Q3. Answer the following questions in 20-30 words.
a) Why does the conductor refer to Valli as ‘madam'?
b) What reasons does Griffin give to Mrs. Hall for coming to Iping?
c) What is the story about the Kodavu people's descent?
d) What are the qualities that go into the making of a scientist?
Answers
Answer: The conductor called Valli 'madam' because she behaved like a woman. She declined his help and was very quick in her answers to the conductor's questions.
Answer: Griffin said to Mrs. Hall that his reason for coming to iping was a desire for solitude. He didn't want to be disturbed in his work.
Answer: It is believed that Kodavu people are of Arabic origin. It is said that some of Alexander's armymen moved to south and settled there. Their costume, martial practices and marriage rituals also point to the fact that they are from Arabic origin.
Answer: The author mentions three qualities that go into the making of a scientist—a first-rate mind, curiosity, and the will to win for the right reasons. Richard Ebright was a very intelligent student. He was also a champion debater, a public speaker, a good canoeist and an expert photographer.