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.
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Sample questions
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1.Pick the best chronological arrangement for the events listed below: 1. Father steps off at nine, telling Martin to "grow up." 2. Martin tries pressing nine but it fails. 3. The elevator stops at ten. 4. The fat lady slips in before Martin escapes.
- A.1, 3, 2, 4
- B.1, 2, 3, 4
- C.2, 1, 4, 3
- D.2, 3, 4, 1
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2.Pinpoint the correct link between the following statements: Statement (1): After breaking his leg, Martin was forced to rely on the elevator. Statement (2): The fat lady smiled when she saw him unable to escape.
- 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 independent
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3.Martin recognized the same green coat that
- A.matched his father's jacket
- B.was sold in spring
- C.turned into a uniform
- D.belonged to the fat lady
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4.At the story's climax, why can't Martin escape when the fat lady enters the elevator?
- A.The door was too wide
- B.His crutches slow him
- C.She held the door open
- D.His father insisted he stay
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5.Martin felt embarrassed about fearing the old lady because
- A.she stayed far away
- B.she admired his father
- C.she was very kind
- D.she was just old
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