Madam Rides the Bus Part 4

Madam Rides the Bus Part 4

- January 13, 2025

A Listening and Reading Practice ☝

Madam Rides the Bus 1.

Madam Rides the Bus 2.

Madam Rides the Bus 3.

Madam Rides the Bus Part 4 👇

1. What did the conductor ask Valli when he gave her the ticket on the return journey?

a) "Where are you going next?"
b) "Won't your mother be looking for you?"
c) "Did you enjoy the city?"
d) "Do you have enough money for the ticket?"

2. How did Valli respond when the conductor asked if someone would be looking for her?

a) She ignored the question.
b) She said her mother wouldn’t notice her absence.
c) She confidently said no one would be looking for her.
d) She told him her family knew about her trip.

3. What did Valli see on her return journey that saddened her?

a) A broken bus
b) A dead cow lying by the roadside
c) A child crying near the road
d) An injured dog

4. How did Valli describe the dead cow?

a) As a harmless creature
b) As a lifeless object
c) As an unfortunate accident
d) As a horrible and frightening sight

5. What dampened Valli's enthusiasm on the return trip?

a) The monotonous journey
b) The sight of the dead cow
c) The conductor’s jokes
d) Her tiredness

6. At what time did the bus reach Valli’s village?

a) Two-thirty
b) Three o’clock
c) Three forty
d) Four o’clock

7. What did Valli say to the conductor as she got off the bus?

a) "I hope to ride with you again, sir."
b) "Thank you for the trip."
c) "I'll bring my friends next time."
d) "Goodbye and take care."

8. What advice did the conductor give Valli before she left?

a) "Bring some friends next time."
b) "Always carry your fare with you."
c) "Don't travel alone again."
d) "Be careful while traveling."

9. Who was visiting Valli's mother when she returned home?

a) A neighbor
b) A family friend
c) Her aunt from South Street
d) Her grandmother

10. How did Valli’s aunt react when she entered the house?

a) She asked where Valli had been.
b) She scolded Valli for being late.
c) She ignored Valli completely.
d) She complained about Valli’s behavior.

11. What did Valli do when her aunt asked where she had been?

a) She replied honestly.
b) She ignored the question and smiled.
c) She made up a story.
d) She got defensive.

12. What were Valli's mother and aunt discussing when Valli returned?

a) The fair in the village
b) The events happening in the world
c) Valli’s behavior
d) The cost of goods in the market

13. What did Valli say when her mother mentioned things happening without people’s knowledge?

a) "That’s so true!"
b) "What an interesting thought!"
c) "I was just agreeing with you."
d) "I already knew that."

14. What did Valli’s aunt think of her joining the conversation?

a) She appreciated Valli’s input.
b) She thought Valli was acting like a grown-up.
c) She ignored Valli’s comment.
d) She encouraged Valli to talk more.

15. Why did Valli smile to herself at the end of the story?

a) She was proud of her adventure.
b) She was planning her next trip.
c) She was amused by her aunt’s chatter.
d) She didn’t want anyone to understand her smile.

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