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Skimbleshanks: The Railway Cat

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

Most important questions from Skimbleshanks: The Railway Cat for ICSE Class 10 English Literature-Treasure Chest ( Poems and Short Stories) board exam 2026. MCQs, short answer, and long answer questions with marks.

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1multiple choice
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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.

2multiple choice
1 marks

What colour are Skimbleshanks' eyes described as?

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Glass-green

The poem describes his eyes as glass-green.

3multiple choice
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.

4multiple choice
1 marks

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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