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Questions and Answers
What happened to the narrator's phone at the beginning of the story?
What happened to the narrator's phone at the beginning of the story?
- The screen shattered while playing a game
- It was stolen
- The battery died suddenly
- It slipped from their hand and fell to the floor (correct)
Why did the narrator delay learning the dates for their history exam?
Why did the narrator delay learning the dates for their history exam?
- They were waiting for their ammi to help them
- They are a professional procrastinator (correct)
- They were busy playing football
- They were distracted by their broken phone
What was the narrator doing when their phone fell to the floor again?
What was the narrator doing when their phone fell to the floor again?
- Playing football
- Cheering for Zara's team
- Filming Zara's match (correct)
- Talking to ammi
Why did the narrator not get a new screen protector?
Why did the narrator not get a new screen protector?
What happened to the narrator's kitten?
What happened to the narrator's kitten?
What was the author's initial reaction to the sarcastic response from ammi?
What was the author's initial reaction to the sarcastic response from ammi?
What did the author's abbu do after the incident?
What did the author's abbu do after the incident?
What was the unexpected outcome of the incident?
What was the unexpected outcome of the incident?
What did the author learn from the incident?
What did the author learn from the incident?
What was the financial effect of the incident on the author?
What was the financial effect of the incident on the author?
Study Notes
Procrastination and Consequences
- The narrator's phone falls to the floor, breaking the screen protector, due to dry palms caused by December weather.
- The narrator's wallpaper, a picture of their pet kitten, is shattered.
- Abbu helps fix the phone, but the narrator delays getting a new screen protector, procrastinating.
History Exam and Phone Issues
- The narrator has a history exam the next day and must learn dates, but is still using the broken phone.
- Despite ammi's reminders, the narrator avoids spending money on a new screen protector, having wasted it previously.
Football Matches and Phone Breakage
- The narrator attends football matches in their colony, cheering for their friend Zara's team.
- During the match, the narrator's phone falls again, this time breaking the screen completely.
Lessons Learned
- The narrator learns the importance of taking action promptly, as procrastination leads to negative consequences.
- The narrator's phone issues cause financial and emotional effects, including loss of pocket money and strict phone usage timings.
Unexpected Surprises
- Despite the chaos, the narrator's broken phone captures Zara's outstanding goal, serving as a reminder that valuable moments can be found in unexpected circumstances.
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Description
A personal account of a phone accident, dealing with dry hands during winter, and a relieved kitten. The story shares a relatable moment of clumsiness and a dash of humor.
