CHAPTER 03 - THE LETTER

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Question 1:

Look at the picture of the old man given below:


Working with your partner note down the feelings of the old man.


Answer :


Lonely

Dejected

Sad


Question 2:

Can you think of reasons for these feelings? Discuss with your partner and note down possible reasons.



Answer :


Note: This question is to be answered on the basis of your own understanding, experience and thoughts. It is strongly recommended that you prepare the solution on your own.


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Question 4-(a):

Ali's walking to the Post Office daily even in biting cold weather shows his ________.

(i) courage

(ii) optimism

(iii) foolishness

(iv) strength of will

 
Answer :


(iv) strength of will


Question 4-(b):

The Post Office is referred to as Ali's "place of pilgrimage" as he__________.

(i) visited it daily

(ii) came there to pray for a letter from his daughter

(iii) went there with faith and hope

(iv) believed God would bless him if he went there


Answer :


 (iii) went there with faith and hope


Question 4-(c):

The Post Master's rudeness to Ali reveals his ___________________.

(i) lack of empathy

(ii) preoccupation with his work

(iii) preconceived notions

(iv) sensitivity


Answer :


(i) lack of empathy


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Question 4-(b):

The Post Office is referred to as Ali's "place of pilgrimage" as he__________.

(i) visited it daily

(ii) came there to pray for a letter from his daughter

(iii) went there with faith and hope

(iv) believed God would bless him if he went there

 
Answer :


 (iii) went there with faith and hope