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.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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2.Select the correct progression of the story from these four statements: 1. Father trivializes Martin's fear by calling her just an old lady. 2. He then reproaches Martin. 3. Martin struggles not to cry. 4. Martin hides away in his room.
- A.4, 3, 2, 1
- B.1, 2, 3, 4
- C.2, 3, 4, 1
- D.2, 1, 4, 3
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3.Which best captures the reason Martin can no longer avoid the elevator after his accident?
- A.He lost his keys
- B.He wants to see the fat lady again
- C.He physically can't climb the stairs
- D.He made a promise to his father
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4.Put these statements in the right order to capture the storyline: 1. Father and Martin ride together, leaving no space for the fat lady. 2. Martin returns home to rest under doctor's orders. 3. Martin briefly believes he is safe from the fat lady. 4. Father mentions he must visit Mrs. Ullman on the ninth floor.
- A.1, 2, 3, 4
- B.2, 1, 4, 3
- C.4, 1, 3, 2
- D.1, 3, 2, 4
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5.The elevator seemed slower to Martin because
- A.the cables broke down
- B.the lift was empty
- C.the building was new
- D.his fears grew stronger
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