ICSE Class 10 The Elevator — William Sleator — Mock Test (2027)
Free online mock test for The Elevator — William Sleator (ICSE Class 10 English Literature) — 20 competency-based questions based on the latest CISCE 2027 syllabus, with instant marking. Try the samples below, then take the full test free.
What to expect: This mock test covers key concepts from the The Elevator — William Sleator chapter — including application-based and competency-focused questions aligned with how ICSE actually sets the paper.
Tip: Attempt without notes first to identify gaps, then review explanations for any wrong answers. Retake after a few days for best retention.
Sample questions
-
1.Rearrange the statements to match the actual flow of events: 1. Martin is reluctant to mention the fat lady to his father. 2. Martin finally tells his father about her. 3. His father dismisses the story, implying Martin's fear is baseless. 4. Martin worries she knows he lives on seventeen.
- A.1, 4, 2, 3
- B.4, 1, 3, 2
- C.1, 2, 3, 4
- D.2, 1, 4, 3
-
2.Martin found the old elevator unpleasant because
- A.it was brand new
- B.it had gold walls
- C.it had poor lighting
- D.it had no doors
-
3.Order these four statements properly to reflect the narrative timeline: 1. The elevator trembles as it ascends to the eighteenth floor. 2. Martin hopes to press seven to exit early. 3. The fat lady enters on the third floor. 4. Martin must squeeze past her scratchy coat.
- A.3, 1, 2, 4
- B.2, 3, 1, 4
- C.4, 2, 1, 3
- D.1, 3, 4, 2
-
4.Identify the correct order of these events from the story: 1. Martin and his father move into a new building. 2. Martin tries the stairs but finds them dark and scary. 3. Martin's father frowns at him for avoiding the elevator. 4. Martin grows nervous about the small old elevator.
- A.1, 4, 2, 3
- B.1, 2, 3, 4
- C.2, 1, 4, 3
- D.4, 2, 3, 1
-
5.Evaluate how statements (1) and (2) connect: Statement (1): The woman’s unpredictable appearances unnerved Martin. Statement (2): Martin believed she was deliberately targeting him and knowing his routines.
- A.(1) is true and (2) is false
- B.(2) is true and (1) is false
- C.(1) is the cause for (2)
- D.(1) and (2) are unrelated
Ready? Take the full 20-question test free — instant marking, no sign-up needed.
▶ Start free mock test