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Memory and Childhood Scents

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Which best describes the action of 'hover' as used in the text?

Diving into water swiftly.
Remaining still in one place.
Floating in the air lightly. (correct)
Moving quickly from one place to another.

What triggers the speaker's memory of their mother in the text?

Sending eyes into the blue distant sky from the bedroom window.
The morning service in the temple.
The tune of a song hummed by the mother while rocking the cradle.
The smell of shiuli flowers in the early autumn morning. (correct)

What does 'shiuli' refer to in the text?

A type of morning prayer ritual.
A type of Indian lullaby.
A traditional Indian musical instrument.
A small white autumn flower with an orange center. (correct)

What does 'rocking' imply in the context of the text?

Gently moving from side to side or back and forth. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the scent of shiuli flowers remind the speaker of?

The scent of his mother during her morning service. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the speaker express about the woods in the text?

They are calming and peaceful, covered in snow. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why does the speaker feel compelled to continue their journey in the text?

To fulfill promises and responsibilities. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the horse's behavior in the text?

It highlights the horse's confusion at stopping in the woods. (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does the setting contribute to the mood of the text?

By evoking feelings of tranquility and introspection. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What theme is primarily explored in the text?

The importance of keeping promises. (B) Signup and view all the answers

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