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Questions and Answers
Who is the author of the short story 'Fritz' mentioned in the text?
Who is the author of the short story 'Fritz' mentioned in the text?
- Shankar
- Satyajit Ray (correct)
- Jayanto
- Gopa Majumdar
Where is the story 'Fritz' set according to the text?
Where is the story 'Fritz' set according to the text?
- Udaipur
- Jaipur
- Bundi (correct)
- Chittor
What is a circuit house as described in the text?
What is a circuit house as described in the text?
- A dark bungalow used by senior government officers (correct)
- A hotel chain
- A haunted mansion
- A popular tourist spot
Who appears lost in some thoughts at the beginning of the story?
Who appears lost in some thoughts at the beginning of the story?
What sparked Jayanto's desire to visit Bundi?
What sparked Jayanto's desire to visit Bundi?
Why did Jayanto feel nostalgic during his visit to Bundi?
Why did Jayanto feel nostalgic during his visit to Bundi?
What did Shankar attribute to Jayanto's feeling of things having shrunk in size in Bundi?
What did Shankar attribute to Jayanto's feeling of things having shrunk in size in Bundi?
What made Jayanto feel emotional and nostalgic while recalling the Deodar tree?
What made Jayanto feel emotional and nostalgic while recalling the Deodar tree?
What factor contributed to Jayanto being unusually quiet and absent-minded since reaching Bundi?
What factor contributed to Jayanto being unusually quiet and absent-minded since reaching Bundi?
What signified the new age amidst the antiquities of Rajputana era near the fort in Bundi?
What signified the new age amidst the antiquities of Rajputana era near the fort in Bundi?
Study Notes
Story Context
- The story 'Fritz' is not mentioned in the text, so the author is unknown.
- The story is set in Bundi.
Circuit House
- A circuit house is a government-run accommodation for officials and travelers.
Jayanto's Mood
- Jayanto appears lost in thought at the beginning of the story.
- He feels nostalgic during his visit to Bundi.
Jayanto's Desire to Visit Bundi
- Jayanto's desire to visit Bundi was sparked by a story he had read.
Jayanto's Nostalgia
- Jayanto feels nostalgic because he had visited Bundi as a child.
- Shankar attributes Jayanto's feeling of things having shrunk in size to his own growth in age.
The Deodar Tree
- The Deodar tree makes Jayanto feel emotional and nostalgic because it reminds him of his childhood.
Jayanto's Behavior
- Jayanto is unusually quiet and absent-minded since reaching Bundi due to his nostalgia.
Rajputana Era
- The presence of a modern coffee shop near the fort in Bundi signifies the new age amidst the antiquities of the Rajputana era.
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Description
Test your knowledge on Satyajit Ray's short story 'Fritz', which revolves around thrill, horror, and the paranormal in a British-era rest house in Bundi, Rajasthan. Explore the complex plot and eerie atmosphere of the story.
