The Thief’s Story MCQs Mock Test of 10th Class Footprints Welcome to your The Thief’s Story MCQs Mock Test of 10th Class Footprints Question 1. Meaning of the word “unlined” is- (a) in a line (b) showing no sign of worry or anxiety (c) a line on his cheek (d) none of the above None Question 2. Name the shop above which Anil lived - (a) Laddu Sweet Shop (b) Rasgulla Sweet Shop (c) Jamun Sweet Shop (d) Jumna Sweet Shop None Question 3. Did Anil say anything about the robbery? (a) yes (b) no (c) maybe (d) none of the above None Question 4. How, according to the narrator, would Anil feel upon finding out? (a) angry (b) fear (c) acceptance (d) sad None Question 5. The amount of money which was stolen by Hari was- (a) 500 (b) 600 (c) 700 (d) 800 None Question 6. Among the following ,who is easier to rob? (a) a careless man (b) a greedy man (c) a trusting man (d) Anil None Question 7. “a queer way to earn money”..Tell me the meaning of ''queer'' used in this sentence . (a) strange (b) famous (c) rare (d) illegal None Question 8. What did Anil promise him to teach? (a) write his name (b) cook (c) write full sentences (d) all of the above None Question 9. How was the meal he cooked first night? (a) delicious (b) mouth-watering (c) finger-licking good (d) terrible None Question 10. The name which was told by the thief to Anil was- (a) Anil Singh (b) Hari Lal (c) Hari Singh (d) Anil Lal None Question 11. How often did he change his name? (a) every day (b) every week (c) every month (d) every year None Question 12. How did the narrator attempt at being friends with Anil? (a) flattering him (b) teasing him (c) introducing himself (d) none of the above None Question 13. In what way ,has the narrator described Anil? (a) simple (b) kind (c) easy-going (d) all of the above None Question 14. What was the boy’s age? (a) 15 (b) 25 (c) 20 (d) none of the above None Question 15. What is he a “fairly successful hand” at? (a) wrestling (b) stealing (c) deceiving (d) working hard None Question 16. The promise made by the thief to boy was- (a) giving him a good job (b) giving him good clothes (c) teaching him reading and writing (d) playing with him None Question 17. Which of the following traits describes Anil? (a) easy-going (b) careful (c) greedy (d) extravagant None Question 18. The boy’s real profession was __________ (a) a household servant (b) theft (c) cheating (d) working honestly None Question 19. What did Anil do to the food cooked by the boy the first day? (a) ate it with enjoy (b) put it in the cupboard (c) threw it to a stray dog (d) asked the boy to eat it all None Question 20. For a perfect living, what did Anil do? (a) wrote articles for magazines (b) wrestling (c) acting (d) business None Question 21. Age of Anil was _________ (a) 20 years (b) 21 years (c) 22 years (d) 25 years None None Question 22. What was the name of the thief boy? (a) Anil (b) Ajit Singh (c) Hari Singh (d) Chander None Question 23- According to the extract, the young boy was watching the wrestling match because he a) had been invited there by the wrestlers. b) was supposed to meet someone there. c) was looking for simple people to dupe. d) loved wrestling and followed it very closely. None Question 24- ‘I hadn’t had much luck of late’ means that the boy hadn’t a) ever conned people successfully. b) been successful in duping people lately. c) understood the consequences of thievery till date. d) considered the role of fate in deceiving others. None Question 25- ‘I might be able to get into the young man’s confidence.’ Choose the option that DOES NOT display what the statement means. a) He wanted to win his trust. b) He wanted him to share his thoughts without caution. c) He wanted him to feel comfortable revealing more details about himself. d) He wanted to be able to spend quality time with him. None Question 26- Anil looked easy-going, kind and simple to the narrator. Which of the given characteristics would NOT fit in with this description? a) compassionate b) suave c) uncomplicated d) carefree None Question 27- Based on the line, “A little flattery helps in making friends.”, choose the option that displays the quote closest in meaning. a) Imitation is the best form of flattery; people generally understand that my comedy is not intended to hurt anybody b) I know imitation is the highest form of flattery, but stealing one's identity is totally different. c) Nothing is so great an example of bad manners as flattery. If you flatter all the company, you please none; If you flatter only one or two, you offend the rest. d) One may define flattery as a base companionship which is most advantageous to the flatterer. None Question 28- Anil made money ‘by fits and starts’ means that he a) deemed it fit to start investing money. b) started earning money in the recent past. c) received money intermittently. d) put his money to use frequently. None Question 29- The information in the extract suggests that Anil could be a a) salaried professional b) freelancer c) business man d) volunteer None Question 30- If borrow: :lend, then pick the ODD pair from the options below a) give : : take b) lose : : find c) hop : : skip d) buy : : sell None Question 31- The reference to making a little money ‘this way’ refers to a way that is viewed by most people as a) sensible. b) inappropriate. c) charitable. d) Aggressive None Question 32- Based on your understanding of Anil in the extract, choose the option that synchronises with his thinking. a) So what if I don’t have much money? Giving it to that person is important as they could do with a helping hand. b) I better learn how to protect my money. I think I’m being looted. c) I earn money with such tremendous effort. Where does it all go? d) When I become rich, I can begin to help friends then. Right now, I will spend only on myself. None Question 33- Antonym of the word ''Deserted'' is - a) Crowded b) Empty c) Unpeopled d) All of these None Question -34 At the beginning of the story the thief met with a fellow named – (a) Anil (b) Ali (c) Amit (d) Amal None Question -35 Anil was a ——–. (a) Wrestler (b) Footballer (c) Cricketer (d) Chess player None Question 36: Anil instructed the thief to sleep on the – (a) Study (b) Balcony (c) Dinning room (d) Drawing room None Question 37: The thief used to take ——- from the money everyday which was given by Anil for grocery shopping. (a) 10 RS (b) 50 RS (c) 5 RS (d) RS 1 None Question 38: Anil put the money – (a) Inside the cup boar (b) Inside the locker (c) Under the mattress (d) Inside the drawer None Question 39: There was a little lit of light over Anil’s bed because of – (a) Bedside lamp (b) Road light (c) Tube light (d) Moonlight None Question 40: Hari planned to leave the city by —— after stealing the money from Anil. (a) 10:30 p.m. (b) 1’O clock (c) 12:30 p.m. (d) 1 p.m. None Question 41: Hari planned to catch —– while escaping. (a) Dhanbad mail (b) Delhi mail (c) Lucknow Express (d) Satabdi Express None Question 42: Hari kept all the stolen notes in his – (a) Hand bag (b) Pocket (c) Pyjama (d) Hand None Question 43: It was the time of —— when the incident happened. (a) Mid December (b) January (c) Early February (d) Mid November None Question 44: At the incident night Hari took shelter – (a) Under the clock tower (b) In the tea shop (c) At the church (d) In the barandah of the house None Question 45: It was —— by the clock tower. (a) 11:30 p.m. (b) 1 O’ clock (c) 12:30 a.m. (d) 12 O’ clock None Question 46: Anil gave RS ——- to Hari from the stolen money. (a) 100 (b) 50 (c) 20 (d) 150 None Question 47: Hari was actually supposed to loss ——- by stealing money. (a) Knowledge of stealing (b) Money (c) Trust (d) House None Question 48: Hari got ——– after returning. (a) Trust (b) Permanent Job (c) House (d) Friend None Question 49: What did Anil do to the food cooked by the boy the first day? a) ate it with enjoy b) put it in the cupboard c) threw it to a stray dog d) asked the boy to eat it all None Question 50: What did Anil do with the money when he received a cheque? a) deposited it in his account b) bought household things c) went out to celebrate d) paid salary to the boy None Time's up