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A String of Beads — Practice Quiz

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

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Where did Miss Robinson buy the beads?

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How much did Miss Robinson pay for the beads?

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Who first recognized that the beads were genuine pearls?

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What did Count Borselli say the pearls were worth?

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What did Miss Robinson do with the pearls after the discussion?

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She returned them to the jeweler

Miss Robinson returned the pearls to the jeweler.

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How much reward did the jeweler give Miss Robinson?

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£300

The jeweler gave Miss Robinson a reward of £300.

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What did Miss Robinson use the reward money for?

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A holiday to Cannes

She used the reward money to take a holiday to Cannes.

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Why did Miss Granger dismiss Miss Robinson?

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For going to Cannes

Miss Granger fired her because going to the South of France was considered above her station as a governess.

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What are the important topics in A String of Beads for ICSE Class 10 English Literature-Treasure Chest ( Poems and Short Stories)?
Key topics in A String of Beads include Plot Overview, Characters, Themes and Message, Important Quotes and Their Meaning. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 10 board exam.
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