A visit to Cambridge Class 8 MCQ

MCQ Questions for Class 8 English Honeydew Chapter 7 A visit to Cambridge

1. Who is the author’s extraordinary encounter with in Cambridge?

   a) Albert Einstein

   b) Stephen Hawking

   c) Isaac Newton

   d) Firdaus Kanga

   Answer: b) Stephen Hawking

2. What is Stephen Hawking’s profession?

   a) Writer

   b) Journalist

   c) Astrophysicist

   d) Teacher

   Answer: c) Astrophysicist

3. What is the title of Stephen Hawking’s famous book?

   a) A Journey through Time

   b) The Universe Unveiled

   c) A Brief History of Time

   d) Beyond the Stars

   Answer: c) A Brief History of Time

4. How does Stephen Hawking communicate?

   a) Through sign language

   b) Via a computerized voice

   c) By writing on a notepad

   d) Through gestures and facial expressions

   Answer: b) Via a computerized voice

5. What is the author’s reaction upon learning about Stephen Hawking’s presence in Cambridge?

   a) Shock

   b) Disbelief

   c) Excitement

   d) Indifference

   Answer: a) Shock

6. What does the author believe is the best thing about being disabled?

   a) Overcoming physical limitations

   b) Receiving admiration from others

   c) Discovering the kindness in the world

   d) Inspiring others through their journey

   Answer: c) Discovering the kindness in the world

7. According to Stephen Hawking, what should disabled individuals focus on?

   a) Participating in disabled Olympics

   b) Overcoming their disabilities

   c) Discovering their strengths

   d) Seeking medical treatments

   Answer: c) Discovering their strengths

8. How does the author feel during their conversation with Stephen Hawking?

   a) Guilty

   b) Excited

   c) Inspired

   d) Annoyed

   Answer: a) Guilty

9. How does the author describe Stephen Hawking’s physical appearance?

   a) Strong and athletic

   b) Frail and weak

   c) Energetic and lively

   d) Agile and nimble

   Answer: b) Frail and weak

10. What does the author learn from their meeting with Stephen Hawking?

    a) The importance of physical abilities

    b) The limitations of the human mind

    c) The power of determination and resilience

    d) The insignificance of scientific achievements

    Answer: c) The power of determination and resilience

11. Which city did the author visit to meet Stephen Hawking?

   a) Cambridge

   b) London

   c) Oxford

   d) Manchester

   Answer: a) Cambridge

12. What is Firdaus Kanga’s profession?

   a) Scientist

   b) Writer

   c) Astronaut

   d) Professor

   Answer: b) Writer

13. What disability does Firdaus Kanga have?

   a) Paralysis

   b) Visual impairment

   c) Brittle bones

   d) Hearing loss

   Answer: c) Brittle bones

14. How does Firdaus Kanga move around?

   a) Wheelchair

   b) Crutches

   c) Prosthetic limbs

   d) None of the above

   Answer: a) Wheelchair

15. What is the significance of Isaac Newton in the story?

   a) He was Hawking’s mentor

   b) Hawking succeeded Newton’s chair at the university

   c) He was Kanga’s inspiration

   d) He discovered the theory of relativity

   Answer: b) Hawking succeeded Newton’s chair at the university

16. How long did the author get to spend with Stephen Hawking?

   a) 10 minutes

   b) Half an hour

   c) One hour

   d) The entire day

   Answer: b) Half an hour

17. What feeling did the author experience upon meeting Hawking?

   a) Nervousness

   b) Excitement

   c) Weakness

   d) Indifference

   Answer: a) Nervousness

18. What does the author realize about disability during their conversation?

   a) Disabled people are perpetually unhappy

   b) Disability hinders creativity and accomplishment

   c) Disabled people can find amusement amidst challenges

   d) Disability is a choice one makes

   Answer: c) Disabled people can find amusement amidst challenges

19. How does the author describe Hawking’s communication device?

   a) Sign language

   b) Braille system

   c) Computerized voice synthesizer

   d) Morse code

   Answer: c) Computerized voice synthesizer

20. How does the author feel upon leaving Hawking’s presence?

    a) Overwhelmed with emotion

    b) Regretful and disappointed

    c) Inspired and motivated

    d) Indifferent and unaffected

    Answer: c) Inspired and motivated

21. What is the author’s purpose for visiting Cambridge?

   a) To meet Stephen Hawking

   b) To explore the city’s historical landmarks

   c) To attend a conference

   d) To study at the university

   Answer: a) To meet Stephen Hawking

22. What does the author mean by describing Stephen Hawking as “differently abled”?

   a) Hawking has extraordinary physical abilities

   b) Hawking has unique talents and skills

   c) Hawking’s disabilities do not define his abilities

   d) Hawking’s disabilities hinder his accomplishments

   Answer: c) Hawking’s disabilities do not define his abilities

23. Which of the following books is written by Firdaus Kanga?

   a) A Brief History of Time

   b) The Theory of Everything

   c) Trying to Grow

   d) A Passage to India

   Answer: c) Trying to Grow

24. How does the author initially contact Stephen Hawking?

   a) Through email

   b) Via a phone call

   c) Through a mutual friend

   d) By sending a letter

   Answer: b) Via a phone call

25. What is the author’s emotional state upon learning they will meet Hawking?

   a) Weakness

   b) Guilt

   c) Excitement

   d) Indifference

   Answer: c) Excitement

26. What does the author feel is the only thing that makes a disabled person stronger?

   a) Recognition from others

   b) Achieving something significant

   c) Support from loved ones

   d) Seeing others with similar disabilities succeed

   Answer: d) Seeing others with similar disabilities succeed

27. How does Stephen Hawking express his amusement?

   a) Through laughter

   b) Via his computerized voice

   c) With facial expressions

   d) By clapping his hands

   Answer: b) Via his computerized voice

28. What does the author describe as the “incandescence” of Stephen Hawking?

   a) His physical appearance

   b) His intellectual brilliance

   c) His sense of humor

   d) His determination to overcome obstacles

   Answer: b) His intellectual brilliance

29. How does the author perceive Stephen Hawking’s body?

   a) Irrelevant and insignificant

   b) Strong and resilient

   c) Perfectly functional

   d) A constant source of pain

   Answer: a) Irrelevant and insignificant

30. What advice does Stephen Hawking give to disabled people?

    a) To focus on their limitations

    b) To strive for physical perfection

    c) To concentrate on their strengths

    d) To avoid interacting with others

    Answer: c) To concentrate on their strengths

31. How does the author feel as they leave Stephen Hawking’s presence?

    a) Overwhelmed with gratitude

    b) Indifferent and unaffected

    c) Regretful and disappointed

    d) Inspired and filled with admiration

    Answer: d) Inspired and filled with admiration

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