What Makes Us Humans
1. What is the setting of the story?
(a) A bustling city
(b) A desolate road on a wintry night
(c) A sunny beach
Answer - (b) A desolate road on a wintry night
2. What is Harish's profession?
(a) Police officer
(b) Doctor
(c) Teacher
(d) Thief
Answer - (d) Thief
3. What does Harish initially want to do at the old man's house?
(a) Help him with his chores
(b) Steal his valuables
(c) Offer him company
(d) Check on his health
Answer - (b) Steal his valuables
4. What is the old man suffering from?
(a) A cold
(b) Rheumatism
(c) Food poisoning
(d) Broken bones
Answer - (b) Rheumatism
5. What prompts Harish to change his mind about robbing the old man?
(a) The old man's fear
(b) The presence of a witness
(c) His own experience with rheumatism
(d) The sight of the old man's wealth
Answer - (c) His own experience with rheumatism
6. What is the synonym of "desolate" in the story?
(a) Populous
(b) Gloomy
(c) Lively
(d) Vibrant
Answer - (b) Gloomy
7. Find the antonym of "feeble" in the story.
(a) Weak
(b) Strong
(c) Frail
(d) Delicate
Answer - (b) Strong
8. What does "acceptance" refer to in the story?
(a) Denial
(b) Resistance
(c) Resignation
(d) Refusal
Answer - (c) Resignation
9. Define "prescribed" in the context of the story.
(a) Recommended by a doctor
(b) Ordered by authority
(c) Given as a gift
(d) Requested in advance
Answer - (a) Recommended by a doctor
10. What is the meaning of "minimize" in the story?
(a) Increase
(b) Intensify
(c) Reduce
(d) Exacerbate
Answer - (c) Reduce
11. What is the significance of the tea-stall scene?
(a) It highlights Harish's greed.
(b) It foreshadows a future betrayal.
(c) It symbolizes their newfound bond.
(d) It shows the old man's wealth.
Answer - (c) It symbolizes their newfound bond.
12. What message does the story convey about compassion?
(a) Compassion is a weakness.
(b) Compassion can be manipulated.
(c) Compassion is unnecessary for strangers.
(d) Compassion can transform lives.
Answer - (d) Compassion can transform lives.
13. How does the story challenge societal stereotypes?.
(a) It reinforces the stereotype of thieves being violent.
(b) It portrays the elderly as weak and helpless.
(c) It depicts young people as lacking morals.
(d) It questions the assumptions about criminals and the elderly.
Answer - (d) It questions the assumptions about criminals and the elderly.
14. What is the main theme of the story?
(a) The dangers of poverty
(b) The importance of family
(c) The power of redemption
(d) The transformative power of compassion
Answer - (d) The transformative power of compassion
15. What is the effect of the surprise ending?
(a) It leaves the reader feeling confused and dissatisfied.
(b) It reinforces the message of hope and redemption.
(c) It creates suspense and uncertainty about the future.
(d) It reveals the true nature of Harish's character.
Answer - (b) It reinforces the message of hope and redemption.
