Literature Quiz: Mabel's Suspicion
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What was Mabel's first serious suspicion?

  • That something was wrong as she took her cloak off (correct)
  • That she was wearing a hideous new dress
  • That she was not as well-dressed as the other women
  • That Mrs. Barnet was drawing attention to her dressing table

    • Where did Mabel go to confirm her suspicion?

  • To the mirror on the dressing table
  • To the dressing table
  • To the far end of the room (correct)
  • To a shaded corner

    • What intensified Mabel's misery and dissatisfaction?

  • The fact that she woke up at night at home
  • The existence of appliances for tidying and improving hair
  • The touching of the brushes by Mrs. Barnet
  • The sense of being inferior to other people (correct)

    • What did Mabel try to hide?

    <p>Her cowardice and mean blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Mabel use to distract herself from her misery at night?

    <p>Reading Borrow or Scott</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Mr. George L Hart, what is the position of Tamil as a classical language?

    <p>It is one of the greatest classical literatures and traditions of the world.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Tolkappiyam in relation to Tamil literature?

    <p>It dates back to about 200 BCE, making it older than the literatures of other modern Indian languages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Mr. George L Hart's academic background relevant to Tamil and classical languages?

    <p>He has a degree in Sanskrit and extensive knowledge of classical languages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for Professor Maraimalai requesting Mr. George L Hart to write about the position of Tamil as a classical language?

    <p>Mr. George L Hart's expertise and academic background in Tamil and classical languages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes Tamil from other modern Indian languages?

    <p>It predates the literatures of other modern Indian languages by more than a thousand years.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Tolkappiyam in relation to Tamil literature?

    <p>It marks the beginning of Tamil literature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes Tamil from other modern Indian languages?

    <p>Its literature predates other modern Indian languages by more than a thousand years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for Professor Maraimalai requesting Mr. George L Hart to write about the position of Tamil as a classical language?

    <p>Mr. George L Hart's expertise in Sanskrit and Tamil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What intensified Mabel's misery and dissatisfaction?

    <p>Her suspicions were confirmed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Mabel try to hide?

    <p>Her suspicions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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