10 Questions
What was Aunt Malu's concern about Veena's idea?
She didn't want to make an ordinary product.
What luxuries did Aunt Malu imagine she could afford if she compromised on her values?
Swimming with dolphins and shaking hands with koalas.
What was Aunt Malu's daily meal routine?
Rice and sambar for every meal.
What mode of transportation did Aunt Malu use?
Her old bicycle.
What was Aunt Malu's attitude towards making ordinary products like herbal soaps and face creams?
She was unwilling to do so.
What was the author's intention in describing Aunt Malu's daily life?
To highlight the contrast between her ordinary life and her extraordinary dreams.
What does Aunt Malu's decision to reject Veena's idea reveal about her character?
She is principled and unwilling to compromise on her values.
How does Aunt Malu's attitude towards her life reflect her sense of self-worth?
She believes she is capable of more than an ordinary life.
What message do you think the author is trying to convey through Aunt Malu's story?
That staying true to one's values and principles is important, even if it means sacrificing material gain.
How does the description of Aunt Malu's life contrast with the idea of 'KINEMASTER'?
The description of her life is ordinary and mundane, whereas 'KINEMASTER' implies something exotic and exciting.
Study Notes
Aunt Malu's Herbal Cures
- Aunt Malu sold various herbal medicines and products, including crisp-making laundry starch, voice-improving pills, instant wart removers, birthmark-fading lotion, and nail-growing cream.
- Her products were very popular, with long queues forming at her front gate.
Veena's Ideas
- Veena had an idea to get rich, but her aunt was hesitant due to previous failed ideas.
- Veena's previous idea had left Aunt Malu bedridden for 8 days, unable to move her arms.
The Skates Idea
- Veena proposed attaching sharp blades to a pair of skates to cut grass while skating.
- The idea failed miserably, with Mr. Seshadri falling and getting injured multiple times.
- Veena was able to skate, but the blades hurt the grass instead of cutting it.
Aunt Malu's Decision
- Aunt Malu refused to pursue Veena's idea, wanting to maintain her standards of creating unique and special products.
- She decided to stick to making ordinary herbal products like soaps and face creams, rather than pursuing wealth and luxury.
- As a result, Aunt Malu continued to live a simple life, eating ordinary food and doing ordinary activities.
Test your understanding of the story about Aunt Malu's herbal remedies, including laundry starch and voice-improving pills. How well do you remember the details?
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