CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

CLASS 10

MADAM RIDES THE BUS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What were Valli’s feelings during her first bus journey as per the chapter ‘Madam Rides the Bus’?
A
excited
B
enthusiastic
C
enthralled
D
All of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Valli thoroughly enjoyed her ride to the town, and laughed and clapped when the young cow ran in the middle of the road in front of the bus. But her enjoyable bus ride became a nightmare on her return journey. She saw the same cow lying dead on the road. This sight haunted her, dampened her spirits, and saddened her.

Detailed explanation-2: -Valli was travelling alone in a bus for the first time. Valli pretended to be confident in front of the conductor when he offered her help to ride the bus. This shows her confidence and independent nature. She enjoys every bit of her journey to the town.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer: Valli was filled with sadness. She thought what had been a lovable, beautiful creature just a little while ago had now suddenly lost its charm and its life and looked so horrible and frightening.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer: Valli was anxious to know more and more about the bus journey. She had nourished a strong desire to enjoy a bus ride from her village to the nearest town. She listened to the neighbours and people who regularly used the bus.

Detailed explanation-5: -Valli was so overcome with sadness to see the dead cow that she lost all enthusiasm.

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