Going Places Class 12 MCQ Quiz – Test Your Knowledge!

Are you ready to test your understanding of "Going Places" from the Class 12 English Flamingo textbook? This MCQ quiz will help you revise key themes, characters, and the deeper message behind this short story, which explores fantasy, aspirations, and the struggle between reality and dreams.

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Chapter Name: Going Places
Author: A.R. Barton
Subject: English (Flamingo)
Book: NCERT Class 12 English
Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
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Going Places

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How does Sophie's character relate to the theme of identity and self-discovery?

Sophie's character is a prime example of someone who has already discovered their identity

Sophie's character is trying to conform to societal expectations and suppress her individuality

Sophie's character does not relate to the theme of identity and self-discovery

Sophie's character is struggling to discover her identity and find her place in the world

2 / 15

What does Sophie's father think of her dreams and aspirations?

He is supportive and encouraging

He is worried and thinks she is being unrealistic

He is not mentioned in the story

He is dismissive and thinks she is lying

3 / 15

On Saturday they made their weekly pilgrimage to watch United. Sophie and her father and little Derek went down near the goal — Geoff, as always, went with his mates higher up. United won two-nil and Casey drove in the second goal, a blend of innocence and Irish genius, going round the two big defenders on the edge of the penalty area, with her father screaming for him to pass, and beating the hesitant goalkeeper from a dozen yards. Sophie glowed with pride. Afterwards, Geoff was ecstatic.

Choose the option listing the situation in which one would be ‘ecstatic’.

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Scenario 2

Scenario 1

Scenario 3

Scenario 4

4 / 15

‘Sophie glowed with pride.’ Her pride is the result of

belonging to a region where everyone thought of Danny as a hero.

the information she gathered from her brother, about Danny.

watching her father cheer and support Danny.

being an avid fan and her sense of closeness with Danny.

5 / 15

“She thinks money grows on trees, doesn’t she, Dad?’ said little Derek, hanging on the back of his father’s chair. Their mother sighed. Sophie watched her back stooped over the sink and wondered at the incongruity of the delicate bow that fastened her apron strings. The delicate-seeming bow and the crooked back. The evening had already blacked in the windows and the small room was steamy from the stove and cluttered with the heavy-breathing man in his vest at the table and the dirty washing piled up in the corner. Sophie felt a tightening in her throat. She went to look for her brother Geoff.

“Sophie felt a tightening in her throat.” Pick the option that lists Sophie’s feelings in this context.

anxious

annoyed

uneasy

terrified

Options 1 & 4

Options 2 & 3

Options 2 & 4

Options 1 & 3

6 / 15

How does the author use the character of Jansie to highlight the contrast between Sophie's dreams and reality?

Jansie is not a significant character in the story

Jansie is portrayed as a practical and realistic character who discourages Sophie's dreams

Jansie is portrayed as a romantic and idealistic character who encourages Sophie's dreams

Jansie is portrayed as a neutral and detached character who has no opinion on Sophie's dreams

7 / 15

What is the author's message about the importance of dreams and aspirations?

That dreams and aspirations are a waste of time

That dreams and aspirations are essential for personal growth and motivation

That dreams and aspirations are only for the wealthy and privileged

That dreams and aspirations are only for the young

8 / 15

‘Sophie felt a tightening in her throat.’ Why did she feel a tightening in her throat?

She was not able to accept her middle-class background.

She was not well.

She was trying to hide a secret.

She was stuffing apple pie in her mouth.

9 / 15

What is the symbolic significance of Sophie's dreams and fantasies?

They represent her desire to fit in with her peers

They represent her desire to prove herself to others

They represent her desire to become famous and wealthy

They represent her desire to escape her mundane life

10 / 15

The story entitled, “Going Places” presents a fine blend of which of the following literary devices:

Similes

Metaphorical expressions

Irony

Hyperbole

11 / 15

Why is Sophie attracted to Danny Casey?

All

Because he is handsome and charming

Because he is kind and generous

Because he is a famous football player

12 / 15

What is the significance of the title "Going Places"?

It refers to Sophie's desire to travel and explore new places

It refers to Sophie's ambition to become a famous actress or fashion designer

It refers to Sophie's physical movement from one place to another

It refers to Sophie's emotional and psychological journey towards self-discovery

13 / 15

What is the author's commentary on the social class system in the story?

The author portrays the social class system as necessary and beneficial

The author portrays the social class system as fair and equal

The author does not comment on the social class system

The author portrays the social class system as unfair and limiting

14 / 15

Their visit to the match was like a ‘weekly pilgrimage’ refers to

love for a fixed routine.

excitement for the match.

similar feelings of devotion.

strong bond as a family.

15 / 15

‘Going Places’ is an idiomatic expression which means

Absurd realities of life

Exploring untouched horizons

To be successful in one’s career

Movement from one place to another

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2	Anshika	100 %	1 minutes 59 seconds	15
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4	barton	100 %	2 minutes 18 seconds	15
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8	K.Kashyap	93 %	2 minutes 15 seconds	14
9	Kanhiaya kashyap	93 %	2 minutes 45 seconds	14
10	Rashu	87 %	2 minutes 28 seconds	13
11	Jansie	87 %	3 minutes 13 seconds	13
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Key Topics Covered in the Quiz

✔ Character analysis of Sophie, Jansie, and Danny Casey
✔ Themes of ambition, reality vs. illusion, and working-class struggles
✔ Symbolism and deeper meanings in the story
✔ Important dialogues and their impact

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