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What caused Rama Rao to go out of work?
What caused Rama Rao to go out of work?
- He lost all the money he had inherited.
- A series of unfortunate events in the world of trade, commerce, banking, and politics. (correct)
- His wife and children were not supportive of his business.
- The government imposed heavy taxes on his business.
Why did Rama Rao's heart sink every evening?
Why did Rama Rao's heart sink every evening?
- The market conditions were unfavorable for his business. (correct)
- His wife and children constantly asked him for money.
- He was unable to find a job despite searching diligently.
- He was not satisfied with the business deals he made during the day.
What did Rama Rao put into the gramophone agency as security?
What did Rama Rao put into the gramophone agency as security?
- His small bungalow in the Extension.
- His children's education fund.
- An old Baby car.
- The money he had inherited. (correct)
What change was Rama Rao considering before the crash happened?
What change was Rama Rao considering before the crash happened?
How did Rama Rao's wife and children react when he returned home after searching for a job?
How did Rama Rao's wife and children react when he returned home after searching for a job?
What impact did the crash have on Rama Rao's ability to provide for his family?
What impact did the crash have on Rama Rao's ability to provide for his family?
What did Rama Rao's family seem to hope for amidst their difficult circumstances?
What did Rama Rao's family seem to hope for amidst their difficult circumstances?
Study Notes
Rama Rao's Situation
- Rama Rao lost his job due to the crash, leaving him unemployed.
- Every evening, Rama Rao's heart would sink as he worried about his future.
Financial Struggles
- Rama Rao had put his gramophone agency as security, indicating he was already in financial trouble.
- Before the crash, Rama Rao was considering a change, implying he was unhappy with his current situation.
Family Reaction
- When Rama Rao returned home after searching for a job, his wife and children seemed worried and disappointed.
- The crash severely impacted Rama Rao's ability to provide for his family, leaving them in a difficult financial situation.
Family's Hope
- Despite their struggles, Rama Rao's family seemed to hold onto hope for a better future amidst their difficult circumstances.
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Description
This text provides an overview of Rama Rao's life as a Malgudi agent for a gramophone company. It details how he invested his inheritance into the agency, the prosperity he experienced for five years, and the sudden downfall that followed.
