Hullaballoo
One word that best describes Mr Chawla is:
a) Easygoing
b) Practical
c) Carefree
d) Dreamy
b) Practical
Jess feels confident throughout the entire tryout without any nervousness. (T/F)
False
The successful lighting of the bulb proved that William’s experiment worked. (T/F)
Answer: True
Their reunion made distance and ______ seem unimportant.
space
The parrots are described as ______ green.
jewel
What does “beamed” most nearly suggest about Jess?
a) Forced politeness
b) Radiant happiness
c) Nervous hesitation
d) Arrogance
b) Radiant happiness
The book William found was called ______.
Using Energy
What does “surreal” mean in the passage?
Answer: So strange that it feels unreal or dreamlike.
Assertion: Mr Chawla is frustrated with Sampath.
Reason: Sampath avoids work and appears lazy.
A) Both true and Reason explains Assertion, B) Both true but Reason does not explain, C) Assertion true but Reason false, D) Assertion false but Reason true
A — Both are true and the Reason explains the Assertion
Jess grins from ear to ear because she is ______ just to be on the pitch.
excited
Why were smoky lanterns a problem?
They caused sore throats and coughing.
Why did Samantha laugh uncontrollably?
She was shocked and overwhelmed by seeing her identical twin.
What does “snorted” suggest about Mr Chawla’s tone?
a) Joy
b) Disapproval
c) Fear
d) Excitement
b) Disapproval
Why is scoring her first goal a turning point for Jess?
It confirms her belonging in the team and strengthens her commitment.
What does “hostile forces” mean?
Enemy attackers.
Assertion: The Skype call felt surreal to Anaïs.
Reason: She was talking to someone who looked exactly like her.
Both are true and the Reason explains the Assertion.
Why does Ammaji use the phrase “longer route”?
To defend and encourage Sampath.
How does Jess show emotional growth in the extract?
She overcomes nervousness and performs confidently.
What does the crowd’s reaction reveal about innovation?
Success can turn doubt into admiration.
What theme is strongly reflected in this extract?
Identity and belonging.