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4. They had a chat over the fence now and then, as did we.
a. Who had a chat over the fence?
b. Where exactly was this fence?

c. What was the author’s personal experience with the person on the other side of the fence?
5. It was accepted that the rosiest and largest went to Saloo.

a. Who is Saloo? Who called him so?
b. Which ‘rosiest and largest’ thing went to Saloo? How was the selection made?
c. What does this incident say about the family’s treatment of Saloo?

6. But, of course, one can never do such a thing with a legend.
a. What was the ‘thing’ which could never be done with a legend?
b. Who was planning to do the ‘thing’? Why?

c. What was better to do instead of the ‘thing’? Why?
7. ‘Please remember that that is a bird called squirrel.’
a. Who said this to whom?

b. When did the speaker say this?
c. Does the speaker say this seriously? Quote from the text to justify your answer.

C. Refl ect and answer.

1. Based on what the author says about her grandmother’s relationship with Salim Ali, do you
think his siblings saw him as a legend? Give reasons for your answer.
2. From these anecdotes, what impression do you get of the author’s childhood? Would you say
this kind of childhood is a common experience today? Why/Why not?

Vocabulary

Professions
Dr Salim Ali was an ornithologist, one whose profession is to study birds. Use the clues below
to solve the following crossword puzzle about the names of other professionals.

Across

1. one who specializes in health problems and diseases aff ecting animals
3. one who teaches at the highest academic rank in a college or a university
7. one who advises people on their diet

8. one who reports facts or writes for a news journal
9. one who draws or produces maps
10. one who represents a client in the court and gives legal advice

11. one who treats illness or injuries by physical methods such as massage, heat treatment,
exercise, etc.
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