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The boy attempts to justify his actions to God by comparing his situation to a lawyer defending a bad case. Identify two points he uses to argue his 'case'.
The boy attempts to justify his actions to God by comparing his situation to a lawyer defending a bad case. Identify two points he uses to argue his 'case'.
He argues that he deserves the money because he is a hard worker and a good student. He also suggests that helping a poor person (by giving away jalebis) is a good deed that God should reward.
Describe the 'game' the boy proposes to play with Allah Miyan, and explain what he expects to happen as a result.
Describe the 'game' the boy proposes to play with Allah Miyan, and explain what he expects to happen as a result.
He proposes to go to the signal and touch it. He says that Allah may secretly place four rupees under the rock. He expects Allah to reward his good intentions by providing him with the money he needs.
Explain, with reference to the text, two reasons coins 'talk' in the story. What purpose does this literary device serve?
Explain, with reference to the text, two reasons coins 'talk' in the story. What purpose does this literary device serve?
First, the coins talking represents the conflicting thoughts and temptations within the boy's mind, externalizing his internal debate. Second, they add a dream-like, imaginative quality to the narrative. The purpose is to highlight his inner turmoil and create a more engaging and humorous story.
Imagine God had granted the boy's wish and provided him with money that day. What potential negative consequences might have arisen later in his life, based on the themes explored in the story?
Imagine God had granted the boy's wish and provided him with money that day. What potential negative consequences might have arisen later in his life, based on the themes explored in the story?
Briefly describe two instances where the boy demonstrates intelligence throughout the story, beyond his academic abilities.
Briefly describe two instances where the boy demonstrates intelligence throughout the story, beyond his academic abilities.
Flashcards
Consequence of using fees money?
Consequence of using fees money?
Using fees money for jalebis led to guilt, anxiety about punishment, and difficulty facing his teachers.
Boy's prayer to God
Boy's prayer to God
He doesn't argue well, the lawyer's defense is weak, and he tries to bribe God with good deeds instead of genuine remorse.
The game with Allah Miyan
The game with Allah Miyan
He proposes that if he runs to a specific spot, Allah should place four rupees under a rock.
Four rupees under the rock?
Four rupees under the rock?
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Harm from granted wish?
Harm from granted wish?
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Study Notes
Comprehension Check Questions
- Buying jalebis with the fees money led to certain consequences.
- The narrator's prayer is compared to a lawyer defending a weak case, highlighting specific arguments used.
- The narrator proposes a game with Allah Miyan.
- The narrator did not get four rupees by playing the game.
- The narrator saw something under the rock related to the game.
- Granting the narrator's wish could have resulted in future negative implications.
Exercise Questions
- Certain sentences reveal the boy's temptation to eat jalebis.
- Certain sentences reveal that the boy is feeling guilty for eating the jalebis.
- Certain sentences are examples of the boy's justification for his wrongdoing.
- It is proposed to discuss whether there's evidence of the boy’s intelligence.
- Considering if his perspective on the jalebi incident shifts post-Class VIII.
- Discussing the coins being made to 'talk' and the reason they are used in the story.
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Explore the story of a boy who buys jalebis with his fees money and faces the consequences. The quiz explores themes of temptation, guilt, and justification through comprehension and exercise questions. Analyze the narrator's actions and perspective.
