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.Assess the nature of statements (1) and (2): Statement (1): The elevator frequently shuddered and clanged whenever it left a floor. Statement (2): Martin believed these noises meant the elevator was exhausted and would fail.
- A.(1) is true and (2) is false
- B.(2) is true and (1) is false
- C.(1) leads to (2)
- D.(1) and (2) are unrelated conclusions
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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.Figure out the proper relationship between statements (1) and (2): Statement (1): Martin thought the fat lady's repeated appearances were too coincidental. Statement (2): Martin concluded she must know exactly where and when he'd ride.
- A.(1) is true and (2) is false
- B.(2) is true and (1) is false
- C.(1) causes (2)
- D.(1) and (2) have no direct correlation
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4.(xiii) In the short story, 'The Elevator' which of the following does Martin's father NOT do when Martin expresses his fear of the elevator?
- A.He dismisses Martin's concerns
- B.He encourages Martin to use the stairs
- C.He tells Martin to grow up and be brave
- D.He watches TV and ignores Martin's fear
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5.Rearrange the statements to match the actual flow of events: 1. Martin is reluctant to mention the fat lady to his father. 2. Martin finally tells his father about her. 3. His father dismisses the story, implying Martin's fear is baseless. 4. Martin worries she knows he lives on seventeen.
- A.1, 4, 2, 3
- B.4, 1, 3, 2
- C.1, 2, 3, 4
- D.2, 1, 4, 3
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