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Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow : But suddenly she saw a young cow lying dead by the roadside, just where it had been struck by some fast-moving vehicle. "Isn’t that the same cow that ran in front of the bus on our trip to town?", she asked the conductor. The conductor nodded, and she was overcome with sadness.1. Whom does 'she' refer to?a. She refers to Valli’s mother, a thirty-year-old woman.b. She refers to Valli’s aunt, a forty-year-old woman.c. She refers to an old woman of eighty-years-old.d. She refers to Valli, an eight-year-old girl.2. Cow does the presence of the cow affect her mood during her return journey?a. She was sad and sat quietly after seeing the dead cow.b. She was happy after seeing the dead cow.c. She was in deep grief after seeing the dead cow.d. She was crying and snotting all over her face after seeing the dead cow.3. What kind of a person is Valli?a. Valli is a shrewd and selfish girl.b. Valli is a kind and sensitive girl.c. Valli is an arrogant and rude girl.d. Valli is a bubbly and studious girl.4. Cow did the cow die?a. The cow died due to its owner’s abuse.b. The cow died being struck by lightning.c. The cow died being struck by a fast-moving vehicle.d. The cow died due to anthrax disease.5. Why was she overcome with sadness?a. She was overcome with sadness when others laughed at her.b. She was overcome with sadness when her money was spent.c. She was overcome with sadness when she didn’t get side-seat in the bus.d. She was overcome with sadness when the cow died.

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1. d. She refers to Valli, an eight-year-old girl.

2. a. She was sad and sat quietly after seeing the dead cow.

3. b. Valli is a kind and sensitive girl.

4. c. The cow died being struck by a fast-moving vehicle.

5. d. She was overcome with sadness when the cow died.



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