Father’s Help (Prose) R.K. Narayan – Class 10 English

MCQ

1. With a shudder Swami realized that it was-

(A) Friday     (B) Wednesday     (C) Thursday     (D) Monday

2. ” When Swami ought to have been in the school prayer hall , he was lying on the  

(A) Bench     (B) Bed     (C) Desk     (D) Table

3. According to Swami , Samuel is especially angry with boys who are

(A) Absent     (B) Late     (C) Inattentive     (D) Undisciplined

4. At nine o’clock Swaminathan complained about — 

(A) Fever     (B) Dizziness     (C) Headache     (D) Drowsiness 

5. Swami knew his father was — 

(A) Soft     (B) Kind     (C) Rude      (D) Firm

6. Swaminathan’s mother was — 

(A) Lenient     (B) Foolish     (C) Strict     (D) Angry

7. Swaminathan’s father ordered him to —

(A) Go to school     (B) Lie down on the bed     (C) Go to the playground     (D) Tell the truth

8. Changing his tactics , Swaminathan complained about  – 

(A) Headache     (B) Not preparing his lesson     (C) Becoming late for school     (D) His fear about the headmaster

9. According to Swaminathan , Samuel was a / an — 

(A) Gentle man     (B) Old man     (C) Young man     (D) Angry man

10. According to Swami , the headmaster — 

(A) Disliked Samuel     (B) Admired Samuel     (C) Was indifferent to Samuel     (D) Was afraid of Samuel

11. Father decided to send the headmaster a — 

(A) Telegram     (B) Letter     (C) Notice     (D) Report 

12. While going to school Swami was bothered by— 

(A) Conscience     (B) Toothache     (C) Fever     (D) Headache

13. The colour of Samuel’s coat was — 

(A) Black     (B) Blue     (C) White     (D) Yellow 

14. Swami stopped on the roadside to — 

(A) Cross the road     (B) See nature     (C) To see the letter     (D) Make up his mind 

15. According to Swami , Samuel was personally much more —

(A) Bad man     (B) Angry man     (C) Indifferent     (D) Friendly

16. While going to school , Swaminathan was — 

(A) Determined     (B) Confused     (C) Revengeful     (D) Pleased 

17. When Swami entered the class , Samuel was teaching — 

(A) History     (B) Arithmetic     (C) Geography     (D) Science 

18. Swami was late to school by –

(A) Half an hour     (B) An hour     (C) Two hours     (D) Three hours 

19. The headmaster was on a leave for one —

(A) Day     (B) Year     (C) Month     (D) Week 

20. Swami decided to give the letter to the headmaster –

(A) At the recess     (B) At the end of the day     (C) In the last period     (D) In the first period

21. Before entering his school Swami halted —

(A) At a stall     (B) At the book stall     (C) At the gate of the school     (D) At the headmaster’s room

22. That Swami should not miss the classes was told by his — 

(A) Teacher     (B) Father     (C) Mother     (D) Neighbour

23. “ We want more parents like him ” – Here ‘ him ‘ refers to–

(A) Samuel     (B) Samuel’s father     (C) Swami     (D) Swami’s father

24. The teacher Samuel was inspecting — 

(A) The attendance     (B) Their dresses     (C) Their homework     (D) Their tidiness

25. The last period of the school ended at —

(A) 4.00 pm     (B) 4.15 pm     (C) 4.30 pm     (D) 4.45 pm

26. Snatching away letter from Swami his father– 

(A) Tore it     (B) Preserved it     (C) Read it     (D) Threw it into the dustbin 

Very Short Questions:

1. How did Swaminathan want to avoid going to school ?

Ans . To avoid going to school Swaminathan started to wail complaining of a headache .

2 . Why was Swami unwilling to go to school late ? 

Ans . If Swami went to school late , the teacher would scold him . 

3. What was the name of Swami’s class teacher ?

Ans . The name of Swami’s class teacher was Samuel .

4. How was the relationship between Samuel and the headmaster , according to Swami ? 

Ans . According to Swami , even the headmaster was afraid of Samuel . 

5. Why did Swami shudder ?

Ans . Swami shuddered because it was Monday morning . 

6. What suggestion came from Swami’s mother ? 

Ans . Swami’s mother suggested that Swami might stay at home .

7. Where did father put the letter ?

Ans . Father put the letter in an envelope and sealed it .

8. What did Swami fail to decide about Samuel ?

Ans . Swami failed to decide if Samuel really deserved the allegations.

9. ” How did Samuel look ?

Ans . Samuel had dark face , thin moustache , unshaven cheek and wore a yellow coat .

10. What was father’s proposal ?

Ans . Father proposed to send a letter with Swami to the headmaster . 

11. What type of letter was composed by father ?

Ans . Father composed a long letter with allegations against Samuel .

12. Why did Swami stop by the roadside on his way to school ?

Ans . Swami stopped to make up his mind about Samuel .

13. What was Swami not sure of ?

Ans . Swami was not sure about his description of Samuel .

Short Questions:

1. What was the realisation of Swami lying in bed ?

Ans . Swaminathan realized that the weekend was over . It was Monday and not Friday . Yet he had not done his homework . So he did not feel like going to school . 

2. Did his mother believe Swami ? How do you know ? 

Ans . Yes , his mother believed Swami . 

 On Monday morning , when Swami complained about headache , his mother believed and suggested him to stay at home . 

3. What was his father’s remark hearing that Swami was not going to school because of his headache ? 

Ans . Father became really angry hearing that Swami was not going to school because of his headache . He ordered him to dress up and go to school .

4. When and how did Swami change his tactics ?

Ans . Finding his father strict about his going to school Swami changed his tactics and told that he could not go to school so late .

5. How did Swami describe Samuel , the class teacher ?

Ans . According to Swami’s description , Samuel was a very angry man . He was especially angry with boys who came in late .

6. What did Swami’s father advise him to get rid of a headache ?

Ans . To get rid of a headache , Swami’s father advised him to loaf about less on Sundays .

7. What idea occurred to Swami as he entered the school gate ? 

Ans . The idea was not to deliver the letter then . 

8. What was Samuel teaching in the class ?

Ans . Samuel was teaching arithmetic in the class .

9. Standing at the entrance to his class what did Swami expect from his teacher ? 

Ans . Swami expected Samuel to scold him severely for his. 

10. Pick out a sentence to show that Swami’s assumption on Samuel was wrong .

Ans . The sentence is : “ This was an unexpected question from Samuel . ”

11. Unable to deliver the letter to the headmaster , how did Swami feel , according to your opinion ? 

Ans . I think , being unable to deliver the letter , Swami felt relieved . 

12. What did Swami’s father do , snatching away the letter from him ?

Ans . Snatching away the letter Swami’s father tore it up .

1. What idea occurred to Swami as he entered the school gate ? 

Ans . The idea was not to deliver the letter then .

2. What was Samuel teaching in the class ?

Ans . Samuel was teaching arithmetic in the class .

3. Standing at the entrance to his class what did Swami expect from his teacher ?

Ans . Swami expected Samuel to scold him severely for his 

4. Unable to deliver the letter to the headmaster , how did Swami feel , according to your opinion ? 

Ans . I think , being unable to deliver the letter , Swami felt relieved .  

5. What did Swami’s father do , snatching away the letter from him ? 

Ans . Snatching away the letter Swami’s father tore it up .

6. Pick out a sentence to show that Swami’s assumption on Samuel was wrong . 

Ans . The sentence is : “ This was an unexpected question from Samuel . ”

7. How was the relationship between Samuel and the headmaster , according to Swami ?

Ans . According to Swami , even the headmaster was afraid of Samuel . 

8. Why did Swami shudder ?

Ans . Swami shuddered because it was Monday morning . 

9 . Why was Swami unwilling to go to school late ? 

Ans . If Swami went to school late , the teacher would scold him .

10. What was the name of Swami’s class teacher ?

Ans . The name of Swami’s class teacher was Samuel . 

11. How did Swaminathan want to avoid going to school ? 

Ans . To avoid going to school Swaminathan started to wail complaining of a headache . 

12. What suggestion came from Swami’s mother ?

Ans . Swami’s mother suggested that Swami might stay at home . 

13. Where did father put the letter ? 

Ans . Father put the letter in an envelope and sealed it . 

14. What did Swami fail to decide about Samuel ? 

Ans . Swami failed to decide if Samuel really deserved the allegations ,

15. ” How did Samuel look ?  

Ans . Samuel had dark face , thin moustache , unshaven cheek and wore a yellow coat . 

16. What was father’s proposal ? 

Ans . Father proposed to send a letter with Swami to the headmaster .

17. What type of letter was composed by father ?

Ans . Father composed a long letter with allegations against Samuel . 

18. Why did Swami stop by the roadside on his way to school ?

Ans . Swami stopped to make up his mind about Samuel . 

19. What was Swami not sure of ?

Ans . Swami was not sure about his description of Samuel .

20. What did Swami’s father advise him to get rid of a headache ?

Ans . To get rid of a headache , Swami’s father advised him to loaf about less on Sundays .

Fill In The Blanks Or Complete the following Sentences:

1. Swami went to school feeling ____ .

Ans . Swami went to school feeling that he was the worst boy on earth .

2. Swami stopped on the roadside to ______ .

Ans . Swami stopped on the roadside to make up his mind about Samuel .

3. He was bothered _______ .

Ans . He was bothered by his conscience .

4. Personally Samuel was ______ .

Ans . Personally Samuel was much more friendly than the other teachers . 

5. The more Swami thought of Samuel ______ .

Ans . The more Swami thought of Samuel the more he grieved for him .

6. Samuel’s moustache was _______ .

Ans . Samuel’s moustache was thin .

8. Samuel was more friendly to Swami than other teachers and Swami also felt _____ .

Ans . Samuel was more friendly to Swami than other teachers and Swami also felt Samuel had a special regard for him .

9. Father’s behaviour took an _____ .
10. As Swami entered the school gate , ______ .

Ans . As Swami entered the school gate an idea occurred to him . 

11. Swami stood at ______ .

Ans . Swami stood at the entrance of his class . 

12. Father snatched the letter away from Swami and ______ .

Ans . Father snatched the letter away from Swami and tore it .  

13. Swami appeared at the entrance of his class when ______ 

Ans . Swami appeared at the entrance of his class when Samuel was teaching arithmetic .

14. When Samuel looked at Swami he hoped _____ 

Ans . When Samuel looked at Swami he hoped Samuel would scold him severely . 

15. The question asked by Samuel was an [ Burdwan Town School ] 

Ans . The question asked by Samuel was an unexpected question to Swami . 

16. That day Samuel appeared to Swami ____ 

Ans . That day Samuel appeared to Swami very gentle .

17. The peon told Swami that the headmaster _____ 

Ans . The peon told Swami that the headmaster had gone on a week’s leave .

LAQ:

1. How did Father’s attitude get an unexpected turn ?

Ans . Father’s attitude got an unexpected turn as he became very rigid about Swami’s going to the school . He proposed to send a letter with Swami to the headmaster .

2. Why was Swami so eager to know about the content of the letter ?

Ans . Swami was so eager to know about the content of the letter because he started to suffer from the prick of conscience . He complained about Samuel . It was false as was best known by him .

3. Stopping on the roadside what was Swami’s thinking about Samuel ? 

Ans . Stopping on the roadside Swami started to think about Samuel . According to him , Samuel was not such a bad man . Personally he was much more friendly than the other teachers . 

4. What picture of Samuel appeared in Swami’s mind ?

Ans . Swami could recall Samuel’s dark face , his thin moustache , unshaven cheek and yellow coat . All these filled Swami’s mind with sorrow and sympathy for Samuel .

5. Why did Swaminathan’s conscience bother him ? 

Ans . Swaminathan’s conscience bothered him because he wasn’t at all sure if his description of Samuel had been accurate .

6. Why did Swami take the decision to deliver the letter at the end of the day ? 

Ans . Swami took the decision to deliver the letter at the end of the day because there was a chance Samuel might do something during the course of the day to justify the letter .

7. What happened at the time of Samuel’s inspecting the home lessons ?  

Ans . While inspecting the home lessons , Samuel asked about Swami’s homework . But Swami had done nothing . Unexpectedly Samuel did not scold him and told him to sit down .

8. ” Samuel looked impressed . ” – What made Samuel so impressed ?

Ans . When Swami told that his father forbade him to miss school , Samuel was very impressed .

9. What happened at the end of the classes ? 

Ans . At the end of the classes Swami picked up his books and ran to the headmaster’s office . But the room was locked as he had gone on a week’s leave . Swaminathan ran away from the place .