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What is Atiq Shaukat's attitude towards the elderly in the passage?
What is Atiq Shaukat's attitude towards the elderly in the passage?
- He despises and loathes them, considering them as pestilential remains. (correct)
- He respects their wisdom and seeks their guidance in religious matters.
- He sympathizes with their plight and often helps them with their daily needs.
- He admires their resilience and perseverance in the face of hardship.
How does Atiq Shaukat perceive the elderly's behavior at the mosque?
How does Atiq Shaukat perceive the elderly's behavior at the mosque?
- He appreciates their respectful silence and reverence during prayers.
- He finds their moans and sickly drowsiness during sermons repulsive. (correct)
- He is indifferent to their actions and behavior at the mosque.
- He admires their dedication to attending the mosque regularly.
How does Atiq Shaukat view the elderly's presence in the congregation?
How does Atiq Shaukat view the elderly's presence in the congregation?
- He regards them as insignificant, exhausted beggars, and putsrid untouchables. (correct)
- He sees them as valuable contributors to society despite their hardships.
- He sees them as wise elders who deserve reverence and attention.
- He regards them as dignified and respected members of the community.
What is Atiq Shaukat's reaction to seeing the elderly at the mosque?
What is Atiq Shaukat's reaction to seeing the elderly at the mosque?
How does Atiq Shaukat feel about the elderly gathering for charitable food offerings?
How does Atiq Shaukat feel about the elderly gathering for charitable food offerings?
What does Atiq Shaukat's reaction to the old men at the mosque reveal about his character?
What does Atiq Shaukat's reaction to the old men at the mosque reveal about his character?
What literary device is employed when Atiq Shaukat tries to empty his mind and keeps his eyes on the floor to avoid being disturbed by the sight of the old men?
What literary device is employed when Atiq Shaukat tries to empty his mind and keeps his eyes on the floor to avoid being disturbed by the sight of the old men?
How does the description of Atiq Shaukat's physical actions contribute to the overall mood of the passage?
How does the description of Atiq Shaukat's physical actions contribute to the overall mood of the passage?
What is the significance of the description of the muezzin going into his alcove to call the people to prayer?
What is the significance of the description of the muezzin going into his alcove to call the people to prayer?
In what way does Atiq Shaukat's interaction with the small individual with pointy ears contribute to his characterization?
In what way does Atiq Shaukat's interaction with the small individual with pointy ears contribute to his characterization?
