CLASS-6, ENGLISH (THE CHAIR)
SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Who is the main character of the story?
Mario, a cheerful schoolboy.
What did Mario often talk about?
He liked to boast that he had many friends.
Who challenged Mario about his friendships?
His grandfather.
What bet did Mario’s grandfather make with him?
A bet of fruit chaat to prove whether Mario’s friends were real.
What special object did grandfather bring from the storeroom?
A special invisible chair.
Why was it tricky to sit on the chair?
Because it was invisible; Mario couldn’t see it.
Where did Mario take the chair?
To his school.
What happened during his first attempts to sit on it?
He missed the chair and fell, which amused his classmates.
Who helped Mario at the end?
Guneet, Asma, and Deepa held him up so he didn’t fall.
What did Mario learn about his friends?
Only those who helped in his trouble were his true friends.
What did Mario and his true friends enjoy after school?
Fruit chaat and grandfather’s stories.
What became their special tradition?
Using the magic chair test to identify true friends.
What does the invisible chair symbolize?
A test to reveal who truly cares for you.
Why did some classmates laugh at Mario?
Because he fell many times trying to sit on the invisible chair.
What does the phrase “friends for life” mean in the story?
Friends who support us always and forever.
How did Mario feel before the test?
Confident that he had many friends.
How did Mario feel after discovering who his real friends were?
Happy and grateful.
Is the invisible chair magical or real?
It's a trick but it reveals the truth.
Why did grandfather choose a chair?
Because it's an ordinary object but becomes magical in the right test.
What lesson does the story teach?
True friends are those who stand by us in difficult times.
LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Describe how Mario discovered his true friends.
Mario’s grandfather gave him an invisible chair and told him to sit on it at school. Unable to see it, Mario fell several times, while classmates laughed. But Guneet, Asma, and Deepa held him up, showing they truly cared. Through this, Mario learned who his real friends were.
Why was the invisible chair test a clever idea?
The chair was invisible, so only friends who truly cared would act to help. It cleverly differentiated between fair-weather companions and true friends.
How did Mario’s classmates react differently?
Some classmates laughed at his failure, while his real friends helped him. This contrast showed who genuinely cared.
What role did Mario’s grandfather play?
He guided Mario to understand the real meaning of friendship using a meaningful test that led to a heartwarming discovery.
Why is it important to know who your true friends are?
True friends support us in hard times. Mario’s test taught him to value those who help instead of those who just enjoy the fun moments.
Explain what the magic chair symbolizes?
The invisible chair symbolizes difficult or unseen challenges, and true friends are those who support us through them.
Would Mario have learned this lesson without his grandfather’s help? Why or why not?
Unlikely. Without the special test, he might never have seen who genuinely cared and who didn’t.
How did the celebration at the end reinforce the lesson?
Enjoying fruit chaat and stories together showed that bonds with true friends are joyful, meaningful, and lasting.
What change happened in Mario’s attitude by the end?
He became humble and appreciative of real friends, understanding that quantity does not matter without quality.
How can students apply this lesson in real life?
By noticing who supports them during tough times, they can appreciate genuine friendships and don't confuse popularity with real bonds.
MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS
What was special about the chair?
a) It was comfortable
b) It was invisible
c) It was made of gold
Answer: b) It was invisible
Who made the bet with Mario?
a) His teacher
b) His grandfather
c) His friend
Answer: b) His grandfather
What did the bet involve?
a) A book
b) Fruit chaat
c) A game
Answer: b) Fruit chaat
Why did Mario fall many times?
a) He was tired
b) He was laughing
c) He couldn’t see the chair
Answer: c) He couldn’t see the chair
Who helped Mario not to fall?
a) His classmates
b) Guneet, Asma, and Deepa
c) The teacher
Answer: b) Guneet, Asma, and Deepa
What did his friends do after the test?
a) Ignored him
b) Had fruit chaat with him
c) Went home
Answer: b) Had fruit chaat with him
What did other classmates do?
a) Cheered
b) Laughed
c) Helped him
Answer: b) Laughed
What does Mario’s grandfather want him to learn?
a) To sit well
b) To identify true friends
c) To do his homework
Answer: b) To identify true friends
What is the lesson of the story?
a) Companions are enough
b) True friends help us in need
c) Being alone is better
Answer: b) True friends help us in need
What setting is used in the story?
a) A Park
b) School
c) Home
Answer: b) School
Mario believed he had many friends. Was this belief true?
a) Yes
b) No
c) Only some of them
Answer: c) Only some of them
Who realized the value of friendship through the test?
a) Mario
b) His grandfather
c) His classmates
Answer: a) Mario
The invisible chair represented:
a) A normal seat
b) A test of loyalty
c) Fun time
Answer: b) A test of loyalty
True friends are those who:
a) Laugh at us
b) Support us in tough times
c) Ignore us
Answer: b) Support us in tough times
The phrase “friends for life” means:
a) Temporary friends
b) Best friends for life
c) Unknown friends
Answer: b) Best friends for life
The story teaches us to value:
a) Quantity of friends
b) Quality of friends
c) No friends
Answer: b) Quality of friends
The tone of the story can be called:
a) Serious
b) Funny and meaningful
c) Boring
Answer: b) Funny and meaningful
Grandfather used what kind of object?
a) Ordinary object with a twist
b) Magical wand
c) Board game
Answer: a) Ordinary object with a twist
Mario’s reaction after the test was:
a) Shocked
b) Grateful and kind
c) Angry
Answer: b) Grateful and kind
Which friends passed the invisible chair test?
a) Guneet, Rahul, and Asma
b) Guneet, Asma, and Deepa
c) Deepa, Rahul, and Sam
Answer: b) Guneet, Asma, and Deepa
