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What did the cyclist announce at the gate?
What did the cyclist announce at the gate?
- A peacock was seen near the gate
- A mongoose was spotted in the garden
- A big cobra had entered the compound (correct)
- A squirrel had entered the bungalow
How did the family react to the news of the cobra's presence?
How did the family react to the news of the cobra's presence?
- They ignored the news and continued with their siesta
- They scolded the cyclist for ringing the bell
- They assembled at the gate in great agitation (correct)
- They laughed at the cyclist's announcement
How did the neighbors react to the situation?
How did the neighbors react to the situation?
- They offered to help search for the cobra
- They praised Dasa for his dedication
- They blamed the family for the messy surroundings
- They looked accusingly at Dasa and criticized his laziness (correct)
What was the old servant Dasa's initial response to the news of the cobra?
What was the old servant Dasa's initial response to the news of the cobra?
What threat did the family make to Dasa regarding the cobra?
What threat did the family make to Dasa regarding the cobra?
What did the cyclist announce at the gate?
What did the cyclist announce at the gate?
How did the family initially react to the news of the cobra's presence?
How did the family initially react to the news of the cobra's presence?
What did the neighbors accuse Dasa of?
What did the neighbors accuse Dasa of?
What threat did the family make to Dasa regarding the cobra?
What threat did the family make to Dasa regarding the cobra?
What was the old servant Dasa's initial response to the news of the cobra?
What was the old servant Dasa's initial response to the news of the 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.
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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.
