Multiple Choice Questions
What killed Captain Crewe?
a. Old age
b. Pneumonia and hunger
c. Murder
d. Jungle fever and business troubles
d. Jungle fever and business troubles
Becky’s real name was _______.
Rebecca
Why was Sara called a ‘Princess’?
Sara was called a 'Princess' because of her enormous wealth and manners.
How did Miss Minchin feel when she got to know there were no diamond mines?
When Miss Minchin learned that there were no diamond mines, she felt shocked and disappointed. Her hopes of gaining wealth were destroyed, and she became angry, showing that her concern was for money rather than for Sara.
Miss Minchin treated Sara kindly at first because:
a. She had manners
b. She dressed nicely
c. She was rich
d. She was shy
c. She was rich
Who came to call Miss Minchin when Mr Barrow arrived?
a. Miss Rebecca
b. Mrs. Ermengarde
c. Miss Jessie
d. Miss Amelia
d. Miss Amelia
The Last doll was almost as tall as __________.
Lottie
How did Sara feel when Miss Minchin talked about her enormous fortune?
Sara felt hate towards Miss Minchin when she talked about her enormous wealth.
How did Sara’s wealth affect her position among the students?
Sara's wealth affected her position as she was treated better than the other students by everyone. The other students were also asked to treat her nicely.
Miss Minchin’s sudden cruelty towards Sara shows that her respect was based on ________ rather than on kindness or character.
Wealth
In the starting of the story, Becky saw a box kept on a table. What did the box look like?
a. A variety of flowers were on top of and around the box.
b. Something made of blue satin was peeping between the folds of tissue paper.
c. A piece of cloth along with some pink roses were coming out of the box.
d. There was no box.
b. Something made of blue satin was peeping between the folds of tissue paper.
Sara was called the _____ pupil.
Show
What type of maid was Becky?
Becky was a Scullery-maid.
How does Sara behave humbly despite being rich?
Despite being rich Sara behaves humbly as she invites Becky, one of the maids, to join her celebrations. She treats even the maids nicely despite being rich
How does Miss Minchin’s reaction to the loss of Sara’s wealth reveal her true character?
Miss Minchin's reaction to the loss of Sara's wealth shows that she valued money more than kindness.
How much money was spent on Sara’s birthday presents?
a. 50 dollars
b. 2,000 rupees
c. 1 dollar
d. 100 pounds
d. 100 pounds
Mr. Barrow was Captain Crewe’s _________.
Solicitor
Why did Sara want Becky to stay?
Sara wanted Becky to stay as she is a little girl and would like to see the presents.
What does Sara’s birthday party show about her position in the school?
Sara’s grand birthday party shows that she held a very important and privileged position in the school. The celebration displayed her wealth and status, proving that she was treated differently from the other students.
How did Sara behave during her birthday celebration?
a. She was proud and boastful
b. She felt uncomfortable with too much attention
c. She ignored the guests
d. She argued with Miss Minchin
b. She felt uncomfortable with too much attention
Two items that were there in the Last doll’s trunk are:
a. Lace collars and slip stockings
b. Skirts and gloves
c. Rings and boots
d. Masks and socks
a. Lace collars and slip stockings
Sara turned ___ years old on her birthday.
11
Name two of Sara’s friends.
Ermengarde, Lavinia, Becky, Lottie and Jessie.
Talk about how Miss Minchin’s behaviour towards Sara changed before and after discovering there were no diamond mines.
Before discovering that there were no diamond mines, Miss Minchin treated Sara with great respect and admiration. But after learning that there were no diamond mines, she became cold, harsh, and cruel towards Sara, taking away her privileges and treating her as a servant.
What was the general reaction of the girls during Miss Minchin’s speech about Sara?
a. Silence and respect
b. Anger
c. Whispering and curiosity about her wealth
d. Sadness
c. Whispering and curiosity about her wealth