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What illness did Ruskin Bond's father suffer from?

Malaria and jaundice

What did Ruskin Bond do with his father's letters?

He gave them to Mr Priestley for safekeeping.

When Ruskin Bond's father passed away, a teacher informed him that God needed his father more than he did.

True (A)

Where did Ruskin Bond's father live?

<p>Dehra</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Ruskin Bond's father compare his daughter Ellen's drawing style to?

<p>Heavily scribbled lines (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the famous pudding that Ellen's father cooks?

<p>Black pudding</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ruskin Bond's father was unable to work due to his illness.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Ruskin Bond's father suggest about the best way to write letters?

<p>He encourages Ruskin Bond to write in larger letters.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ruskin Bond's father is happy about his daughter's drawing skill.

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Study Notes

The Last Letter - Page 1

  • The writer was dismissed from the presence of Mr. Priestley.
  • The writer never saw the letters again.
  • The writer was glad that he did not see Mr. Priestley again, as all he had given the writer was a lifelong aversion to violinists.

At School with Ruskin Bond - Page 2

  • The writer's father died due to frequent bouts of malaria and a severe attack of jaundice.
  • An inept teacher, Mr. Murtough, broke the news to the writer.
  • The teacher spoke of God needing the father more, but the writer didn't understand this.
  • The writer was taken to the infirmary for a couple of days, and uncertain of his future (living with the Calcutta Granny, another relative, or an orphanage)
  • The writer returned the father's letters to Mr. Priestley, keeping one.

At School with Ruskin Bond - Page 3

  • The writer's collection of stamps was disorganized.
  • Ellen drew a lot, creating animals in her drawings.
  • The weather was too hot and rainy at times.

At School with Ruskin Bond - Page 4

  • The writer was without a cook for some time.
  • The old Delhi cook was famous for a dish called black puddings.
  • The writer had kept records and gramophone books.
  • The writer had a lot of old books.

The Last Letter - Page 5

  • The holidays began on September 9.
  • The writer's younger sister wanted to draw.
  • The writer gave the sister supplies.
  • The weather was sometimes wet, and there were fans available at times.
  • The writer's grandmother was well.

The Last Letter - Page 6

  • The writer received a letter from Ruskin Bond.
  • The writer was well, along with other family members and friends.
  • The writer was still recovering from malaria.
  • The writer had to wear glasses for reading, but not for ordinary wear.
  • The writer's sister did not wear glasses.
  • The rains were almost over in the hills.

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