10 Questions
What did the cyclist announce at the gate?
A big cobra had entered the compound
How did the family react to the news of the cobra's presence?
They assembled at the gate in great agitation
How did the neighbors react to the situation?
They looked accusingly at Dasa and criticized his laziness
What was the old servant Dasa's initial response to the news of the cobra?
He denied the presence of the cobra
What threat did the family make to Dasa regarding the cobra?
They threatened to dismiss him if the cobra was not found before evening
What did the cyclist announce at the gate?
A big cobra has got into your compound
How did the family initially react to the news of the cobra's presence?
They assembled at the gate in great agitation
What did the neighbors accuse Dasa of?
Not maintaining the garden and lawn properly
What threat did the family make to Dasa regarding the cobra?
They would dismiss him if the cobra was not found by evening
What was the old servant Dasa's initial response to the news of the cobra?
There is no cobra
Study Notes
Incident at the Gate
- A cyclist announces the presence of a cobra at the gate.
Family's Reaction
- The family is initially shocked and scared upon hearing the news of the cobra's presence.
- They threaten to dismiss Dasa, the old servant, if he doesn't get rid of the cobra.
Neighbors' Reaction
- The neighbors accuse Dasa of bringing the cobra into the house.
Dasa's Response
- Dasa is initially frightened and hesitant upon hearing the news of the cobra's presence.
Test your knowledge of R.K. Narayan's "A Snake in the Grass" with this quiz. Explore the story of a family's encounter with a cobra and see how well you remember the details of this classic tale.
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