DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL BULANDSHAHR
Revision Worksheet (Literature)
Periodic Test - III (Session: 2025-2026)
Class: V
Answer Key
Q.1 Choose the correct options.
1. Her harsh judgment 2. A shepherd with his flock 3. It was too difficult
4. She felt hopeful 5. Heidi had learned to read
Q.2 Complete the Sentences
[Link] beautifully coloured pictures 2. on with her lessons 3 .reading was too difficult
[Link] life in the mountains with animals grazing [Link] one could hear her crying
Q.3 Read the given extracts and answer the questions that follow.
A) a) The speaker is Clara’s grandmother.
b) Heidi was crying because the picture reminded her of her life in the mountains.
c) Grandmother tried to comfort her by saying that she would tell her the story about the
picture.
B) a) Heidi is talking to grandmother.
b) Heidi is talking about the book that grandmother gave her.
c) The assurance made Heidi happy because she loved the book deeply and felt comforted
knowing she could keep it always.
Q.4 Answer the following questions in 20–30 words each.
1. Grandmother gently comforted Heidi by holding her hand and telling her not to cry. She
explained that the picture reminded her of something beautiful and promised to read her the
story.
[Link] felt afraid to tell Grandmother the real reason for her sadness because she did not want
the kind old lady to think she was ungrateful or unhappy with her.
[Link] homesick, Heidi lay quietly in bed at night, pressing her face into the pillow so that no
one could hear her cry or see her sadness.
4. Grandmother believed Heidi had made good progress because the tutor reported that she was
reading well and seemed to have learned to read quickly, unlike most beginners.
[Link] felt worried and unhappy about staying in Frankfurt for a long time. She realised she
could not go home whenever she wanted, which made her miserable.
Q.5 Answer the following questions in 40-50 words each.
a) Grandmother encouraged Heidi to try reading for herself instead of believing Peter’s words.
This teaches us that we should not let others’ opinions hold us back. Trying new things helps us
discover our own abilities, overcome fear, and grow more confident. Experiences become
meaningful only when we attempt them ourselves.
b) Heidi feared being thought ungrateful, which shows that honesty is essential in relationships.
When we express our true feelings and intentions, misunderstandings can be avoided. Being
honest builds trust and respect between people. It helps others know our real thoughts and
strengthens bonds by ensuring openness, clarity, and mutual understanding.
