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Where was Raman's house located?
Where was Raman's house located?
- On Kabir Street
- On Ellaman Street (correct)
- On the river bank
- On the granite steps
What did Raman use to lay out and dry on the sand?
What did Raman use to lay out and dry on the sand?
- A plank of wood (correct)
- A nameboard
- A wet board
- A stretch of sand
Who might occasionally disturb Raman's peace at his work spot?
Who might occasionally disturb Raman's peace at his work spot?
- A lawyer
- A strong breeze
- A goatherd (correct)
- Bathers
What caused sand particles to be sprayed on Raman's wet board?
What caused sand particles to be sprayed on Raman's wet board?
Who had ordered a nameboard to be delivered on a certain auspicious day?
Who had ordered a nameboard to be delivered on a certain auspicious day?
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Study Notes
Raman's Peaceful Work Spot by the River
- Raman's house is located at the end of Ellaman Street, with a little door that opens to the river.
- Raman sets up a plank of wood brushed with black or white base on the sand near the river to dry.
- This spot is peaceful and undisturbed, as it is away from the granite steps where bathers gather.
- Occasionally, a goatherd may peek over the wall, but otherwise, no one disturbs Raman's peace.
- Sometimes, a strong breeze from the river may blow sand particles onto Raman's wet board if he is not careful.
- A couple of months ago, Raman had trouble with a lawyer who was setting up his office in Kabir Street.
- The lawyer had ordered his nameboard to be delivered on a specific auspicious day.
- Raman's work spot is located in a fairly untroubled area.
- Bathers tend to gather further down the river from Raman's spot.
- Raman's work spot provides him with a peaceful and tranquil environment.
- Raman's main concern is the occasional sand particles that may blow onto his wet board.
- Raman's trouble with the lawyer is a past incident that affected him in his work spot.
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