Madam Rides the Bus Part 3

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A Listening and Reading Practice ☝



Madam Rides the Bus Part 3 👇


1. How did Valli save money for her bus journey?

  • a) By borrowing from her friends
  • b) By stealing from her parents
  • c) By saving stray coins and resisting temptations to buy things
  • d) By earning money through small jobs

2. What did Valli resist buying to save money?

  • a) Sweets and balloons
  • b) Clothes and toys
  • c) Ice cream and biscuits
  • d) Books and pencils

3. What was Valli’s main challenge after saving money?

  • a) Convincing her mother to let her go
  • b) Slipping out of the house without her mother's knowledge
  • c) Finding the bus fare
  • d) Telling the conductor about her plans

4. When did Valli leave for her bus journey?

  • a) Early morning
  • b) During the evening
  • c) Late at night
  • d) During her mother’s nap in the afternoon

5. What did Valli find funny during the bus journey?

  • a) The conductor’s jokes
  • b) A pedestrian crossing the road
  • c) The driver honking at people
  • d) A young cow running in front of the bus

6. How did the cow react to the bus horn?

  • a) It stopped and moved aside
  • b) It ran faster in front of the bus
  • c) It turned around and faced the bus
  • d) It ignored the sound

7. What did the conductor tell Valli when she laughed a lot?

  • a) "Stop laughing, it's not funny."
  • b) "You should sit down and stop laughing."
  • c) "Hey, lady, haven't you laughed enough? Better save some for tomorrow."
  • d) "Laughing makes the journey more enjoyable."

8. What did Valli see at the railroad crossing?

  • a) A small train moving slowly
  • b) A train rushing past with a roar and rattle
  • c) A broken train stopped on the tracks
  • d) People waiting to cross the tracks

9. What amazed Valli in the city?

  • a) The people walking on the streets
  • b) The bright shops and glittering displays
  • c) The large parks and gardens
  • d) The bus depot

10. Why didn’t Valli get off the bus in the city?

  • a) She was afraid to explore alone.
  • b) She didn’t like the city.
  • c) The conductor didn’t allow her to get off.
  • d) She wanted to save money.

11. How did Valli pay for her return journey?

  • a) She used the same ticket.
  • b) She handed over another thirty paise to the conductor.
  • c) The conductor allowed her to travel for free.
  • d) She borrowed money from another passenger.

12. What did the conductor offer Valli in the city?

  • a) A free tour of the city
  • b) A cold drink
  • c) A toy
  • d) A seat upgrade

13. Why did Valli refuse the cold drink offered by the conductor?

  • a) She didn’t like cold drinks.
  • b) She felt shy.
  • c) She was in a hurry to leave.
  • d) She didn’t want to accept a free treat.

14. What did Valli say when the conductor asked her why she didn’t explore the city?

  • a) "I just wanted a bus ride."
  • b) "I’m too afraid to explore alone."
  • c) "I don’t have enough money."
  • d) "I’ll explore the city next time."

15. How did the conductor react to Valli’s way of speaking?

  • a) He got annoyed.
  • b) He scolded her for being childish.
  • c) He ignored her.
  • d) He was greatly amused.

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