ICSE Class 10

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

  1. 1.How does Martin feel about his father’s attitude toward his fears?
    • A.Thankful for his father’s concern
    • B.Comforted by his father’s empathy
    • C.Hurt and misunderstood
    • D.Proud that his father notices him
  2. 2.Identify how these two statements interact within the story: Statement (1): Terrified by the fat lady’s stare, Martin panicked in the elevator. Statement (2): Martin’s fear prompted him to try rushing down the stairs, where he fell.
    • 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) have no direct link
  3. 3.Martin feared the elevator might ______ because he was always uneasy.
    • A.smell nice
    • B.play music
    • C.fall suddenly
    • D.make him laugh
  4. 4.Evaluate how statements (1) and (2) connect: Statement (1): Martin told his father about the strange lady, seeking help. Statement (2): His father dismissed the tale and ordered him to ‘grow up.’
    • A.(1) is true and (2) is false
    • B.(2) is true and (1) is false
    • C.(1) is the reason for (2)
    • D.(1) and (2) are independent of each other
  5. 5.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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