Kerala SSLC · English · Class 10

My Sister's Shoes: Important Questions with Answers

These are 10 important multiple-choice questions from the Kerala SSLC English chapter “My Sister's Shoes” (Kerala SCERT syllabus). Each one shows the correct answer and a short explanation of why it is right. Try answering before you read the answer. ExamSummary has 10 practice questions on this chapter in total.

  1. Q1.What is the primary conflict faced by the narrator in the story 'My Sister's Shoes'?

    • A)A disagreement with the teacher about homework
    • B)Financial struggle affecting the ability to buy proper footwear
    • C)A rivalry with a neighbor over a bicycle
    • D)Fear of failing the upcoming mathematics examination

    Answer: B) Financial struggle affecting the ability to buy proper footwear

    The central theme of the story revolves around economic hardship, specifically the inability to afford new shoes for the sister, highlighting the family's financial struggles.

  2. Q2.In the context of the story, what do the old shoes symbolize?

    • A)The narrator's stubbornness and refusal to change
    • B)The sister's resilience and the family's dignity despite poverty
    • C)The mother's authority over household spending
    • D)The school's strict dress code policy

    Answer: B) The sister's resilience and the family's dignity despite poverty

    The worn-out shoes serve as a symbol of the sister's strength and the family's attempt to maintain dignity even when resources are scarce.

  3. Q3.How does the narrator feel when observing the sister wearing the damaged shoes?

    • A)Angry and frustrated with her lack of care
    • B)Indifferent and unconcerned about the situation
    • C)Helpless and guilt-ridden due to his inability to help immediately
    • D)Amused and finds the situation funny

    Answer: C) Helpless and guilt-ridden due to his inability to help immediately

    The narrator experiences deep empathy and guilt because he desires to fix the problem but feels limited by his current circumstances.

  4. Q4.Which word best describes the tone of the story throughout the narrative?

    • A)Humorous and lighthearted
    • B)Suspenseful and thrilling
    • C)Empathetic and poignant
    • D)Aggressive and confrontational

    Answer: C) Empathetic and poignant

    The tone remains empathetic towards the characters' plight and poignant in its portrayal of sibling love amidst adversity.

  5. Q5.What action does the narrator take to resolve the issue regarding the shoes?

    • A)He decides to run away from home
    • B)He saves money from his pocket allowance to buy new ones
    • C)He demands the teacher to provide free uniforms
    • D)He convinces the sister to stop going to school

    Answer: B) He saves money from his pocket allowance to buy new ones

    The resolution typically involves the narrator making personal sacrifices, such as saving allowance, to show love and support for his sister.

  6. Q6.What is the significance of the setting described in the beginning of the chapter?

    • A)It establishes a wealthy neighborhood to contrast with the family's status
    • B)It highlights the bustling city life unrelated to the main plot
    • C)It creates a gloomy atmosphere that mirrors the family's economic condition
    • D)It introduces a historical event that changed the family's fortune

    Answer: C) It creates a gloomy atmosphere that mirrors the family's economic condition

    The setting often reflects the somber mood of the family's financial state, reinforcing the emotional weight of the narrative.

  7. Q7.Why does the sister refuse to complain about her shoes despite the pain?

    • A)She is unaware of the damage to her feet
    • B)She wants to teach the narrator a lesson about honesty
    • C)She understands the family's financial limitations and wishes to protect him
    • D)She prefers walking barefoot over wearing shoes

    Answer: C) She understands the family's financial limitations and wishes to protect him

    Her silence demonstrates maturity and selflessness, showing she prioritizes her brother's feelings and the family's stability over her own comfort.

  8. Q8.Identify the literary device used when the narrator compares the sound of the shoes to a heavy burden.

    • A)Simile
    • B)Metaphor
    • C)Personification
    • D)Alliteration

    Answer: B) Metaphor

    Comparing the sound directly to a burden without using 'like' or 'as' is a metaphorical expression emphasizing the weight of poverty.

  9. Q9.What moral lesson is primarily conveyed through the ending of the story?

    • A)Material possessions are the key to happiness
    • B)True wealth lies in love, sacrifice, and family bonds
    • C)School education is more important than health
    • D)One should always ask parents for money when needed

    Answer: B) True wealth lies in love, sacrifice, and family bonds

    The story concludes by emphasizing that emotional support and familial love outweigh material needs like new shoes.

  10. Q10.If the narrator had lied to his parents about the cost of the shoes, how would it affect the theme?

    • A)It would strengthen the theme of honesty
    • B)It would undermine the theme of trust and sacrifice
    • C)It would make the story more humorous
    • D)It would have no impact on the overall message

    Answer: B) It would undermine the theme of trust and sacrifice

    Lying would contradict the core values of integrity and open sacrifice that define the narrator's character and the story's moral framework.

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