Test: The Gold Frame - 2 - Class 8 MCQ

When the customer expresses his desire for a specific type of frame, Datta is shown as being puzzled. He offers various options and observes the customer's hesitation and uncertainty in making a decision. This indicates that Datta is trying to understand the customer's preferences and is somewhat perplexed by his indecisiveness.

 Datta mentions that the recommended frame is German and imported to highlight its superior quality and craftsmanship. By associating it with Germany, known for its precision and excellence in manufacturing, Datta aims to convince the customer of the frame's high quality and make it more appealing to him.

The passage states that the customer had expected the cost to be higher, but he pretends to be shocked. This implies that the customer is pleasantly surprised by the quoted price, suggesting that it is lower than his expectations.

Datta has learned from experience that many customers do not follow through with their orders. By making frames for those who visit him at least twice, Datta ensures that the customers are genuinely committed to their orders and are more likely to return to claim them. This helps him avoid wasting his time and materials on customers who may not show up again.

The passage states that Datta senses the customer's obsessive attachment to the photograph and anticipates trouble if he fails to deliver the framed picture on the promised date. This suggests that Datta fears negative consequences, such as the customer's anger or dissatisfaction, which could have a detrimental impact on his reputation as a frame-maker and his business.

Datta accidentally damages the photograph by shaking his dhoti to find a missing pencil, which results in him knocking over a tin of white enamel paint. The paint spills onto the photograph, ruining its surface and causing further damage.

The passage mentions that the customer refers to the old man in the photograph as "God in my home" and attributes extravagant qualities to him. This suggests that the customer holds the photograph in high regard and considers it to be sacred, associating it with religious significance.

In order to resolve the issue caused by damaging the original photograph, Datta searches for a replacement within the old wooden box where he keeps unclaimed photographs. He selects one that bears a faint likeness to the old man and believes it could be an acceptable substitute. He then frames the substitute photograph to replace the damaged original.

The passage states that Datta feels a sense of relief and pride after completing the framed picture because he has managed to find a suitable replacement for the damaged photograph and successfully resolved a challenging situation. This suggests that Datta takes pride in his problem-solving skills and ability to overcome obstacles in his work.

The phrase "the ghost of the original" symbolizes the lingering presence of the damaged photograph, representing the sense of loss and absence caused by its damage. It suggests that even though a substitute photograph has been framed, the original photograph and its significance continue to haunt the situation, reminding the customer and Datta of what was lost.