. The King had a peculiar habit. What was it? Why is it
. (i) What was Princess September's reaction to the loss of her parrot ?
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Answer:
The King’s peculiar habit was that instead of receiving gifts on his birthday, he gave them. It is called peculiar because usually, people receive gifts on their birthdays
Princess September burst into a flood of tears at the loss of her parrot. She kept crying and nothing comforted her. Her mother declared it as nonsense, and said that she should go to bed without any supper. The Princess’ reaction indicates that she was a young, sensitive child.
: Required Answer
➝ The King had a peculiar habit of giving gifts instead of receiving gifts on his birthday. In one such year on his birthday, he gave each of his daughters a green parrot in a golden cage.
As a matter of fact, people receive gifts instead of giving away gifts on their birthday. But the King followed an opposite tradition and due to this reason, his habit was peculiar