Literature is of the greatest essence for each one of us! "Uncle Ken at the Wheel" is a short story by the celebrated Indian author Ruskin Bond that recounts a journey taken by the author and his uncle Ken in a car. The story is set in mid-twentieth-century India when cars were a rarity, and road trips were an adventure in themselves. The trivia quiz related to the story can be an excellent way to test one's knowledge about the characters, events, and themes depicted in the story. It can also serve as a fun and engaging activity for book clubs, classrooms, or individual readers who want to test their understanding and memory of the story.
1. What is the name of the protagonist in "Uncle Ken at the Wheel"?
A. Ruskin
B. Ken
C. Bond
D. None of the above
2. What is the setting of the story?
A. America
B. India
C. England
D. Australia
3. What is the primary mode of transportation in the story?
A. Train
B. Bicycle
C. Car
D. Boat
4. What is the destination of the road trip in the story?
A. A beach
B. A hill station
C. A desert
D. A forest
5. What kind of car does Uncle Ken drive?
A. A Mercedes
B. A Ford
C. A Chevrolet
D. A Morris
6. What is the author's impression of Uncle Ken's driving skills?
A. Careless
B. Dangerous
C. Skilled
D. Slow
7. What does the author describe in detail in the story?
A. The characters' thoughts
B. The history of the region
C. The scenery
D. The weather
8. What is the author's relationship with Uncle Ken?
A. Father and son
B. Uncle and nephew
C. Brothers
D. Cousins
9. What does Uncle Ken do when they encounter a herd of cattle on the road?
A. Slow down and wait for them to move
B. Honk the horn loudly
C. Swerve around them
D. Stop the car and shoo them away
10. What do they encounter when crossing a river?
A. A bridge
B. A ferry
C. A waterfall
D. Rapids
11. What happens when they reach a steep and winding mountain road?
A. Uncle Ken stops the car
B. Uncle Ken drives faster
C. Uncle Ken turns back
D. Uncle Ken navigates the road with skill
12. What does the author compare the sound of the engine to?
A. Thunder
B. Music
C. A whisper
D. A scream
13. What is the author's attitude towards the journey?
A. Annoyance
B. Indifference
C. Excitement
D. Fear
14. What does the story celebrate?
A. The joy of driving
B. The beauty of the Indian countryside
C. The bond between family members
D. All of the above
15. What is the main theme of the story?
A. Adventure
B. Nature
C. Family
D. Travel
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