Nishad and Maya's Mystery Quiz

What is the reason Nishad refers to as 'Seven'?

What assumption does Maya make about Mr. Nath's financial situation?

What is Nishad's initial impression of Mr. Nath based on his appearance?

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 led to the unexpected holiday for Nishad and Maya?

What was the purpose of Nishad writing in large block letters?

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?

What was one of the descriptors used by the tenants at Shankar House regarding Mr Nath?

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.

Test your understanding of the story about Nishad and Maya as they unravel the mystery of their neighbor, Mr. Nath. Explore the themes of curiosity, friendship, and assumptions while uncovering the truth behind Mr. Nath's character. This quiz will challenge your comprehension of the narrative and its characters.