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What is the reason Nishad refers to as 'Seven'?
What is the reason Nishad refers to as 'Seven'?
- It refers to the seventh note on the musical scale. (correct)
- It is short for his real name.
- It represents his position in a family of seven children.
- It signifies his age.
What assumption does Maya make about Mr. Nath's financial situation?
What assumption does Maya make about Mr. Nath's financial situation?
- He must be wealthy and living lavishly.
- He likely has no means to earn money.
- He is likely struggling financially and unable to afford food.
- He is wealthy because he is a criminal. (correct)
What is Nishad's initial impression of Mr. Nath based on his appearance?
What is Nishad's initial impression of Mr. Nath based on his appearance?
- He appears to be a criminal without any doubts.
- He looks frightening and unapproachable.
- He resembles an authority figure.
- He does not look like a monster but seems very thin. (correct)
Which of the following reasons does Nishad give for Mr. Nath's thinness?
Which of the following reasons does Nishad give for Mr. Nath's thinness?
What does Maya imply about Mr. Nath's character despite his appearance?
What does Maya imply about Mr. Nath's character despite his appearance?
What led to the unexpected holiday for Nishad and Maya?
What led to the unexpected holiday for Nishad and Maya?
What was the purpose of Nishad writing in large block letters?
What was the purpose of Nishad writing in large block letters?
What assumption did Nishad and Maya make about Mr Nath's name?
What assumption did Nishad and Maya make about Mr Nath's name?
How did Seven react when Nishad offered to share his findings about Mr Nath?
How did Seven react when Nishad offered to share his findings about Mr Nath?
What was one of the descriptors used by the tenants at Shankar House regarding Mr Nath?
What was one of the descriptors used by the tenants at Shankar House regarding Mr Nath?
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Study Notes
Nishad and Maya's Mystery
- Nishad and Maya are siblings who are curious about their neighbor, Mr. Nath.
- Nishad believes Mr. Nath is not a monster but might be poor.
- Maya initially believes Mr. Nath is a crook on the run with hidden wealth.
- A heavy downpour causes school to be cancelled, providing Nishad and Maya with free time.
Catching a Crook
- Maya writes a plan to "catch" Mr. Nath, titled "Catching a Crook".
- She lists facts about Mr. Nath to try and figure out if he is a criminal.
- Maya believes Mr. Nath's name is an alias and that he might be hiding something.
Nishad's Perspective
- Nishad questions the point of investigating Mr. Nath if he is not a criminal.
- He expresses concern for Mr. Nath's thinness and loneliness, suggesting he might be scared.
- Nishad believes Mr. Nath needs a friend and wants to befriend him.
The Mystery of the Talking Fan
- The poem describes a noisy ceiling fan that sounds like it is "talking".
- The fan's chatter is electrical and mysterious but is spoiled when it is oiled.
- The poem suggests that the fan may have been demanding something.
Spoonerism
- A spoonerism is an accidental exchange of initial sounds between two or more words in a sentence.
- The teacher meant to say "You have wasted two terms already."
- Rahul had failed twice in term examinations, which angered his teacher.
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