The Race
Short Questions
1. Who is the main character of the story?
- Mina is the main character of the story.
2. What kind of girl is Mina?
- Mina is thin and short compared to the other girls.
3. How many girls were in the race?
- There were six girls in the race.
4. What event was being celebrated at the school?
- The Annual Sports Day was being celebrated.
5. Who gave the signal to start the race?
- The games teacher gave the signal to start the race.
6. What happened to Shobha during the race?
- Shobha fell down and was out of the race.
7. Why did Rani lose her lead?
- Rani slowed down in joy and others went ahead.
8. What made Lata fall behind in the race?
- Lata almost slipped and lost her position.
9. Why did Neerja lose her lead?
- She looked back to see others and lost her focus.
10. Who won the race in the end?
- Mina won the race by running steadily and with confidence.
Long Questions
1. Describe Mina’s appearance and what others thought about her.
- Mina was a thin and short girl, unlike the other strong and tall participants. The other girls thought she had no chance of winning the race.
2. How did Mina react when others doubted her?
- Mina didn’t lose confidence even when others discouraged her. She firmly said, “I can run, and I will.”
3. What happened to Shobha during the race?
- Shobha tried to run very fast but lost her balance and fell down. This made her drop out of the race.
4. Why did Rani fall behind in the race after taking the lead?
- Rani became too happy when she was leading and slowed down. The others used this chance to run ahead of her.
5. How did the slippery ground affect Lata during the race?
- The slippery ground caused Lata to lose her balance. Though she tried to recover, she fell behind.
6. Why did Neerja lose her position in the race?
- Neerja was leading but became curious about the other runners. She looked back, and the others overtook her.
7. What mistake did Mala make during the race?
- Mala became overconfident when she took the lead. She started running carelessly and lost her advantage.
8. How did Mina manage to win the race?
- Mina ran slowly but steadily and saved her energy. In the end, she pushed herself hard and won the race.
9. How did the crowd and the Headmistress react to Mina’s win?
- The whole crowd cheered for Mina when she won. The Headmistress congratulated her and gave her a trophy.
10. What lesson does the story teach us?
- The story teaches that self-confidence and steady effort lead to success. Mina proved that anyone can win with determination.
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