Question

But we would not give up. We would climb a bench or the parapet and peep into the basket,
somehow. I can still recall the typical fragrance of those loaves. Loaves for the elders and the
bangles for the children. Then we did not even care to brush our teeth or wash our mouths
properly. And why should we? Who would take the trouble of plucking the mango-leaf for the
toothbrush?
(a) Who are 'we' referred to here?
(b) What would they not give up?
(c) Why did they not care to brush their teeth?
(d) Which word in the passage means the same as 'look quickly'?
(c) Which word or phrase in the passage means to accept defeat"?​

Answer 1

(b) 'We' would not give up on peeping into the basket to catch a glimpse of the loaves and bangles.

(c) They did not care to brush their teeth because they were preoccupied with the excitement of trying to get a glimpse of the loaves and bangles in the basket. Additionally, the mention of using a mango leaf as a toothbrush suggests that they may not have had access to proper dental hygiene tools or knowledge.

(d) The word in the passage that means the same as 'look quickly' is 'peep'.

(e) There is no word or phrase in the passage that means 'to accept defeat'.

The passage describes a memory of the author's childhood, where they and other children would try to sneak a peek into a basket containing loaves of bread and bangles (bracelets) for sale. The author mentions that they can still recall the fragrance of the loaves, which indicates that this memory is vivid and sensory.

The author then goes on to describe how, as children, they did not prioritize personal hygiene, such as brushing their teeth or washing their mouths properly. This suggests that the children were more focused on satisfying their immediate desires, such as getting a glimpse of the loaves or bangles, rather than practicing good hygiene.

This passage provides insight into the author's childhood experiences and values, as well as the cultural and economic context in which they occurred. It also highlights the sensory nature of memory and how certain smells can evoke strong memories and emotions.

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