Question 1

"Ordinary men and women are not usually_____"
A)Arrogant
B)Judgemental
C)Heroic
D)Proud

Accepted Answer

Ordinary men and women are typically not described as "heroic," as heroism often implies extraordinary or exceptional actions or qualities beyond what is common.

Question 2

At the close of the letter, Nehru wishes his daughter to grow up into
A)A brave soldier in India's service
B)A liberated woman
C)An ambitious woman
D)A woman with high profession

Accepted Answer

A

Question 3

In his letter to Indira, Nehru says, 'thirteen hundred years ago there came a great traveller from China to India in search of Wisdom and Knowledge. Who was this person?
A)Fa-hien
B)Hiuen Tsang
C)Wang Shu
D)Min Yoongi

Accepted Answer

Hiuen Tsang was the Chinese traveler and scholar who visited India in the 7th century (around 630-645 AD) in search of knowledge and Buddhist texts.

Question 4

The name of Lali's mother is:
A)Thani
B)Zovi
C)Mani
D)Biaki

Accepted Answer

Lali's mother is named Zovi.

Question 5

Lali received a marriage proposal from
A)Rozika
B)Mana
C)Manga
D)Thana

Accepted Answer

Lali received a marriage proposal from Rozika.

Question 6

Taia went to the plains to sell:
A)blanket
B)canvas shoes
C)hand pounded rice
D)cloth

Accepted Answer

Taia went to the plains to sell hand pounded rice, as indicated by the specific choice provided.

Question 7

The full name of Lali is:
A)Lalnunpuii
B)Lalawmpuii
C)Lalrempuii
D)Lalrinawmi

Accepted Answer

The answer of The full name of Lali is:
A)Lalnunpuii
B)Lalawmpuii
C)Lalrempuii
D)Lalrinawmi...

Question 8

The wedding day set for Lali and Biakmawia was:
A)15 January
B)14 February
C)9 March
D)12 April

Accepted Answer

The wedding day set for Lali and Biakmawia was 15 January.

Question 9

Manga is
A)A friend of Zovi
B)The uncle of Lali
C)The father of Rozika
D)The husband of Thani

Accepted Answer

The answer of Manga is
A)A friend of Zovi
B)The uncle of...

Question 10

Rozika and Zami were suspended by the church for
A)Disobeying the church rules
B)Not attending sevices regularly
C)Drinking recklessly
D)Their immoral conduct

Accepted Answer

Rozika and Zami were suspended by the church due to their immoral conduct, which is typically a reason for disciplinary action in religious institutions.

Question 11

Lali's father discovered the true nature of Mawia
A)After the death of Zuala
B)During the boy's sickness
C)When Taia went away
D)When Zovi ran away

Accepted Answer

During the boy's sickness, Lali's father discovered the true nature of Mawia, as this period likely provided an opportunity for closer observation and interaction, revealing Mawia's true character or intentions.

Question 12

Mana bunked Sunday School with his friends to
A)Hang around aimlessly
B)To swim in the river
C)To drink
D)To meet his girl friend

Accepted Answer

The answer of Mana bunked Sunday School with his friends...

Question 13

"All my friends have those shoes", This is said by
A)Vani
B)Taia
C)Zuala
D)Mana

Accepted Answer

Taia is the one who says, "All my friends have those shoes," indicating a desire to fit in with her peers by owning the same type of shoes.

Question 14

There was a gap of many years between Zuala and his other siblings. While Lali was in her mid twenties, Zuala was not yet
A)Ten
B)Eight
C)Seven
D)Nine

Accepted Answer

If Zuala was in his mid-twenties, then being "not yet ten" means Zuala is significantly younger than his sibling, fitting the description of a "gap of many years."

Question 15

Mana bunked the Sunday School with his friends to :
A)Hang around aimlessly
B)Go to the river and swim
C)Drink
D)None of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of Mana bunked the Sunday School with his...

Question 16

Lali wanted to weave a ________ for herself
A)Puan
B)Blanket
C)Ngotekherh
D)Puanchei

Accepted Answer

The answer of Lali wanted to weave a ________ for...

Question 17

"God's will shall prevail". Biakmawia told this to
A)Himself
B)Lali
C)Thani
D)Liana, his boarder companion

Accepted Answer

Biakmawia told this to himself.

Question 18

Lali's father kept silent when his son asks him the questions because
A)He was drunk
B)He does not know his destiny after life as he is not a believer
C)He was sad
D)He is angry because he has run away and has not come home yet.

Accepted Answer

Lali's father's silence when asked about questions, particularly those that might pertain to existential or philosophical matters, could indicate his uncertainty or lack of belief regarding life after death, rather than being influenced by emotional states like sadness or anger, or physical conditions such as being drunk. This choice suggests a deeper, more introspective reason for his silence, aligning with a contemplation of belief and destiny.

Question 19

"How dare you disobey my orders!" These angry words were spoken by Lali's father to
A)Lali
B)Zovi
C)Taia, his elder son
D)Zuala, his younger son

Accepted Answer

The context implies that Lali's father is addressing his younger son, Zuala, with anger for disobeying orders.

Question 20

Thani is Lali's close friend and neighbour. Her younger sister's name is
A)Vani
B)Kimi
C)Mawii
D)Zovi

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is derived from the pattern in the names. "Thani" and "Lali" both end with the letter "i", suggesting a pattern in naming. Among the options, "Vani" is the only name that follows this pattern, making it the most likely choice for Thani's younger sister's name.

Quiz 7: Characters and Events in Lalis Feather

"Ordinary men and women are not usually_____"

At the close of the letter, Nehru wishes his daughter to grow up into

In his letter to Indira, Nehru says, 'thirteen hundred years ago there came a great traveller from China to India in search of Wisdom and Knowledge. Who was this person?

The name of Lali's mother is:

Lali received a marriage proposal from

Taia went to the plains to sell:

The full name of Lali is:

The wedding day set for Lali and Biakmawia was:

Manga is

Rozika and Zami were suspended by the church for

Lali's father discovered the true nature of Mawia

Mana bunked Sunday School with his friends to

"All my friends have those shoes", This is said by

There was a gap of many years between Zuala and his other siblings. While Lali was in her mid twenties, Zuala was not yet

Mana bunked the Sunday School with his friends to :

Lali wanted to weave a ________ for herself

"God's will shall prevail". Biakmawia told this to

Lali's father kept silent when his son asks him the questions because

"How dare you disobey my orders!" These angry words were spoken by Lali's father to

Thani is Lali's close friend and neighbour. Her younger sister's name is