Madam Rides the Bus

NOTE: Refer to the value points given in the question bank.

Do RTCs as instructed in class.

Do go through all the questions given in the question bank.

Short Answer Type Questions:

1. What was Valli’s deepest desire?

2. How did Valli plan her bus ride?
3. Why does the conductor refer to Valli as ‘madam’?
4. How did Valli react when she saw the dead cow by the roadside?
5. What dampened Valli’s enthusiasm?
6. Give examples from the text to show that Valli was a meticulous planner?
7. Why was Valli repulsed by the elderly woman?

Long Answer Type Questions:

1. Write a character sketch of Valli.

2. Taking inspiration from Valli’s character, write how ability and courage to take risks are essential
to fulfil one’s dreams.
3. Valli’s journey to the city is also her induction into the mystry of life and death. Elaborate.

Article Writing Exercise

Children should have an exposure to the world around them. Write an article with reference to the
chapter.