10 Questions
What did the grandmother do for the first time since the narrator had known her?
She did not pray
What did the doctor say about the grandmother's illness?
It would go away
What did the grandmother do before her death?
She prayed and told her beads
What happened when the grandmother died?
Her lips stopped moving and the rosary fell
How did the family prepare the grandmother's body after her death?
They laid her on the ground and covered her with a red shroud
What did the family find in the grandmother's room after her death?
Thousands of sparrows scattered on the floor
How did the mother react to the sparrows in the grandmother's room?
She fetched some bread and threw crumbs to them
What did the family do after mourning the grandmother's death?
They made arrangements for her funeral
How did the family plan to dispose of the grandmother's body?
By cremating her
What did the setting sun do to the grandmother's room?
It lit her room and verandah with golden light
Study Notes
The Grandmother's Character
- She was a beautiful and spotless woman, with a peaceful and contented nature.
- She had a distinct way of praying, with a monotone song-like voice, and was dedicated to her prayers and scriptures.
Relationship with the Narrator
- The grandmother and the narrator were close friends, and she would wake him up in the morning, help him get ready for school, and carry his school essentials for him.
- She would also feed the village dogs chapattis and give him bread to throw to the dogs.
School Days
- The grandmother would accompany the narrator to school, which was attached to a temple, where the priest taught the alphabet and morning prayers.
- She would sit inside the temple, reading scriptures, while the narrator learned from the priest.
- The grandmother was not in favor of the English school system, which she believed did not teach about God and scriptures.
Music and Disapproval
- When the narrator announced that they were being given music lessons, the grandmother was disapproving, as she believed music was for harlots and beggars.
University and Separation
- When the narrator went to university, their common link of friendship was broken, and the grandmother rarely talked to him after that.
- She accepted her exclusion with resignation and spent most of her time spinning and praying.
Feeding Sparrows
- The grandmother would feed sparrows in the courtyard, which brought her happiness, and was a peaceful moment for her.
Going Abroad
- When the narrator decided to go abroad for further studies, the grandmother was upset, but showed no emotion when they parted ways at the railway station.
Reunion and Death
- After five years, the narrator returned home, and the grandmother met him at the station, looking no older, and still dedicated to her prayers.
- She passed away soon after, peacefully, with a peaceful expression on her face.
- Thousands of sparrows were found scattered around her room and verandah after her death.
This quiz tests the ability of the reader to identify and comprehend a given passage. The passage narrates a story about a woman named Anown and her mysterious ageless appearance.
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