Question

Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow :
The old man, shivering at times but fixed of purpose, plodded on, till he came out of the town gate on to a straight road. Along this, he now went at a somewhat slower pace, supporting himself on his old staff.
(a) Who was old man and why was he shivering ?
(b) Where was he going so early ?
(c) What does the phrase, 'plodded on mean ?
OR
She'll come fast enough after her share of what grandfather's left. You know how hard she can be when she likes".
(a) Who is the speaker ?
(b) Why will 'she' come here fast ?
(c) What is meant by the phrase, 'how hard she can be' ?

Answer 1

(a)  The old man was the coachman AB He was shivering because it was very cold.

(b)  He was going to the post office.

(c)  Walked unsteadily/walked slowly.                              

OR

(a)       Mrs. Slater.

(b)       To get her share of her father's possessions.

(c)        She can be stubborn/ not easy to dissuade/not easy to stop.