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What has kept the old man's pride and self-respect intact?
What has kept the old man's pride and self-respect intact?
- The understanding of children (correct)
- The inadequate pension
- The hospitality of his sons and daughters
- The memories of his past
How is the old man described in terms of his interactions with guests and children?
How is the old man described in terms of his interactions with guests and children?
- He must be humoured and sent to his room when there are guests, but keeps the children upstairs and out of mischief (correct)
- He is always the center of attention when there are guests, and the children are left unsupervised
- He prefers to stay away from guests and children
- He is strict with the children and avoids interaction with guests
How do the children show their affection towards the old man?
How do the children show their affection towards the old man?
- Quietly sitting beside him and listening to his stories
- Man-roar, friendly punches to the chest, and damp kisses on scrubbed cheeks (correct)
- Running around and being noisy in his presence
- Buying him gifts and presents
