THE DOCTOR’S WORD BY R K Narayan (MCQS)
UNIT I 1. People usually called Dr. Raman when — A) The illness had just begun B) The patient was recovering C) The patient was on his last legs D) They wanted advice Answer: C) The patient was on his last legs 2. Dr. Raman often burst out saying — A) “I will try my best.” B) “Why couldn’t you have come a day earlier?” C) “There is no hope.” D) “Call another doctor.” Answer: B) “Why couldn’t you have come a day earlier?” 3. What was Dr. Raman’s visiting fee? A) Ten rupees B) Fifteen rupees C) Twenty-five rupees D) Fifty rupees Answer: C) Twenty-five rupees 4. People hesitated to call Dr. Raman because — A) He was very busy B) His fee was high and his presence seemed ominous C) He was rude D) He lived far away Answer: B) His fee was high and his presence seemed ominous 5. The word “ominous” means — A) Hopeful B) Lucky C) Unlucky or threatening D) Joyful Answer: C) Unlucky or threatening 6. When Dr. Raman arrived, his decision was alway...