6 Questions
Who is the main character in the story?
Swaminathan or Swamy
What change did Swaminathan notice in his father?
His father was becoming fussy and difficult.
How did Swaminathan's father react when he saw Swami chatting with Granny?
Told Swami sourly to remember the exams and that Granny can wait.
What was the consequence if Swaminathan was seen wandering behind his mother?
He was hunted down and sent to his desk.
What command would come from Swaminathan's father if his voice was heard after 9 pm?
'Swami, why haven't you gone to bed yet? You must get up early and study a bit.'
How did Swaminathan respond when his father asked why he was nervous about his examination?
One day he was piqued enough to retort and asked why his father was so nervous.
Study Notes
Swami and Friends
- The protagonist, Swaminathan, is a 10-year-old boy who lives in the town of Malgudi.
- Two weeks before the examinations, Swaminathan notices a change in his father's behavior, which is becoming increasingly fussy and difficult.
- Swaminathan's father is obsessed with his son's upcoming examinations, frequently reminding him to focus on his studies.
Father's Interference
- Swaminathan's father disapproves of his son chatting with Granny, citing the importance of studying for the examinations.
- He is also opposed to Swaminathan wandering behind his mother, instead directing him to his desk to study.
- The father enforces a strict bedtime, interrupting Swaminathan's activities after the Taluk Office gong strikes nine, instructing him to go to bed early and study.
Swami's Frustration
- Swaminathan's father's constant interference and nagging become a source of frustration for him.
- One day, Swaminathan retaliates, asking his father why he is so nervous about the examination.
- The father's response is that he is worried about Swaminathan failing the examination.
Test your understanding of Swaminathan's character and his relationship with his father in the popular children's book Swami and Friends by RK Narayan.
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