Going Places Quiz - CBSE Class 12 English

Free practice quiz: Going Places (CBSE Class 12 English). 10 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 12 English practice quiz has 10 multiple-choice questions on Going Places, and 10 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. What is Sophie's initial reaction to the news of her brother's potential job?

   1. She is overjoyed and immediately believes it.
   2. She is skeptical and unconvinced.
   3. She is indifferent and apathetic.
   4. She is angry and resentful.
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   Answer: B. She is skeptical and unconvinced.

   Sophie's initial reaction showcases her doubt about the reality of her brother's claims. She doesn't readily accept the news.

2. How does Sophie's perception of her brother change throughout the story?

   1. She moves from admiration to disappointment.
   2. She maintains unwavering faith in him.
   3. Her perception remains largely unchanged.
   4. She initially dislikes him, but later develops respect.
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   Answer: A. She moves from admiration to disappointment.

   Initially, Sophie idealizes her brother. However, as the story progresses and his fantasies are revealed, her admiration dwindles into disappointment.

3. Analyze the role of the setting (the small town) in shaping Sophie's perspective.

   1. The setting is irrelevant to Sophie's perspective.
   2. The setting reinforces Sophie's skepticism about her brother's claims.
   3. The setting promotes Sophie's belief in her brother's promises.
   4. The setting encourages Sophie's dreams of escaping the town.
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   Answer: B. The setting reinforces Sophie's skepticism about her brother's claims.

   The contrast between the small town's reality and her brother's grandiose plans intensifies Sophie's disbelief.

4. What is the thematic significance of Sophie's final reaction to her brother’s fabricated job?

   1. She accepts his lie to protect him.
   2. She feels a sense of relief that it is over.
   3. She is indifferent and unconcerned.
   4. She feels a mixture of disappointment and understanding.
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   Answer: D. She feels a mixture of disappointment and understanding.

   Sophie's final reaction suggests a complex emotional response—disappointment at the lie, but also a degree of understanding of her brother's needs and desires.

5. Compare and contrast the characters of Sophie and her brother. How do their contrasting personalities drive the narrative?

   1. Their personalities are similar, creating harmony within the narrative.
   2. Their contrasting personalities create conflict, revealing the story’s themes of truth and illusion.
   3. Their personalities are irrelevant to the narrative.
   4. Their personalities are underdeveloped and do not contribute to the narrative.
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   Answer: B. Their contrasting personalities create conflict, revealing the story’s themes of truth and illusion.

   The contrasting personalities create conflict, driving the plot and highlighting the central conflict between dreams and reality.

More questions in this quiz

Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. What does the story 'Going Places' primarily focus on?
2. What is the significance of the repeated mention of the 'Janpath' and 'Connaught Place'?
3. How does the author use irony in the story?
4. Discuss the narrative style employed in 'Going Places' and its effectiveness in conveying the story's themes.
5. Explore the symbolism of the 'going places' motif in the context of the entire narrative. What does it truly represent?

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