Going Places Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Answers will help you to understand Going Places . Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Answers will refresh Class 12 students’ memory in a short time. The name of the writer is A.R. Barton.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Answers:
- What is the main theme of the story “Going Places”?
- A. Adventure
- B. Adolescent dreams and hero worship
- C. Mystery
- D. Romance
Answer: B. Adolescent dreams and hero worship
- Where does the protagonist, Sophie, dream of working in the future?
- A. Biscuit factory
- B. Boutique
- C. Arcade
- D. Wharf
Answer: B. Boutique
- Which character is skeptical about Sophie’s dreams in the story?
- A. Geoff
- B. Jansie
- C. Sophie’s father
- D. Little Derek
Answer: B. Jansie
- What does Sophie compare her dreams to in the story?
- A. Stones
- B. Shimmering water
- C. Shining stars
- D. Gaps between teeth
Answer: A. Stones
- What is the occupation of Sophie’s brother Geoff in the story?
- A. Boutique owner
- B. Apprentice mechanic
- C. Actor
- D. Biscuit factory worker
Answer: B. Apprentice mechanic
- What expression does the author use to describe Sophie’s father’s face?
- A. Shiny and pink
- B. Grimy and sweaty
- C. Delicate and bow-shaped
- D. Melancholy and doubtful
Answer: A. Shiny and pink
- What does the term “chuffed” mean in the story?
- A. Unhappy
- B. Pleased or delighted
- C. Annoyed
- D. Excited
Answer: B. Pleased or delighted
- Where does Sophie wait for a meeting with Danny Casey?
- A. Boutique
- B. Solitary elm
- C. Canal
- D. Arcade
Answer: C. Canal
- What is the atmosphere like in the small room where Sophie’s family gathers?
- A. Cluttered and steamy
- B. Bright and spacious
- C. Dark and cold
- D. Silent and empty
Answer: A. Cluttered and steamy
- What does the term “arcade” refer to in the story?
- A. Covered passageway with arches
- B. Wharf
- C. Boutique
- D. Biscuit factory
Answer: A. Covered passageway with arches
- Who is Danny Casey in the story?
- A. Sophie’s brother
- B. Boutique owner
- C. Football prodigy
- D. Actor
Answer: C. Football prodigy
- What does Sophie imagine herself wearing when riding with Geoff on his motorcycle?
- A. Shimmering black leathers
- B. Yellow dress with a cape
- C. Elegant fashion designer outfit
- D. Biscuit factory uniform
Answer: B. Yellow dress with a cape
- What does Geoff compare the component he’s holding to?
- A. Oily animal
- B. Small dumb animal
- C. Precious gem
- D. Shiny object
Answer: B. Small dumb animal
- Why does Sophie feel jealous of Geoff’s silence?
- A. He is a mysterious character
- B. Words have to be prized out of him
- C. He is a skilled mechanic
- D. He travels to distant places
Answer: B. Words have to be prized out of him
- What is Sophie’s father scooping into his mouth in one scene?
- A. Shepherd’s pie
- B. Ice cream
- C. Biscuits
- D. Soup
Answer: A. Shepherd’s pie
- What does Jansie think Sophie should buy if she comes into money?
- A. Boutique
- B. Decent house
- C. Car
- D. Fashion designer outfit
Answer: B. Decent house
- What is the expression on Sophie’s father’s face when he hears about her meeting with Danny Casey?
- A. Delighted
- B. Skeptical
- C. Disdain
- D. Melancholy
Answer: C. Disdain
- What is the term used to describe Sophie’s brother Geoff’s room with the United’s first-team squad poster?
- A. Steamy
- B. Dark
- C. Cluttered
- D. Amber glow
Answer: C. Cluttered
- What is the color of Danny Casey’s eyes, as mentioned in the story?
- A. Blue
- B. Brown
- C. Green
- D. Hazel
Answer: C. Green
- What does the term “pangs of doubt” imply in the story?
- A. Sharp feelings of certainty
- B. Regret and disappointment
- C. Happiness and excitement
- D. Certainty and assurance
Answer: B. Regret and disappointment
- What does Sophie see Danny Casey doing in the arcade?
- A. Playing games
- B. Shopping for clothes
- C. Eating
- D. Meeting with fans
Answer: B. Shopping for clothes
- What does Geoff think of Sophie’s encounter with Danny Casey?
- A. Believes her immediately
- B. Skeptical but supportive
- C. Laughs it off
- D. Accuses her of lying
Answer: B. Skeptical but supportive
- Where does Sophie imagine Danny Casey taking her on his motorcycle?
- A. Boutique
- B. Solitary elm
- C. Outlying districts of the city
- D. Wharf
Answer: C. Outlying districts of the city
- What does Sophie want Danny Casey to sign when they meet in the arcade?
- A. Boutique contract
- B. Autograph for little Derek
- C. Fashion designer sketch
- D. Movie contract
Answer: B. Autograph for little Derek
- Who suggests that Danny Casey might buy a shop in the story?
- A. Sophie
- B. Jansie
- C. Geoff
- D. Sophie’s father
Answer: A. Sophie
- What does Jansie think about Sophie’s story of meeting Danny Casey?
- A. Disbelieves her
- B. Supports her immediately
- C. Laughs it off
- D. Accuses her of lying
Answer: A. Disbelieves her
- What does Sophie describe about Danny Casey’s appearance when asked by Geoff?
- A. His clothing
- B. His green eyes
- C. His height
- D. His hairstyle
Answer: B. His green eyes
- Where does Sophie wait for a meeting with Danny Casey?
- A. Boutique
- B. Solitary elm
- C. Canal
- D. Wharf
Answer: C. Canal
- What is the emotion Sophie experiences as she waits for Danny Casey by the canal?
- A. Excitement
- B. Joy
- C. Resignation and sadness
- D. Happiness
Answer: C. Resignation and sadness
- What does Sophie imagine while waiting for Danny Casey by the canal?
- A. Winning a fashion show
- B. Meeting her favorite actor
- C. Danny Casey’s arrival and disappointment
- D. Riding with Geoff on a motorcycle
Answer: C. Danny Casey’s arrival and disappointment
