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Reading Comprehension Questions

Multiple choice

The assumptions underlying the proposals for reservations of atleast fifty percent posts of judges for women is that ____.

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the given question:

In the debates following in the international day for the elimination of violence against women observed a few days ago, some critical issues have come to the fore. is it time to advocate for a completely separate apparatus of courts, law enforcement mechanisms and laws for women> what are the strengths and limits of such a proposal?
The issue of separate courts for women or family disputes has been a subject of debate for many years. A number of states have already set up special courts for women, including Maharashtra, with proposals pending in Karnataka and Delhi. These courts have taken on different incarnations at the state level with the Maharashtra courts designated as family courts to deal with family disputes and matrimonial matters; the Delhi courts are intended to deal exclusively with rapes cases. However the idea behind the special courts is to deal speedily with atrocities against women.
In 2006, a bill to set up special courts for women was introduced in the Lok Sabha. The courts are intended to deal primarily with offences of rape, criminal assault, mental injury and sexual harassment against women. The courts are to be presided over by a chief judge, with additional judges appointed depending on the requirement in specific cases and at least half of the judge’s posts are to be reserved for women
The idea behind these special courts is that they will provide speedy justice to women and to be women friendly as well. These courts are also intended to provide a more private space for women, especially to rape victims who are frequently traumatized by the trial process that currently exists.
The idea of separate women police cells has also been mooted from time to time. The centre has been advising state governments regarding the steps that need to be taken, especially at the level of law enforcement, to afford greater protection to women and in particular  to prevent crimes against them. These advisories include gender sensitization of police, adopting appropriate measures for swift and effective punishment to public servants found guilty of custodial violence against women, minimizing delays In investigations of murder, rape and torture of women and setting up “crimes against women cells’ in districts where they do not exist.
The national commission for women has also undertaken visits to various states to review the status of women and conduct its own investigations in certain cases of serious incidents of crime against women. The commission’s finding indicate that’s the level of sensitivity and care with which crimes against women are handled is woefully inadequate. It has also observed that the filing of FIRs even in acutely abusive or violent cases continues to be a problem. The setting up of women police cells is one of the ways in which to alleviate these problems.
While proposals for separate courts, police cells and specific laws for women are demands that women themselves are making, there is a need to be attentive to the ways in which such initiatives might actually boomerang. Addressing women’s issues of violence in a separate courts structure could sequester women’s issues into a dark corner, where reports of violence and abuse become muted. The role of media in bringing the spotlight to bear on issues of violence has been crucial.

  1. Women have better capability to judge criminal cases

  2. Male judges cannot be impartial in their judgement

  3. Male judges are likely to tilt their judgment unduly in favour of women victims

  4. Women judges can easilu become duly women friendly and still remain impartial

  5. Male judges cannot be gender sanitized easily

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The passage suggests that the goal of having women judges is to be women-friendly while maintaining the judicial process, implying they can balance these roles effectively.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is TRUE about the courts for women? (A) Family courts in maharstra and special courts for women in the other states have a common ideological base. (B) Special courts for women in delhi have been dealing exlusively with rape cases sine 2006. (C) Karnataka state is not in favour of special courts for women

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the given question:

In the debates following in the international day for the elimination of violence against women observed a few days ago, some critical issues have come to the fore. is it time to advocate for a completely separate apparatus of courts, law enforcement mechanisms and laws for women> what are the strengths and limits of such a proposal?
The issue of separate courts for women or family disputes has been a subject of debate for many years. A number of states have already set up special courts for women, including Maharashtra, with proposals pending in Karnataka and Delhi. These courts have taken on different incarnations at the state level with the Maharashtra courts designated as family courts to deal with family disputes and matrimonial matters; the Delhi courts are intended to deal exclusively with rapes cases. However the idea behind the special courts is to deal speedily with atrocities against women.
In 2006, a bill to set up special courts for women was introduced in the Lok Sabha. The courts are intended to deal primarily with offences of rape, criminal assault, mental injury and sexual harassment against women. The courts are to be presided over by a chief judge, with additional judges appointed depending on the requirement in specific cases and at least half of the judge’s posts are to be reserved for women
The idea behind these special courts is that they will provide speedy justice to women and to be women friendly as well. These courts are also intended to provide a more private space for women, especially to rape victims who are frequently traumatized by the trial process that currently exists.
The idea of separate women police cells has also been mooted from time to time. The centre has been advising state governments regarding the steps that need to be taken, especially at the level of law enforcement, to afford greater protection to women and in particular  to prevent crimes against them. These advisories include gender sensitization of police, adopting appropriate measures for swift and effective punishment to public servants found guilty of custodial violence against women, minimizing delays In investigations of murder, rape and torture of women and setting up “crimes against women cells’ in districts where they do not exist.
The national commission for women has also undertaken visits to various states to review the status of women and conduct its own investigations in certain cases of serious incidents of crime against women. The commission’s finding indicate that’s the level of sensitivity and care with which crimes against women are handled is woefully inadequate. It has also observed that the filing of FIRs even in acutely abusive or violent cases continues to be a problem. The setting up of women police cells is one of the ways in which to alleviate these problems.
While proposals for separate courts, police cells and specific laws for women are demands that women themselves are making, there is a need to be attentive to the ways in which such initiatives might actually boomerang. Addressing women’s issues of violence in a separate courts structure could sequester women’s issues into a dark corner, where reports of violence and abuse become muted. The role of media in bringing the spotlight to bear on issues of violence has been crucial.

  1. only B

  2. only C

  3. only A

  4. A and B only

  5. none of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The passage states that Maharashtra courts are designated as family courts and other states have set up special courts, noting that the idea behind these special courts is to deal speedily with atrocities against women, implying a shared ideological base.

Multiple choice

According to the passage, what does 'herb' mean?

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the following question.

Once there was a small boy. His name was Shankar. He was from a poor family. One day, he was passing through the forest carrying some wood. He saw an old man who was very hungry. Shankar wanted to give him some food, but he did not have any food even for himself. So, he continued on his way. On his way he saw a deer which was very thirsty. He wanted to give him some water, but he did not have water even for himself. So he went on his way ahead. Then he saw a man who wanted to make a camp but he did not have wood. Shankar asked him his problem and gave some of his wood to him. In return, he gave him some food and water. Now he went back to the old man and gave him some food and gave some water to the deer. The old man and the deer were very happy. Shankar then happily went on his way. However, one day Shankar fell down the hill. He was in pain but he couldn’t move and no one was there to help him. But, the old man whom he had helped before saw him; he quickly came and pulled him up on the hill. He had many wounds on his legs. The deer, to whom Shankar had given water, saw his wounds and quickly went to the forest and brought back some herbs. After some time his wounds had recovered. All of them were very happy that they were able to help each other. If you help others, then they will also help you.

  1. A plant used for adding flavours to the food

  2. A plant used as a medicine

  3. A plant used to make garlands

  4. A plant used for offering prayers to God
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

This is the answer.

Multiple choice

Why did the old man and the deer help the boy when he was injured?

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the following question.

Once there was a small boy. His name was Shankar. He was from a poor family. One day, he was passing through the forest carrying some wood. He saw an old man who was very hungry. Shankar wanted to give him some food, but he did not have any food even for himself. So, he continued on his way. On his way he saw a deer which was very thirsty. He wanted to give him some water, but he did not have water even for himself. So he went on his way ahead. Then he saw a man who wanted to make a camp but he did not have wood. Shankar asked him his problem and gave some of his wood to him. In return, he gave him some food and water. Now he went back to the old man and gave him some food and gave some water to the deer. The old man and the deer were very happy. Shankar then happily went on his way. However, one day Shankar fell down the hill. He was in pain but he couldn’t move and no one was there to help him. But, the old man whom he had helped before saw him; he quickly came and pulled him up on the hill. He had many wounds on his legs. The deer, to whom Shankar had given water, saw his wounds and quickly went to the forest and brought back some herbs. After some time his wounds had recovered. All of them were very happy that they were able to help each other. If you help others, then they will also help you.

  1. Because he was the grandson of the old man and they had the deer

  2. Because the deer and the old man were very kind

  3. Because once the boy helped the deer and the old man by giving them water and food, respectively

  4. They helped him unknowingly
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

It is the only reason according to the passage.

Multiple choice

The boy was passing through

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the following question.

Once there was a small boy. His name was Shankar. He was from a poor family. One day, he was passing through the forest carrying some wood. He saw an old man who was very hungry. Shankar wanted to give him some food, but he did not have any food even for himself. So, he continued on his way. On his way he saw a deer which was very thirsty. He wanted to give him some water, but he did not have water even for himself. So he went on his way ahead. Then he saw a man who wanted to make a camp but he did not have wood. Shankar asked him his problem and gave some of his wood to him. In return, he gave him some food and water. Now he went back to the old man and gave him some food and gave some water to the deer. The old man and the deer were very happy. Shankar then happily went on his way. However, one day Shankar fell down the hill. He was in pain but he couldn’t move and no one was there to help him. But, the old man whom he had helped before saw him; he quickly came and pulled him up on the hill. He had many wounds on his legs. The deer, to whom Shankar had given water, saw his wounds and quickly went to the forest and brought back some herbs. After some time his wounds had recovered. All of them were very happy that they were able to help each other. If you help others, then they will also help you.

  1. a river

  2. a forest

  3. a busy road

  4. a ground
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

It is the correct answer.

Multiple choice

The boy gave all his wood to the man because

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the following question.

Once there was a small boy. His name was Shankar. He was from a poor family. One day, he was passing through the forest carrying some wood. He saw an old man who was very hungry. Shankar wanted to give him some food, but he did not have any food even for himself. So, he continued on his way. On his way he saw a deer which was very thirsty. He wanted to give him some water, but he did not have water even for himself. So he went on his way ahead. Then he saw a man who wanted to make a camp but he did not have wood. Shankar asked him his problem and gave some of his wood to him. In return, he gave him some food and water. Now he went back to the old man and gave him some food and gave some water to the deer. The old man and the deer were very happy. Shankar then happily went on his way. However, one day Shankar fell down the hill. He was in pain but he couldn’t move and no one was there to help him. But, the old man whom he had helped before saw him; he quickly came and pulled him up on the hill. He had many wounds on his legs. The deer, to whom Shankar had given water, saw his wounds and quickly went to the forest and brought back some herbs. After some time his wounds had recovered. All of them were very happy that they were able to help each other. If you help others, then they will also help you.

  1. the man wanted to make food by burning wood

  2. the man wanted to make a camp

  3. the man wanted to hunt with the help of wood

  4. the man wanted to make a house
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

It is the correct answer.

Multiple choice

How did Shankar help the deer?

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the following question.

Once there was a small boy. His name was Shankar. He was from a poor family. One day, he was passing through the forest carrying some wood. He saw an old man who was very hungry. Shankar wanted to give him some food, but he did not have any food even for himself. So, he continued on his way. On his way he saw a deer which was very thirsty. He wanted to give him some water, but he did not have water even for himself. So he went on his way ahead. Then he saw a man who wanted to make a camp but he did not have wood. Shankar asked him his problem and gave some of his wood to him. In return, he gave him some food and water. Now he went back to the old man and gave him some food and gave some water to the deer. The old man and the deer were very happy. Shankar then happily went on his way. However, one day Shankar fell down the hill. He was in pain but he couldn’t move and no one was there to help him. But, the old man whom he had helped before saw him; he quickly came and pulled him up on the hill. He had many wounds on his legs. The deer, to whom Shankar had given water, saw his wounds and quickly went to the forest and brought back some herbs. After some time his wounds had recovered. All of them were very happy that they were able to help each other. If you help others, then they will also help you.

  1. He gave it food.

  2. He gave it water.

  3. He gave it wood.

  4. He gave it herbs.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The passage says, "Now, he went back to the old man and gave him some food, and gave some water to the deer."

Multiple choice

According to Buddha, good and bad thoughts have the power to make us happy or _______.

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the question that follows.

“All that we are is the result of what we have thought. If a man speaks or acts with an evil thought, pain follows him. If a man speaks or acts with a pure thought, happiness follows him, like a shadow that never leaves him.”Buddha said, “The mind is everything. What you think, you become.” James Allen said, “Man is mind.” In order to live rightly, you must fill your mind with “right” thoughts. Your thinking determines your actions; your actions determine your outcome. Right thinking will grant you everything you desire; wrong thinking is a vice that will eventually destroy you. If you change your thinking you will change your life. Buddha said, “All wrong-doing arises because of the mind. If the mind is transformed can wrong-doing remain? “Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burnt.”When you release those who you are holding captive in the prison of un-forgiveness, it is you who is released from prison. You can’t keep someone down, without staying down with them. Learn to forgive, learn to forgive quickly. “It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles. Then the victory is yours. It cannot be taken from you, not by angels or by demons, heaven or hell.”He who can conquer himself is greater than the mighty. To conquer yourself you must conquer your mind. You must control your thinking. Your thoughts cannot be tossed to and fro like the waves of the sea. You may be thinking, “I can’t control my thoughts, if a thought comes, it comes.” To that I say, you may not be able to stop a bird from flying over your head, but you can certainly stop him from building a nest in your hair. Dismiss thoughts that are contrary to the life you desire to live. Buddha said, “It is a man’s own mind, not his enemy or foe that lures him to evil ways.”

 

  1. poor

  2. miserable

  3. joyful

  4. regretful

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Pain makes us miserable and it is given in line, “If a man speaks or acts with an evil thought, pain follows him.”

Multiple choice

What is compared with the 'waves of the sea' in the passage?

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the question that follows.

“All that we are is the result of what we have thought. If a man speaks or acts with an evil thought, pain follows him. If a man speaks or acts with a pure thought, happiness follows him, like a shadow that never leaves him.”Buddha said, “The mind is everything. What you think, you become.” James Allen said, “Man is mind.” In order to live rightly, you must fill your mind with “right” thoughts. Your thinking determines your actions; your actions determine your outcome. Right thinking will grant you everything you desire; wrong thinking is a vice that will eventually destroy you. If you change your thinking you will change your life. Buddha said, “All wrong-doing arises because of the mind. If the mind is transformed can wrong-doing remain? “Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burnt.”When you release those who you are holding captive in the prison of un-forgiveness, it is you who is released from prison. You can’t keep someone down, without staying down with them. Learn to forgive, learn to forgive quickly. “It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles. Then the victory is yours. It cannot be taken from you, not by angels or by demons, heaven or hell.”He who can conquer himself is greater than the mighty. To conquer yourself you must conquer your mind. You must control your thinking. Your thoughts cannot be tossed to and fro like the waves of the sea. You may be thinking, “I can’t control my thoughts, if a thought comes, it comes.” To that I say, you may not be able to stop a bird from flying over your head, but you can certainly stop him from building a nest in your hair. Dismiss thoughts that are contrary to the life you desire to live. Buddha said, “It is a man’s own mind, not his enemy or foe that lures him to evil ways.”

 

  1. Life

  2. Actions

  3. Thoughts

  4. Destiny
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

It is given in the line “Your thoughts cannot be tossed to and fro like the waves of the sea”.

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is not true as per the passage?

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the question that follows.

“All that we are is the result of what we have thought. If a man speaks or acts with an evil thought, pain follows him. If a man speaks or acts with a pure thought, happiness follows him, like a shadow that never leaves him.”Buddha said, “The mind is everything. What you think, you become.” James Allen said, “Man is mind.” In order to live rightly, you must fill your mind with “right” thoughts. Your thinking determines your actions; your actions determine your outcome. Right thinking will grant you everything you desire; wrong thinking is a vice that will eventually destroy you. If you change your thinking you will change your life. Buddha said, “All wrong-doing arises because of the mind. If the mind is transformed can wrong-doing remain? “Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burnt.”When you release those who you are holding captive in the prison of un-forgiveness, it is you who is released from prison. You can’t keep someone down, without staying down with them. Learn to forgive, learn to forgive quickly. “It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles. Then the victory is yours. It cannot be taken from you, not by angels or by demons, heaven or hell.”He who can conquer himself is greater than the mighty. To conquer yourself you must conquer your mind. You must control your thinking. Your thoughts cannot be tossed to and fro like the waves of the sea. You may be thinking, “I can’t control my thoughts, if a thought comes, it comes.” To that I say, you may not be able to stop a bird from flying over your head, but you can certainly stop him from building a nest in your hair. Dismiss thoughts that are contrary to the life you desire to live. Buddha said, “It is a man’s own mind, not his enemy or foe that lures him to evil ways.”

 

  1. Thinking determines one's actions.

  2. Pure thoughts eventually take away the happiness.

  3. Holding grudges harms the holder himself.

  4. One should control one's thoughts and actions.

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Option 2 is correct as opposite is stated in the passage “If a man speaks or acts with a pure thought, happiness follows him, like a shadow that never leaves him.”

Multiple choice

The passage is mainly about

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the question that follows.

The world famous opera singer, Enrico Caruso enjoyed telling his story: One fall, while on a walk through the autumnal beauty of upstate New York, he saw a sign on a farm gate announcing fresh apple juice for sale. Deciding he would like some, Caruso drove up to the farmhouse. 

The farmer himself served the juice, generously filling the glass to the brim, and as Caruso drank the fresh, sweet apple juice, the two men talked. During the conversation, the farmer asked the world famous singer his name.
“Caruso”, the latter replied. “You may have heard of me”. For a moment the farmer just stared at the singer. Then, exhilarated by his unexpected news, he replied in sheer delight, “Of course, I've heard of you. What an honour to have you here under my roof. My friends won't believe me when I tell them that in this very room I was hobnobbing with that famous world traveller, Robinson Crusoe”. He took the singer's glass and filled it again.

  1. a thirsty drinker

  2. country hospitality

  3. a mistaken identity

  4. a trip to the farmhouse

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The passage is focused on the mistaken identity of Caruso. Because the farmer could not identify him, he was confused about his identity. So, option 3 is the correct answer.

Multiple choice

Caruso met the farmer when

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the question that follows.

The world famous opera singer, Enrico Caruso enjoyed telling his story: One fall, while on a walk through the autumnal beauty of upstate New York, he saw a sign on a farm gate announcing fresh apple juice for sale. Deciding he would like some, Caruso drove up to the farmhouse. 

The farmer himself served the juice, generously filling the glass to the brim, and as Caruso drank the fresh, sweet apple juice, the two men talked. During the conversation, the farmer asked the world famous singer his name.
“Caruso”, the latter replied. “You may have heard of me”. For a moment the farmer just stared at the singer. Then, exhilarated by his unexpected news, he replied in sheer delight, “Of course, I've heard of you. What an honour to have you here under my roof. My friends won't believe me when I tell them that in this very room I was hobnobbing with that famous world traveller, Robinson Crusoe”. He took the singer's glass and filled it again.

  1. the farmer offered him a glass of apple juice

  2. he stopped to quench his thrist

  3. he stopped for a drink

  4. the beauty of the farmhouse charmed him

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

From the sentence, “he saw a sign on a farm gate announcing fresh apple juice for sale. Deciding he would like some, Caruso drove up to the farmhouse” it becomes clear why Caruso went to the farmhouse.

Multiple choice

The farmer was greatly excited because

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the question that follows.

The world famous opera singer, Enrico Caruso enjoyed telling his story: One fall, while on a walk through the autumnal beauty of upstate New York, he saw a sign on a farm gate announcing fresh apple juice for sale. Deciding he would like some, Caruso drove up to the farmhouse. 

The farmer himself served the juice, generously filling the glass to the brim, and as Caruso drank the fresh, sweet apple juice, the two men talked. During the conversation, the farmer asked the world famous singer his name.
“Caruso”, the latter replied. “You may have heard of me”. For a moment the farmer just stared at the singer. Then, exhilarated by his unexpected news, he replied in sheer delight, “Of course, I've heard of you. What an honour to have you here under my roof. My friends won't believe me when I tell them that in this very room I was hobnobbing with that famous world traveller, Robinson Crusoe”. He took the singer's glass and filled it again.

  1. he had the rare opportunity of meeting a world famous singer

  2. he hoped that Caruso will sing for him

  3. for the first time in his life he had met a great literary figure

  4. he thought the man was the celebrated traveller, Robinson Crusoe

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

It is mentioned in the passage “My friends won't believe me when I tell them that in this very room I was hobnobbing with that famous world traveller, Robinson Crusoe”. This sentence shows the excitement of the farmer.

Multiple choice

“It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles” refers to

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the question that follows.

“All that we are is the result of what we have thought. If a man speaks or acts with an evil thought, pain follows him. If a man speaks or acts with a pure thought, happiness follows him, like a shadow that never leaves him.”Buddha said, “The mind is everything. What you think, you become.” James Allen said, “Man is mind.” In order to live rightly, you must fill your mind with “right” thoughts. Your thinking determines your actions; your actions determine your outcome. Right thinking will grant you everything you desire; wrong thinking is a vice that will eventually destroy you. If you change your thinking you will change your life. Buddha said, “All wrong-doing arises because of the mind. If the mind is transformed can wrong-doing remain? “Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burnt.”When you release those who you are holding captive in the prison of un-forgiveness, it is you who is released from prison. You can’t keep someone down, without staying down with them. Learn to forgive, learn to forgive quickly. “It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles. Then the victory is yours. It cannot be taken from you, not by angels or by demons, heaven or hell.”He who can conquer himself is greater than the mighty. To conquer yourself you must conquer your mind. You must control your thinking. Your thoughts cannot be tossed to and fro like the waves of the sea. You may be thinking, “I can’t control my thoughts, if a thought comes, it comes.” To that I say, you may not be able to stop a bird from flying over your head, but you can certainly stop him from building a nest in your hair. Dismiss thoughts that are contrary to the life you desire to live. Buddha said, “It is a man’s own mind, not his enemy or foe that lures him to evil ways.”

 

  1. being able to judge what is wrong and what is right

  2. saying the right thing at the right time

  3. keeping your circumstances under control

  4. having power over your thoughts

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

It is given in the passage, “You must control your thinking” which makes the answer clear.

Multiple choice

Caruso enjoyed telling about his experience with the farmer because

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the question that follows.

The world famous opera singer, Enrico Caruso enjoyed telling his story: One fall, while on a walk through the autumnal beauty of upstate New York, he saw a sign on a farm gate announcing fresh apple juice for sale. Deciding he would like some, Caruso drove up to the farmhouse. 

The farmer himself served the juice, generously filling the glass to the brim, and as Caruso drank the fresh, sweet apple juice, the two men talked. During the conversation, the farmer asked the world famous singer his name.
“Caruso”, the latter replied. “You may have heard of me”. For a moment the farmer just stared at the singer. Then, exhilarated by his unexpected news, he replied in sheer delight, “Of course, I've heard of you. What an honour to have you here under my roof. My friends won't believe me when I tell them that in this very room I was hobnobbing with that famous world traveller, Robinson Crusoe”. He took the singer's glass and filled it again.

  1. the farmer was very nice to him

  2. the farmer was confused about his identity

  3. it really hurt his pride

  4. the farmer was the funniest man he had ever met

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

"For a moment the farmer just stared at the singer..... My friends won't believe me when I tell them that in this very room I was hobnobbing with that famous world traveller, Robinson Crusoe”. These lines show that at first farmer could not recognize the singer and later he mistook him for a famous traveller.