English Language Quiz: Synonyms, Antonyms, Passive Voice, Nouns, Adjectives

The Story's Background

• The story "The Thakur's Well" by Premchand is set in a village where feudal customs of caste hierarchies are observed.
• The village has only three wells.

Gangi and Jokhu's Situation

• Gangi and Jokhu are an untouchable couple living in the village.
• They are not allowed to draw water from two of the wells, the Thakur's well and the Sahuji's well, due to their caste.
• The well they usually draw water from is contaminated, and the other well is far away.

Gangi's Plan

• Gangi plans to bring water from the Thakur's well at night to quench Jokhu's thirst.
• She knows it's risky because of their caste restrictions.

Gangi's Thoughts

• Gangi thinks that the untouchable are not allowed to drink water from the well, even though everybody drinks from it.
• She is against traditional society's restrictions and wonders how high-caste people can be considered high when they cheat, steal, gamble, and adulterate.

Conversation between Two Women

• Two women at the well talk about how men order them to bring water and don't allow them to rest, treating them like slaves.
• This conversation reflects the societal norms of the time, where women have no rights and are exploited by men.

The Incident at the Well

• Gangi tries to draw water from the Thakur's well at night, but the door suddenly opens, and she is terrified.
• The pitcher falls into the well, and Gangi runs away.

Vocabulary

• Aggravation: the noun form of aggravate.
• Indian words used in the story: Thakur, Sahuji, and Jokhu.
• English equivalents: landlord, money lender, and a name, respectively.
• Synonym of seldom: rarely.
• Antonym of seldom: often.
• Adjective form of decency: decent.