Prose - The Cat and the Painkiller – Mark Twain TNPSC Group 2 2A Questions

General English - Unit VII: Literary Works - Figures of Speech, Appreciation and Analysis of Poetry, Lines of Significance (15 Q)

Prose - The Cat and the Painkiller – Mark Twain MCQ Questions

7.
How did Peter the cat react to the pain-killer?
A.
The cat fell asleep immediately
B.
The cat became sick
C.
The cat jumped, ran wildly, and caused chaos
D.
The cat ran away and never returned
ANSWER :
C. The cat jumped, ran wildly, and caused chaos
8.
What did Aunt Polly do when she saw the cat’s reaction?
A.
She laughed along with Tom
B.
She scolded Tom and questioned him
C.
She ignored the situation
D.
She praised Tom for helping the cat
ANSWER :
B. She scolded Tom and questioned him
9.
How did Tom justify giving the pain-killer to Peter?
A.
He said he was experimenting
B.
He claimed it was a joke
C.
He said he felt sorry for Peter because he didn’t have an aunt
D.
He said it was an accident
ANSWER :
C. He said he felt sorry for Peter because he didn’t have an aunt
10.
How did Aunt Polly feel after Tom’s justification?
A.
She became angrier
B.
She felt regret and softened her attitude
C.
She didn’t care and moved on
D.
She gave Tom more medicine
ANSWER :
B. She felt regret and softened her attitude
11.
What was Tom’s final comment to Aunt Polly about Peter?
A.
Peter would never recover
B.
Peter was healthier than ever
C.
Peter didn’t need the medicine
D.
Peter ran away forever
ANSWER :
B. Peter was healthier than ever
12.
What lesson does Aunt Polly learn from this incident?
A.
She should stop experimenting on Tom
B.
Cats are very sensitive creatures
C.
Treating animals with kindness is important
D.
Boys are often misunderstood
ANSWER :
A. She should stop experimenting on Tom