The granddaughter found her grandmother in tears on her return as__________.

(i) the grandmother had been unable to read the story 'Kashi Yatre' on her own

(ii) the grandmother had felt lonely

(iii) the grandmother wanted to accompany her granddaughter

(iv) she was sad she could not visit Kashi

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(i) the grandmother had been unable to read the story 'Kashi Yatre' on her own

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Now that you have enjoyed reading the story, answer the following questions by choosing the correct option.

(a) The grandmother could relate to the central character of the story ‘Kashi Yatre’ as −−−−−−−−−

(i) both were old and uneducated.

(ii) both had granddaughters who read to them.

(iii) both had a strong desire to visit Kashi.

(iv) both were determined to learn to read.

(b) Why did the women at the temple discuss the latest episode of ‘Kashi Yatre’?

(i) To pass their time.

(ii) The writer, Triveni, was very popular.

(iii) They could relate with the protagonist of the serial.

(iv) Women have a habit of discussing serials.

(i) the grandmother had been unable to read the story ‘Kashi Yatre’ on her own.

(ii) the grandmother had felt lonely.

(iii) the grandmother wanted to accompany her granddaughter.

(iv) she was sad she could not visit Kashi.

(d) Why did the grandmother touch her granddaughter’s feet?

(i) As a mark of respect to her teacher.

(ii) It was a custom in their family.

(iii) Girls should be respected.

(iv) She had read the story of ‘Kashi Yatre’ to her.

Why did the grandmother depend on her granddaughter to know the story?

Answer the following questions briefly.

(a) What made Triveni a popular writer?

(b) Why did the grandmother depend on her granddaughter to know the story?

(d) Could the grandmother succeed in accomplishing her desire to read? How?

(e) Which of the following traits would be relevant to the character of the narrator’s grandmother?

(i) Determined

(ii) Selfish

(iii) Emotional

(iv) Mean

Give reasons for your choice.

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