It all started with drip drip

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About “It all started with drip drip”

"It all started with drip drip" is a humorous Class 6 English prose piece in the WBBSE textbook. The story begins with an ill-tempered old woman whose hut roof leaks in the rain. A chain of comic mistakes follows — Bholenath mistakes a storm-soaked tiger for his donkey, the neighbouring king declares war, and villagers react to sounds and rumours they do not fully understand. This page has chapter MCQs plus notes on sentences, pronunciation, Bengali meanings, and word meanings to help Class 6 students revise for school tests.

WBBSE Class 6 English — free MCQs and study notes on QList.

Key topics for exam prep

Story plot & humour

  • Roof leak (drip-drip) and the old woman shifting her bed
  • Bholenath drags a tiger home during a storm, thinking it is his donkey
  • The tiger tied near the hut and the villagers' confusion
  • War declared by the neighbouring king adds to the chaos
  • Comedy built on misunderstanding, fear, and coincidence

Characters

  • The ill-tempered old woman on the outskirts of the village
  • Bholenath — simple villager who acts without checking
  • Bholenath's wife — discovers the tiger in the morning
  • The frightened tiger hiding against the hut wall
  • Neighbours who spread rumours about Bholenath

Exam focus (Class 6 English)

  • Who said or did what — match lines to speakers
  • Word meanings from the lesson (muttered, sturdy, mystified, etc.)
  • Sentence-wise Bengali translation and pronunciation
  • Comprehension: cause of the leak, Bholenath's mistake, villagers' reaction
  • Theme: humour through mistaken identity and panic

How to use this page

  • Attempt all 58 MCQs and check answers instantly
  • Open Notes for sentence translation and vocabulary
  • Revise difficult words before unit tests
  • Re-read the story once, then practise MCQs again

Frequently asked questions

What is "It all started with drip drip" about?
It is a humorous story about a leaking roof, a frightened old woman, and a villager named Bholenath who brings home a tiger by mistake during a storm, thinking it is his donkey. The confusion spreads among neighbours and even connects to a neighbouring king declaring war.
Who lived on the outskirts of the village?
An ill-tempered old woman lived on the outskirts of the village.
What was leaking through the roof?
Rainwater was leaking through the roof, causing the constant drip-drip sound.
Why did Bholenath shout "There is my donkey!"?
During the storm he saw an animal in the dark and assumed it was his missing donkey. He grabbed it and dragged it home without realising it was a tiger.
Who discovered the tiger in the morning?
Bholenath's wife discovered the tiger tied near the hut in the morning.
How many MCQs are on this Class 6 English chapter?
This QList page has 58 multiple-choice questions on "It all started with drip drip", with instant answer checking.
Are notes available for this chapter?
Yes. Notes include English sentences with Bengali meaning, pronunciation guides, and word-meaning lists — useful for WBBSE Class 6 English revision.
What type of story is "It all started with drip drip"?
It is a humorous prose story. The humour comes from mistaken identity, exaggerated fear, and the villagers' reactions to events they misread.

Practice MCQs

58 multiple-choice questions on It all started with drip drip. Tap an option to check the answer.

Q. 1
Who lived on the outskirts of the village?
A
A young girl
B
A kind old man
C
An ill-tempered old woman
D
A rich merchant
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Q. 2
What did a neighbor say about Bholenath?
A
“He is kind.”
B
“He is lazy.”
C
“He is brave.”
D
“I saw him dragging an animal through the storm last night.”
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Q. 3
Who shouted “There is my donkey!”?
A
The old woman
B
Bholenath
C
The tiger
D
A neighbor
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Q. 4
Who declared war?
A
Distant prince
B
Neighboring king
C
Local chieftain
D
Rebel leader
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Q. 5
What was leaking through the roof?
A
Rainwater
B
Water from a river
C
Nothing
D
Oil
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Q. 6
What did Bholenath see in the dark?
A
A light
B
A shadow
C
An animal huddled against the wall of the woman’s hut
D
A ghost
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Q. 7
How did the tiger feel after its ears were pulled?
A
Happy
B
Sleepy
C
Angry
D
Frightened
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Q. 8
Who discovered the tiger in the morning?
A
The king
B
Bholenath’s wife
C
A neighbor
D
The old woman
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Q. 9
How did the horse leave?
A
Trotted slowly
B
Galloped off wildly
C
Walked calmly
D
Jumped over
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Q. 10
What did the tiger think about the "drip-drip"?
A
A very dreadful creature
B
A song
C
A friendly sound
D
A signal
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Q. 11
How was Bholenath rewarded?
A
Received gold
B
Got a new horse
C
Was ignored
D
Became a legend
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Q. 12
Where did the tiger go after it chewed through the rope?
A
To a farm
B
To the jungle
C
To the village
D
To the river
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Q. 13
What question did the people ask when they saw the tiger tied to the tree?
A
“Where is the tiger?”
B
“Who captured the tiger?”
C
“Why is the tiger here?”
D
“Who tied this tiger to the tree?”
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Q. 14
Who sent him the stallion?
A
A merchant
B
His brother
C
His teacher
D
The king
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Q. 15
How did the king reward Bholenath for his bravery?
A
Made him the Commander-in-chief of his army and gave him a huge house
B
Gave him money
C
Sent him on a long journey
D
Made him a minister
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Q. 16
Where did they gather?
A
Village square
B
Royal court
C
Market place
D
Temple
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Q. 17
What did he do under the tree?
A
Sat down
B
Called for help
C
Grabbed branches
D
Hid
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Q. 18
Who were astonished by the scene?
A
Villagers
B
The king
C
Enemy soldiers
D
Townspeople
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Q. 19
What did Bholenath do with the tiger after grabbing it?
A
Dragged it home
B
Played with it
C
Fed it
D
Let it go
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Q. 20
How did the enemy soldiers feel?
A
Indifferent
B
Amused
C
Greatly scared
D
Happy
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Q. 21
What duty was given?
A
Organize festival
B
Build palace
C
Protect state
D
Collect taxes
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Q. 22
What did Bholenath say about riding?
A
Love riding
B
Cannot ride
C
Knows nothing
D
Can ride well
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Q. 23
Who was out in the night looking for his donkey?
A
A farmer
B
The king
C
A merchant
D
Bholenath, the potter
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Q. 24
After shouting, who did Bholenath run to?
A
A post
B
A tree
C
His wife
D
The tiger
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Q. 25
What did the old woman do to keep the room dry?
A
Opened the window
B
Pushed her bed around the room
C
Used a towel
D
Called for help
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Q. 26
What shook as a result of her actions?
A
The ground
B
The well
C
The tree
D
The house
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Q. 27
Why did Bholenath not admit his mistake?
A
He was too scared
B
He was too busy
C
He was too tired
D
He was too angry
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Q. 28
What was Bholenath's occupation?
A
Potter
B
Blacksmith
C
Teacher
D
Carpenter
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Q. 29
Where did the tiger take shelter?
A
Under a tree
B
In a cave
C
In a shelter close to the wall of the woman’s hut
D
In a barn
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Q. 30
Who tied him to the horse?
A
His neighbor
B
His wife
C
His daughter
D
His friend
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Q. 31
What hung over the road?
A
Flags
B
Tree branches
C
Birds
D
Vines
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Q. 32
What did the tiger think about the “drip-drip”?
A
It was just water
B
“This must be the terrible drip-drip”
C
It was a nice sound
D
It was fun
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Q. 33
Where had the tiger wandered?
A
In the forest
B
By the river
C
Near the village
D
In the market
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Q. 34
Which of the following is NOT true about the storm?
A
It caused the tiger to hide
B
It made the well shake
C
It caused the old woman to push her bed
D
It was a calm night
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Q. 35
How did Bholenath feel on return?
A
Utter despair
B
Very happy
C
Excited
D
Full of hope
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Q. 36
What was Bholenath doing when his wife screamed?
A
Working
B
Eating
C
Sleeping
D
Reading
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Q. 37
How did Bholenath hold on?
A
Grabbed its tail
B
Clutched its leg
C
Hung to its mane
D
Held its ear
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Q. 38
What did Bholenath notice on the road?
A
A small pond
B
A broken cart
C
A large tree
D
A stone wall
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Q. 39
What did the horse do next?
A
Stood still
B
Fell down
C
Reared suddenly
D
Went to sleep
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Q. 40
What happened to the branches?
A
Fell gently
B
Grew longer
C
Branches broke
D
Stayed in place
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Q. 41
What did Bholenath threaten the tiger with?
A
A hard time
B
A push
C
A kick
D
A slap
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Q. 42
What did Bholenath grab on the tiger?
A
Its fur
B
Its tail
C
Its paw
D
Its ears
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Q. 43
What was caught in a storm?
A
A dog
B
A lion
C
A tiger
D
A cat
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Q. 44
How did the villagers feel after the tiger ran away?
A
Relieved
B
Confused
C
Sad
D
Angry
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Q. 45
Who helped him with his trouble?
A
His friend
B
His son
C
His wife
D
His neighbor
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Q. 46
What did the horse dislike?
A
Loose ropes
B
Cold weather
C
Tight ropes
D
Loud noise
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Q. 47
What did the old woman shout?
A
Fire!
B
Help, help!
C
Run away!
D
"This drip-drip will be the death of me!"
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Q. 48
What did the soldiers think he was?
A
Troublemaker
B
Clever man
C
Weak man
D
Great warrior
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Q. 49
How did the soldiers react?
A
Captured him
B
Ran away
C
Fought bravely
D
Waited quietly
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Q. 50
How did Bholenath keep the tiger at his home?
A
Tied it to a rock
B
Chained it to a door
C
Tied it with a rope to a tree
D
Locked it in a cage
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Q. 51
Who came running out of their huts after the scream?
A
The soldiers
B
Bholenath’s friends
C
The king
D
The neighbors
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Q. 52
What did the old woman shove against the wall?
A
Her clothes
B
A table
C
A chair
D
The bed and a tin trunk
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Q. 53
What did Bholenath say to the tiger?
A
“Move, you lazy donkey, or I will give you a hard time!”
B
“Sit down!”
C
“Go away!”
D
“Come here!”
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Q. 54
What happened to the rope tied to the tiger?
A
It was replaced
B
It fell off
C
It was cut by someone
D
The tiger chewed it
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Q. 55
What kind of stallion was sent?
A
Small pony
B
Old horse
C
Weak stallion
D
Magnificent stallion
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Q. 56
How did Bholenath mount the horse?
A
Lazily
B
Quickly
C
Happily
D
Glumly
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Q. 57
What did Bholenath’s wife do when she saw the tiger?
A
Ignored it
B
Screamed in fear
C
Laughed
D
Cried
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Q. 58
How did the tiger feel when the wall shook?
A
It laughed
B
It felt frightened
C
It ignored it
D
It roared
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