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Flashcards: The Portrait of a Lady 28 Flashcards 
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What key aspects of Khushwant Singh's grandmother's character are highlighted in 'The Portrait of a Lady'? |
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Khushwant Singh highlights his grandmother's intense religiosity, her nurturing nature, and the stark contrast between her youthful beauty and her later years as an old woman.
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Fill in the blank: The writer describes his grandmother's childhood stories as ___ to him. |
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Fairy tales
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True or False: The author had a difficult relationship with his grandmother throughout his childhood. |
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False. The author had a close and affectionate relationship with his grandmother during his childhood.
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How does the author create a visual image of his grandmother for the readers? |
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The author describes her physical appearance and characteristics vividly, emphasizing her old age, religious demeanor, and the contrast to her youthful beauty. |
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Fill in the blank: Khushwant Singh remembers his grandmother as an eternally ___ woman. |
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Old |
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Describe the transformation in the relationship between the writer and his grandmother after moving to the city. |
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The transformation in their relationship occurred when the writer began attending a city school, which his grandmother could not relate to due to its focus on secular subjects like music and the absence of religious teachings. This change left her feeling upset and distanced, leading to a decrease in their interactions and a feeling of isolation for her. |
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What daily rituals did the grandmother perform during the writer's childhood? |
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During the writer's childhood, the grandmother woke him up in the morning, helped him with his wooden slate, organized his breakfast, and accompanied him to school. She also fed stale chapattis to street dogs on their way home, reflecting her nurturing nature. |
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After the writer's return from abroad, what significant event occurred shortly after their reunion? |
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Shortly after the writer's return from abroad, his grandmother fell ill the next morning. Despite the doctor's assurance that it was just a slight fever, she sensed her impending death and chose to spend her remaining time in prayer rather than engaging in conversation. |
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The grandmother's feeding of the sparrows symbolizes ___ in the story. |
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The grandmother's feeding of the sparrows symbolizes her nurturing spirit and connection to life, as well as her loneliness after the writer's departure to the city. It highlights her gentle nature and the bond she shared with the birds, which became a significant part of her daily routine. |
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True or False: The grandmother was upset about the writer's studies in subjects like English and Mathematics. |
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True. The grandmother was upset because she felt there was no teaching about God and scriptures at the city school, which was important to her. |
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What is the nature of the relationship between the writer and his grandmother in The Portrait of a Lady? |
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The relationship is portrayed as a beautiful bond characterized by mutual love and affection. |
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The story highlights the importance of ___ in familial relationships. |
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Love and understanding |
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True or False: The author and his grandmother had a distant and formal relationship. |
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False; they shared a close and loving relationship. |
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What key theme is illustrated through the interactions between the grandson and his grandmother? |
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The theme of the deep emotional connection and bond that can exist between generations.  |
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