MCQ Practice – Class 6 to 10

Q1. In the glossary, “skeleton” is defined as _____.

A. a wooden frame B. the bony framework of the body C. a kind of bird D. a strong box

Q2. Why can the porter be called a “conqueror of nature”?

A. He flies over mountains B. He destroys forests C. He bravely climbs mountains in harsh winter with heavy loads D. He builds big cities

Q3. The phrase “sulphur-like sour smell” creates an image of _____.

A. smell of rain B. strong, unpleasant odour C. pleasant perfume D. fruity smell

Q4. The porter’s “spine double bent” suggests that he is _____.

A. bent under heavy load B. tall and straight C. happy and relaxed D. sitting on the ground

Q5. The porter’s body is described as “an abode of ____.”

A. gold and silver B. stars and sky C. flowers and leaves D. fleas and lice

Q6. The image “rich kingdom of sleep” suggests that sleep for the porter is _____.

A. a place of rest and richness B. a burden C. a kind of work D. a frightening place

Q7. What lies beneath the porter, the “hero of the mountain”?

A. open fields B. snow-clad peaks C. the village D. the river

Q8. What social message does the poem indirectly convey?

A. Porters should work less B. Sleep is a waste of time C. Hard-working poor people deserve our respect and attention D. Mountains are dangerous

Q9. From which university did Devkota obtain his Bachelor of Arts degree?

A. Calcutta University B. Patna University C. Banaras Hindu University D. Tribhuvan University

Q10. Which season is mentioned in the line “a six-mile climb up in the snows of winter”?

A. rainy season B. winter C. autumn D. summer

Quiz – The Sleeping Porter