The Textbook question answers are given at the bottom of the page.
Passage 1: Jo was the first to wake ……………..sister’s example
Jo was the first to wake
in the gray dawn of Christmas morning. No stockings hung at the fireplace, and
for a moment she felt as much disappointed as she did long ago, when her little
sock fell down because it was so crammed with goodies. Then she remembered her
mother's promise and, slipping her hand under her pillow, drew out a little crimson–covered
book. She knew it very well, for it was that beautiful old story of the best
life ever lived, and Jo felt that it was a true guidebook for any pilgrim going
on a long journey.
She woke Meg with a
"Merry Christmas," and bade her see what was under her pillow. A
green–covered book appeared, with the same picture inside, and a few words
written by their mother, which made their one present very precious in their
eyes. Presently Beth and Amy woke to rummage and find their little books
also, one dove–coloured, the other blue, and all sat looking at and talking
about them, while the East grew rosy with the coming day. In spite of her small
vanities, Margaret had a sweet and pious nature, which
unconsciously influenced her sisters, especially Jo, who loved her very
tenderly, and obeyed her because her advice was so gently given.
"Girls," said
Meg seriously, looking from the tumbled head beside her to the two little
night–capped ones in the room beyond, "Mother wants us to read and love
and mind these books, and we must begin at once. We used to be faithful about it,
but since Father went away and all this war trouble unsettled us, we have
neglected many things. You can do as you please, but I shall keep my book on
the table here and read a little every morning as soon as I wake, for I know it
will do me good and help me through the day."
Then she opened her new
book and began to read. Jo put her arm round her and, leaning cheek to cheek,
read also, with the quiet expression so seldom seen on her restless face.
"How good Meg is!
Come, Amy, let's do as they do. I'll help you with the hard words, and they'll
explain things if we don't understand," whispered Beth, very much
impressed by the pretty books and her sisters' example.
Glossary
Crimson: deep red / गहरा लाल
Guidebook: a book that gives guidance / मार्गदर्शक पुस्तक
Pilgrim: a traveler, especially for a holy purpose / तीर्थयात्री
Journey: a long trip or travel / यात्रा
Precious: very valuable / बहुमूल्य
Rummage: to search through quickly / खोजबीन करना
Dove-coloured: light grey like a dove / फाख्ता जैसा हल्का स्लेटी
Vanities: acts of showing off / दिखावे की बातें
Pious: religious and devoted / धर्मपरायण
Unconsciously: without being aware / अनजाने में
Influenced: affected or changed / प्रभावित किया
Seriously: in an earnest or sincere way / गंभीरता से
Tumbled: messy or disordered / बिखरा हुआ
Night-capped: wearing a nightcap / रात की टोपी पहने
Faithful: loyal and consistent / निष्ठावान
Unsettled: disturbed or not stable / अस्थिर
Neglected: ignored or not taken care of / उपेक्षित
Expression: look on the face / भाव-भंगिमा
Restless: unable to stay still / बेचैन
Impressed: deeply affected or touched / प्रभावित
Example: a model to follow / उदाहरण
English Paraphrase
Jo was the first to wake
up on Christmas morning, sensing the quiet gray dawn. She noticed no stockings
hanging by the fireplace, which made her momentarily sad, recalling past
Christmases when her small sock, stuffed with treats, had fallen down.
Remembering her mother’s promise, she reached under her pillow and pulled out a
small book with a crimson cover.
This book was a cherished
story about the best life ever lived, and Jo considered it a true guide for
anyone embarking on a long journey. She gently woke Meg with a cheerful
greeting and encouraged her to check under her pillow. Meg found a
green-covered book featuring the same picture inside, along with a heartfelt
note from their mother, making their single gift feel especially valuable.
Soon, Beth and Amy got up
and found their own little books—one dove-colored and the other blue. The
sisters all sat together, admiring and discussing their books as the early
morning light turned rosy. Despite some small vanities, Margaret had a kind and
reverent nature that gently influenced her sisters, particularly Jo, who loved
and respected her deeply.
Meg, serious and
thoughtful, reminded her sisters that their mother wanted them to read,
cherish, and mind these books, suggesting they start right away. Jo showed her
affection by putting her arm around Meg, leaning cheek to cheek, and joined her
in reading with a quiet and calm expression rarely seen on her usually restless
face.
Hindi Paraphrase
जो सबसे पहले क्रिसमस की सुबह जागी, जब धुंधली भोर छाई हुई थी। उसने देखा कि फायरप्लेस पर कोई मोज़ा नहीं टंगा था, जिससे उसे थोड़ी देर के लिए दुख हुआ, क्योंकि उसे पुराने क्रिसमस याद आ गए जब उसका छोटा मोज़ा मिठाइयों से भरा होने के कारण नीचे गिर गया था। उसने अपनी माँ के वादे को याद किया और अपने तकिए के नीचे हाथ डालकर एक छोटी लाल कवर वाली किताब निकाली।
यह किताब एक प्यारी पुरानी कहानी थी जो सबसे अच्छे जीवन की बात करती थी, और जो ने इसे ऐसी यात्रा पर निकलने वाले किसी भी यात्री के लिए सच्चा मार्गदर्शक समझा। उसने मृदुमंदता से मेग को जगाया और उसे तकिए के नीचे देखने के लिए कहा। मेग को एक हरे रंग का कवर वाला किताब मिला जिसमें वही चित्र था और माँ के कुछ शब्द लिखे हुए थे, जिससे उनका एकमात्र उपहार उनके लिए और भी खास हो गया।
थोड़ी ही देर में बेट और एमी भी उठ गईं और उन्होंने भी अपनी-अपनी छोटी किताबें ढूंढीं—एक कबूतर रंग की और दूसरी नीली। सभी बहनें मिलकर बैठीं और अपनी किताबों को देखकर उनके बारे में बातें करने लगीं, जबकि सुबह की पहली किरणें गुलाबी हो रही थीं। कुछ छोटी-छोटी अभिमान के बावजूद, मार्गरेट का स्वभाव प्यारा और धार्मिक था, जो अनजाने में उसकी बहनों, खासकर जो को प्रभावित करता था, जो उसे बहुत प्यार करती थी और उसकी बातों को कोमलता से मानती थी।
मेग गंभीर हुई और अपनी बहनों से कहा कि माँ चाहती हैं कि हम इन किताबों को पढ़ें, प्यार करें और ध्यान रखें, और हमें तुरंत शुरू करना चाहिए। जो ने मेग को गले लगा लिया, अपने गाल को उसके गाल से मिला लिया और उसके साथ मिलकर शांत और गंभीर भाव से पढ़ने लगी, जो उसके आम तौर पर बेचैन चेहरे पर शायद ही कभी दिखता था।
MCQs
1. Who was the first to wake on Christmas
morning?
a) Meg
b) Jo
c) Beth
d) Amy
Answer: b) Jo
2. What was missing at the fireplace on
Christmas morning?
a) Christmas tree
b) Firewood
c) Stockings
d) Presents
Answer: c) Stockings
3. Why did Jo's little sock fall down in the
past?
a) It was torn
b) It was crammed with goodies
c) It was too small
d) It was missing
Answer: b) It was crammed with goodies
4. What did Jo find under her pillow?
a) A letter
b) A little crimson-covered book
c) Candy
d) A scarf
Answer: b) A little crimson-covered book
5. What did Jo think of the book she found?
a) Boring
b) A true guidebook for pilgrims
c) A fairy tale
d) A gift from a friend
Answer: b) A true guidebook for pilgrims
6. What greeting did Jo use to wake Meg?
a) Hello
b) Merry Christmas
c) Good morning
d) Happy New Year
Answer: b) Merry Christmas
7. What colour was Meg’s book cover?
a) Red
b) Green
c) Blue
d) Dove-coloured
Answer: b) Green
8. What made the gift precious to the
sisters?
a) Its price
b) Handwritten words from their mother
c) Colourful pictures
d) Size of the book
Answer: b) Handwritten words from their mother
9. Which sisters also woke to find their
little books?
a) Meg and Jo
b) Beth and Amy
c) Jo and Amy
d) Meg and Beth
Answer: b) Beth and Amy
10.
What
colour was Beth’s book cover?
a) Crimson
b) Green
c) Blue
d) Dove-coloured
Answer: d) Dove-coloured
11.
What
personality trait did Margaret have despite her small vanities?
a) Cruel
b) Sweet and pious
c) Angry
d) Shy
Answer: b) Sweet and pious
12.
Who
especially listened to Margaret's advice?
a) Meg
b) Amy
c) Jo
d) Beth
Answer: c) Jo
13.
What
did Meg say their mother wanted them to do with the books?
a) Sell them
b) Read, love, and mind them
c) Throw them away
d) Give them away
Answer: b) Read, love, and mind them
14.
Why
had the sisters neglected their books before?
a) War trouble unsettled them
b) They lost interest
c) They had no time
d) They did not like the books
Answer: a) War trouble unsettled them
15.
What
did Meg plan to do differently with her book?
a) Keep it on the table and read a little every morning
b) Hide it from others
c) Sell it
d) Give it to Jo
Answer: a) Keep it on the table and read a little every morning
16.
How
did Jo show affection to Meg while reading?
a) Hugged her and leaned cheek to cheek
b) Read loudly
c) Ignored her
d) Argued with her
Answer: a) Hugged her and leaned cheek to cheek
17.
How
did Jo's face appear while reading quietly?
a) Restless
b) Angry
c) Calm and quiet
d) Sad
Answer: c) Calm and quiet
18.
What
was Beth’s reaction to the pretty books and her sisters?
a) Indifferent
b) Impressed
c) Jealous
d) Sad
Answer: b) Impressed
19.
Who
whispered to Amy to copy what Meg and Jo do?
a) Meg
b) Jo
c) Beth
d) Margaret
Answer: c) Beth
20.
How
did Beth offer help to Amy?
a) By doing all the work
b) Helping with hard words and explaining things
c) Ignoring her
d) Scolding her
Answer: b) Helping with hard words and explaining things
21.
What
time of day did the sisters wake up?
a) Noon
b) Night
c) Gray dawn
d) Evening
Answer: c) Gray dawn
22.
Why
was Jo momentarily disappointed?
a) No presents
b) No stockings hung at the fireplace
c) No Christmas tree
d) No food
Answer: b) No stockings hung at the fireplace
23.
What
did the book found under the pillow symbolize?
a) Wealth
b) A guide for life
c) A toy
d) A secret
Answer: b) A guide for life
24.
What
emotion did Meg express about father going away and the war?
a) Indifference
b) It unsettled them and they neglected many things
c) Happiness
d) Excitement
Answer: b) It unsettled them and they neglected many things
25.
How
many sisters sat looking at and talking about their books?
a) Two
b) Three
c) Four
d) Five
Answer: c) Four
26.
How
were the sisters’ books described?
a) All the same colour
b) Different colours - crimson, green, blue, dove-coloured
c) Old and torn
d) Unknown
Answer: b) Different colours - crimson, green, blue, dove-coloured
27.
What
did Jo whisper to Amy to do?
a) Join them in reading
b) Sleep more
c) Stop reading
d) Leave the room
Answer: a) Join them in reading
28.
What
was Beth’s attitude toward the books and example of her sisters?
a) Doubtful
b) Very much impressed
c) Rebellious
d) Uninterested
Answer: b) Very much impressed
29.
What
natural phenomenon accompanied the sisters’ reading time?
a) A storm
b) The East grew rosy with the coming day
c) Snowfall
d) Nightfall
Answer: b) The East grew rosy with the coming day
30.
Who
gave the sisters the thoughtful books as presents?
a) Their father
b) Their mother
c) Their teacher
d) Their neighbour
Answer: b) Their mother
31.
What
is the meaning of "crammed" as used in the passage about Jo’s sock?
a) Empty
b) Packed tightly
c) Torn
d) Clean
Answer: b) Packed tightly
32.
Which
word is an antonym of "disappointed"?
a) Happy
b) Sad
c) Frustrated
d) Angry
Answer: a) Happy
33.
True
or False: Jo felt happy that no stockings were hung at the fireplace.
a) True
b) False
Answer: b) False
34.
The
word "precious" in the passage means:
a) Worthless
b) Valuable
c) Cheap
d) Broken
Answer: b) Valuable
35.
What
is the opposite of "obeyed" in the context of Jo following Margaret's
advice?
a) Followed
b) Disobeyed
c) Listened
d) Loved
Answer: b) Disobeyed
36.
True
or False: Meg planned to ignore the book and not read it daily.
a) True
b) False
Answer: b) False
37.
Meaning
of "pious" as described about Margaret:
a) Religious and devoted
b) Careless
c) Proud
d) Angry
Answer: a) Religious and devoted
38.
Choose
the antonym of "sweet" in personality traits.
a) Harsh
b) Kind
c) Pleasant
d) Gentle
Answer: a) Harsh
39.
True
or False: Beth was indifferent to the pretty books and her sisters' example.
a) True
b) False
Answer: b) False
40.
What
does "tumbled" likely mean when describing Meg's head?
a) Neatly arranged
b) Messy or disordered
c) Clean
d) Bright
Answer: b) Messy or disordered
41.
The
opposite of "gentle" advice is:
a) Harsh
b) Soft
c) Mild
d) Quiet
Answer: a) Harsh
42.
True
or False: Amy was encouraged to follow Meg and Jo in reading the books.
a) True
b) False
Answer: a) True
43.
What
is the antonym of "faithful" as used in the passage about their
reading habits?
a) Loyal
b) Neglectful
c) True
d) Honest
Answer: b) Neglectful
44.
Meaning
of "rummage" as used when Beth and Amy woke:
a) Throw away
b) Search through
c) Ignore
d) Destroy
Answer: b) Search through
45.
True
or False: Jo’s expression while reading was often calm and quiet.
a) True
b) False
Answer: a) True
One-Mark Questions
1. Who was the first to wake on Christmas
morning?
Answer: Jo was the first to wake on Christmas morning.
2. What did Jo find under her pillow?
Answer: Jo found a little crimson-covered book under her pillow.
3. Why did Jo feel disappointed for a moment?
Answer: She felt disappointed because no stockings were hung at the
fireplace, reminding her of the past when her little sock fell down due to
being crammed with goodies.
4. What kind of story was the book Jo found?
Answer: It was a beautiful old story about the best life ever
lived, a true guidebook for any pilgrim on a long journey.
5. What did Meg find under her pillow?
Answer: Meg found a green-covered book with the same picture inside
and a few words from their mother.
6. How did Margaret influence her sisters?
Answer: Despite her small vanities, Margaret had a sweet and pious
nature which unconsciously influenced her sisters, especially Jo.
7. What did Meg say about their reading
habits?
Answer: Meg said they used to be faithful about reading the books
but had neglected it since their father went away and the war unsettled them.
8. What was Meg’s plan for reading her book?
Answer: Meg planned to keep her book on the table and read a little
every morning as soon as she woke up.
Two-Mark Questions
1. Describe the significance of the books the
sisters found on Christmas morning.
Answer: Each sister found a small book under her pillow,
symbolizing a gift of moral and spiritual guidance. The books, given by their
mother, encouraged the sisters to read, love, and obey the lessons within,
especially important amid the uncertainties caused by the absence of their
father and the ongoing war.
2. How did Jo show affection while reading
with Meg?
Answer: Jo put her arm around Meg and leaned cheek to cheek with
her to read quietly together, showing a rare calm expression on her usually
restless face, highlighting the close bond between the sisters.
3. What does Meg’s serious tone and
determination to read daily reveal about her character?
Answer: Meg’s seriousness and determination reflect her maturity
and sense of responsibility. Despite the family’s hardships, she is committed
to maintaining discipline and spiritual growth, setting an example for her
sisters to follow.
4. Explain how the passage illustrates the
family dynamics among the March sisters.
Answer: The passage showcases a loving and supportive family where
the sisters influence each other positively. Margaret’s gentle advice is
obeyed, Jo’s tender love is clear, and Beth’s encouragement to Amy reflects
sisterly cooperation. Together, they maintain moral values and support one
another despite external troubles.
5. What role does their mother's promise play
in the passage?
Answer: Their mother’s promise serves as a source of comfort and
guidance. It motivates Jo to look under her pillow and find the book, a symbol
of her mother’s care and hope, inspiring the sisters to cling to their values
and faith amid challenging times.
Passage 2: "I'm
glad mine is blue,"…………… make it up at dinnertime."
"I'm glad mine is
blue," said Amy. and then the rooms were very still while the pages were
softly turned, and the winter sunshine crept in to touch the bright heads and
serious faces with a Christmas greeting.
"Where is
Mother?" asked Meg, as she and Jo ran down to thank her for their gifts,
half an hour later.
"Goodness only knows.
Some poor creeter came a–beggin', and your ma went straight off to see
what was needed. There never was such a woman for givin' away vittles
and drink, clothes and firin'," replied Hannah, who had lived with the
family since Meg was born, and was considered by them all more as a friend than
a servant.
"She will be back
soon, I think, so do your cakes, and have everything ready," said Meg,
looking over the presents which were collected in a basket and kept under the
sofa, ready to be produced at the proper time. "Why, where is Amy's bottle
of cologne?" she added, as the little flask did not appear.
"She took it out a
minute ago, and went off with it to put a ribbon on it, or some such
notion," replied Jo, dancing about the room to take the first stiffness
off the new army slippers.
"How nice my
handkerchiefs look, don't they? Hannah washed and ironed them for me, and I
marked them all myself," said Beth, looking proudly at the somewhat uneven
letters which had cost her such labour.
"Bless the child!
She's gone and put 'Mother' on them instead of 'M. March'. How funny!"
cried Jo, taking up one.
"Isn't it right? I
thought it was better to do it so, because Meg's initials are M.M., and I don't
want anyone to use these but Marmee," said Beth, looking troubled.
"It's all right,
dear, and a very pretty idea, quite sensible too, for no one can ever mistake
now. It will please her very much, I know," said Meg, with a frown for Jo
and a smile for Beth.
"There's Mother. Hide
the basket, quick!" cried Jo, as a door slammed and steps sounded in the
hall.
Amy came in hastily, and
looked rather abashed when she saw her sisters all waiting for her.
"Where have you been,
and what are you hiding behind you?" asked Meg, surprised to see, by her
hood and cloak, that lazy Amy had been out so early.
Glossary
"Don't laugh at me,
Jo! I didn't mean anyone should know till the time came. I only meant to change
the little bottle for a big one, and I gave all my money to get it, and I'm
truly trying not to be selfish any more."
As she spoke, Amy showed
the handsome flask which replaced the cheap one, and looked so earnest and
humble in her little effort to forget herself that Meg hugged her on the spot,
and Jo pronounced her 'a trump', while Beth ran to the window, and picked her
finest rose to ornament the stately bottle.
"You see I felt
ashamed of my present, after reading and talking about being good this morning,
so I ran round the corner and changed it the minute I was up, and I'm so glad,
for mine is the handsomest now."
Another bang of the street-door
sent the basket under the sofa, and the girls to the table, eager for
breakfast.
"Merry Christmas,
Marmee! Lots of them! Thank you for our books. We read some, and mean to every
day," they cried in chorus.
"Merry Christmas,
little daughters! I'm glad you began at once, and hope you will keep on. But I
want to say one word before we sit down. Not far away from here lies a poor
woman with a little, newborn baby. Six children are huddled into one bed to
keep from freezing, for they have no fire. There is nothing to eat over there,
and the oldest boy came to tell me they were suffering hunger and cold. My
girls, will you give them your breakfast as a Christmas present?"
They were all unusually
hungry, having waited nearly an hour, and for a minute no one spoke, only a
minute, for Jo exclaimed impetuously, "I'm so glad you came before
we began!"
"May I go and help
carry the things to the poor little children?" asked Beth eagerly.
"I shall take the
cream and the muffins," added Amy, heroically giving up the articles she
most liked.
Meg was already covering
the buckwheat, and piling the bread into one big plate.
"I thought you'd do
it," said Mrs. March, smiling as if satisfied. "You shall all go and
help me, and when we come back, we will have bread and milk for breakfast, and
make it up at dinnertime."
Glossary
Beggin'
- Begging; asking for something, usually food or money भिक्षा मांगना
Creeter
- Creature; a person or animal प्राणी
Vittles
- Victuals; food भोज्य पदार्थ
Firing
- Fuel for fire; here, it means firewood जलाऊ लंका
Marmee
- Mother; a term of endearment for mother मम्मा
Trump
- A person who is very good or kind एक अच्छा या दयालु व्यक्ति
Stately
- Grand; impressive गौरवपूर्ण
Humble
- Modest; not proud विनम्र
Impetuously
- Suddenly and without thinking अचानक और बिना सोचे
Heroically
- Bravely; with courage बहादुरी से
Buckwheat
- A type of food made from wheat बकविट
Satisfied
- Pleased; content संतुष्ट
Abashed
- Embarrassed or ashamed संकोची
Earnest
- Serious and sincere गंभीर और ईमानदार
Endearment
- A term or expression of affection स्नेह का शब्द
Hood
- A covering for the head and neck सिर और गर्दन का आवरण
Clover
- A type of plant तिपतिया घास
Muffins
- A type of sweet bread मफिन
Cream
- A rich, thick liquid made from milk क्रीम
Dinnertime
- The time when dinner is eaten रिन्ती का समय
Suffering
- Experiencing pain or hardship दुख या कठिनाई का अनुभव करना
Hungry
- Needing food भूखा
Cold
- Having a low temperature ठंडा
Fire
- A burning flame आग
Poor
- Having little money or few possessions गरीब
English
Paraphrase
The
room was quiet and still as Amy, Meg, Jo, and Beth waited for their mother to
return home. Amy had been out early and was hiding something behind her back.
Meg asked her where she had been, and Amy explained that she had gone to
exchange a small bottle of cologne for a bigger one, using all her own money.
She had felt ashamed of her original gift after hearing her mother's words
about being good and not being selfish.
The
sisters were impressed by Amy's effort to be more selfless, and they praised
her for it. Just then, they heard the sound of the front door opening, and
their mother walked in. She told them that a poor woman with a newborn baby and
five other children was living in a cold, hungry, and miserable condition just
a short distance away.
Mrs.
March asked her daughters if they would be willing to give up their breakfast
to help the poor family, and they all eagerly agreed. They quickly gathered the
food and other necessities and set out with their mother to deliver them to the
family in need.
As
they prepared to leave, the girls were excited to share their Christmas
presents with the poor family, and they decided to have bread and milk for
breakfast instead.
Hindi
Paraphrase
कामरा शांत और स्थिर था जब एमी, मेग, जो, और बेथ अपनी माँ के घर वापस आने की प्रतीक्षा कर रहे थे। एमी सुबह जल्दी बाहर गई थी और अपने पीछे कुछ छुपा रही थी। मेग ने उससे पूछा कि वह कहाँ गई थी, और एमी ने बताया कि वह एक छोटी बोतल कोलोन को एक बड़ी बोतल के लिए बदलने गई थी, जिसमें उसने अपने सारे पैसे खर्च कर दिए थे। उसने अपने मूल उपहार के बारे में शर्म महसूस की थी जब उसने अपनी माँ के शब्दों को सुना था कि अच्छे बनें और स्वार्थी न बनें।
बहनें एमी के इस प्रयास से प्रभावित हुईं कि वह अधिक आत्म-त्यागी बनने की कोशिश कर रही है, और उन्होंने उसकी प्रशंसा की। तभी, उन्होंने सामने के दरवाजे के खुलने की आवाज़ सुनी, और उनकी माँ घर में आईं। उन्होंने बताया कि एक गरीब महिला अपने नवजात शिशु और पांच अन्य बच्चों के साथ ठंड, भूख और दयनीय स्थिति में रह रही है, जो उनके घर से कुछ ही दूरी पर है।
श्रीमती मार्च ने अपनी बेटियों से पूछा कि क्या वे अपने नाश्ते को गरीब परिवार की मदद के लिए देने को तैयार हैं, और वे सभी सहर्ष तैयार हो गईं। उन्होंने जल्दी से भोजन और अन्य आवश्यक वस्तुओं को इकट्ठा किया और अपनी माँ के साथ उन्हें उस परिवार को देने के लिए निकल पड़ीं।
जब वे जाने के लिए तैयार हो रही थीं, तो लड़कियाँ गरीब परिवार के साथ अपने क्रिसमस के उपहार साझा करने के लिए उत्साहित थीं, और उन्होंने नाश्ते के बजाय रोटी और दूध खाने का फैसला किया।
Multiple-Choice
Questions
1.
What did Amy do with the small bottle of cologne?
A)
She gave it to her mother
B)
She exchanged it for a bigger one
C)
She threw it away
D)
She kept it as is
Answer:
B) She exchanged it for a bigger one
2.
Why did Amy feel ashamed of her original gift?
A)
Because it was too expensive
B)
Because it was too cheap
C)
Because she had been talking about being good and not being selfish
D)
Because she didn't get a chance to wrap it
Answer:
C) Because she had been talking about being good and not being selfish
3.
What did Meg ask Amy when she came in?
A)
What she was eating
B)
Where she had been and what she was hiding
C)
Why she was late
D)
What she was wearing
Answer:
B) Where she had been and what she was hiding
4.
What did Amy use to buy the bigger bottle of cologne?
A)
Her pocket money
B)
Her savings
C)
Her own money
D)
Her mother's money
Answer:
C) Her own money
5.
Who pronounced Amy 'a trump'?
A)
Meg
B)
Jo
C)
Beth
D)
Hannah
Answer:
B) Jo
6.
What did Beth do to ornament the stately bottle?
A)
She added a ribbon
B)
She picked her finest rose
C)
She wrapped it in paper
D)
She left it as is
Answer:
B) She picked her finest rose
7.
What did the girls hear that indicated their mother was back?
A)
A knock on the door
B)
A bang of the street-door
C)
A voice calling out
D)
A noise in the kitchen
Answer:
B) A bang of the street-door
8.
What did Mrs. March tell her daughters about?
A)
A poor woman with a newborn baby and six children
B)
A rich family who was coming to visit
C)
A party they were going to attend
D)
A new school they were going to
Answer:
A) A poor woman with a newborn baby and six children
9.
What was the condition of the poor woman's family?
A)
They were suffering from hunger and cold
B)
They were suffering from illness
C)
They were suffering from financial problems
D)
They were suffering from none of the above
Answer:
A) They were suffering from hunger and cold
10.
What did the oldest boy come to tell Mrs. March?
A)
That they were hungry
B)
That they were cold
C)
That they were suffering hunger and cold
D)
That they needed help
Answer:
C) That they were suffering hunger and cold
11.
What did Mrs. March ask her daughters to give up?
A)
Their toys
B)
Their books
C)
Their breakfast
D)
Their clothes
Answer:
C) Their breakfast
12.
Who exclaimed, "I'm so glad you came before we began!"?
A)
Meg
B)
Jo
C)
Beth
D)
Amy
Answer:
B) Jo
13.
What did Beth ask if she could do?
A)
Help carry the things to the poor little children
B)
Stay home and rest
C)
Go to the park
D)
Play with her friends
Answer:
A) Help carry the things to the poor little children
14.
What did Amy give up?
A)
The cream and the muffins
B)
The bread and the butter
C)
The cake and the cookies
D)
The fruits and the juice
Answer:
A) The cream and the muffins
15.
What did Meg do with the buckwheat?
A)
She threw it away
B)
She covered it and piled the bread into one big plate
C)
She gave it to the poor family
D)
She kept it for herself
Answer:
B) She covered it and piled the bread into one big plate
16.
What did Mrs. March say they would have for breakfast instead?
A)
Bread and milk
B)
Eggs and bacon
C)
Cereal and toast
D)
Pancakes and syrup
Answer:
A) Bread and milk
17.
When would they make up for the missed breakfast?
A)
At lunchtime
B)
At dinnertime
C)
At supper time
D)
The next day
Answer:
B) At dinnertime
18.
Who had lived with the family since Meg was born?
A)
Hannah
B)
Jo
C)
Beth
D)
Amy
Answer:
A) Hannah
19.
What did Hannah think of Mrs. March?
A)
She was a good woman who gave away a lot
B)
She was a strict woman who didn't give away much
C)
She was a kind woman who always helped others
D)
She was a busy woman who didn't have time for others
Answer:
A) She was a good woman who gave away a lot
20.
What were the girls doing while waiting for their mother?
A)
Playing games
B)
Watching TV
C)
Looking over the presents
D)
Doing their homework
Answer:
C) Looking over the presents
21.
Where were the presents kept?
A)
In a basket under the sofa
B)
On the table
C)
Under the bed
D)
In the closet
Answer:
A) In a basket under the sofa
22.
What did Jo dance about the room to do?
A)
Take the first stiffness off the new army slippers
B)
Show off her new dress
C)
Practice her ballet moves
D)
Celebrate her birthday
Answer:
A) Take the first stiffness off the new army slippers
23.
What did Beth proudly show?
A)
Her new dress
B)
Her handkerchiefs with 'Mother' marked on them
C)
Her school project
D)
Her art work
Answer:
B) Her handkerchiefs with 'Mother' marked on them
24.
Why did Beth mark 'Mother' on the handkerchiefs?
A)
So no one else would use them
B)
So her mother would know they were hers
C)
So she could sell them
D)
So she could give them away
Answer:
A) So no one else would use them
25.
What did Jo laugh at?
A)
The 'Mother' marking instead of 'M. March'
B)
The handkerchiefs
C)
The dress
D)
The presents
Answer:
A) The 'Mother' marking instead of 'M. March'
26.
What did Meg think of Beth's idea?
A)
It was a silly idea
B)
It was a good idea
C)
It was a very pretty idea
D)
It was a bad idea
Answer:
C) It was a very pretty idea
27.
What did Amy show her sisters?
A)
The handsome flask that replaced the cheap one
B)
The new dress she got
C)
The book she read
D)
The toy she got
Answer:
A) The handsome flask that replaced the cheap one
28.
Why did Amy look rather abashed?
A)
Because she had been caught hiding something
B)
Because she was tired
C)
Because she was hungry
D)
Because she was sleepy
Answer:
A) Because she had been caught hiding something
29.
What was Amy trying to do?
A)
Be more selfish
B)
Be less selfish
C)
Be more outgoing
D)
Be more introverted
Answer:
B) Be less selfish
30.
What did the girls do after their mother came back?
A)
They went to bed
B)
They had breakfast
C)
They prepared to go and help the poor family
D)
They played games
Answer:
C) They prepared to go and help the poor family
31.
What does the word "abashed" mean in the context of the passage?
A)
Embarrassed
B)
Happy
C)
Sad
D)
Angry
Answer:
A) Embarrassed
32.
What does the phrase "a trump" mean in the context of the passage?
A)
A good person
B)
A bad person
C)
A clever person
D)
A foolish person
Answer:
A) A good person
33.
What does the word "stately" mean in the context of the passage?
A)
Grand
B)
Small
C)
Ugly
D)
Old
Answer:
A) Grand
34.
What does the phrase "make it up" mean in the context of the passage?
A)
To compensate for something
B)
To forget something
C)
To ignore something
D)
To remember something
Answer:
A) To compensate for something
35.
What is the antonym of the word "humble"?
A)
Proud
B)
Happy
C)
Sad
D)
Angry
Answer:
A) Proud
36.
What is the antonym of the word "selfish"?
A)
Selfless
B)
Happy
C)
Sad
D)
Angry
Answer:
A) Selfless
37.
What is the antonym of the word "cold"?
A)
Warm
B)
Happy
C)
Sad
D)
Angry
Answer:
A) Warm
38.
What is the antonym of the word "hungry"?
A)
Full
B)
Happy
C)
Sad
D)
Angry
Answer:
A) Full
39.
True or False: Amy was happy with her original gift.
Answer:
False
40.
True or False: The girls had a big breakfast that morning.
Answer:
False
41.
True or False: Mrs. March was a selfish person.
Answer:
False
42.
True or False: The poor woman's family had plenty of food to eat.
Answer:
False
43.
True or False: The girls were not willing to help the poor family.
Answer:
False
One-Mark
Questions
1.
What did Amy do with the small bottle of cologne?
Ans:
She exchanged it for a bigger one.
2.
Why did Amy feel ashamed of her original gift?
Ans:
Because she had been talking about being good and not being selfish.
3.
What did Meg ask Amy when she came in?
Ans:
Where she had been and what she was hiding.
4.
What did Amy use to buy the bigger bottle of cologne?
Ans:
Her own money.
5.
Who pronounced Amy 'a trump'?
Ans:
Jo.
6.
What did Beth do to ornament the stately bottle?
Ans:
She picked her finest rose.
7.What
did the girls hear that indicated their mother was back?
Ans:
A bang of the street-door.
8.What
did Mrs. March tell her daughters about?
Ans:
A poor woman with a newborn baby and six children.
9.What
was the condition of the poor woman's family?
Ans:
They were suffering from hunger and cold.
10.What
did the oldest boy come to tell Mrs. March?
Ans:
That they were suffering hunger and cold.
11.What
did Mrs. March ask her daughters to give up?
Ans:
Their breakfast.
12.Who
exclaimed, "I'm so glad you came before we began!"?
Ans:
Jo.
13.What
did Beth ask if she could do?
Ans:
Help carry the things to the poor little children.
14.What
did Amy give up?
Ans:
The cream and the muffins.
15.What
did Meg do with the buckwheat?
Ans:
She covered it and piled the bread into one big plate.
16.What
did Mrs. March say they would have for breakfast instead?
Ans:
Bread and milk.
17.When
would they make up for the missed breakfast?
Ans:
At dinnertime.
18.Who
had lived with the family since Meg was born?
Ans:
Hannah.
19.What
did Hannah think of Mrs. March?
Ans:
She was a good woman who gave away a lot.
20.What
were the girls doing while waiting for their mother?
Ans:
Looking over the presents.
21.Where
were the presents kept?
Ans:
In a basket under the sofa.
22.What
did Jo dance about the room to do?
Ans:
Take the first stiffness off the new army slippers.
23.What
did Beth proudly show?
Ans:
Her handkerchiefs with 'Mother' marked on them.
24.Why
did Beth mark 'Mother' on the handkerchiefs?
Ans:
So no one else would use them.
25.What
did Jo laugh at?
Ans:
The 'Mother' marking instead of 'M. March'.
26.What
did Meg think of Beth's idea?
Ans:
It was a very pretty idea.
27.What
did Amy show her sisters?
Ans:
The handsome flask that replaced the cheap one.
28.Why
did Amy look rather abashed?
Ans:
Because she had been caught hiding something.
29.What
was Amy trying to do?
Ans:
Not be selfish anymore.
30.What
did the girls do after their mother came back?
Ans:
They prepared to go and help the poor family.
Two-Mark
Questions
1.What
did Amy do with the small bottle of cologne and why?
Answer:
Amy exchanged the small bottle of cologne for a bigger one because she felt
ashamed of her original gift after hearing her mother's words about being good
and not being selfish.
2.How
did the girls react when they saw the poor woman's condition?
Answer:
The girls were moved by the poor woman's condition and eagerly agreed to give
up their breakfast to help the family.
3.What
did Mrs. March ask her daughters to do and why?
Answer:
Mrs. March asked her daughters to give up their breakfast to help a poor woman
and her six children who were suffering from hunger and cold.
4.How
did Jo react when she saw Beth's handkerchiefs?
Answer:
Jo laughed at the 'Mother' marking on the handkerchiefs instead of 'M. March',
but Meg thought it was a very pretty idea.
5.What
did Amy show her sisters and why was she abashed?
Answer:
Amy showed her sisters the handsome flask that replaced the cheap one, and she
was abashed because she had been caught hiding something.
6.What
was the condition of the poor woman's family?
Answer:
The poor woman's family was suffering from hunger and cold, and they had no
food to eat.
7.How
did the girls plan to make up for the missed breakfast?
Answer:
The girls planned to have bread and milk for breakfast instead and make up for
the missed breakfast at dinnertime.
8.What
did Beth do to ornament the stately bottle?
Answer:
Beth picked her finest rose to ornament the stately bottle.
9.Why
did Amy feel ashamed of her original gift?
Answer:
Amy felt ashamed of her original gift because she had been talking about being
good and not being selfish, and she realized that her gift was not as
thoughtful as she had thought.
10.What
did the girls do after their mother came back?
Answer:
The girls prepared to go and help the poor family after their mother came back
and told them about their condition.
Three-Mark
Questions
1.What
motivated Amy to exchange the small bottle of colologne for a bigger one, and
how did her sisters react to her new gift?
Answer:
Amy was motivated by her desire to be more selfless and thoughtful, and she
exchanged the small bottle of cologne for a bigger one. Her sisters were
impressed by her effort and praised her for it, with Jo pronouncing her 'a
trump'.
2.Describe
the condition of the poor woman's family and how the girls planned to help
them.
Answer:
The poor woman's family was suffering from hunger and cold, and they had no
food to eat. The girls planned to help them by giving up their breakfast and
taking it to the family instead.
3.What
was Mrs. March's attitude towards helping the poor, and how did she influence
her daughters?
Answer:
Mrs. March was a kind and generous person who believed in helping those in
need. She influenced her daughters by setting an example and encouraging them
to be selfless and thoughtful.
4.How
did the girls feel about giving up their breakfast, and what did they plan to
have instead?
Answer:
The girls were willing to give up their breakfast to help the poor family, and
they planned to have bread and milk instead. They were happy to make this
sacrifice and were looking forward to making up for it at dinnertime.
5.What
did Beth do to show her love and appreciation for her mother, and how did Jo
react to it?
Answer:
Beth showed her love and appreciation for her mother by marking her
handkerchiefs with 'Mother' instead of 'M. March'. Jo reacted by laughing at
the mistake, but Meg thought it was a very pretty idea.
Passage
3: They were soon ready…………….. with bread and milk on Christmas
morning.
They were soon ready, and
the procession set out. Fortunately, it was early, and they went through back
streets, so few people saw them, and no one laughed at the queer party. A poor,
bare, miserable room it was, with broken windows, no fire, ragged bedclothes, a
sick mother, wailing baby, and a group of pale, hungry children cuddled under
one old quilt, trying to keep warm. How the big eyes stared and the blue lips
smiled as the girls went in.
"Ach, mein Gott! It
is good angels come to us!" said the poor woman, crying for joy. "Funny
angels in hoods and mittens," said Jo, and set them to laughing.
In a few minutes it really
did seem as if kind spirits had been at work there. Hannah, who had carried
wood, made a fire, and stopped up the broken panes with old hats and her
own shawl. Mrs. March gave the mother tea and gruel, and comforted her
with promises of help, while she dressed the little baby as tenderly as if it
had been her own. The girls, meantime, spread the table, set the children round
the fire, and fed them like so many hungry birds, laughing, talking, and trying
to understand the funny broken English.
"Das ist gute!"
"Der angel–kinder!" cried the poor things as they ate and warmed
their purple hands at the comfortable blaze.
The girls had never been
called angel children before, and thought it very agreeable, especially Jo, who
had been considered a 'Sancho' ever since she was born. That was a very
happy breakfast, though they didn't get any of it. And when they went away,
leaving comfort behind, I think there were not in all the city four merrier
people than the hungry little girls who gave away their breakfasts and
contented themselves with bread and milk on Christmas morning.
Glossary
Procession (n.) - a group of people moving in a
line, often as part of a ceremony or celebration/जुलूस, यात्रा
Miserable (adj.) - very unhappy or uncomfortable/दयनीय, दुःखी
Ragged (adj.) - torn or worn out/फटी हुई, जीर्ण
Wailing (adj.) - crying or making a loud, sad
noise/रोने वाला, विलाप करने वाला
Cuddled (v.) - held or hugged closely/गले लगाया, चिपकाया
Quilt (n.) - a thick blanket made of layers of
fabric/कंबल, पलंग
Gruel (n.) - a thin, watery food made from oatmeal
or other grains/दलिया, पतली खिचड़ी
Tenderly (adv.) - with kindness and care/सावधानी से, को
Mittens (n.) - gloves that cover the hand and
wrist, but not the fingers/दस्ताने, मिट्ठी
Ach, mein Gott (interj.) - an expression of
surprise or shock, meaning "Oh, my God!"/अच, मीन गॉट (जर्मन भाषा में उद्गार)
Das ist gute (phrase) - "This is good" in
German/दास इस्ट गुटे (जर्मन भाषा में वाक्य)
Der angel-kinder (phrase) - "The angel
children" in German/डेर एंजेल-किंडर (जर्मन भाषा में वाक्य)
Sancho (n.) - a foolish or silly person (reference
to Sancho Panza, a character in Don Quixote)/सांचो (मूर्ख या बेवकूफ व्यक्ति)
Hoods (n.) - a covering for the head and neck/हुड, सिर और गर्दन का आवरण
Comfortable (adj.) - giving a feeling of comfort or
pleasure/आरामदायक, सुखद
Blaze (n.) - a strong, bright flame/आग, लल्लम
Purple (adj.) - a deep, rich color/बैंगनी, गहरा लाल रंग
Queer (adj.) - unusual or unexpected/अजीब, अनोखा
Stared (v.) - looked at something or someone with a
fixed gaze/घूरना, निहारना
Comfort (n.) - a feeling of physical or emotional
ease/आराम, सुख
Contented
(adj.) - felt happy and satisfied/संतुष्ट, खुश
English
Paraphrase
The
girls were soon ready to leave, and they set out in a group to help the poor
family. Luckily, it was early in the morning, and they took back streets, so
they weren't seen by many people, and no one laughed at their unusual group.
When
they arrived, they saw a very poor and sad room with broken windows, no fire,
and ragged bedclothes. A sick mother lay in bed with a crying baby, and several
pale and hungry children huddled together under a old quilt, trying to keep
warm. The children's eyes widened in surprise, and they smiled with their blue
lips as the girls entered the room.
The
poor woman was overjoyed to see them and exclaimed, "Oh, my God! It's good
angels come to us!" Jo joked, "Funny angels in hoods and
mittens," which made the children laugh.
In
a short time, the room was transformed, and it seemed as if kind spirits had
come to help. Hannah made a fire and blocked the broken windows with old hats
and her shawl. Mrs. March gave the mother tea and gruel, and comforted her with
promises of help, while she dressed the baby tenderly. The girls set the table,
fed the children, and warmed them by the fire.
The
children were delighted and exclaimed, "This is good! The angel
children!" The girls had never been called angels before, and they liked
it, especially Jo, who had always been considered a bit of a tomboy.
The
girls didn't get any breakfast themselves, but they were happy to have helped
the family. As they left, they felt content and joyful, and it was clear that
they had made a big difference in the poor family's lives.
Hindi
Paraphrase
लड़कियाँ जल्द ही जाने के लिए तैयार हो गईं, और वे गरीब परिवार की मदद करने के लिए एक समूह में निकल पड़ीं। सौभाग्य से, सुबह जल्दी थी, और उन्होंने पीछे की सड़कें लीं, इसलिए उन्हें बहुत से लोगों ने नहीं देखा, और किसी ने उनके असामान्य समूह पर हंसी नहीं की।
जब वे पहुंचे, तो उन्होंने एक बहुत ही गरीब और दुखी कमरा देखा, जिसमें टूटी हुई खिड़कियां, आग नहीं, और फटी हुई बिस्तर की चादरें थीं। एक बीमार मां बिस्तर पर पड़ी थी, जिसके पास एक रोता हुआ बच्चा था, और कई पीले और भूखे बच्चे एक पुराने कंबल के नीचे इकठ्ठे होकर गर्मी पाने की कोशिश कर रहे थे। बच्चों की आंखें आश्चर्य से बड़ी हो गईं, और उन्होंने अपने नीले होंठों से मुस्कुराया जब लड़कियां कमरे में आईं।
गरीब महिला उन्हें देखकर बहुत खुश हुई और बोली, "अच, मीन गॉट! यह हमारे पास आई हुई अच्छी आत्माएं हैं!" जो ने मजाक में कहा, "हुड और मिट्ठी पहने हुए अजीब आत्माएं," जिससे बच्चे हंस पड़े।
कुछ ही समय में, कमरा बदल गया, और ऐसा लगने लगा कि दयालु आत्माएं आई हैं। हन्ना ने आग जलाई और टूटी हुई खिड़कियों को पुरानी टोपियों और अपने शॉल से बंद कर दिया। श्रीमती मार्च ने मां को चाय और दलिया दिया, और उन्हें मदद के वादे के साथ सांत्वना दी, जबकि उन्होंने बच्चे को सावधानी से तैयार किया। लड़कियों ने मेज लगाई, बच्चों को खाना खाया, और उन्हें आग के पास गर्म किया।
बच्चे बहुत खुश थे और बोले, "दास इस्ट गुटे! डेर एंजेल-किंडर!" लड़कियों को कभी आत्माएं नहीं कहा गया था, और उन्हें यह पसंद आया, खासकर जो को, जिसे हमेशा थोड़ा टॉमबॉय माना जाता था।
लड़कियों ने खुद को नाश्ता नहीं किया, लेकिन वे खुश थीं कि उन्होंने परिवार की मदद की। जब वे चली गईं, तो वे संतुष्ट और खुश थीं, और यह स्पष्ट था कि उन्होंने गरीब परिवार के जीवन में बड़ा फरक किया था।
Multiple
Choice Questions
1.What
were the girls doing when they set out?
A)
Going to school
B)
Going to the market
C)
Going to help a poor family
D)
Going to a party
Answer:
C) Going to help a poor family
2.Why
didn't many people see them?
A)
Because it was night
B)
Because they were hiding
C)
Because they took back streets
D)
Because they were too fast
Answer:
C) Because they took back streets
3.What
was the condition of the room they entered?
A)
Clean and tidy
B)
Big and spacious
C)
Poor and miserable
D)
Beautiful and decorated
Answer:
C) Poor and miserable
4.What
was wrong with the windows?
A)
They were new
B)
They were broken
C)
They were closed
D)
They were open
Answer:
B) They were broken
5.How
many children were there?
A)
2
B)
3
C)
4
D)
Several
Answer:
D) Several
6.What
were the children doing?
A)
Playing outside
B)
Studying
C)
Sleeping
D)
Huddled together under a quilt
Answer:
D) Huddled together under a quilt
7.What
did the poor woman say when she saw the girls?
A)
"Welcome to my home"
B)
"Oh, my God! It's good angels come to us"
C)
"What do you want?"
D)
"Go away"
Answer:
B) "Oh, my God! It's good angels come to us"
8.What
did Jo say to make the children laugh?
A)
"Hello, kids"
B)
"Funny angels in hoods and mittens"
C)
"I'm here to help"
D)
"Don't be afraid"
Answer:
B) "Funny angels in hoods and mittens"
9.What
did Hannah do to help?
A)
She made a fire
B)
She cooked food
C)
She cleaned the room
D)
She gave the children toys
Answer:
A) She made a fire
10.What
did Mrs. March give the mother?
A)
Money
B)
Food
C)
Tea and gruel
D)
Clothes
Answer:
C) Tea and gruel
11.What
did the girls do to help?
A)
They cleaned the room
B)
They cooked food
C)
They fed the children
D)
They gave the mother money
Answer:
C) They fed the children
12.What
did the children call the girls?
A)
Angels
B)
Sisters
C)
Friends
D)
Helpers
Answer:
A) Angels
13.How
did Jo feel about being called an angel?
A)
She was embarrassed
B)
She was happy
C)
She was sad
D)
She was angry
Answer:
B) She was happy
14.What
did the girls give up for breakfast?
A)
Their toys
B)
Their books
C)
Their breakfast
D)
Their clothes
Answer:
C) Their breakfast
15.What
did they have instead of breakfast?
A)
Bread and milk
B)
Eggs and toast
C)
Cereal and milk
D)
Nothing
Answer:
A) Bread and milk
16.How
did the girls feel when they left the family's home?
A)
Sad
B)
Happy
C)
Angry
D)
Hungry
Answer:
B) Happy
17.What
did the girls do to the broken windows?
A)
They fixed them
B)
They left them as they were
C)
They blocked them with old hats and a shawl
D)
They broke them further
Answer:
C) They blocked them with old hats and a shawl
18.Who
was considered a bit of a tomboy?
A)
Jo
B)
Meg
C)
Beth
D)
Amy
Answer:
A) Jo
19.What
did the girls do to help the family?
A)
They gave them money
B)
They gave them food
C)
They fed them and kept them warm
D)
They cleaned their house
Answer:
C) They fed them and kept them warm
20.What
was the overall mood of the story?
A)
Sad
B)
Happy
C)
Angry
D)
Exciting
21.What
does the phrase "kind spirits" mean in the context of the story?
A)
The girls are actually spirits
B)
The girls are kind and helpful
C)
The girls are pretending to be spirits
D)
The girls are wearing spirit costumes
Answer:
B) The girls are kind and helpful
22.What
does the word "gruel" mean in the context of the story?
A)
A type of medicine
B)
A type of food
C)
A type of drink
D)
A type of clothing
Answer:
B) A type of food
23.What
does the word "comforted" mean in the context of the story?
A)
Made someone feel worse
B)
Made someone feel better
C)
Made someone feel angry
D)
Made someone feel sad
Answer:
B) Made someone feel better
24.What
is the antonym of the word "warm"?
A)
Cold
B)
Hot
C)
Happy
D)
Sad
Answer:
A) Cold
25.What
is the antonym of the word "hungry"?
A)
Full
B)
Thirsty
C)
Tired
D)
Happy
Answer:
A) Full
26.What
is the antonym of the word "loud"?
A)
Quiet
B)
Happy
C)
Sad
D)
Angry
Answer:
A) Quiet
27.True
or False: The girls had never been called angels before.
Answer:
True
28.True
or False: The poor family was very rich.
Answer:
False
29.True
or False: The girls were happy to give up their breakfast.
Answer:
True
30.True
or False: The story took place during Christmas time.
Answer:
True
Answer:
B) Happy
One-Mark
Questions
1.
What did the girls do to help the poor family, and how did the family react?
Answer:
The girls fed the children, kept them warm, and gave the mother tea and gruel.
The family was very grateful and called the girls "good angels".
2.
How did Jo feel about being called an angel, and why?
Answer:
Jo felt happy and pleased because she had always been considered a bit of a
tomboy and was not used to being praised or called kind names.
3.
What was the condition of the poor family's home, and how did the girls help?
Answer:
The home was poor and miserable with broken windows and no fire. The girls
helped by making a fire, blocking the windows, and feeding the family.
4.
Why did the girls take back streets to the poor family's home?
Answer:
They took back streets so that fewer people would see them and laugh at their
unusual group.
5.
How did the poor woman react when she saw the girls?
Answer:
She was overjoyed and exclaimed, "Oh, my God! It's good angels come to
us!"
6.
What did Hannah do to help the poor family?
Answer:
Hannah made a fire and blocked the broken windows with old hats and her shawl.
7.
What did Mrs. March give the mother, and why?
Answer:
Mrs. March gave the mother tea and gruel to comfort her and help her feel
better.
8.
How did the girls feel when they left the poor family's home?
Answer:
They felt happy and content, knowing that they had made a difference in the
family's life.
Two-Mark
Questions
1.
What did the girls do to help the poor family, and what was the result?
Answer:
The girls fed the children, kept them warm, and gave the mother tea and gruel,
bringing joy and comfort to the poor family.
2.
How did Jo feel about being called an angel, and what did it mean to her?
Answer:
Jo felt happy and pleased, as it was a departure from being considered a
tomboy, and she felt appreciated and valued.
3.
Describe the condition of the poor family's home and how the girls helped.
Answer:
The home was poor and miserable with broken windows and no fire. The girls made
a fire, blocked the windows, and fed the family, bringing warmth and comfort.
4.
Why did the girls take back streets to the poor family's home, and what did
they avoid?
Answer:
They took back streets to avoid being seen and laughed at by others, protecting
their dignity and the family's pride.
5.
How did the poor woman react when she saw the girls, and what did she say?
Answer:
She was overjoyed, exclaiming, "Oh, my God! It's good angels come to
us!", showing her gratitude and appreciation.
6.
What did Hannah do to help the poor family, and what did it achieve?
Answer:
Hannah made a fire and blocked the windows, bringing warmth and comfort to the
family, and showing her kindness and care.
7.
What did Mrs. March give the mother, and why was it important?
Answer:
Mrs. March gave the mother tea and gruel, providing her with nourishment and
comfort, and showing her kindness and compassion.
8.
How did the girls feel when they left the poor family's home, and what did they
achieve?
Answer:
They felt happy and content, knowing they had made a difference in the family's
life, and brought joy and comfort to those in need.
Three-Mark
Questions
1.
What did the girls do to help the poor family, and how did they make a
difference?
Answer:
The girls fed the children, kept them warm, and gave the mother tea and gruel,
bringing joy and comfort to the poor family. They made a difference by
providing basic necessities and showing kindness, care, and compassion,
restoring hope and dignity.
2.
Describe Jo's personality and how she felt about being called an angel.
Answer:
Jo was a lively and energetic girl, considered a tomboy by her family. She felt
happy and pleased when called an angel, as it was a departure from her usual
persona, and she felt appreciated and valued for her kindness and generosity.
3.
What was the condition of the poor family's home, and how did the girls help?
Answer:
The home was poor and miserable with broken windows and no fire. The girls made
a fire, blocked the windows, and fed the family, bringing warmth, comfort, and
nourishment, and showing kindness, care, and compassion.
4.
Why did the girls take back streets to the poor family's home, and what did
they avoid?
Answer:
They took back streets to avoid being seen and laughed at by others, protecting
their dignity and the family's pride. They avoided drawing attention to
themselves and the family's poverty, showing sensitivity and tact.
5.
How did the poor woman react when she saw the girls, and what did she say?
Answer:
She was overjoyed, exclaiming, "Oh, my God! It's good angels come to
us!", showing her gratitude and appreciation. She was overwhelmed with
emotion, feeling blessed and thankful for the girls' kindness and generosity,
and her words reflected her deep relief and joy.
TEXT
BOOK EXERCISES
Reading comprehension
A.
Complete this table by filling in the special qualities of each of the
characters mentioned. Fill in the lines from the text that support your answer
in column C.
A B C
Character Qualities Lines
from the text
|
1.
Hannah |
Kind,
helpful, understanding |
*
“Hannah washed and ironed them for me.” *
“Hannah, who had carried wood, made a fire, and stopped up the broken panes
with old hats and her own shawl.” |
|
2.
Mrs. March |
Compassionate,
generous, responsible |
* “My girls, will you give them
your breakfast as a Christmas present?” *
“She gave the mother tea and gruel, comforted her, and dressed the poor
little baby as if it had been her own.” |
|
3.
Meg |
Responsible, generous |
* “That’s loving our neighbours
better than ourselves, and I like it.” *
“Meg took the big basket and helped carry the things.” |
|
4.
Jo |
Humorous,
kind-hearted |
* "Funny
angels in hoods and mittens" * “I’m so glad
you came before we began!” |
|
5.
Beth |
Obedient,
gentle |
* "May
I go and help carry the things to the poor little children?" * "Beth
said, in a whisper, 'I'll try, Mother.'" |
|
6.
Amy |
Thoughtful,
humble, generous |
*
"You
see I felt ashamed of my present, after reading and talking about being good
this morning..." * "I'm truly trying not to be selfish any more." |
B. Read these lines from the story and answer the questions that follow.
1.
Mother wants us to read and love and mind these books, and we must begin at
once. We used to be faithful about it, but since Father went away and all this
war trouble unsettled us, we have neglected many things.
a.
What is the speaker's name, and who is the speaker talking to?
Ans.
The
speaker's name is Meg, and she is talking to her sisters, Jo, Beth, and Amy.
b.
What do you think the speaker means when she/he says, 'We used to be faithful
about it?
Ans.
The speaker
means that they used to be diligent and consistent in reading "good little
books" and following their mother's wishes, but after their father went to
the war, they became careless and stopped doing it faithfully.
c.
How do the listeners respond to the speaker's suggestion to start reading the
books?
Ans.
All three
sisters agreed and supported the idea. They decided to begin reading the books immediately,
as Mother wanted, and each girl took up her own little book to follow her
mother’s teachings.
2.
You see I felt ashamed of my present, after reading and talking about being
good this morning, so I ran round the corner and changed it the minute I was
up; and I'm so glad, for mine is the handsomest now.
a.
What was Amy's initial present, and why was she ashamed of it?
Ans.
Amy’s initial present was a smaller, cheaper bottle of cologne for her mother.
She was ashamed because, after reading and talking about being good that
morning, she felt her gift was selfish and not generous enough.
b.
What did Amy do with her Christmas present after she woke up?
Ans.
After waking up, Amy "ran round the corner" to a store and exchanged her
small bottle of perfume for a much larger bottle of cologne - even though
it cost all the money she had. She then had it "very nicely bottled and labelled"
for her mother.
c.
What does this excerpt reveal about Amy's character?
Ans.
It shows that Amy is thoughtful, eager to improve, humble, and generous. She
wants to overcome her selfishness and tries sincerely to do the right thing
after reflecting on Mother’s teachings.
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