Question

On the basis of your understanding of the passage, answer the following
questions.
1.
What does the author mean by the phrase 'worth a king's ransom' in para 1?
E
2.
List three characteristics (appearance, taste) which the author associates with
black pepper.
(i)
(ii)
(iii)​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Q1. the phrase "worth a king ransom" actually means that the price demanded as payment for the return of the king who has been kidnapped but according to the para 1 it means that the thing needed to return the king so according to the tales of India black pepper is a thing/ worth of the King to get him return or we can tell black pepper demanded by the kidnappers.

Q2.Three characteristics (appearance, taste) which the author associates with

black pepper.

(i)Its is sharp in taste.

(ii) It looks like tiny dried berry.

(iii)It has a pungent smell.