10 Questions
What was the narrator's intention when he tried to talk but was stopped by Grandfather?
To clarify that it was a bee and not a snake that bit him
Why did Grandfather hold the narrator tight and not allow him to talk?
To prevent the old man from realizing it was not a snake bite
Why did the old man ask the narrator not to move?
To prepare for the ritual to cure the snake bite
Why did Grandmother and others look sad while silently watching the narrator?
Because they were worried about the narrator's well-being
What led Grandfather, Grandmother, and others to believe that the narrator was out of danger?
'Magic cure' performed by the old man seemed effective
What did the protagonist do when they saw the snake in the compound?
Closed the mouth of the coconut shell with a stone
How did Grandmother react when she thought the protagonist was bitten by a snake?
Called out for Grandfather and expressed concern
What did Grandfather do when he saw the blue mark on the protagonist's finger?
Carried the protagonist to a nearby house for treatment
Why did Grandfather run across the garden and through the paddy fields with the protagonist?
To reach an old man who knew the cure for snake bites
What was Grandfather's reaction after reaching the small house with the protagonist?
He asked the old man for help in curing the snake bite
Read a story about a child's encounter with a snake in the compound and the surprising turn of events that follow. Discover how the child's actions lead to panic among family members. Test your comprehension with a quiz based on the story.
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