Comparing Atmospheres in Baudhnath and Pashupatinath vs. Describing Kathmandu's Streets and Language Analysis

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What do vendors do in the text?

Sell their wares (correct)

Blare out music

Sing songs

Ride bicycles

Which beverage does the author drink for refreshment?

Coca Cola (correct)

Water

Tea

Lemonade

What does the author indulge in at Baudhnath Stupa?

Selling lemonade

Buying marzipan (correct)

Practicing meditation

Doing yoga

Where does the author consider traveling to if not for exhaustion?

Patna and Varanasi Signup and view all the answers

What musical instrument does the flute seller play in the square near the hotel?

Flute Signup and view all the answers

How does the flute seller play the flute in the text?

Slowly and meditatively Signup and view all the answers

What is the author referring to when he mentions 'fingering'?

Way of placing fingers to play different musical notes Signup and view all the answers

In the text, what does 'compass' refer to?

A range or extent Signup and view all the answers

What did Vikram Seth not take a route to in the text?

Delhi Signup and view all the answers

What did the author wash down with Coca Cola?

Food Signup and view all the answers

In the text, what does Vikram Seth compare to the quills of a porcupine?

Flutes Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of things the author sees at Pashupatinath temple?

Monkeys, snakes, and birds Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of using the simple present tense in sentences?

To describe facts and universal truths Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a sentence depicting a 'universal truth'?

The earth revolves round the sun. Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario does the African lungfish demonstrate its remarkable ability?

When it lives without water for up to four years. Signup and view all the answers

What does Mahesh suggest they need to do for their teacher?

Organize a class party Signup and view all the answers

What does Vipul do in addition to playing the flute?

He composes music Signup and view all the answers

What does Mahesh find wonderful about Vipul?

His skill in composing music Signup and view all the answers

What material is the Taj Mahal constructed entirely of?

White marble Signup and view all the answers

What is the magical quality of the Taj Mahal mentioned in the text?

It changes colors with varying light and shadow Signup and view all the answers

What do the vendors near the Taj Mahal sell?

Religious artifacts, plastic toys, spices, and sweets Signup and view all the answers

How does the poet feel about his loved one's death according to the poem?

He feels a great peace Signup and view all the answers

'No motion has she now, no force— She neither hears nor sees' portrays which aspect about the poet's loved one?

She is in a state of eternal rest and calmness Signup and view all the answers

In what state does the poet imagine his loved one to be after death?

She neither hears nor sees, rolled round in earth's diurnal course Signup and view all the answers

What is the author comparing and contrasting between the Baudhnath shrine and the Pashupatinath temple?

Atmosphere Signup and view all the answers

How does the author describe Kathmandu’s busiest streets?

Chaotic and bustling Signup and view all the answers

Why does the author state, “To hear any flute is to be drawn into the commonality of all mankind”?

Listening to a flute connects individuals to a shared human experience Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the phrasal verbs provided, what does 'break off' mean?

End a relationship Signup and view all the answers

Which verb forms a noun with the suffix -ion in the given list?

dedicate Signup and view all the answers

What does 'break away' signify in the sentence 'The thief broke away from the police as they took him to court'?

Escape from someone’s grip Signup and view all the answers