Based on your reading of the story, answer the following questions by choosing the correct options.
(a) Private Quelch was nick-named ‘Professor’ because of…
(i) his appearance (ii) his knowledge
(iii) his habit of reading
(iv) his habit of sermonising
(b) One could hammer nails into Corporal Turnbull without his noticing it because…
(i) he was a strong and sturdy (well-built) man
(ii) he was oblivious (ignorant) to his surroundings
(iii) he was a brave Corporal
(iv) he was used to it
© The author and his friend Trower fled from the scene as …
(i) they had to catch a train
(ii) they could not stand Private Quelch exhibiting his knowledge
(iii) they felt they would have to lend a helping hand
(iv) they did not want to meet the cooks
(a) (iv) his habit of sermonising
(b) (i) he was a strong and well-built man
© (ii) they could not stand Private Quelch exhibiting his knowledge