Passage-
Once Alexander was camping near a town that was inhabited by only a helpless woman and some children. The menfolk had already been killed in the battle. Feeling hungry, he stopped a house and knocked at the door. After he had knocked about a dozen times, an old women supported by a stick came out and enquired what he wanted. In a stern voice Alexander commanded her to get him food.
The old woman who recognized Alexander from his Greek dress went inside and presently came out with a covered plate and presented it to him. When Alexander removed the cover, he found that it contained gold and jewellery. He became very angry.
“You stupid woman,” he said angrily, “What have you brought? Can I eat jewellery? I need only food.” The old woman coolly said, “You are Alexander the Great, aren’t you? I thought that you ate only gold and jewellery. That is why you wander from place to place and mercilessly kill innocent people for it. If ordinary loaves could satisfy your hunger, surely you have enough in your own country.” Alexander was taken aback by the words of the old woman. He realized his foolishness and felt ashamed of himself. The old woman then served him good food with great affection. Alexander learnt his lesson from the old woman.
1. The town had only old woman and some children because the menfolk
(a) went out to find jobs
(b) had to go away from the county
(c) had been killed in the battle
(d) had to help Alexander
2. Alexander knocked at the old lady’s door because
(a) he was hungry and wanted something to eat.
(b) he was angry with the lady in the house.
(c) he wanted to check if she walked with a stick.
(d) the old lady had asked him to come home.
3. The old lady recognized Alexander from his
(a) commanding voice
(b) Greek dress
(c) stern appearance
(d) hungry looks
4. The old lady was
(a) old and lame
(b) brave and wise
(c) angry and vindictive
(d) rich and lived alone
5. Which of the following is not the meaning of ‘stern”?
(a) harsh
(b) severe
(c) demanding
(d) adjusting
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