MCQ Test - Madam Rides the Bus

1. Who is the main character of the story?

A. Valliammai (Valli)

B. Peggy

C. Anne Frank

D. Margot

2. How old was Valli?

A. Six years

B. Eight years

C. Ten years

D. Twelve years

3. What was Valli's favourite pastime?

A. Reading novels

B. Playing football

C. Watching the street from her doorway

D. Sleeping

4. What did Valli most want to do?

A. Visit a zoo

B. Buy a bicycle

C. Visit her school

D. Ride a bus to the town

5. What was the one-way bus fare?

A. Thirty paise

B. Fifty paise

C. One rupee

D. Two rupees

6. How long did the journey to the town take?

A. Twenty minutes

B. About forty-five minutes

C. Two hours

D. Three hours

7. How did Valli learn about the bus service?

A. From a newspaper advertisement

B. From a teacher

C. By listening to conversations

D. From a radio programme

8. How did Valli save money for the ride?

A. By borrowing from friends

B. By asking the conductor

C. By selling books

D. By avoiding small purchases and treats

9. How did the conductor address Valli?

A. Madam

B. Teacher

C. Sister

D. Princess

10. Why did Valli refuse help while boarding?

A. She was frightened

B. She wanted to manage independently

C. She was in a hurry to leave

D. She did not know the conductor

11. Which animal ran in front of the bus?

A. A horse

B. A goat

C. A young cow

D. A dog

12. Why did Valli laugh during the journey?

A. The conductor fell down

B. She lost her ticket

C. It started raining

D. The young cow ran in front of the bus

13. What did Valli see on the return journey?

A. The cow lying dead by the roadside

B. A new bus

C. A school parade

D. A circus

14. Why did Valli become sad on the return journey?

A. She missed her school

B. The cow she had seen earlier was dead

C. She lost her money

D. She missed her friend

15. Why did Valli not get off the bus in the town?

A. She was afraid of the town

B. She wanted to buy a toy

C. She mainly wanted to experience the bus ride

D. She had lost her ticket

16. How much money did Valli need for the return trip?

A. Thirty paise

B. Forty paise

C. Fifty paise

D. Sixty paise for both journeys

17. What did Valli refuse to buy during the trip?

A. A cold drink

B. A bus ticket

C. A seat

D. A schoolbag

18. Which quality best describes Valli?

A. Careless

B. Curious and determined

C. Lazy

D. Dishonest

19. What did Valli learn from seeing the dead cow?

A. That buses were dangerous

B. That the town was boring

C. That life can be unpredictable and death is real

D. That she should never travel

20. What is the central theme of the story?

A. War and politics

B. Science and technology

C. School examinations

D. Childhood curiosity and independence

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Chapter 9 - Madam Rides the Bus