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.Martin’s father frowned when Martin avoided the elevator because ______.
- A.he was quite proud
- B.he lost the keys
- C.he liked the stairs
- D.he called him a coward
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2.Select the correct progression of the story from these four statements: 1. The fat lady waits for Martin in the morning. 2. She smiles at him just before the door closes. 3. Martin flees down the stairs in panic. 4. Martin falls and breaks his leg.
- A.1, 2, 4, 3
- B.2, 3, 1, 4
- C.1, 2, 3, 4
- D.3, 1, 4, 2
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3.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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4.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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5.Which of the options below places these story moments in chronological order? 1. The fat lady stares fixedly at Martin. 2. She gets on at the fourteenth floor. 3. Martin tries to run away but can't. 4. Martin squeezes himself into the corner.
- A.2, 4, 1, 3
- B.4, 3, 2, 1
- C.1, 3, 4, 2
- D.2, 1, 4, 3
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