10 Questions
What did Rita's father ask her to bring from the kitchen to demonstrate something interesting?
Potato, egg, and tea leaves.
What prompted Rita to talk to her father about her problems?
Feeling overwhelmed by the endless problems arising despite her efforts.
What was the purpose of the experiment with the potato, egg, and tea leaves in the three bowls?
To show Rita the effects of handling adversity.
Why did Rita's father compare the potato to adversity in life?
To demonstrate how adversity can soften a person like a boiled potato.
What lesson did Rita's father try to teach her using the potato, egg, and tea leaves?
Adversities can bring out different reactions from different individuals.
How did the potato, egg, and tea leaves react differently to being boiled?
The potato became soft, the egg became hard, and the tea leaves changed water color.
In the story, what did Rita finally realize about her own life?
She had control over how she reacted to adverse situations.
Based on the story, what can be inferred about the role of attitude towards problems?
A positive attitude can turn problems into opportunities.
How did Rita initially feel when her father was explaining the lesson with the potato, egg, and tea leaves?
Confused and irritated
What does the story suggest about the importance of one's reaction to adverse situations?
Reactions to difficulties define one's character and outcomes.
Read about Rita, a teenage girl who is frustrated with the never-ending problems in her life. Discover how her father helps her see things in a new light.
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