Q8 Answer any four of the following questions in about 30-40 words (4x2=8)
(a) How did valli save money for her first bus journey?
(b)why did Lomov want to get married ?
(c)Who invites the comment "he dresses like pader"? Why?
(d)What is the story about the Kodavu people's descent ?
(e) Is Miss Messon angry with class or she is unhappy and upset?
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Answer:
a). Valli saved up money for her first journey by resisting the temptation to buy peppermints, toys,balloons,etc. It was difficult for her . She suppressed her desire to enjoy a Merry-go-round at the village fair.
b). He wanted company and someone to look after him, so he decided to get married. He wanted to marry Natalya who was Chubukov's daughter as she was good-looking and an excellent housekeeper.
d). The fiercely independent people of Coorg are descendants of Greeks or Arabs. A section of Alexander's army moved South along the coast and settled here only when they were unable to return to their country. These people married amongst the locals. This is the story about the descent of Kodavu people.
e). Yes, Miss Mason was unhappy and upset as she was was disturbed by the ill treatment to Wanda by the students of her class. She didn't approve of the humiliation of a child just because of her name, dresses and house.