CUET UG English Booster Test 1-Story Background

The correct answer is B. Assertion (A) is true because the man found by Sadao was indeed a prisoner of war (from the U.S. Navy). Reason (R) is false because the prisoner was an American, not a soldier from the Japanese army. Therefore, the reason provided does not explain the assertion.

The correct answer is D. These specific descriptors are derived directly from the opening paragraph of the story, which establishes the desolate and isolated setting of Dr. Sadao's residence.

The correct answer is D. This statement is false because Sadao's father was extremely particular about the bride's race and would not have accepted Hana if she were not of "pure" Japanese descent.

The correct answer is A. The phrase "stepping stones" suggests a progressive journey. It implies that these locations were intermediate steps for Japan to achieve its greater national ambitions.

The correct answer is C. This accurately maps the common phrasal verbs used in the story to describe Sadao's life experiences, including his studies and romantic journey.

The correct answer is C. "Partially" is the direct antonym for "entirely," as it represents an incomplete state versus a state of absolute completeness.

The correct answer is B. In a surgical context, "stanch" (or staunch) means to stop the flow of blood, which is exactly what a surgeon does to save a patient.

The correct answer is A. The passage explains that his work on rendering wounds clean was deemed important enough for him to remain in Japan rather than being deployed with the troops.

The correct answer is B. The text notes that the old General was being treated for a condition and might need surgery, providing a personal motive for the military leader to keep his trusted surgeon in Japan.

The correct answer is D. The text emphasizes that despite their time in America, Sadao and Hana adhered to traditional customs regarding their marriage upon returning home, specifically the "old Japanese way."

The correct answer is A. The threat of the servants reporting the American was a significant conflict because it endangered Sadao's professional position and could have led to his arrest for treason.

The correct answer is C. This sequence tracks the internal psychological progression of the doctor, from rationalizing the enemy status to the hesitant act of drafting the report and ultimately burying it.

The correct answer is A. The servants were deeply fearful of the consequences of harboring an enemy, making "terrified" the most appropriate synonym among the choices.

The correct answer is B. In this context, Hana viewed the presence of the American prisoner as a direct threat to the family's safety, thus a "menace."

The correct answer is D. An environment is either dangerous (risky/perilous) or safe. Therefore, "safe" is the correct antonym.

The correct answer is C. The assertion is accurate due to the geographical and habitual isolation described in the text. The reason provides the logical, contextual explanation for why they believed they were safe from observation.

The correct answer is B. These descriptors come directly from the vivid imagery the author uses to describe the violent sea and the atmospheric conditions surrounding the arrival of the prisoner.

The correct answer is A. These phrasal verbs and their definitions align precisely with the actions taken by Sadao and Hana as they examined the prisoner on the shore.

The correct answer is C. The dilemma revolved around whether they should dispose of the prisoner by returning him to the "sea" (the environment from which he came) or rescue him, reflecting the tension between political duty and human compassion.

The correct answer is D. This is the false statement. Sadao did not call the police; in fact, the conflict of the entire chapter is that he struggled with the idea of calling them but chose to treat the man instead.