The Human Earthquake

What activity did Poonam initially choose where she had to sit all the time?

• Watching a concert

• Watching a movie

• Studying

• Eating at a restaurant

What is Poonam’s medical condition?

• Diabetes

• Hypothyroidism

• Hypertension

• Anemia

What is suggested by Poonam’s reflection on her chins in the shiny hoarding?

• She is proud of her appearance.

• She feels self-conscious about her weight.

• She is planning to buy new clothes.

• She wants to become a model.

Who did Vivek mention was allowed to be fat?

• Poonam

• His mother

• Himself

• Santa Claus

What is the meaning of “hypothyroidism”?

• Overactive thyroid gland

• Underactive thyroid gland

• Inflamed thyroid gland

• Missing thyroid gland

How much weight did Vivek say he lost last year?

• 10 kilos

• 20 kilos

• 30 kilos

• 40 kilos

How does Poonam feel when Vivek makes fun of her weight initially?

• Amused

• Angry and hurt

• Indifferent

• Happy

Why did Poonam’s friends exclude her from the movie?

• They didn’t like her.

• They thought she wouldn’t enjoy the movie.

• They were worried about spending too much on popcorn and coke.

• They wanted to surprise her.

What does the word “munch” in the context “the boy as he munched his sandwich” mean?

• Quickly eat

• Slowly chew

• Drink

• Ignore

Why does Vivek suggest that Poonam might need new friends?

• Because they are always busy.

• Because they are judgmental and unsupportive.

• Because they are moving away.

• Because they are boring.