Passage Reading and English Comprehension

Comprehension Passage

"Have I your permission to put into this mortar and pound it to pieces?" He asked savegely. The Quick Man nodded and smiled. The conjuror threw the watch into the mortar and grasped a sledge-hammer from the table. There was a sound of violent smashing.

"He's-slipped-it-up-his-sleeve," whispered the Quick Man. "Now, Sir," continued the conjuror, "Will you allow me to takeyour handkechief and punch holes in it? Thank you. You see. Ladies and Gentemen, there is no deception: the holes are visible to the eye."

The face of the Quick Man beamed. This time the real mystery of the thing fascinated him. "And now, Sir, will you kindly pass me your silk hat and allow me to dance on it? Thank you."

The conjuror made some movements with his feet and and exhibited the hat, crushed beyond recognition. "And will you now Sir, take off your shirt collar and permit me to burn it in the candle? Thank you, Sir. And will you allow me to smash your spectacles for you with my hammer? Thank you."

On the basis of your reading of the above passage fill in the blanks with suitable words:

2239. The Quick Man gave his permission

	(a) to do only good
	(b) only to put it into the mortar
	(c) to smash the gold watch
	(d) to chant his magic words

2240. The Quick Man thought

	(a) that his watch was broken
	(b) that the watch had been hidden
	(c) the magician to be wonderful
	(d) that the audience would help

2241. The Quick Man further handed over

	(a) his handkerchief
	(b) his silk hat
	(c) his shirt collar
	(d) his handkerchief, silk hat, shirt collar and spectacles

2242. The conjuror's main aim to destroy the Quick Man's belongings was to

	(a) please him
	(b) crush his pride
	(c) take revenge
	(d) show his ability

2243. He asked 'savegely': Give its antonym

	(a) politely
	(b) sadly
	(c) gently
	(d) sadly

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