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Why did Kalidasa initially hesitate to introduce himself to the old woman?
Why did Kalidasa initially hesitate to introduce himself to the old woman?
- He was afraid of being judged
- He forgot his own identity
- He thought she was not worthy of knowing who he was (correct)
- He was thirsty and tired
What did the old woman ask Kalidasa before giving him water?
What did the old woman ask Kalidasa before giving him water?
- To introduce himself (correct)
- To sing a song
- To prove his knowledge
- To recite a poem
What did the old lady say about the concept of being a 'traveller'?
What did the old lady say about the concept of being a 'traveller'?
- There are only two travellers – the Sun and the Moon (correct)
- Only wealthy people can be travellers
- Travelling is a waste of time
- Everyone is a traveller in their own way
What did the old illiterate village woman compare Kalidasa to, when he called himself stubborn?
What did the old illiterate village woman compare Kalidasa to, when he called himself stubborn?
Why did the old lady reject Kalidasa's claim of being a 'guest'?
Why did the old lady reject Kalidasa's claim of being a 'guest'?
How did the old illiterate village woman respond when Kalidasa called himself a fool?
How did the old illiterate village woman respond when Kalidasa called himself a fool?
Whom did Kalidasa see after he fell at the feet of the old illiterate village woman?
Whom did Kalidasa see after he fell at the feet of the old illiterate village woman?
What does the text suggest is the mark of a true human being according to Goddess Saraswati?
What does the text suggest is the mark of a true human being according to Goddess Saraswati?
What did the old illiterate village woman say nurtures despite being stamped or cut?
What did the old illiterate village woman say nurtures despite being stamped or cut?
What was Kalidasa's response when he realized he had been outsmarted by the old illiterate village woman?
What was Kalidasa's response when he realized he had been outsmarted by the old illiterate village woman?
