Rivalry Between Sanskrit and Persian Teachers
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Why did Gandhi decide to sit in the Persian class?

  • He found Persian more interesting than Sanskrit.
  • The Sanskrit teacher forced the boys to memorize Sanskrit.
  • The Persian teacher was more lenient and considerate. (correct)
  • The Persian teacher was a hard taskmaster.

    • What did the Sanskrit teacher do to encourage Gandhi to learn Sanskrit?

  • He offered Gandhi rewards for learning Sanskrit.
  • He told Gandhi that Persian was too easy for him.
  • He encouraged Gandhi to join the Persian class.
  • He forced Gandhi to memorize Sanskrit by heart. (correct)

    • How did the students perceive the Persian teacher and the Sanskrit teacher?

  • The Sanskrit teacher was strict and demanding, while the Persian teacher was lenient and good.
  • The Persian teacher was strict and demanding, while the Sanskrit teacher was considerate.
  • The Sanskrit teacher was easy-going and lenient, while the Persian teacher was a hard taskmaster.
  • The Persian teacher was easy-going and lenient, while the Sanskrit teacher was a hard taskmaster. (correct)

    • What influenced Gandhi's decision to learn Sanskrit?

    <p>The advice from his father.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Sanskrit teacher react when Gandhi tried to join the Persian class?

    <p>He grieved and persuaded Gandhi to learn Sanskrit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best describes the postmaster's personality?

    <p>Cheerful and charitable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was Lencho eagerly waiting for rain to arrive?

    <p>His crops urgently needed water for growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Lencho initially view the rain that began to fall on his cornfield?

    <p>As new coins falling from the sky</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What unfortunate event occurred after the rain in Lencho's cornfield?

    <p>The rain turned into a hailstorm damaging the crop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Lencho feel when he saw his cornfield after the hailstorm?

    <p>Devastated by the total destruction of his crops</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the initial reaction of the postman when he read Lencho's letter?

    <p>He laughed uncontrollably</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What made Lencho believe that God would help him during his crisis?

    <p>His own strong faith in God</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Lencho expect a rich harvest from his corn field?

    <p>He believed in divine blessing for his hard work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the postmaster react differently from the postman upon reading Lencho's letter?

    <p>He became serious and couldn't help but appreciate the writer's faith</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What motivated Lencho to console himself with the thought that 'no one dies of hunger'?

    <p>The belief that God would provide for his family during the crisis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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