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Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :On Sunday afternoons Grandmother sent her down to the drawing-room to have a “nice talk with Father and Mother”. But the little girl always found Mother reading and Father stretched out on the sofa, his handkerchief on his face, his feet on one of the best cushions, sleeping soundly and snoring. She sat on a stool, gravely watched him until he woke and stretched, and asked the time — then looked at her. “Don’t stare so, Kezia. You look like a little brown owl.” One day, when she was kept indoors with a cold, her grandmother told her that father’s birthday was next week and suggested she should make him a pin-cushion for a gift out of a beautiful piece of yellow silk.Q. Find a word that means ‘undisturbed’.- a)stretched
- b)soundly
- c)snoring
- d)handkerchief
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :
On Sunday afternoons Grandmother sent her down to the drawing-room to have a “nice talk with Father and Mother”. But the little girl always found Mother reading and Father stretched out on the sofa, his handkerchief on his face, his feet on one of the best cushions, sleeping soundly and snoring. She sat on a stool, gravely watched him until he woke and stretched, and asked the time — then looked at her. “Don’t stare so, Kezia. You look like a little brown owl.” One day, when she was kept indoors with a cold, her grandmother told her that father’s birthday was next week and suggested she should make him a pin-cushion for a gift out of a beautiful piece of yellow silk.
Q. Find a word that means ‘undisturbed’.
a)
stretched
b)
soundly
c)
snoring
d)
handkerchief
 | Swati Verma answered |
Not interrupted or changed in any way
Why does the grandmother ask the little girl to go make a present for her father? - a)the father’s birthday was the next week
- b)the father was going to be retired the next week
- c)the father was going to get a big reward
- d)all the options are incorrect the next week
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Why does the grandmother ask the little girl to go make a present for her father?
a)
the father’s birthday was the next week
b)
the father was going to be retired the next week
c)
the father was going to get a big reward
d)
all the options are incorrect the next week
 | Saptarshi Mehra answered |
One day Kezia's grandma told her that her father birthday was next week and asked her to make a beautiful gift for him.She decided to make pin-cushion. After stitching three side she stated think what to fill it with.Since her grandma was in the garden so she moved into her mother's room in search of scraps and she discovered many sheet of paper on the bed table.She gathered them tore them and filled it in the cushion.Unfortunately her efforts to please his father went in vain.This is because the paper which she has toren and filled into the cushion was actually his father's speech for Port Authority.Her father scolded her and hit her with ruler on his pink,small palm.
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :Laboriously, with a double cotton, the little girl stitched three sides. But what to fill it with? That was the question. The grandmother was out in the garden, and she wandered into Mother’s bedroom to look for scraps. On the bed table she discovered a great many sheets of fine paper, gathered them up, tore them into tiny pieces, and stuffed her case, then sewed up the fourth side.That night there was a hue and cry in the house. Father’s great speech for the Port Authority had been lost. Rooms were searched; servants questioned. Finally Mother came into Kezia’s room. “Kezia, I suppose you didn’t see some papers on a table in our room?” “Oh yes,” she said, “I tore them up for my surprise.”“What!” screamed Mother. “Come straight down to the dining-room this instant.”Q. Who made hue and cry in the house?- a)Kezia’s father
- b)Kezia’s mother
- c)Kezia’s grandmother
- d)None of these
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :
Laboriously, with a double cotton, the little girl stitched three sides. But what to fill it with? That was the question. The grandmother was out in the garden, and she wandered into Mother’s bedroom to look for scraps. On the bed table she discovered a great many sheets of fine paper, gathered them up, tore them into tiny pieces, and stuffed her case, then sewed up the fourth side.
That night there was a hue and cry in the house. Father’s great speech for the Port Authority had been lost. Rooms were searched; servants questioned. Finally Mother came into Kezia’s room. “Kezia, I suppose you didn’t see some papers on a table in our room?” “Oh yes,” she said, “I tore them up for my surprise.”“What!” screamed Mother. “Come straight down to the dining-room this instant.”
Q. Who made hue and cry in the house?
a)
Kezia’s father
b)
Kezia’s mother
c)
Kezia’s grandmother
d)
None of these
| | Swati Verma answered |
There was a hue and cry in the house because Kezia had torn her father's beautifully written great speech to be delivered at the Port Authority. She had done this just to fill the cushion made for his father.
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :To the little girl he was a figure to be feared and avoided. Every morning before going to work he came into her room and gave her a casual kiss, to which she responded with “Goodbye, Father”. And oh, there was a glad sense of relief when she heard the noise of the carriage growing fainter and fainter down the long road! In the evening when he came home, she stood near the staircase and heard his loud voice in the hall. “Bring my tea into the drawing-room... Hasn’t the paper come yet? Mother, go and see if my paper’s out there — and bring me my slippers.”“Kezia,” Mother would call to her, “if you’re a good girl you can come down and take off father’s boots.” Slowly the girl would slip down the stairs, more slowly still across the hall, and push open the drawing-room door. By that time, he had his spectacles on and looked at her over them in a way that was terrifying to the little girl. “Well, Kezia, hurry up and pull off these boots and take them outside. Have you been a good girl today?” “I d-d-don’t know, Father.”Q. What is this story about?- a)children
- b)fears of children
- c)childhood fears
- d)a little girl and her feelings for her father
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :
To the little girl he was a figure to be feared and avoided. Every morning before going to work he came into her room and gave her a casual kiss, to which she responded with “Goodbye, Father”. And oh, there was a glad sense of relief when she heard the noise of the carriage growing fainter and fainter down the long road! In the evening when he came home, she stood near the staircase and heard his loud voice in the hall. “Bring my tea into the drawing-room... Hasn’t the paper come yet? Mother, go and see if my paper’s out there — and bring me my slippers.”“Kezia,” Mother would call to her, “if you’re a good girl you can come down and take off father’s boots.” Slowly the girl would slip down the stairs, more slowly still across the hall, and push open the drawing-room door. By that time, he had his spectacles on and looked at her over them in a way that was terrifying to the little girl. “Well, Kezia, hurry up and pull off these boots and take them outside. Have you been a good girl today?” “I d-d-don’t know, Father.”
Q. What is this story about?
a)
children
b)
fears of children
c)
childhood fears
d)
a little girl and her feelings for her father
| | Swati Verma answered |
'The Little Girl' is the story of a little girl, Kezia who misunderstood her father's strictness and usually remained scared of him. She kept a distance from him, whenever he would be at home. She considered him to be as big as a giant.
How did Kezia react when faced with the consequences of her actions?- a)She defiantly admitted to her mistake.
- b)She tried to blame her siblings for the deed.
- c)She ran away from home.
- d)She denied responsibility and hid under the bedclothes.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
She defiantly admitted to her mistake.
b)
She tried to blame her siblings for the deed.
c)
She ran away from home.
d)
She denied responsibility and hid under the bedclothes.
 | Labanya Montry answered |
The Correct answer of this question is option A
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :“But it was for your birthday.” Down came the ruler on her little, pink palms. Hours later, when Grandmother had wrapped her in a shawl and rocked her in the rocking-chair, the child clung to her soft body.“ What did God make fathers for?” she sobbed. “Here’s a clean hanky, darling. Blow your nose. Go to sleep, pet; you’ll forget all about it in the morning. I tried to explain to Father but he was too upset to listen tonight.” But the child never forgot. Next time she saw him, she quickly put both hands behind her back and a red colour flew into her cheeks.Q. She sobbed. Who is ‘She’?- a)Her mother
- b)Kezia
- c)Grandmother
- d)Both ( b) and (c)
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :
“But it was for your birthday.” Down came the ruler on her little, pink palms. Hours later, when Grandmother had wrapped her in a shawl and rocked her in the rocking-chair, the child clung to her soft body.“ What did God make fathers for?” she sobbed. “Here’s a clean hanky, darling. Blow your nose. Go to sleep, pet; you’ll forget all about it in the morning. I tried to explain to Father but he was too upset to listen tonight.” But the child never forgot. Next time she saw him, she quickly put both hands behind her back and a red colour flew into her cheeks.
Q. She sobbed. Who is ‘She’?
a)
Her mother
b)
Kezia
c)
Grandmother
d)
Both ( b) and (c)
 | Imk Pathshala answered |
The pronoun "she" refers to Kezia, the child in the story, who is upset after being punished by her father. Hence, the correct answer is B: Kezia.
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :To the little girl he was a figure to be feared and avoided. Every morning before going to work he came into her room and gave her a casual kiss, to which she responded with “Goodbye, Father”. And oh, there was a glad sense of relief when she heard the noise of the carriage growing fainter and fainter down the long road! In the evening when he came home, she stood near the staircase and heard his loud voice in the hall. “Bring my tea into the drawing-room... Hasn’t the paper come yet? Mother, go and see if my paper’s out there — and bring me my slippers.”“Kezia,” Mother would call to her, “if you’re a good girl you can come down and take off father’s boots.” Slowly the girl would slip down the stairs, more slowly still across the hall, and push open the drawing-room door. By that time, he had his spectacles on and looked at her over them in a way that was terrifying to the little girl. “Well, Kezia, hurry up and pull off these boots and take them outside. Have you been a good girl today?” “I d-d-don’t know, Father.”Q. Why was Kezia afraid of her father?- a)He used to speak rudely to her and always found faults in her.
- b)She thought that he was a hard-hearted man.
- c)Once he beat her for tearing his papers.
- d)All
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :
To the little girl he was a figure to be feared and avoided. Every morning before going to work he came into her room and gave her a casual kiss, to which she responded with “Goodbye, Father”. And oh, there was a glad sense of relief when she heard the noise of the carriage growing fainter and fainter down the long road! In the evening when he came home, she stood near the staircase and heard his loud voice in the hall. “Bring my tea into the drawing-room... Hasn’t the paper come yet? Mother, go and see if my paper’s out there — and bring me my slippers.”“Kezia,” Mother would call to her, “if you’re a good girl you can come down and take off father’s boots.” Slowly the girl would slip down the stairs, more slowly still across the hall, and push open the drawing-room door. By that time, he had his spectacles on and looked at her over them in a way that was terrifying to the little girl. “Well, Kezia, hurry up and pull off these boots and take them outside. Have you been a good girl today?” “I d-d-don’t know, Father.”
Q. Why was Kezia afraid of her father?
a)
He used to speak rudely to her and always found faults in her.
b)
She thought that he was a hard-hearted man.
c)
Once he beat her for tearing his papers.
d)
All
| | Swati Verma answered |
Kezia was a little sensitive girl. Kezia was in awe of her father and considered his hands, neck, and mouth to be huge. He was aggressive and always spoke loudly. He often scolded her. He never played with her. He was a figure to be feared. She shuttered while trying to speak to him.
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :“What I'l do if I have a nightmare?” she asked. “I often have nightmares and then Grannie takes me into her bed—I can’t stay in the dark—it gets‘ all whispery’…”“You just go to sleep, child,” said Alice, pulling off her socks, “and don’t you scream and wake your poor Pa.” But the same old nightmare came — the butcher with a knife and a rope, who came nearer and nearer, smiling that dreadful smile, while she could not move, could only stand still, crying out, “Grandma! Grandma!” She woke shivering to see Father beside her bed, a candle in his hand.“What’s the matter?” he said.Oh, a butcher — a knife — I want Grannie.” He blew out the candle, bent down and caught up the child in his arms, carrying her along the passage to the big bedroom. A newspaper was on the bed. He put away the paper, then carefully tucked up the child. He lay down beside her. Half asleep still, with the butcher’s smile all about her it seemed, she crept close to him, snuggled her head under his arm, held tightly to his shirt.Q. Why did Kezia start feeling lonely?- a)because of her father
- b)her father scolded her
- c)because her mother fell sick
- d)none
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :
“What I'l do if I have a nightmare?” she asked. “I often have nightmares and then Grannie takes me into her bed—I can’t stay in the dark—it gets‘ all whispery’…”“You just go to sleep, child,” said Alice, pulling off her socks, “and don’t you scream and wake your poor Pa.” But the same old nightmare came — the butcher with a knife and a rope, who came nearer and nearer, smiling that dreadful smile, while she could not move, could only stand still, crying out, “Grandma! Grandma!” She woke shivering to see Father beside her bed, a candle in his hand.“What’s the matter?” he said.
Oh, a butcher — a knife — I want Grannie.” He blew out the candle, bent down and caught up the child in his arms, carrying her along the passage to the big bedroom. A newspaper was on the bed. He put away the paper, then carefully tucked up the child. He lay down beside her. Half asleep still, with the butcher’s smile all about her it seemed, she crept close to him, snuggled her head under his arm, held tightly to his shirt.
Q. Why did Kezia start feeling lonely?
a)
because of her father
b)
her father scolded her
c)
because her mother fell sick
d)
none
| | Swati Verma answered |
Kezia left alone with Alice as kezia's mother and father were not at home. Her mother was sick and her grandmother took Kezia's mother to hospital .
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :Laboriously, with a double cotton, the little girl stitched three sides. But what to fill it with? That was the question. The grandmother was out in the garden, and she wandered into Mother’s bedroom to look for scraps. On the bed table she discovered a great many sheets of fine paper, gathered them up, tore them into tiny pieces, and stuffed her case, then sewed up the fourth side.That night there was a hue and cry in the house. Father’s great speech for the Port Authority had been lost. Rooms were searched; servants questioned. Finally Mother came into Kezia’s room. “Kezia, I suppose you didn’t see some papers on a table in our room?” “Oh yes,” she said, “I tore them up for my surprise.”“What!” screamed Mother. “Come straight down to the dining-room this instant.”Q. Name the people in Kezia’s family.- a)father
- b)mother
- c)grandmother
- d)all
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :
Laboriously, with a double cotton, the little girl stitched three sides. But what to fill it with? That was the question. The grandmother was out in the garden, and she wandered into Mother’s bedroom to look for scraps. On the bed table she discovered a great many sheets of fine paper, gathered them up, tore them into tiny pieces, and stuffed her case, then sewed up the fourth side.
That night there was a hue and cry in the house. Father’s great speech for the Port Authority had been lost. Rooms were searched; servants questioned. Finally Mother came into Kezia’s room. “Kezia, I suppose you didn’t see some papers on a table in our room?” “Oh yes,” she said, “I tore them up for my surprise.”“What!” screamed Mother. “Come straight down to the dining-room this instant.”
Q. Name the people in Kezia’s family.
a)
father
b)
mother
c)
grandmother
d)
all
 | Akshat Ghosh answered |
Family Members in Kezia's Family:
- Father: Kezia's father is mentioned in the paragraph as someone who had lost his great speech for the Port Authority.
- Mother: Kezia's mother is shown as the one who questions Kezia about the missing papers.
- Grandmother: Kezia's grandmother is seen in the story as the one who is out in the garden while Kezia is working on her project.
- All: Therefore, all the family members mentioned above are part of Kezia's family.
- Father: Kezia's father is mentioned in the paragraph as someone who had lost his great speech for the Port Authority.
- Mother: Kezia's mother is shown as the one who questions Kezia about the missing papers.
- Grandmother: Kezia's grandmother is seen in the story as the one who is out in the garden while Kezia is working on her project.
- All: Therefore, all the family members mentioned above are part of Kezia's family.
How did Kezia react to her father's loud voice in the hall when he came home in the evening?- a)She greeted him with enthusiasm.
- b)She stood near the staircase quietly.
- c)She ran to him excitedly.
- d)She hid in her room.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
She greeted him with enthusiasm.
b)
She stood near the staircase quietly.
c)
She ran to him excitedly.
d)
She hid in her room.
 | Dawood Al-Hamad answered |
Understanding Kezia's Reaction
Kezia's reaction to her father's loud voice when he came home is an important aspect of her character development and the dynamics of her family life.
Contextual Background
- Kezia is portrayed as a sensitive and timid child.
- Her relationship with her father is strained, characterized by fear and misunderstanding.
Father's Loud Voice
- When her father arrives home, he often speaks in a loud and commanding tone.
- This loudness is intimidating for Kezia, making her feel anxious and small.
Kezia's Response
- Instead of running to her father or greeting him enthusiastically, Kezia chooses to stand quietly near the staircase.
- This reaction indicates her fear and discomfort with his demeanor.
Significance of Option 'B'
- Represents Fear: Kezia's quietness signifies her apprehension towards her father's authority.
- Shows Isolation: By standing at a distance, she distances herself from the emotional connection that other options would imply.
- Highlights Emotional Conflict: This moment reflects the broader theme of misunderstanding and lack of communication within their family.
Conclusion
Kezia's choice to remain quietly near the staircase instead of approaching her father highlights her emotional state and the complexities of their relationship. It underlines the themes of childhood fear and the longing for paternal affection, making option 'B' the most accurate depiction of her reaction.
Kezia's reaction to her father's loud voice when he came home is an important aspect of her character development and the dynamics of her family life.
Contextual Background
- Kezia is portrayed as a sensitive and timid child.
- Her relationship with her father is strained, characterized by fear and misunderstanding.
Father's Loud Voice
- When her father arrives home, he often speaks in a loud and commanding tone.
- This loudness is intimidating for Kezia, making her feel anxious and small.
Kezia's Response
- Instead of running to her father or greeting him enthusiastically, Kezia chooses to stand quietly near the staircase.
- This reaction indicates her fear and discomfort with his demeanor.
Significance of Option 'B'
- Represents Fear: Kezia's quietness signifies her apprehension towards her father's authority.
- Shows Isolation: By standing at a distance, she distances herself from the emotional connection that other options would imply.
- Highlights Emotional Conflict: This moment reflects the broader theme of misunderstanding and lack of communication within their family.
Conclusion
Kezia's choice to remain quietly near the staircase instead of approaching her father highlights her emotional state and the complexities of their relationship. It underlines the themes of childhood fear and the longing for paternal affection, making option 'B' the most accurate depiction of her reaction.
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :“But it was for your birthday.” Down came the ruler on her little, pink palms. Hours later, when Grandmother had wrapped her in a shawl and rocked her in the rocking-chair, the child clung to her soft body.“ What did God make fathers for?” she sobbed. “Here’s a clean hanky, darling. Blow your nose. Go to sleep, pet; you’ll forget all about it in the morning. I tried to explain to Father but he was too upset to listen tonight.” But the child never forgot. Next time she saw him, she quickly put both hands behind her back and a red colour flew into her cheeks.Find a word from the passage that means ‘wept’.- a)palms
- b)wrapped
- c)sobbed
- d)clung
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :
“But it was for your birthday.” Down came the ruler on her little, pink palms. Hours later, when Grandmother had wrapped her in a shawl and rocked her in the rocking-chair, the child clung to her soft body.“ What did God make fathers for?” she sobbed. “Here’s a clean hanky, darling. Blow your nose. Go to sleep, pet; you’ll forget all about it in the morning. I tried to explain to Father but he was too upset to listen tonight.” But the child never forgot. Next time she saw him, she quickly put both hands behind her back and a red colour flew into her cheeks.
Find a word from the passage that means ‘wept’.
a)
palms
b)
wrapped
c)
sobbed
d)
clung
| | Swati Verma answered |
Sobbing is the sharp catching of breath, or intake of breath, that usually accompanies weeping. Weeping is the release of tears, crying.
Read the given extract and answer the question that follows by choosing the most appropriate option.
" Don't stare so, Kezia. You look like a little brown owl. "
Why does Kezia's father refer to her as 'a little brown owl'?- a)She was wise like an owl.
- b)She had brown eyes.
- c)She sat still staring at her father for hours.
- d)She did not sleep.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the given extract and answer the question that follows by choosing the most appropriate option.
" Don't stare so, Kezia. You look like a little brown owl. "
Why does Kezia's father refer to her as 'a little brown owl'?
" Don't stare so, Kezia. You look like a little brown owl. "
Why does Kezia's father refer to her as 'a little brown owl'?
a)
She was wise like an owl.
b)
She had brown eyes.
c)
She sat still staring at her father for hours.
d)
She did not sleep.
 | EduRev Class 9 answered |
Kezia's father calls her "a little brown owl" to highlight her behavior. Owls are often associated with being observant and still, which reflects how Kezia is intently staring at her father. This comparison suggests that Kezia is caught in a moment of curiosity or contemplation, similar to how an owl might observe its surroundings.
Hence, the correct answer is C: She sat still staring at her father for hours.
Hence, the correct answer is C: She sat still staring at her father for hours.
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :On Sunday afternoons Grandmother sent her down to the drawing-room to have a “nice talk with Father and Mother”. But the little girl always found Mother reading and Father stretched out on the sofa, his handkerchief on his face, his feet on one of the best cushions, sleeping soundly and snoring. She sat on a stool, gravely watched him until he woke and stretched, and asked the time — then looked at her. “Don’t stare so, Kezia. You look like a little brown owl.” One day, when she was kept indoors with a cold, her grandmother told her that father’s birthday was next week and suggested she should make him a pin-cushion for a gift out of a beautiful piece of yellow silk.How did Kezia’s grandmother help her to have a better relation with her father?- a)by asking her to prepare food for him
- b)by sending her to talk to him in his room
- c)by asking her to complete her homework
- d)all
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :
On Sunday afternoons Grandmother sent her down to the drawing-room to have a “nice talk with Father and Mother”. But the little girl always found Mother reading and Father stretched out on the sofa, his handkerchief on his face, his feet on one of the best cushions, sleeping soundly and snoring. She sat on a stool, gravely watched him until he woke and stretched, and asked the time — then looked at her. “Don’t stare so, Kezia. You look like a little brown owl.” One day, when she was kept indoors with a cold, her grandmother told her that father’s birthday was next week and suggested she should make him a pin-cushion for a gift out of a beautiful piece of yellow silk.
How did Kezia’s grandmother help her to have a better relation with her father?
a)
by asking her to prepare food for him
b)
by sending her to talk to him in his room
c)
by asking her to complete her homework
d)
all
| | Swati Verma answered |
Kezia's grandmother encouraged her to get to know her father better by sending her to the drawing room to talk to her parents on Sundays. She also suggested Kezia make a gift of a pin-cushion on her father's birthday.
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :“What I'l do if I have a nightmare?” she asked. “I often have nightmares and then Grannie takes me into her bed—I can’t stay in the dark—it gets‘ all whispery’…”“You just go to sleep, child,” said Alice, pulling off her socks, “and don’t you scream and wake your poor Pa.” But the same old nightmare came — the butcher with a knife and a rope, who came nearer and nearer, smiling that dreadful smile, while she could not move, could only stand still, crying out, “Grandma! Grandma!” She woke shivering to see Father beside her bed, a candle in his hand.“What’s the matter?” he said.Oh, a butcher — a knife — I want Grannie.” He blew out the candle, bent down and caught up the child in his arms, carrying her along the passage to the big bedroom. A newspaper was on the bed. He put away the paper, then carefully tucked up the child. He lay down beside her. Half asleep still, with the butcher’s smile all about her it seemed, she crept close to him, snuggled her head under his arm, held tightly to his shirt.Q. What changed Kezia’s perception about her father?- a)his scolding
- b)her grandmother
- c)her mother
- d)the night she got a nightmare he comforted her
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :
“What I'l do if I have a nightmare?” she asked. “I often have nightmares and then Grannie takes me into her bed—I can’t stay in the dark—it gets‘ all whispery’…”“You just go to sleep, child,” said Alice, pulling off her socks, “and don’t you scream and wake your poor Pa.” But the same old nightmare came — the butcher with a knife and a rope, who came nearer and nearer, smiling that dreadful smile, while she could not move, could only stand still, crying out, “Grandma! Grandma!” She woke shivering to see Father beside her bed, a candle in his hand.“What’s the matter?” he said.
Oh, a butcher — a knife — I want Grannie.” He blew out the candle, bent down and caught up the child in his arms, carrying her along the passage to the big bedroom. A newspaper was on the bed. He put away the paper, then carefully tucked up the child. He lay down beside her. Half asleep still, with the butcher’s smile all about her it seemed, she crept close to him, snuggled her head under his arm, held tightly to his shirt.
Q. What changed Kezia’s perception about her father?
a)
his scolding
b)
her grandmother
c)
her mother
d)
the night she got a nightmare he comforted her
| | Aisha Gupta answered |
Explanation:
Context: In the passage, Kezia has a nightmare about a butcher with a knife and a rope, which terrifies her to the point of calling out for her grandmother.
Kezia’s Perception Change:
- Kezia's perception about her father changed when she had a nightmare and woke up shivering in fear.
- Previously, Kezia sought comfort in her grandmother whenever she had nightmares, but this time, her father came to her rescue.
- Instead of scolding her or dismissing her fears, her father, with a candle in hand, asked her what was the matter and comforted her.
- He then took her to his own bed, removed any distractions like the newspaper, and carefully tucked her in, showing care and concern for her well-being.
- By lying down beside her and offering a sense of security, he reassured Kezia and allowed her to snuggle close to him, finding solace in his presence.
- This act of kindness and protection from her father during a vulnerable moment changed Kezia's perception of him, making her feel safe and loved.
Conclusion: Kezia's father's comforting actions during her nightmare not only provided her with a sense of security but also changed her perception of him from being a distant figure to a caring and protective presence in her life.
Context: In the passage, Kezia has a nightmare about a butcher with a knife and a rope, which terrifies her to the point of calling out for her grandmother.
Kezia’s Perception Change:
- Kezia's perception about her father changed when she had a nightmare and woke up shivering in fear.
- Previously, Kezia sought comfort in her grandmother whenever she had nightmares, but this time, her father came to her rescue.
- Instead of scolding her or dismissing her fears, her father, with a candle in hand, asked her what was the matter and comforted her.
- He then took her to his own bed, removed any distractions like the newspaper, and carefully tucked her in, showing care and concern for her well-being.
- By lying down beside her and offering a sense of security, he reassured Kezia and allowed her to snuggle close to him, finding solace in his presence.
- This act of kindness and protection from her father during a vulnerable moment changed Kezia's perception of him, making her feel safe and loved.
Conclusion: Kezia's father's comforting actions during her nightmare not only provided her with a sense of security but also changed her perception of him from being a distant figure to a caring and protective presence in her life.
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :“What I'l do if I have a nightmare?” she asked. “I often have nightmares and then Grannie takes me into her bed—I can’t stay in the dark—it gets‘ all whispery’…”“You just go to sleep, child,” said Alice, pulling off her socks, “and don’t you scream and wake your poor Pa.” But the same old nightmare came — the butcher with a knife and a rope, who came nearer and nearer, smiling that dreadful smile, while she could not move, could only stand still, crying out, “Grandma! Grandma!” She woke shivering to see Father beside her bed, a candle in his hand.“What’s the matter?” he said.Oh, a butcher — a knife — I want Grannie.” He blew out the candle, bent down and caught up the child in his arms, carrying her along the passage to the big bedroom. A newspaper was on the bed. He put away the paper, then carefully tucked up the child. He lay down beside her. Half asleep still, with the butcher’s smile all about her it seemed, she crept close to him, snuggled her head under his arm, held tightly to his shirt.Q. Where was the butcher?- a)in her house
- b)in her bedroom
- c)in her dream
- d)none of these
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :
“What I'l do if I have a nightmare?” she asked. “I often have nightmares and then Grannie takes me into her bed—I can’t stay in the dark—it gets‘ all whispery’…”“You just go to sleep, child,” said Alice, pulling off her socks, “and don’t you scream and wake your poor Pa.” But the same old nightmare came — the butcher with a knife and a rope, who came nearer and nearer, smiling that dreadful smile, while she could not move, could only stand still, crying out, “Grandma! Grandma!” She woke shivering to see Father beside her bed, a candle in his hand.“What’s the matter?” he said.
Oh, a butcher — a knife — I want Grannie.” He blew out the candle, bent down and caught up the child in his arms, carrying her along the passage to the big bedroom. A newspaper was on the bed. He put away the paper, then carefully tucked up the child. He lay down beside her. Half asleep still, with the butcher’s smile all about her it seemed, she crept close to him, snuggled her head under his arm, held tightly to his shirt.
Q. Where was the butcher?
a)
in her house
b)
in her bedroom
c)
in her dream
d)
none of these
| | Swati Verma answered |
The butcher was in her dream.
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :To the little girl he was a figure to be feared and avoided. Every morning before going to work he came into her room and gave her a casual kiss, to which she responded with “Goodbye, Father”. And oh, there was a glad sense of relief when she heard the noise of the carriage growing fainter and fainter down the long road! In the evening when he came home, she stood near the staircase and heard his loud voice in the hall. “Bring my tea into the drawing-room... Hasn’t the paper come yet? Mother, go and see if my paper’s out there — and bring me my slippers.”“Kezia,” Mother would call to her, “if you’re a good girl you can come down and take off father’s boots.” Slowly the girl would slip down the stairs, more slowly still across the hall, and push open the drawing-room door. By that time, he had his spectacles on and looked at her over them in a way that was terrifying to the little girl. “Well, Kezia, hurry up and pull off these boots and take them outside. Have you been a good girl today?” “I d-d-don’t know, Father.”Q. Who is ‘he’ in the first line?- a)her grandfather
- b)her father
- c)God
- d)none of the above
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :
To the little girl he was a figure to be feared and avoided. Every morning before going to work he came into her room and gave her a casual kiss, to which she responded with “Goodbye, Father”. And oh, there was a glad sense of relief when she heard the noise of the carriage growing fainter and fainter down the long road! In the evening when he came home, she stood near the staircase and heard his loud voice in the hall. “Bring my tea into the drawing-room... Hasn’t the paper come yet? Mother, go and see if my paper’s out there — and bring me my slippers.”“Kezia,” Mother would call to her, “if you’re a good girl you can come down and take off father’s boots.” Slowly the girl would slip down the stairs, more slowly still across the hall, and push open the drawing-room door. By that time, he had his spectacles on and looked at her over them in a way that was terrifying to the little girl. “Well, Kezia, hurry up and pull off these boots and take them outside. Have you been a good girl today?” “I d-d-don’t know, Father.”
Q. Who is ‘he’ in the first line?
a)
her grandfather
b)
her father
c)
God
d)
none of the above
 | Mansi Tiwari answered |
He in the first line refers to her father.
Explanation:
- The paragraph describes the interactions between a little girl and her father.
- The sentence "To the little girl he was a figure to be feared and avoided" indicates that the little girl views him with fear and tries to avoid him.
- The actions described, such as him coming into her room every morning before work and asking her if she has been a good girl, are typical behaviors of a father.
- The father's authoritative tone and the little girl's fear of him suggest that he is her father, a figure of authority in her life.
Therefore, in the context of the paragraph, 'he' refers to the little girl's father.
Explanation:
- The paragraph describes the interactions between a little girl and her father.
- The sentence "To the little girl he was a figure to be feared and avoided" indicates that the little girl views him with fear and tries to avoid him.
- The actions described, such as him coming into her room every morning before work and asking her if she has been a good girl, are typical behaviors of a father.
- The father's authoritative tone and the little girl's fear of him suggest that he is her father, a figure of authority in her life.
Therefore, in the context of the paragraph, 'he' refers to the little girl's father.
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :Laboriously, with a double cotton, the little girl stitched three sides. But what to fill it with? That was the question. The grandmother was out in the garden, and she wandered into Mother’s bedroom to look for scraps. On the bed table she discovered a great many sheets of fine paper, gathered them up, tore them into tiny pieces, and stuffed her case, then sewed up the fourth side.That night there was a hue and cry in the house. Father’s great speech for the Port Authority had been lost. Rooms were searched; servants questioned. Finally Mother came into Kezia’s room. “Kezia, I suppose you didn’t see some papers on a table in our room?” “Oh yes,” she said, “I tore them up for my surprise.”“What!” screamed Mother. “Come straight down to the dining-room this instant.”Q. Trace the word, which means ‘tiny pieces’ in the extract.- a)gathered
- b)scraps
- c)sewed
- d)none of these
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :
Laboriously, with a double cotton, the little girl stitched three sides. But what to fill it with? That was the question. The grandmother was out in the garden, and she wandered into Mother’s bedroom to look for scraps. On the bed table she discovered a great many sheets of fine paper, gathered them up, tore them into tiny pieces, and stuffed her case, then sewed up the fourth side.
That night there was a hue and cry in the house. Father’s great speech for the Port Authority had been lost. Rooms were searched; servants questioned. Finally Mother came into Kezia’s room. “Kezia, I suppose you didn’t see some papers on a table in our room?” “Oh yes,” she said, “I tore them up for my surprise.”“What!” screamed Mother. “Come straight down to the dining-room this instant.”
Q. Trace the word, which means ‘tiny pieces’ in the extract.
a)
gathered
b)
scraps
c)
sewed
d)
none of these
 | Gitanjali Kaur answered |
Explanation:
Scrap:
- The word in the extract that means 'tiny pieces' is 'scraps'.
- In the sentence, "On the bed table she discovered a great many sheets of fine paper, gathered them up, tore them into tiny pieces, and stuffed her case," the word 'scraps' refers to small pieces of paper torn from the sheets.
The correct answer is option 'B' - scraps.
Why did the little girl find her father's gaze terrifying when he looked at her over his spectacles?- a)He had a stern expression
- b)She was afraid of his glasses
- c)His gaze was intense and intimidating
- d)She disliked making eye contact
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Why did the little girl find her father's gaze terrifying when he looked at her over his spectacles?
a)
He had a stern expression
b)
She was afraid of his glasses
c)
His gaze was intense and intimidating
d)
She disliked making eye contact
 | Hazza Al-Abdullah answered |
Understanding the Fear of a Father's Gaze
The little girl's perception of her father's gaze as terrifying can be attributed to several psychological factors, particularly intensity and intimidation.
Intense and Intimidating Gaze
- Intensity of the Gaze:
- The way a person looks at another can convey a wide range of emotions. An intense gaze often signifies strong feelings such as anger or disappointment, which can be overwhelming, especially for a child.
- Intimidation Factor:
- When a father looks at his daughter over his spectacles, the physical act of peering through glasses can amplify the seriousness of his expression. This can create a sense of scrutiny that feels daunting to a young child.
Psychological Impact on Children
- Children's Sensitivity to Emotions:
- Young children are particularly sensitive to the emotional cues of their parents. A stern or intense look can trigger feelings of fear or anxiety, as children often interpret these cues as a sign of impending punishment or disapproval.
- Perception of Authority:
- Fathers often hold a position of authority in a child's life. A piercing gaze can be perceived as a challenge to a child's sense of security, making them feel vulnerable.
Conclusion
In summary, the little girl's fear stems from the intensity of her father's gaze, which can be perceived as intimidating. This reaction highlights the complex emotional dynamics between a child and a parent, where even a simple gaze can evoke powerful feelings of fear and anxiety.
The little girl's perception of her father's gaze as terrifying can be attributed to several psychological factors, particularly intensity and intimidation.
Intense and Intimidating Gaze
- Intensity of the Gaze:
- The way a person looks at another can convey a wide range of emotions. An intense gaze often signifies strong feelings such as anger or disappointment, which can be overwhelming, especially for a child.
- Intimidation Factor:
- When a father looks at his daughter over his spectacles, the physical act of peering through glasses can amplify the seriousness of his expression. This can create a sense of scrutiny that feels daunting to a young child.
Psychological Impact on Children
- Children's Sensitivity to Emotions:
- Young children are particularly sensitive to the emotional cues of their parents. A stern or intense look can trigger feelings of fear or anxiety, as children often interpret these cues as a sign of impending punishment or disapproval.
- Perception of Authority:
- Fathers often hold a position of authority in a child's life. A piercing gaze can be perceived as a challenge to a child's sense of security, making them feel vulnerable.
Conclusion
In summary, the little girl's fear stems from the intensity of her father's gaze, which can be perceived as intimidating. This reaction highlights the complex emotional dynamics between a child and a parent, where even a simple gaze can evoke powerful feelings of fear and anxiety.
What did Kezia do when she was instructed to take off her father’s boots?- a)She removed them quickly.
- b)She hesitated and moved slowly.
- c)She refused to do it.
- d)She laughed while doing it.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
She removed them quickly.
b)
She hesitated and moved slowly.
c)
She refused to do it.
d)
She laughed while doing it.
 | Yazan Al-Hamad answered |
Kezia's Response to Her Father's Boots
Kezia's action of hesitating and moving slowly when instructed to take off her father’s boots reflects her emotional state and the dynamics of her relationship with her father.
Emotional Conflict
- Kezia feels a mixture of fear and anxiety towards her father.
- Her hesitation indicates she is not comfortable with the authority he holds over her.
Childhood Innocence
- As a child, Kezia is likely to be overwhelmed by the task.
- The boots symbolize her father's stern nature, making her apprehensive.
Fear of Disapproval
- She may be concerned about how her father will react.
- This fear leads her to act slowly, as she weighs her actions carefully.
Lack of Experience
- Kezia is still learning how to navigate her relationship with her father.
- Her slow movement reflects her uncertainty and lack of familiarity with adult expectations.
Symbolism of Boots
- The boots represent not just footwear but the heavy responsibilities and expectations placed on her by her father.
- Taking them off becomes a significant act filled with emotional weight.
In summary, Kezia's hesitance and slow movement in taking off her father’s boots illustrate her inner turmoil and the complexities of her childhood feelings towards parental figures. This interaction highlights the theme of fear and authority prevalent in their relationship, making option 'B' the correct choice.
Kezia's action of hesitating and moving slowly when instructed to take off her father’s boots reflects her emotional state and the dynamics of her relationship with her father.
Emotional Conflict
- Kezia feels a mixture of fear and anxiety towards her father.
- Her hesitation indicates she is not comfortable with the authority he holds over her.
Childhood Innocence
- As a child, Kezia is likely to be overwhelmed by the task.
- The boots symbolize her father's stern nature, making her apprehensive.
Fear of Disapproval
- She may be concerned about how her father will react.
- This fear leads her to act slowly, as she weighs her actions carefully.
Lack of Experience
- Kezia is still learning how to navigate her relationship with her father.
- Her slow movement reflects her uncertainty and lack of familiarity with adult expectations.
Symbolism of Boots
- The boots represent not just footwear but the heavy responsibilities and expectations placed on her by her father.
- Taking them off becomes a significant act filled with emotional weight.
In summary, Kezia's hesitance and slow movement in taking off her father’s boots illustrate her inner turmoil and the complexities of her childhood feelings towards parental figures. This interaction highlights the theme of fear and authority prevalent in their relationship, making option 'B' the correct choice.
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :To the little girl he was a figure to be feared and avoided. Every morning before going to work he came into her room and gave her a casual kiss, to which she responded with “Goodbye, Father”. And oh, there was a glad sense of relief when she heard the noise of the carriage growing fainter and fainter down the long road! In the evening when he came home, she stood near the staircase and heard his loud voice in the hall. “Bring my tea into the drawing-room... Hasn’t the paper come yet? Mother, go and see if my paper’s out there — and bring me my slippers.”“Kezia,” Mother would call to her, “if you’re a good girl you can come down and take off father’s boots.” Slowly the girl would slip down the stairs, more slowly still across the hall, and push open the drawing-room door. By that time, he had his spectacles on and looked at her over them in a way that was terrifying to the little girl. “Well, Kezia, hurry up and pull off these boots and take them outside. Have you been a good girl today?” “I d-d-don’t know, Father.”Q. Find a word from the passage which means ‘answered’.- a)avoided
- b)feared
- c)responded
- d)carriage
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :
To the little girl he was a figure to be feared and avoided. Every morning before going to work he came into her room and gave her a casual kiss, to which she responded with “Goodbye, Father”. And oh, there was a glad sense of relief when she heard the noise of the carriage growing fainter and fainter down the long road! In the evening when he came home, she stood near the staircase and heard his loud voice in the hall. “Bring my tea into the drawing-room... Hasn’t the paper come yet? Mother, go and see if my paper’s out there — and bring me my slippers.”“Kezia,” Mother would call to her, “if you’re a good girl you can come down and take off father’s boots.” Slowly the girl would slip down the stairs, more slowly still across the hall, and push open the drawing-room door. By that time, he had his spectacles on and looked at her over them in a way that was terrifying to the little girl. “Well, Kezia, hurry up and pull off these boots and take them outside. Have you been a good girl today?” “I d-d-don’t know, Father.”
Q. Find a word from the passage which means ‘answered’.
a)
avoided
b)
feared
c)
responded
d)
carriage
| | Swati Verma answered |
Answered: say or write something as a reaction to someone or something.
Responded: say something in reply.
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :“What I'l do if I have a nightmare?” she asked. “I often have nightmares and then Grannie takes me into her bed—I can’t stay in the dark—it gets‘ all whispery’…”“You just go to sleep, child,” said Alice, pulling off her socks, “and don’t you scream and wake your poor Pa.” But the same old nightmare came — the butcher with a knife and a rope, who came nearer and nearer, smiling that dreadful smile, while she could not move, could only stand still, crying out, “Grandma! Grandma!” She woke shivering to see Father beside her bed, a candle in his hand.“What’s the matter?” he said.Oh, a butcher — a knife — I want Grannie.” He blew out the candle, bent down and caught up the child in his arms, carrying her along the passage to the big bedroom. A newspaper was on the bed. He put away the paper, then carefully tucked up the child. He lay down beside her. Half asleep still, with the butcher’s smile all about her it seemed, she crept close to him, snuggled her head under his arm, held tightly to his shirt.Q. ‘Shake in fear and cold’ means _________.- a)scared
- b)shivering
- c)hesitation
- d)None of the above
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :
“What I'l do if I have a nightmare?” she asked. “I often have nightmares and then Grannie takes me into her bed—I can’t stay in the dark—it gets‘ all whispery’…”“You just go to sleep, child,” said Alice, pulling off her socks, “and don’t you scream and wake your poor Pa.” But the same old nightmare came — the butcher with a knife and a rope, who came nearer and nearer, smiling that dreadful smile, while she could not move, could only stand still, crying out, “Grandma! Grandma!” She woke shivering to see Father beside her bed, a candle in his hand.“What’s the matter?” he said.
Oh, a butcher — a knife — I want Grannie.” He blew out the candle, bent down and caught up the child in his arms, carrying her along the passage to the big bedroom. A newspaper was on the bed. He put away the paper, then carefully tucked up the child. He lay down beside her. Half asleep still, with the butcher’s smile all about her it seemed, she crept close to him, snuggled her head under his arm, held tightly to his shirt.
Q. ‘Shake in fear and cold’ means _________.
a)
scared
b)
shivering
c)
hesitation
d)
None of the above
| | Swati Verma answered |
Shivering: shaking slightly and uncontrollably as a result of being cold, frightened, or excited.
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :Laboriously, with a double cotton, the little girl stitched three sides. But what to fill it with? That was the question. The grandmother was out in the garden, and she wandered into Mother’s bedroom to look for scraps. On the bed table she discovered a great many sheets of fine paper, gathered them up, tore them into tiny pieces, and stuffed her case, then sewed up the fourth side.That night there was a hue and cry in the house. Father’s great speech for the Port Authority had been lost. Rooms were searched; servants questioned. Finally Mother came into Kezia’s room. “Kezia, I suppose you didn’t see some papers on a table in our room?” “Oh yes,” she said, “I tore them up for my surprise.”“What!” screamed Mother. “Come straight down to the dining-room this instant.”Q. Why did Kezia tear the papers?- a)to play
- b)to clean her room
- c)to fill the cushion
- d)all
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :
Laboriously, with a double cotton, the little girl stitched three sides. But what to fill it with? That was the question. The grandmother was out in the garden, and she wandered into Mother’s bedroom to look for scraps. On the bed table she discovered a great many sheets of fine paper, gathered them up, tore them into tiny pieces, and stuffed her case, then sewed up the fourth side.
That night there was a hue and cry in the house. Father’s great speech for the Port Authority had been lost. Rooms were searched; servants questioned. Finally Mother came into Kezia’s room. “Kezia, I suppose you didn’t see some papers on a table in our room?” “Oh yes,” she said, “I tore them up for my surprise.”“What!” screamed Mother. “Come straight down to the dining-room this instant.”
Q. Why did Kezia tear the papers?
a)
to play
b)
to clean her room
c)
to fill the cushion
d)
all
| | Swati Verma answered |
In order to make a gift for her father's birthday as a pin cushion, she tore the papers unknowingly which were her father's important documents to fill the cushion. After some time, father came to know that Kezia had torn them into pieces to make a pin cushion.
Kezia had a nightmare about ……….. - a)a fairy
- b)her father
- c)a butcher with a knife in his hand
- d)a beautiful garden
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Kezia had a nightmare about ………..
a)
a fairy
b)
her father
c)
a butcher with a knife in his hand
d)
a beautiful garden
| | Sameer Menon answered |
Kezia had a nightmare about a butcher with a knife in his hand. Here is an explanation of why this option is the correct answer:
- The Nightmare:
Kezia's nightmare involved a butcher holding a knife. This image is likely to induce fear and anxiety in anyone, especially a young girl like Kezia.
- Symbolism:
The butcher with a knife symbolizes danger and harm. The presence of a sharp knife in the hands of a butcher can represent a threat to Kezia's safety and well-being in her dream.
- Fear Factor:
The sight of a butcher with a knife can trigger feelings of fear and helplessness. This nightmare scenario can create a sense of vulnerability and unease in Kezia's subconscious mind.
- Impact on Kezia:
This nightmare could have a lasting impact on Kezia, causing her to feel anxious or fearful even after waking up. It may also reflect any underlying fears or concerns that she has in her waking life.
- Psychological Interpretation:
From a psychological perspective, nightmares often reflect our deepest fears, anxieties, and unresolved emotions. The image of a butcher with a knife may symbolize a sense of danger or threat that Kezia perceives in her life.
In conclusion, the nightmare about a butcher with a knife in his hand is a powerful and unsettling image that can evoke fear and anxiety in Kezia. It may signify her subconscious fears and emotions, which she may need to address or confront in order to overcome them.
- The Nightmare:
Kezia's nightmare involved a butcher holding a knife. This image is likely to induce fear and anxiety in anyone, especially a young girl like Kezia.
- Symbolism:
The butcher with a knife symbolizes danger and harm. The presence of a sharp knife in the hands of a butcher can represent a threat to Kezia's safety and well-being in her dream.
- Fear Factor:
The sight of a butcher with a knife can trigger feelings of fear and helplessness. This nightmare scenario can create a sense of vulnerability and unease in Kezia's subconscious mind.
- Impact on Kezia:
This nightmare could have a lasting impact on Kezia, causing her to feel anxious or fearful even after waking up. It may also reflect any underlying fears or concerns that she has in her waking life.
- Psychological Interpretation:
From a psychological perspective, nightmares often reflect our deepest fears, anxieties, and unresolved emotions. The image of a butcher with a knife may symbolize a sense of danger or threat that Kezia perceives in her life.
In conclusion, the nightmare about a butcher with a knife in his hand is a powerful and unsettling image that can evoke fear and anxiety in Kezia. It may signify her subconscious fears and emotions, which she may need to address or confront in order to overcome them.
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :“But it was for your birthday.” Down came the ruler on her little, pink palms. Hours later, when Grandmother had wrapped her in a shawl and rocked her in the rocking-chair, the child clung to her soft body.“ What did God make fathers for?” she sobbed. “Here’s a clean hanky, darling. Blow your nose. Go to sleep, pet; you’ll forget all about it in the morning. I tried to explain to Father but he was too upset to listen tonight.” But the child never forgot. Next time she saw him, she quickly put both hands behind her back and a red colour flew into her cheeks.Q. Who wrapped Kezia in a shawl and rocked her in a rocking chair?- a)Kezia’s father
- b)Kezia’s mother
- c)Kezia’s grandmother
- d)None of these
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :
“But it was for your birthday.” Down came the ruler on her little, pink palms. Hours later, when Grandmother had wrapped her in a shawl and rocked her in the rocking-chair, the child clung to her soft body.“ What did God make fathers for?” she sobbed. “Here’s a clean hanky, darling. Blow your nose. Go to sleep, pet; you’ll forget all about it in the morning. I tried to explain to Father but he was too upset to listen tonight.” But the child never forgot. Next time she saw him, she quickly put both hands behind her back and a red colour flew into her cheeks.
Q. Who wrapped Kezia in a shawl and rocked her in a rocking chair?
a)
Kezia’s father
b)
Kezia’s mother
c)
Kezia’s grandmother
d)
None of these
 | Isha Sarkar answered |
Answer:
Introduction:
The given paragraph is an excerpt from a story. It depicts a scene where Kezia, a child, has been punished by her father for something. Later, her grandmother comforts her and tries to console her. In this answer, we will discuss who wrapped Kezia in a shawl and rocked her in a rocking chair.
Explanation:
The paragraph states, "Hours later, when Grandmother had wrapped her in a shawl and rocked her in the rocking-chair, the child clung to her soft body." This clearly indicates that Kezia's grandmother is the one who wrapped her in a shawl and rocked her in a rocking chair.
Conclusion:
Based on the information provided in the paragraph, it can be concluded that Kezia's grandmother wrapped her in a shawl and rocked her in a rocking chair.
Introduction:
The given paragraph is an excerpt from a story. It depicts a scene where Kezia, a child, has been punished by her father for something. Later, her grandmother comforts her and tries to console her. In this answer, we will discuss who wrapped Kezia in a shawl and rocked her in a rocking chair.
Explanation:
The paragraph states, "Hours later, when Grandmother had wrapped her in a shawl and rocked her in the rocking-chair, the child clung to her soft body." This clearly indicates that Kezia's grandmother is the one who wrapped her in a shawl and rocked her in a rocking chair.
Conclusion:
Based on the information provided in the paragraph, it can be concluded that Kezia's grandmother wrapped her in a shawl and rocked her in a rocking chair.
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :“What I'l do if I have a nightmare?” she asked. “I often have nightmares and then Grannie takes me into her bed—I can’t stay in the dark—it gets‘ all whispery’…”“You just go to sleep, child,” said Alice, pulling off her socks, “and don’t you scream and wake your poor Pa.” But the same old nightmare came — the butcher with a knife and a rope, who came nearer and nearer, smiling that dreadful smile, while she could not move, could only stand still, crying out, “Grandma! Grandma!” She woke shivering to see Father beside her bed, a candle in his hand.“What’s the matter?” he said.Oh, a butcher — a knife — I want Grannie.” He blew out the candle, bent down and caught up the child in his arms, carrying her along the passage to the big bedroom. A newspaper was on the bed. He put away the paper, then carefully tucked up the child. He lay down beside her. Half asleep still, with the butcher’s smile all about her it seemed, she crept close to him, snuggled her head under his arm, held tightly to his shirt.Q. What was the State of Kezia?- a)She was sad.
- b)She was trembling with fear.
- c)She was happy.
- d)All of the above
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :
“What I'l do if I have a nightmare?” she asked. “I often have nightmares and then Grannie takes me into her bed—I can’t stay in the dark—it gets‘ all whispery’…”“You just go to sleep, child,” said Alice, pulling off her socks, “and don’t you scream and wake your poor Pa.” But the same old nightmare came — the butcher with a knife and a rope, who came nearer and nearer, smiling that dreadful smile, while she could not move, could only stand still, crying out, “Grandma! Grandma!” She woke shivering to see Father beside her bed, a candle in his hand.“What’s the matter?” he said.
Oh, a butcher — a knife — I want Grannie.” He blew out the candle, bent down and caught up the child in his arms, carrying her along the passage to the big bedroom. A newspaper was on the bed. He put away the paper, then carefully tucked up the child. He lay down beside her. Half asleep still, with the butcher’s smile all about her it seemed, she crept close to him, snuggled her head under his arm, held tightly to his shirt.
Q. What was the State of Kezia?
a)
She was sad.
b)
She was trembling with fear.
c)
She was happy.
d)
All of the above
| | Swati Verma answered |
The mental state of the little girl kezia when she was beaten by her father was not so good. She was mentally disturbed and thought that he was not a good type of father and was very afraid of his father.
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :“But it was for your birthday.” Down came the ruler on her little, pink palms. Hours later, when Grandmother had wrapped her in a shawl and rocked her in the rocking-chair, the child clung to her soft body.“ What did God make fathers for?” she sobbed. “Here’s a clean hanky, darling. Blow your nose. Go to sleep, pet; you’ll forget all about it in the morning. I tried to explain to Father but he was too upset to listen tonight.” But the child never forgot. Next time she saw him, she quickly put both hands behind her back and a red colour flew into her cheeks.Q. Who is the author of this story?- a)A. R. Rahman
- b)Katherine Mansfield
- c)Cecile
- d)Thomson
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :
“But it was for your birthday.” Down came the ruler on her little, pink palms. Hours later, when Grandmother had wrapped her in a shawl and rocked her in the rocking-chair, the child clung to her soft body.“ What did God make fathers for?” she sobbed. “Here’s a clean hanky, darling. Blow your nose. Go to sleep, pet; you’ll forget all about it in the morning. I tried to explain to Father but he was too upset to listen tonight.” But the child never forgot. Next time she saw him, she quickly put both hands behind her back and a red colour flew into her cheeks.
Q. Who is the author of this story?
a)
A. R. Rahman
b)
Katherine Mansfield
c)
Cecile
d)
Thomson
 | Pankaj Unni answered |
Author of the Story: Katherine Mansfield
The given paragraph does not explicitly mention the name of the author. However, based on the information provided, we can infer that Katherine Mansfield is the author of this story.
Explanation:
- The question asks about the author of the story, and the correct answer is Katherine Mansfield.
- The paragraph does not mention the author's name directly. Therefore, we need to analyze the given information to reach the correct answer.
- The paragraph presents a dialogue between a child and her grandmother. The child asks a question about fathers, and the grandmother responds with comforting words.
- The style and tone of the paragraph suggest that it is a work of fiction, possibly a short story.
- Katherine Mansfield is a renowned author known for her short stories. She was born in New Zealand in 1888 and is considered one of the most prominent modernist writers.
- Mansfield's stories often explore themes of childhood, relationships, and human emotions, which align with the content of the given paragraph.
- Therefore, based on the context and the author's writing style, we can conclude that Katherine Mansfield is the author of this story.
Conclusion:
- The author of the story mentioned in the given paragraph is Katherine Mansfield.
The given paragraph does not explicitly mention the name of the author. However, based on the information provided, we can infer that Katherine Mansfield is the author of this story.
Explanation:
- The question asks about the author of the story, and the correct answer is Katherine Mansfield.
- The paragraph does not mention the author's name directly. Therefore, we need to analyze the given information to reach the correct answer.
- The paragraph presents a dialogue between a child and her grandmother. The child asks a question about fathers, and the grandmother responds with comforting words.
- The style and tone of the paragraph suggest that it is a work of fiction, possibly a short story.
- Katherine Mansfield is a renowned author known for her short stories. She was born in New Zealand in 1888 and is considered one of the most prominent modernist writers.
- Mansfield's stories often explore themes of childhood, relationships, and human emotions, which align with the content of the given paragraph.
- Therefore, based on the context and the author's writing style, we can conclude that Katherine Mansfield is the author of this story.
Conclusion:
- The author of the story mentioned in the given paragraph is Katherine Mansfield.
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :On Sunday afternoons Grandmother sent her down to the drawing-room to have a “nice talk with Father and Mother”. But the little girl always found Mother reading and Father stretched out on the sofa, his handkerchief on his face, his feet on one of the best cushions, sleeping soundly and snoring. She sat on a stool, gravely watched him until he woke and stretched, and asked the time — then looked at her. “Don’t stare so, Kezia. You look like a little brown owl.” One day, when she was kept indoors with a cold, her grandmother told her that father’s birthday was next week and suggested she should make him a pin-cushion for a gift out of a beautiful piece of yellow silk.What did Kezia’s father do on Sundays?- a)He used to have sound sleep to take rest.
- b)He went for movies.
- c)He used to visit his friends.
- d)Gossip
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :
On Sunday afternoons Grandmother sent her down to the drawing-room to have a “nice talk with Father and Mother”. But the little girl always found Mother reading and Father stretched out on the sofa, his handkerchief on his face, his feet on one of the best cushions, sleeping soundly and snoring. She sat on a stool, gravely watched him until he woke and stretched, and asked the time — then looked at her. “Don’t stare so, Kezia. You look like a little brown owl.” One day, when she was kept indoors with a cold, her grandmother told her that father’s birthday was next week and suggested she should make him a pin-cushion for a gift out of a beautiful piece of yellow silk.
What did Kezia’s father do on Sundays?
a)
He used to have sound sleep to take rest.
b)
He went for movies.
c)
He used to visit his friends.
d)
Gossip
 | Avik Kulkarni answered |
Sundays Routine of Kezia's Father:
Kezia's father used to have sound sleep to take rest on Sundays. He would be found stretched out on the sofa in the drawing-room, with his handkerchief on his face and his feet up on one of the best cushions. He would be sleeping soundly and even snoring, indicating that he was deeply relaxed and unwinding from a busy week.
Explanation:
On Sundays, Kezia's father preferred to catch up on some much-needed rest and relaxation by napping on the sofa in the drawing-room. This routine of sleeping soundly and snoring showed that he was taking the opportunity to recharge and rejuvenate himself for the week ahead. Kezia would sit nearby and watch him until he woke up, showing a sense of understanding and patience towards her father's need for rest.
This information is revealed in the paragraph where it describes how Kezia would find her father sleeping on Sundays in the drawing-room, indicating his routine of taking a nap to relax. This routine of resting on Sundays highlights the importance of self-care and relaxation in maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
How did Kezia fill the pin-cushion she made for her father's birthday gift?- a)She filled it with sand.
- b)She filled it with dried flowers.
- c)She filled it with torn pieces of fine paper.
- d)She filled it with cotton balls.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
She filled it with sand.
b)
She filled it with dried flowers.
c)
She filled it with torn pieces of fine paper.
d)
She filled it with cotton balls.
 | Kds Coaching answered |
Kezia filled the pin-cushion she made for her father's birthday gift with torn pieces of fine paper. This choice highlights her resourcefulness by using available materials to create a thoughtful, handmade present.
How did the little girl typically respond to her father's morning kisses before he went to work?- a)She ignored him
- b)She hugged him tightly
- c)She said, "Goodbye, Father"
- d)She cried and clung to him
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
She ignored him
b)
She hugged him tightly
c)
She said, "Goodbye, Father"
d)
She cried and clung to him
| | Kds Coaching answered |
The little girl typically responded to her father's morning kisses by saying, "Goodbye, Father." This response reflected a casual form of acknowledgment and farewell as he prepared to leave for work. It highlighted a sense of routine in their interactions.
What task did the little girl have to perform when she was called down by her mother?- a)Set the table
- b)Take off her father's boots
- c)Feed the cat
- d)Water the plants
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Set the table
b)
Take off her father's boots
c)
Feed the cat
d)
Water the plants
| | Kds Coaching answered |
When called down by her mother, the little girl had to take off her father's boots. This task highlighted her sense of responsibility within the family. It reflects the dynamics and roles that are often assigned in a household.
How did Kezia feel after the confrontation with her parents?- a)Relieved and apologetic.
- b)Defiant and unrepentant.
- c)Sad and regretful.
- d)Indifferent and aloof.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Relieved and apologetic.
b)
Defiant and unrepentant.
c)
Sad and regretful.
d)
Indifferent and aloof.
 | Abhigyan Bindhani answered |
Kezia feels 'sad and regretful' after the confrontation because her attempt to express love toward her father backfires. She had torn his important papers to stuff the cushion she made as a birthday gift, hoping it would make him happy. However, instead of appreciating her effort, her father becomes furious and punishes her severely.
How did the little girl feel when she heard the noise of the carriage growing fainter as her father left for work?- a)Anxious
- b)Relieved
- c)Excited
- d)Sad
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Anxious
b)
Relieved
c)
Excited
d)
Sad
| | Kds Coaching answered |
The little girl felt a sense of relief when she heard the noise of the carriage growing fainter as her father left for work. This feeling indicates that she experienced some tension or discomfort during his presence, which seemed to fade away as he departed.
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :On Sunday afternoons Grandmother sent her down to the drawing-room to have a “nice talk with Father and Mother”. But the little girl always found Mother reading and Father stretched out on the sofa, his handkerchief on his face, his feet on one of the best cushions, sleeping soundly and snoring. She sat on a stool, gravely watched him until he woke and stretched, and asked the time — then looked at her. “Don’t stare so, Kezia. You look like a little brown owl.” One day, when she was kept indoors with a cold, her grandmother told her that father’s birthday was next week and suggested she should make him a pin-cushion for a gift out of a beautiful piece of yellow silk.Q. What did Kezia’s grandmother ask her to make for her father?- a)chapati
- b)snacks
- c)a gift of pin cushion
- d)none
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :
On Sunday afternoons Grandmother sent her down to the drawing-room to have a “nice talk with Father and Mother”. But the little girl always found Mother reading and Father stretched out on the sofa, his handkerchief on his face, his feet on one of the best cushions, sleeping soundly and snoring. She sat on a stool, gravely watched him until he woke and stretched, and asked the time — then looked at her. “Don’t stare so, Kezia. You look like a little brown owl.” One day, when she was kept indoors with a cold, her grandmother told her that father’s birthday was next week and suggested she should make him a pin-cushion for a gift out of a beautiful piece of yellow silk.
Q. What did Kezia’s grandmother ask her to make for her father?
a)
chapati
b)
snacks
c)
a gift of pin cushion
d)
none
| | Swati Verma answered |
Kezia's grandmother asked her to make some surprise gift for her father's birthday. She wanted to make a nice pin cushion for her father. She wanted to stuff the cushion with some scraps. While searching for scrap she found some pieces of papers strewn on the bed.
What was Kezia’s father doing on Sundays that made her feel disappointed?- a)He was reading newspapers all day.
- b)He was sleeping and snoring on the sofa.
- c)He was going out for work.
- d)He was having long meetings.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
He was reading newspapers all day.
b)
He was sleeping and snoring on the sofa.
c)
He was going out for work.
d)
He was having long meetings.
| | Kds Coaching answered |
On Sundays, Kezia’s father was often found sleeping and snoring on the sofa, which led to her feeling disappointed as she saw him as uninterested in family activities.
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :On Sunday afternoons Grandmother sent her down to the drawing-room to have a “nice talk with Father and Mother”. But the little girl always found Mother reading and Father stretched out on the sofa, his handkerchief on his face, his feet on one of the best cushions, sleeping soundly and snoring. She sat on a stool, gravely watched him until he woke and stretched, and asked the time — then looked at her. “Don’t stare so, Kezia. You look like a little brown owl.” One day, when she was kept indoors with a cold, her grandmother told her that father’s birthday was next week and suggested she should make him a pin-cushion for a gift out of a beautiful piece of yellow silk.Was she happy with her parents?- a)Yes
- b)No
- c)May be
- d)None of the above
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :
On Sunday afternoons Grandmother sent her down to the drawing-room to have a “nice talk with Father and Mother”. But the little girl always found Mother reading and Father stretched out on the sofa, his handkerchief on his face, his feet on one of the best cushions, sleeping soundly and snoring. She sat on a stool, gravely watched him until he woke and stretched, and asked the time — then looked at her. “Don’t stare so, Kezia. You look like a little brown owl.” One day, when she was kept indoors with a cold, her grandmother told her that father’s birthday was next week and suggested she should make him a pin-cushion for a gift out of a beautiful piece of yellow silk.
Was she happy with her parents?
a)
Yes
b)
No
c)
May be
d)
None of the above
| | Swati Verma answered |
No, because Kezia was afraid of her dominating father. He always scolded her for one thing or the other and did not display any soft feelings or affection for his little daughter. So frightened was she of him that she went very slowly towards the drawing-room when she was asked to come downstairs to take off his shoes.
What did Kezia make for her father's birthday gift ?- a)A painting
- b)A pin-cushion
- c)A scarf
- d)A photo frame
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
What did Kezia make for her father's birthday gift ?
a)
A painting
b)
A pin-cushion
c)
A scarf
d)
A photo frame
| | Kds Coaching answered |
Kezia's grandmother suggested she make a pin-cushion for her father's birthday gift out of a beautiful piece of yellow silk. Kezia then stitched the pin-cushion with double cotton and filled it with torn pieces of fine paper before sewing up the fourth side. This detail highlights the effort and creativity Kezia put into making a special and practical gift for her father.
Read the given extract and answer the question that follows by choosing the most appropriate option.
On the bed-table she discovered a great many sheets of fine paper,
gathered them up, tore them into tinypieces, and stuffed her case, then
sewed up the fourth side.
What did she fill her surprise with?- a)Double cotton
- b)Pieces of papers containing an speech
- c)A piece of yellow silk
- d)Scraps of yellowed paper
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the given extract and answer the question that follows by choosing the most appropriate option.
On the bed-table she discovered a great many sheets of fine paper,
gathered them up, tore them into tinypieces, and stuffed her case, then
sewed up the fourth side.
What did she fill her surprise with?
On the bed-table she discovered a great many sheets of fine paper,
gathered them up, tore them into tinypieces, and stuffed her case, then
sewed up the fourth side.
What did she fill her surprise with?
a)
Double cotton
b)
Pieces of papers containing an speech
c)
A piece of yellow silk
d)
Scraps of yellowed paper
| | EduRev Class 9 answered |
The extract describes a character discovering sheets of fine paper. She tears these sheets into tiny pieces, indicating they are not kept intact. The act of stuffing her case with these pieces suggests she filled it with something that was once whole, now reduced to scraps. Option B, "Pieces of papers containing a speech," implies that the torn sheets were significant, aligning with her actions.
Therefore, the correct answer is B, as it reflects the contents she filled her surprise with.
Therefore, the correct answer is B, as it reflects the contents she filled her surprise with.
What did Kezia do that led to a significant confrontation with her parents?- a)She spilled juice on important documents.
- b)She tore up her father's speech papers for a surprise.
- c)She hid her mother's jewelry.
- d)She scribbled on the walls with crayons.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
What did Kezia do that led to a significant confrontation with her parents?
a)
She spilled juice on important documents.
b)
She tore up her father's speech papers for a surprise.
c)
She hid her mother's jewelry.
d)
She scribbled on the walls with crayons.
| | Kds Coaching answered |
Kezia's action of tearing up her father's speech papers for a surprise led to a significant confrontation with her parents. This act resulted in her being dragged down to where her father was, facing his sharp questioning and the subsequent disciplinary action.
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :Laboriously, with a double cotton, the little girl stitched three sides. But what to fill it with? That was the question. The grandmother was out in the garden, and she wandered into Mother’s bedroom to look for scraps. On the bed table she discovered a great many sheets of fine paper, gathered them up, tore them into tiny pieces, and stuffed her case, then sewed up the fourth side.That night there was a hue and cry in the house. Father’s great speech for the Port Authority had been lost. Rooms were searched; servants questioned. Finally Mother came into Kezia’s room. “Kezia, I suppose you didn’t see some papers on a table in our room?” “Oh yes,” she said, “I tore them up for my surprise.”“What!” screamed Mother. “Come straight down to the dining-room this instant.”Q. Where was the Grandmother?- a)in mother ’s bedroom
- b)in garden
- c)in little girl’s room
- d)none of the above
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :
Laboriously, with a double cotton, the little girl stitched three sides. But what to fill it with? That was the question. The grandmother was out in the garden, and she wandered into Mother’s bedroom to look for scraps. On the bed table she discovered a great many sheets of fine paper, gathered them up, tore them into tiny pieces, and stuffed her case, then sewed up the fourth side.
That night there was a hue and cry in the house. Father’s great speech for the Port Authority had been lost. Rooms were searched; servants questioned. Finally Mother came into Kezia’s room. “Kezia, I suppose you didn’t see some papers on a table in our room?” “Oh yes,” she said, “I tore them up for my surprise.”“What!” screamed Mother. “Come straight down to the dining-room this instant.”
Q. Where was the Grandmother?
a)
in mother ’s bedroom
b)
in garden
c)
in little girl’s room
d)
none of the above
| | Swati Verma answered |
The grandmother was out in the garden, and she wandered into Mother’s bedroom to look for scraps.
What message does Kezia's father's action of comforting her during her nightmare convey?- a)Fathers should be strict.
- b)Fathers do not care about their children.
- c)Fathers can be tender and caring.
- d)Fathers are always busy.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Fathers should be strict.
b)
Fathers do not care about their children.
c)
Fathers can be tender and caring.
d)
Fathers are always busy.
| | Kds Coaching answered |
Kezia's father comforting her during her nightmare demonstrates that despite his strictness, he had a caring and protective side, showing that fathers can also be tender and loving.
What did Kezia use to fill the pin-cushion she made for her father's birthday?- a)Cotton balls
- b)Scraps of cloth
- c)Torn pieces of paper
- d)Buttons
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Cotton balls
b)
Scraps of cloth
c)
Torn pieces of paper
d)
Buttons
| | Kds Coaching answered |
Kezia filled the pin-cushion with torn pieces of her father's important papers, leading to a misunderstanding and punishment.
What comfort did the father provide to the little girl when she woke from a nightmare?- a)He read her a bedtime story.
- b)He sang her a lullaby.
- c)He brought her to her grandmother's room.
- d)He tucked her into his bed.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
What comfort did the father provide to the little girl when she woke from a nightmare?
a)
He read her a bedtime story.
b)
He sang her a lullaby.
c)
He brought her to her grandmother's room.
d)
He tucked her into his bed.
| | Imk Pathshala answered |
In addition to tucking her into bed, he also carried her to the big bedroom, lay down beside her, and advised her to rub her feet against his legs to warm them. However, among the options provided, tucking her into bed captures the essence of the comfort he provided.
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :To the little girl he was a figure to be feared and avoided. Every morning before going to work he came into her room and gave her a casual kiss, to which she responded with “Goodbye, Father”. And oh, there was a glad sense of relief when she heard the noise of the carriage growing fainter and fainter down the long road! In the evening when he came home, she stood near the staircase and heard his loud voice in the hall. “Bring my tea into the drawing-room... Hasn’t the paper come yet? Mother, go and see if my paper’s out there — and bring me my slippers.”“Kezia,” Mother would call to her, “if you’re a good girl you can come down and take off father’s boots.” Slowly the girl would slip down the stairs, more slowly still across the hall, and push open the drawing-room door. By that time, he had his spectacles on and looked at her over them in a way that was terrifying to the little girl. “Well, Kezia, hurry up and pull off these boots and take them outside. Have you been a good girl today?” “I d-d-don’t know, Father.”Q. What did Kezia’s father do before going to his office?- a)went to the temple
- b)touched his mother ’s feet
- c)took a walk
- d)He used to kiss Kezia before going to office
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :
To the little girl he was a figure to be feared and avoided. Every morning before going to work he came into her room and gave her a casual kiss, to which she responded with “Goodbye, Father”. And oh, there was a glad sense of relief when she heard the noise of the carriage growing fainter and fainter down the long road! In the evening when he came home, she stood near the staircase and heard his loud voice in the hall. “Bring my tea into the drawing-room... Hasn’t the paper come yet? Mother, go and see if my paper’s out there — and bring me my slippers.”“Kezia,” Mother would call to her, “if you’re a good girl you can come down and take off father’s boots.” Slowly the girl would slip down the stairs, more slowly still across the hall, and push open the drawing-room door. By that time, he had his spectacles on and looked at her over them in a way that was terrifying to the little girl. “Well, Kezia, hurry up and pull off these boots and take them outside. Have you been a good girl today?” “I d-d-don’t know, Father.”
Q. What did Kezia’s father do before going to his office?
a)
went to the temple
b)
touched his mother ’s feet
c)
took a walk
d)
He used to kiss Kezia before going to office
| | Swati Verma answered |
Before going to his office, Kezia's father usually went into her room to give her a casual kiss.
What realization did the little girl come to about fathers after observing the Macdonald family?- a)Fathers are all the same.
- b)There are different kinds of fathers.
- c)Fathers are always busy working.
- d)Fathers are never around to play with their children.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Fathers are all the same.
b)
There are different kinds of fathers.
c)
Fathers are always busy working.
d)
Fathers are never around to play with their children.
| | Kds Coaching answered |
The little girl observed the Macdonald family enjoying time together and realised that there are different kinds of fathers. This insight emerged as she watched the father playing joyfully with his children, a contrast to her own experiences.
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :“But it was for your birthday.” Down came the ruler on her little, pink palms. Hours later, when Grandmother had wrapped her in a shawl and rocked her in the rocking-chair, the child clung to her soft body.“ What did God make fathers for?” she sobbed. “Here’s a clean hanky, darling. Blow your nose. Go to sleep, pet; you’ll forget all about it in the morning. I tried to explain to Father but he was too upset to listen tonight.” But the child never forgot. Next time she saw him, she quickly put both hands behind her back and a red colour flew into her cheeks.Q. Why was Kezia afraid of her father?- a)He used to speak rudely to her and always found faults in her.
- b)She thought that he was a hard-hearted man.
- c)Once he beat her for tearing his papers.
- d)All
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :
“But it was for your birthday.” Down came the ruler on her little, pink palms. Hours later, when Grandmother had wrapped her in a shawl and rocked her in the rocking-chair, the child clung to her soft body.“ What did God make fathers for?” she sobbed. “Here’s a clean hanky, darling. Blow your nose. Go to sleep, pet; you’ll forget all about it in the morning. I tried to explain to Father but he was too upset to listen tonight.” But the child never forgot. Next time she saw him, she quickly put both hands behind her back and a red colour flew into her cheeks.
Q. Why was Kezia afraid of her father?
a)
He used to speak rudely to her and always found faults in her.
b)
She thought that he was a hard-hearted man.
c)
Once he beat her for tearing his papers.
d)
All
| | Imk Pathshala answered |
Kezia was afraid of her father for several reasons. He used to speak rudely to her and always found faults in her. She thought he was a hard-hearted man, and once he beat her for tearing his important papers. All these points are mentioned in the story 'The Little Girl,' which clearly shows that her fear stemmed from multiple causes. Therefore, the correct answer is option d) All.
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