AJB Class 7 English • Chapter 3
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer – MCQs
1| Who was looking everywhere for Tom?
A) Uncle Polly
B) Aunt Polly
C) Mom
Ans: B) Aunt Polly
2| For whom was she really tired?
A) For that boy and his mischief
B) For her mom and dad
C) For her brother and sister
Ans: A) For that boy and his mischief
3| What is the meaning of “get hold of”?
A) Grasp something
B) Holding something
C) Holding somewhere
Ans: A) Grasp something
4| What is the meaning of “catch hold of”?
A) To seize something or someone
B) Catching somebody tightly
C) All of these
Ans: A) To seize something or someone
5| What is the meaning of “stern”?
A) Expressing strong disapproval
B) Strongly expressing
C) Expressing emotions
Ans: A) Expressing strong disapproval
6| What is the meaning of “whirled around”?
A) To turn around quickly
B) Doing quickly
C) All of these
Ans: A) To turn around quickly
7| What is the meaning of “mischief”?
A) Damage or harm
B) Annoying behaviour
C) None of these
Ans: B) Annoying behaviour
8| What is the meaning of “whitewash”?
A) An attempt to hide something
B) To paint with whitewash
C) Both A and B
Ans: B) To paint with whitewash
9| What is the meaning of “enthusiasm”?
A) Strong excitement and active interest
B) A feeling of interest in something one enjoys
C) Both A and B
Ans: C) Both A and B
10| What is the meaning of “fence”?
A) Something surrounding a house or garden
B) A structure built with bamboo or wood
C) Both A and B
Ans: C) Both A and B
11| What is the meaning of “tadpole”?
A) The young one of a frog
B) A type of frog
C) All of these
Ans: A) The young one of a frog
12| Who is the writer of this story?
A) Mark Twain
B) James Mill
C) Robert Fox
Ans: A) Mark Twain
13| In which year was the writer born?
A) 1835
B) 1910
C) 1967
Ans: A) 1835
14| He was an _____ writer.
A) American
B) Indian
C) Australian
Ans: A) American
