Important MCQ from The Night Train at Deoli by Ruskin Bond, class 12, semester 3, wbchse

1.What is the main theme of The Night Train at Deoli?

A. Political unrest
B. Teenage rebellion
C. Transient love and longing
D. Social injustice

2.What does the train symbolize in the story?

A. Change and continuity
B. War and peace
C. Fear and violence
D. Urbanization

3. Why is Deoli station significant in the story?

A. It's the narrator's birthplace
B. It represents moments of unexpected beauty
C. It is a famous tourist destination
D. It is a major commercial hub

4. What best describes the narrator’s tone throughout the story?

A. Bitter and resentful
B. Hopeful and determined
C. Nostalgic and wistful
D. Angry and sarcastic

5. The girl at Deoli sells:

A. Candy
B. Books
C. Fruit
D. Baskets

6. What emotional response does the narrator have after meeting the girl?

A. Indifference
B. Curiosity and longing
C. Suspicion
D. Disgust

7. The narrator meets the girl:

A. On the train
B. In the bazaar
C. At school

D. On the station platform

8. The girl’s physical description contributes mainly to:

A. The setting’s realism
B. Symbolizing purity and simplicity
C. Creating suspense
D. Showing the narrator’s ignorance

9. Which narrative technique is most prominently used in the story?

A. Stream of consciousness
B. Third-person omniscient
C. First-person reflection
D. Epistolary style

10. What aspect of the girl fascinates the narrator the most?

A. Her poverty
B. Her beauty and silence
C. Her clothing
D. Her background story

11. The narrator's repeated return to Deoli indicates:

A. A desire for revenge
B. A hope to relive a meaningful experience
C. A need to complete a research
D. A longing to return home

12. What feeling dominates the narrator's recollection of the girl?

A. Fear
B. Regret
C. Hatred
D. Joy

13. Which of the following best describes the girl at Deoli?

A. A mysterious and silent presence
B. A talkative and energetic girl
C. A confident and educated woman
D. A frightened and sickly child

14. The narrator’s journey is symbolic of:

A. Escape from reality
B. Personal transformation
C. Economic prosperity
D. Religious pilgrimage

15. Why does the narrator never ask the girl where she lives?

A. He is shy and uncertain
B. He doesn't want to disturb her
C. He is in a rush
D. He dislikes talking

16. The story ends with:

A. The narrator meeting the girl again
B. A bitter argument
C. The narrator’s continued hope
D. The narrator forgetting the girl

17. Ruskin Bond’s writing style in this story is:

A. Dense and philosophical
B. Simple and evocative
C. Technical and detached
D. Formal and academic

18. The theme of ephemeral encounters is reflected through:

A. The train’s delay
B. The girl’s brief appearance
C. The narrator’s long speech
D. The girl’s detailed background

19. How does the setting of the railway station affect the story?

A. It creates a sense of horror
B. It reflects social inequality
C. It emphasizes the transitory nature of life
D. It supports political commentary

20. What does the girl represent to the narrator?

A. A lost sister
B. A symbol of childhood dreams
C. A figment of imagination
D. A source of guilt

21. The story can be classified as:

A. A supernatural thriller
B. A romantic fantasy
C. A reflective short story
D. A travelogue

22. What literary device is used when the narrator keeps expecting to see the girl again?

A. Metaphor
B. Irony
C. Foreshadowing
D. Flashback

23. Why is the story relatable to many readers?

A. It describes war
B. It reflects human emotions and missed opportunities
C. It has fantasy creatures
D. It contains political satire

24. The narrator’s emotions are primarily triggered by:

A. The girl’s indifference
B. His loneliness and dreams
C. His parents’ wishes
D. The train’s schedule

25. What does the girl's disappearance symbolize?

A. Death
B. Hope
C. Lost opportunities
D. Social mobility

26. The story is set in:

A. A bustling city
B. A crowded school
C. A quiet rural station
D. A big marketplace

27. The narrator's journey to Dehra is:

A. A search for work
B. A family vacation
C. A summer break
D. A wedding trip

28. How many times does the narrator see the girl?

A. Only once
B. Twice
C. Many times
D. Every summer

29. What emotion is not experienced by the narrator?

A. Joy
B. Confusion
C. Hatred
D. Longing

30. Ruskin Bond’s use of first-person narration helps to:

A. Create suspense
B. Deepen emotional connection
C. Reveal political views
D. Confuse the reader

31. Why is the narrator’s memory of the girl so vivid?

A. She was his relative
B. He spoke to her daily
C. The encounter had deep emotional impact
D. He took a photo

32. The central conflict of the story is:

A. Internal longing vs. reality
B. Man vs. nature
C. War vs. peace
D. Love vs. duty

33. The narrator’s hope of seeing the girl again reflects:

A. Delusion
B. Human tendency to cling to beautiful moments
C. Social justice
D. Parental pressure

34. Which mood best describes the overall atmosphere?

A. Joyful and energetic
B. Suspenseful and frightening
C. Reflective and melancholic
D. Angry and bitter

35. How does the girl affect the narrator’s view of life?

A. Makes him selfish
B. Teaches him to appreciate fleeting moments
C. Inspires him to become a farmer
D. Turns him into a recluse

36. Which element of romanticism is present in the story?

A. Love of nature
B. Unattainable love and idealism
C. Rebellion against norms
D. Religious symbolism

37. The girl's quiet presence serves to:
A. Make the narrator nervous
B. Intensify the emotional pull of the story
C. Show her ignorance
D. Offer comic relief

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