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Comprehension

A. Tick the most suitable answer to the following questions.
1. When does the bokul tree usually bear fruit?

a. during summer b. in spring
c. during winter d. in autumn
2. The narrator was perched on ________________ shoulders while returning from the festival.

a. the chowkidar’s b. Bhola’s
c. Father’s d. his grandpa’s

3. Bhola Grandpa let out a wail because
a. he was in pain. b. he had lost his grandson in the crowd.
c. his tight grip hurt him. d. he had forgotten something.

4. What was the bizarre state in which Bhola Grandpa was found?
a. He was sleeping with his mouth open. b. He was sitting in a corner.
c. His tongue hung out as he slept. d. He was talking in his sleep.

5. Everyone was exploring the possible spots on the seashore for
a. Bhola Grandpa. b. the pirates.
c. the dinghy. d. the treasure.

6. Why did Bhola request a light from the Santhal?
a. to scare the tiger b. to light a fi re

c. to light a beedi d. to light the path

B. Answer the following questions.
1. What was Bhola Grandpa gripping so tightly?

2. How did Bhola Grandpa react when a marriage proposal was brought to him?
3. Why did Bhola Grandpa suddenly collapse on the sand?

4. Describe the Sundarbans of the narrator’s time.

C. Refl ect and answer.
1. ‘Bhola Grandpa, senior to him by a few years, was always more prompt than the others in
expressing his agreement with whatever Father uttered . . .’ What does this statement tell you
about the character of Bhola Grandpa and his relationship with the narrator’s father?
2. Why does the narrator call Bhola Grandpa’s wife’s comment ‘original’?
3. Does Bhola Grandpa’s wife’s lament sum up his character? Why/Why not?

4. People made fun of Bhola Grandpa. Do you think he accepted this calmly? Support your
answer with evidence from the story.

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