Class 10 English: Madam Rides The Bus (Questions and Answers)
Q1: Justify the title ‘Madam Rides the Bus’.
Answer: The title is justified as Valli fulfils her dream of enjoying a ride on a bus. She is called ‘madam’ by the conductor as the self-respecting girl wants to be treated as an adult and has paid equally like others. She gets annoyed when any other person gives advice to her about her safety or stops her from standing in her seat. She also refuses to accept any favour from the conductor.
Q2: What is the theme of the chapter ‘Madam Rides the Bus’?
Answer: Through Valli, the author has depicted the curious nature of children and how they want their curiosity and desire to be satisfied. Valli dreams of taking a ride on the bus. Her eagerness to fulfil her desire makes her plan the bus ride meticulously and gain first-hand experience of a bus ride.