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What does the hawker cry out as the speaker passes by?
What does the hawker cry out as the speaker passes by?
- Crystal bangles (correct)
- Silver bangles
- Colorful bangles
- Golden bangles
What time of day does the speaker walk to school?
What time of day does the speaker walk to school?
- Ten in the morning (correct)
- Nine in the morning
- Eleven in the morning
- Eight in the morning
Which of the following best describes the hawker's activity?
Which of the following best describes the hawker's activity?
- Selling food items
- Selling toys
- Selling clothing
- Selling jewelry (correct)
What is the nature of the lane the speaker walks on?
What is the nature of the lane the speaker walks on?
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What can be inferred about the speaker's routine?
What can be inferred about the speaker's routine?
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Study Notes
The Hawker's Cry
- The hawker shouts, "Sweetmeats! Sweetmeats!" as the speaker walks by.
Time of Day
- The speaker walks to school in the early morning, presumably before sunrise, as "the day was breaking."
The Hawker's Activity
- The hawker's activity can best be described as street vending, or selling goods on the street.
The Lane's Nature
- The speaker walks down a narrow lane, likely a residential area, as it is described as being "dark and quiet."
Speaker's Routine
- The speaker likely has a consistent routine of walking to school at the same time each day. This can be inferred due to the description of a familiar path and the mention of a familiar hawker.
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Test your understanding of the speaker's journey to school in this poetry analysis quiz. Delve into the imagery, routine, and surrounding environment as described in the text. Assess how well you grasp the nuances of the speaker’s daily experiences.
