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.How does the fat lady's final action shape the story's horror element?
- A.She comforts Martin
- B.She stops the elevator, trapping Martin
- C.She invites his father inside
- D.She apologizes sincerely
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2.The fat lady’s coat brushed Martin as ______.
- A.he stood in a corner
- B.she left the building
- C.he watched the news
- D.she offered him water
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3.Decide the most accurate relationship between these statements: Statement (1): The fat lady repeatedly boarded the elevator at different floors, unsettling Martin. Statement (2): Martin believed she was intentionally 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
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4.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
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5.In William Sleator’s short story ‘The Elevator’, what did Martin dislike about the elevator in his apartment building?
- a.The unpleasant smell
- b.Its dirty floor
- c.Its small size
- d.The poor ventilation
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