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The Book that Saved the Earth

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Q. 1
Why do you think the playwright named the character 'Think Tank'?
A
The playwright couldn't come up with any other name.
B
To give a satirical effect to the character who thought highly of his intelligence.
C
Martians are best described by this name.
D
None of the above
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Q. 2
In what century did Earthlings resume contact with Mars?
A
The twentieth century
B
The twenty-first century
C
The twenty-third century
D
The twenty-fifth century
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Q. 3
What was the nature of the relationship between Earthlings and Martians after resuming contact?
A
Hostile
B
Neutral
C
Friendly
D
Indifferent
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Q. 4
What type of book saved the world from the Martian invasion?
A
Science fiction novel
B
Cookbook
C
Nursery rhymes book
D
History textbook
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Q. 5
What do you think is the lesson of the play from which the extract has been taken?
A
Little learning is a dangerous thing.
B
Planet Earth can be attacked by the aliens again
C
Do not judge a book by its cover.
D
A stitch in time saves nine.
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Q. 6
How could Earth become friends with Mars?
A
By invading Mars.
B
By making calls.
C
By allowing Martians in to Earth.
D
By opening diplomatic channels with a wise Mars leadership.
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Q. 7
How did a nursery rhyme book save the world from a Martian invasion?
A
The Martians misunderstood what the book said.
B
The book tasted bad.
C
The Martians were afraid of books.
D
The old book had worms in it, which scared the Martians.
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Q. 8
How did Earthlings and Martians establish friendly relations?
A
By ignoring each other
B
Through diplomatic negotiations
C
By exchanging gifts
D
By engaging in interplanetary warfare
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Q. 9
What did Earthlings become with Martians after resuming contact?
A
Allies
B
Enemies
C
Strangers
D
Rivals
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Q. 10
What was the role of the dusty old book of nursery rhymes in the Martian invasion?
A
It acted as a secret weapon
B
It provided intelligence on Earth's defenses
C
It was used as a peace offering
D
It caused confusion and fear among the Martians
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Q. 11
Choose the option that explains what Think-Tank meant by saying Elementary, my dear Omega.
A
“It’s simple general knowledge, Omega.”
B
“It’s something that a primary school person won’t understand, Omega.”
C
“It’s quite obviously deducible, Omega”
D
“It’s a little more than complicated, Omega.”
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Q. 12
Who does Omega suggest they consult for insight?
A
Sergeant Oop
B
Think-Tank
C
Lieutenant Iota
D
The Historian
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Q. 13
How does Think-Tank refer to Omega?
A
My dear friend
B
The clueless one
C
Elementary
D
The Great and Mighty
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Q. 14
Why did Omega bow low before Think-Tank?
A
As a mark of respect and recognition of supremacy.
B
To flatter and appease the character.
C
As a sign of submission and understanding of his strength.
D
To curry favor and goodwill from the character.
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Q. 15
Choose the option that associates the person to a haberdashery.
A
Jagdeep is a primary school teacher who teaches English.
B
Tanishq is a tailor who makes garments for men only.
C
Falguni is a chemist who manufactures her own medicine.
D
Asma is an engineer who works on designing space stations.
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Q. 16
What does Think-Tank conclude the objects are?
A
Spaceships
B
Gadgets
C
Hats
D
A crude refreshment stand
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Q. 17
How does Omega relay Think-Tank's conclusion to Iota and Oop?
A
He whispers it to them
B
He writes it down
C
He shouts it
D
He gestures
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Q. 18
How does Oop react to Think-Tank's conclusion?
A
He agrees
B
He disagrees
C
He laughs
D
He becomes angry
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Q. 19
The quality of being crude has been allotted to the refreshment stand because
A
Earthlings have bad eating habits according to Think-Tank.
B
the temperature of the refreshment stand was too high.
C
the refreshment stands are responsible for poor health of the Earthlings.
D
it produces food that is unrefined and unprocessed in nature.
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Q. 20
Earth inhabitants are Earthlings and those from Mars are Martians, what are the inhabitants of Venus dressed as in most sci-fi stories?
A
Venusites
B
Venetians
C
Venings
D
Venusians
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Q. 21
How does Think-Tank address Sergeant Oop?
A
Sergeant Oop
B
Oop
C
Mr. Oop
D
Sergeant
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Q. 22
What does Oop say about the sandwiches?
A
They are delicious
B
They are dry
C
They are wet
D
They are spicy
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Q. 23
How does Oop respond to Think-Tank's question about the sandwiches?
A
He salutes
B
He laughs
C
He agrees
D
He disagrees
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Q. 24
What does Noodle ask Think-Tank for?
A
Information
B
A sandwich
C
Permission
D
Forgiveness
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Q. 25
What does Noodle call Think-Tank?
A
Commander
B
Boss
C
Sir
D
Great and Mighty Think-Tank
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Q. 26
How does Think-Tank respond to Noodle's request?
A
He refuses
B
He accepts
C
He laughs
D
He ignores it
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Q. 27
What does Think-Tank say about Noodle's information?
A
It is insignificant
B
It is significant
C
It is valuable
D
It is important
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Q. 28
How does Think-Tank describe Noodle's information?
A
Trifling
B
Significant
C
Important
D
Valuable
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Q. 29
What does Think-Tank allow Noodle to do?
A
Eat a sandwich
B
Sleep
C
Leave
D
Share his information
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Q. 30
How does Think-Tank react to Noodle's information?
A
He dismisses it
B
He praises Noodle
C
He laughs
D
He gets angry
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Q. 31
Why did Think Tank wish to consult the because?
A
He admired himself for his good looks.
B
He doubted that he was not attractive because of his balloon head.
C
To see if the Earthlings were smarter than the Martians.
D
He wanted to improve his looks.
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Q. 32
"I've counted two thousands of these peculiar items' These 'peculiar items' refers to
A
books
B
earphones
C
sandwiches
D
goggles
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Q. 33
Earthings certainly have a strange diet. What makes Oop say that?
A
He had never seen a sandwich.
B
He thinks Earthlings have scarcity of food.
C
He thinks that Earthlings will not be able to attack on Mars.
D
Their diet has made the Earthlings very intelligent.
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Q. 34
Who is Noodle?
A
An apprentice of Think Tank,
B
Captain of Mars space Control.
C
The narrator for the play.
D
Commander in chief of Mars.
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Q. 35
While doing interpretation of the Nursery Rhyme, which characteristic of Think Tank is demonstrated?
A
powerful
B
very wise
C
amusing
D
boastful
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Q. 36
Pick out the correct line of the nursery rhyme that indicates that the Earthlings have combined agriculture and mining.
A
And the pretty maids all in a row.
B
The cow jumped over the moon.
C
And the dish ran away with the spoon.
D
How does your garden grow?/With cockle shells and silver bells
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Q. 37
Noodle always gives some suggestions to Think Tank and the members of the crew. What does this reveal about Noodle's character?
A
He misleads them.
B
He wants to show his superiority.
C
He is scared of Think Tank.
D
He is actually intelligent.
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Q. 38
Think Tank insists Noodle to address him with elaborate salutations. It shows that he:
A
was a conceited and arrogant Martian.
B
make him follow the rules of Mars.
C
hates short salutations.
D
likes to gain his respect.
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Q. 39
Think-Tank calls the Earth 'the ridiculous little planet'. What is his tone here?
A
appreciating
B
considerate
C
mocking
D
gentle
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Q. 40
After listening to the poem from the book 'Mother Goose', Think Tank gets alarmed because:
A
Martian are ready to attack the earth.
B
Martian invasion fleet is too weak as compared to Earthlings.
C
The Martians have sent their invasion fleet to the Earth.
D
He thinks the earthlings have made preparations to attack Mars.
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Q. 41
Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A
Earthlings are inferior to Martians.
B
Martians are a handsome race.
C
Think Tank has a big head.
D
Noodle belongs to the earth.
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Q. 42
What makes Think Tank believe that the Earthlings are after him?
A
Many times, he is attacked by the Earthlings.
B
Oop informs that the Earthlings know about him.
C
He gets information of Earthlings invading the Mars.
D
He saw the picture of Humpty-Dumpty alongside the third rhyme.
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Q. 43
After landing on the Earth, Lieutenant Iota reaches to a place which he calls 'Storage barn'. What is this place actually?
A
Space-communication centre.
B
His home on the Earth.
C
Refreshment stand.
D
Library on the Earth.
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Q. 44
Who, in your opinion, is the most intelligent of all Martians?
A
Noodle
B
Omega
C
Think Tank
D
Iota
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Q. 45
'Earthlings are not as primitive as we have thought'. This statement implies that:
A
The Martians are not an advanced race.
B
The Earthlings are more advanced than the Martians.
C
The Martians have been thinking the Earthlings inferior to themselves.
D
The Martians have low opinion about themselves.
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Q. 46
What conclusion did Think Tank draw after listening to the poem 'Mistress Mary'?
A
The Earthlings have learnt about the weapons of the Martians.
B
The Earthlings have grown high explosives.
C
The Earthlings can see Think Tank.
D
The Earthlings have captured the Martians.
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Q. 47
'Stop! This is no time for levity', here the speaker seemed
A
worried
B
happy
C
relaxed
D
casual
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