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.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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2.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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3.Evaluate how statements (1) and (2) connect: Statement (1): The woman’s unpredictable appearances unnerved Martin. Statement (2): Martin believed she was deliberately 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.Decide the correct sequence of these parts from the story: 1. She stares at him on that morning ride. 2. Martin tries to guess if she is merely visiting someone. 3. Martin encounters her again on the third floor. 4. He wonders why she travels to the top floor.
- A.2, 1, 3, 4
- B.1, 2, 3, 4
- C.1, 3, 2, 4
- D.3, 4, 1, 2
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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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