck of late’ means that the boy hadn’t:
(A) Ever conned people successfully.
(B) Been successful in duping people lately.
(C) Understood the consequences of Thievery till date.
(D) Considered the role of fate in deceiving others.
Answer:
(B) Been successful in duping people lately.
Explanation:
The Boy was not talking about some winnings. He was just trying to say that he had not been able to dupe anyone that night in carefully wrapped words.
Question 3.
‘I might be able to get into the young man’s confidence.’ Choose the option that DOES NOT display what the statement meAnswer:
(A) He wanted to win his trust.
(B) He wanted him to share his thoughts without caution.
(C) He wanted him to feel comfortable revealing more details about himself.
(D) He wanted to be able to spend quality time with him.
Answer:
(D) He wanted to be able to spend quality time with him.
Question 4.
Anil looked easy-going, kind and simple to the Narrator. Which of the given characteristics would NOT fit in with this description?
(A) Compassionate
(B) Suave
(C) Uncomplicated
(D) Carefree
Answer:
(B) Suave
Explanation:
Easy going, kind and simple reflect that Anil was a smooth character. The word Suave means smooth.
Question 5.
Based on the line, “A little flattery helps in making friends.”, choose the option that displays the quote closest in meaning.
(A) Imitation is the best form of flattery; people generally understand that my comedy is not intended to hurt anybody.
(B) I know imitation is the highest form of flattery, but stealing one’s identity is totally different.
(C) Nothing is so great an example of bad manners as flattery. If you flatter all the company, you please none; if you flatter only one or two, you offend the rest.
(D) One may define flattery as a base companionship which is most advantageous to the flatterer.
Answer:
(D) One may define flattery as a base companionship which is most advantageous to the flatterer.
Explanation:
Flattery can be in any form and differs from one person to another. One person may be flattered by one thing and another person may be flattered by some other thing. So, flattery forms only the base of companionship which benefits the flatterer
II. I think he knew I made a little money this way but he did not seem to mind. Anil made money by fits and starts. He would borrow one week, lend the next. He kept worrying about his next cheque, but as soon as it arrived, he would go out and celebrate. It seems he wrote for magazines—a queer way to make a living
Question 1.
Anil made money ‘by fits and starts’ means that he:
(A) Deemed it fit to start investing money.
(B) Started earning money in the recent past.
(C) Received money intermittently.
(D) Put his money to use frequently.
Answer:
(C) Received money intermittently.
Explanation:
Intermittently means irregularly which is the same as the proverb ‘by fits and starts’.
Question 2.
The information in the extract suggests that Anil could be a:
(A) Salaried professional
(B) Freelancer
(C) Business man
(D) Volunteer
Answer:
(B) Freelancer
Explanation:
Anil used to work for anyone who is a source’of income to him. So, he is a Freelancer.
Question 3.
If borrow: Tend, then pick the ODD pair from the options below:
(A) Give : : take
(B) Lose : : find
(C) Hop : : skip
(D) Buy : : sell
Answer:
(C) Hop : : skip
Explanation:
borrow or lend work as synonyms. Give and take, Lose and find, Buy and sell are antonyms. Hop and skip are the same ways of expressing a method of walking.
Question 4.
The reference to making a little money ‘this way’ refers to a way that is viewed by most people as:
(A) Sensible
(B) Inappropriate
(C) Charitable
(D) Aggressive
Answer:
(C) Charitable
Explanation:
The method of earning money by Anil is considered as charitable for those who help him.
Question 5.
Based on your understanding of Anil in the extract, choose the option that synchronizes with his thinking.
(A) So what if I don’t have much money? Giving it to that person is important as they could do with a helping hand.
(B) I better learn how to protect my money. I think I’m being looted.
(C) I earn money with such tremendous effort. Where does it all go?
(D) When I become rich, I can begin to help friends then. Right now, I will spend only on myself.
Answer:
(A) So what if I don’t have much money? Giving it to that person is important as they could do with a helping hand.