Class 12 CBSE English — Chapter 8: Going Places MCQs with Answers
30 practice questions · 30 Medium
Practise the most important Class 12 CBSE English questions from Chapter 8, "Going Places" — 3 separately timed quizzes built from 30 NCERT-aligned multiple-choice questions, with answers and explanations. The set is split into 30 Medium, so you can warm up on the fundamentals and then push into the exam-level problems that separate top scorers in CBSE Board exams.
"Going Places" is a chapter that rewards comprehension, grammar and writing-skill questions. Each MCQ on this chapter is timed and uses exam-grade marking (+4 correct, −1 wrong, 0 skipped), training the accuracy-under-pressure that real papers demand. Every question carries a short explanation, so a wrong answer becomes a quick lesson rather than a dead end — the fastest way to close gaps before a test.
Use this chapter as targeted revision: attempt the Easy set first to confirm your basics on Going Places, then move to Medium to test application and problem-solving. Your accuracy, streaks and XP save automatically, and the chapter feeds into your overall Class 12 English mastery score. 2 sample questions are solved in full below — answer and worked explanation — and signing in free opens all 30.
Key concepts: Going Places (Class 12 English)
A. R. Barton's story of adolescent fantasising and hero worship. Sophie, a working-class schoolgirl bound for the biscuit factory, dreams of boutiques and film stardom and tells her family she has met the footballer Danny Casey. She waits by the canal for a meeting that never happens, and walks home carrying the burden of a story only she believes.
- A. R. Barton
- A modern writer who lives in Zurich and writes in English. In 'Going Places' he explores 'the theme of adolescent fantasising and hero worship'.
- Sophie's dreams
- A boutique — 'the most amazing shop this city's ever seen' — and, failing that, 'I'll be like Mary Quant… I'll be a natural.' Then an actress, because 'there's real money in that', or a fashion designer, 'something a bit sophisticated'.
- Jansie the realist
- She knows 'they were both earmarked for the biscuit factory' and grows melancholy: 'It's only a few months away now, Soaf, you really should be sensible… your dad would never allow it.'
- The family's poverty
- Her father eats shepherd's pie 'as hard as he could go, his plump face still grimy and sweat-marked from the day'. The small room is steamy from the stove, cluttered, with 'the dirty washing piled up in the corner'.
Class 12 English Going Places MCQs with answers
2 solved questions across the difficulty levels this chapter is graded on — answer and explanation shown for each. The remaining 28 are timed and scored when you sign in.
- Q1Medium
Who wrote 'Going Places'?
A.Pablo NerudaB.AsokamitranC.Kamala DasD.A. R. Barton✓ CorrectAnswer: D. A. R. Barton
Explanation: The story explores 'the theme of adolescent fantasising and hero worship'.
- Q2Medium
What does Sophie say she will do when she leaves school?
A.Join the biscuit factoryB.Have a boutique✓ CorrectC.Become a mechanicD.Move to IrelandAnswer: B. Have a boutique
Explanation: She adds that she will be a manager first, 'Till I've got enough.'
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What are the key concepts in Class 12 English Going Places?+
A. R. Barton's story of adolescent fantasising and hero worship. Sophie, a working-class schoolgirl bound for the biscuit factory, dreams of boutiques and film stardom and tells her family she has met the footballer Danny Casey. She waits by the canal for a meeting that never happens, and walks home carrying the burden of a story only she believes. Key ideas include A. R. Barton, Sophie's dreams, Jansie the realist, The family's poverty.
What does Class 12 English Chapter 8 (Going Places) cover on XamBaaz?+
It covers 30 NCERT-aligned MCQs on "Going Places" — 30 Medium — making 3 separately timed quizzes you can sit without ever repeating the same set, each with an instant explanation, suitable for CBSE Board exams.
Are these "Going Places" questions free to practise?+
Yes — sign in with Google to practise "Going Places" free. Full unlimited access is ₹999/year (limited-time launch price), with no per-chapter charges.
How should I revise "Going Places" for the exam?+
Start with the Easy quiz to confirm your fundamentals, then attempt Medium for application-level practice. There are 3 separately timed quizzes on this chapter, so you can come back and get a fresh set rather than re-sitting one you have seen. Review each explanation, retry the questions you miss, and track your accuracy on this chapter until it is consistently high.
Are these "Going Places" MCQs available with answers?+
Yes. 2 sample questions are shown here in full, each with the correct option and a step-by-step "Why" explanation. Sign in free with Google to practise all 30 questions with instant scoring.
Is there negative marking in the "Going Places" quizzes?+
Yes — the timed quizzes use exam-grade marking: +4 for a correct answer, −1 for a wrong one and 0 for a skipped question. Note that MHT-CET and the CBSE board papers themselves carry no negative marking — our mocks for those are scored their way, not this way.
Are these important questions for Going Places?+
The set is curated to the NCERT syllabus and weighted toward the question patterns that actually appear in CBSE Board exams, across Medium — so it doubles as an "important questions" revision list for "Going Places".