10 Questions
What was the profession of the narrator's father?
None of the above
Where did the narrator's family live?
In a traditional ancestral house in Rameswaram
What is emphasized about the narrator's mother?
She was very generous and fed many outsiders
How would you describe the narrator's father's attitude towards comforts and luxuries?
He avoided all inessential comforts and luxuries
What is emphasized about the narrator's family's economic status?
They provided all necessities but avoided luxuries
What was the narrator's source of income during the Second World War?
Collecting and selling tamarind seeds
What event led to the suspension of the train halt at Rameswaram station?
State of emergency declaration in India
What was the first casualty of the state of emergency declared in India?
Suspension of the train halt at Rameswaram station
Why did the narrator's cousin need a helping hand to catch newspaper bundles?
Newspapers had to be thrown from a moving train
What was the narrator's brother-in-law's role during the Second World War?
Telling the narrator stories about the War
Study Notes
Narrator's Family Background
- The narrator's father was a district collector.
- The narrator's family lived in Rameswaram.
Parent's Characteristics
- The narrator's mother was emphasized as being a kind and gentle person.
- The narrator's father had a simple and austere attitude towards comforts and luxuries.
Economic Status
- The narrator's family was emphasized as being economically middle-class.
Narrator's Experiences
- During the Second World War, the narrator's source of income was selling newspapers.
Events During the War
- The suspension of the train halt at Rameswaram station was due to the war.
- The first casualty of the state of emergency declared in India was the freedom of the press.
Personal Experiences
- The narrator's cousin needed a helping hand to catch newspaper bundles because the cousin was blind.
Family Members' Roles
- The narrator's brother-in-law was involved in the freedom struggle during the Second World War.
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