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Skimbleshanks: The Railway Cat — Important Questions

ICSE · Class 10 · English Literature-Treasure Chest ( Poems and Short Stories)

60 important questions from Skimbleshanks: The Railway Cat for ICSE Class 10 English Literature-Treasure Chest, with answers.

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Important Questions from Skimbleshanks: The Railway Cat

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What does Skimbleshanks' arrival signal?

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All Clear

When Skimbleshanks gives one flash of his glass-green eyes, the signal goes All Clear.

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What colour are Skimbleshanks' eyes described as?

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Glass-green

The poem describes his eyes as glass-green.

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1 marks

Which train name is used for the journey in the poem?

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Sleeping Car Express

Skimbleshanks is said to be in charge of the Sleeping Car Express.

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What does Skimbleshanks supervise?

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The driver, guards and bagmen playing cards

The poem says he supervises everyone from the driver and the guards to the bagmen playing cards.

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What are the important topics in Skimbleshanks: The Railway Cat for ICSE Class 10 English Literature-Treasure Chest ( Poems and Short Stories)?
Key topics in Skimbleshanks: The Railway Cat include Poet and Background, Summary of the Poem, Character Sketch of Skimbleshanks, Themes. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 10 board exam.
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