Section – D
Summary In English: The Inside-Out Stocking
Rex, a young boy known for his constant bad luck, is a great runner but never seems to win anything. His sister Lucy wants him to succeed in an upcoming sports fest. She visits wise old Mother Brown, who tells her that wearing a stocking inside out by accident brings good luck. That night, Lucy secretly turns one of Rex’s stockings inside out. On sports day, Rex unknowingly wears it, and to everyone’s surprise, he wins multiple races. He is thrilled, not knowing why he’s suddenly so lucky—only Lucy knows the secret!
In Hindi:
रेक्स एक छोटा लड़का था जिसे हमेशा बदकिस्मती ही मिलती थी। हालाँकि वह दौड़ में बहुत अच्छा था, फिर भी कभी कुछ नहीं जीत पाता था। उसकी बहन लूसी चाहती थी कि वह खेल प्रतियोगिता में जीत जाए। वह गाँव की एक बुद्धिमान बूढ़ी औरत, मदर ब्राउन के पास जाती है। मदर ब्राउन बताती हैं कि अगर कोई मोजा उल्टा पहन ले तो वह दिन भाग्यशाली हो सकता है। लूसी चुपचाप रेक्स के मोजे को उल्टा कर देती है। अगली सुबह रेक्स बिना देखे वही मोजा पहन लेता है और खेल प्रतियोगिता में कई रेस जीत जाता है। रेक्स बहुत खुश होता है, लेकिन असली रहस्य सिर्फ लूसी को पता होता है।
Word Meanings
Word | Meaning (English) | Meaning (Hindi) |
Unlucky | having bad luck | दुर्भाग्यशाली |
Marvelous | wonderful; amazing | शानदार, अद्भुत |
Pound | a unit of currency (British) | पाउंड (मुद्रा) |
Headmaster | principal of a school | प्रधानाचार्य |
Splendid | excellent; very good | शानदार |
Concerned | worried or anxious | चिंतित |
Cottage | a small house | झोपड़ी/कुटिया |
Rocking chair | chair that moves back and forth | झूला-कुर्सी |
Stocking | a close-fitting covering for the leg | मोजा |
Brightened | became brighter or happier | उजाला/प्रसन्न होना |
Stumbled | tripped while walking | ठोकर खाना |
Cheered | shouted in encouragement | उत्साहवर्धन किया |
Creep | move slowly and quietly | चुपचाप चलना |
Prize | reward for winning | इनाम |
MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions)
- What was Rex good at?
A) Drawing
B) Running
C) Singing
D) Reading
Answer: B) Running - Why did Lucy visit Mother Brown?
A) To get a gift
B) To ask about luck
C) To complain about Rex
D) To get a medicine
Answer: B) To ask about luck - What did Lucy take for Mother Brown?
A) Some flowers
B) A cake
C) An egg
D) A coin
Answer: C) An egg - What was said to bring luck according to Mother Brown?
A) A rabbit’s foot
B) A four-leaf clover
C) A black cat or an inside-out stocking
D) A lucky coin
Answer: C) A black cat or an inside-out stocking - What race did Rex win first?
A) Obstacle race
B) Running race
C) Egg and spoon race
D) Long jump
Answer: C) Egg and spoon race
Short Questions and Answers
Q1. Why was Rex considered unlucky?
Ans: Rex often fell, lost things, or got hurt. Everything he tried went wrong, so people thought he was unlucky.
Q2. How did Lucy plan to help Rex become lucky?
Ans: Lucy turned one of Rex’s stockings inside out while he was asleep, believing it would bring him good luck.
Q3. What did Mother Brown tell Lucy about luck?
Ans: Mother Brown said that black cats bring luck and that wearing an inside-out stocking unknowingly is also lucky.
Q4. How did Rex react after winning the races?
Ans: Rex was surprised and happy. He couldn’t understand why he was so lucky that day.
Q5. Did Rex find out what Lucy had done?
Ans: No, Lucy never told him. Rex remained unaware of the reason behind his good luck.