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What was Swami's initial reaction to the news story about the boy who fought a tiger?
What was Swami's initial reaction to the news story about the boy who fought a tiger?
- He wished he could have been in the boy's place.
- He thought the story was exaggerated by the newspaper.
- He doubted the boy's bravery.
- He believed the boy must have been exceptionally strong and grown-up. (correct)
Swami's father agrees with the newspaper's portrayal of the boy's bravery without any reservations.
Swami's father agrees with the newspaper's portrayal of the boy's bravery without any reservations.
False (B)
What was Swami's usual sleeping arrangement before his father challenged him to sleep alone?
What was Swami's usual sleeping arrangement before his father challenged him to sleep alone?
beside his granny
After being challenged to sleep alone, Swami hoped his father was only ______.
After being challenged to sleep alone, Swami hoped his father was only ______.
Match the character with their reaction to Swami sleeping alone:
Match the character with their reaction to Swami sleeping alone:
Why did Swami's father want him to sleep alone in the office room?
Why did Swami's father want him to sleep alone in the office room?
Swami readily agreed to sleep alone in his father's office room without any hesitation.
Swami readily agreed to sleep alone in his father's office room without any hesitation.
What excuse did Swami use to avoid sleeping in his father's office room?
What excuse did Swami use to avoid sleeping in his father's office room?
When Swami was moved to the office room, he felt cut off from ______.
When Swami was moved to the office room, he felt cut off from ______.
Match the quote to the character:
Match the quote to the character:
What was Swami's first reaction upon waking up in the office room?
What was Swami's first reaction upon waking up in the office room?
Swami remained unafraid throughout the night in the office room.
Swami remained unafraid throughout the night in the office room.
Where did Swami eventually go to sleep in the office room, after initially being on the bed?
Where did Swami eventually go to sleep in the office room, after initially being on the bed?
In his nightmare, Swami felt that a ______ was chasing him.
In his nightmare, Swami felt that a ______ was chasing him.
Match the event with its outcome:
Match the event with its outcome:
Who did Swami end up biting in the office room?
Who did Swami end up biting in the office room?
Swami's schoolmates reacted to his bravery with mockery and disbelief.
Swami's schoolmates reacted to his bravery with mockery and disbelief.
What compliment did the headmaster pay to Swami after hearing about his bravery?
What compliment did the headmaster pay to Swami after hearing about his bravery?
At the end of the story, the police were ______ to Swami
At the end of the story, the police were ______ to Swami
What did Swami say he wanted to be when he grew up?
What did Swami say he wanted to be when he grew up?
Flashcards
Mollycoddle
Mollycoddle
To be very kind and protective, often excessively so.
Chum
Chum
Someone friendly and makes you feel secure.
Apparition
Apparition
An apparition is a ghost or spirit.
Tenacity
Tenacity
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Disputed
Disputed
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Proposition
Proposition
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Gesticulations
Gesticulations
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Tiptoed
Tiptoed
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Scout
Scout
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Pracked
Pracked
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Study Notes
- The provided text is an excerpt from R.K. Narayan's novel, likely "Swami and Friends," focusing on Swami's interactions with his father regarding courage and bravery
Setting the Stage
- The story begins with an inspector suggesting Swami join the police when he grows up
- Swami dreams of becoming an engine driver, railway guard, or bus conductor
Father's Challenge
- Swami's father returns from his club and questions where Swami is
- Swami's mother says he is already asleep, and his father is annoyed that Swami is sleeping with his grandmother
- An argument ensues between Swami's parents regarding Swami's sleeping arrangements and his upbringing
A Test of Courage
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Swami's father reads a newspaper account of a boy's bravery against a tiger
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The father uses this story to challenge Swami's courage, questioning his opinion on the boy's bravery
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The father dismisses Swami's doubts, emphasizing that courage is more important than strength or age
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He challenges Swami to sleep alone in his office room to prove his courage
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Swami initially hopes his father is joking and tries to change the subject
Escalating Fear
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The challenge becomes a command, and Swami realizes he has no choice, from which he initially asked to delay
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Swami is afraid and used to sleeping with his grandmother
Nighttime Terror
- Swami is now alone in his father's office room
- As night falls, Swami remembers ghost stories and becomes increasingly fearful
- He covers himself with a blanket but is still terrified
Seeking Refuge
- Swami moves his bed under the bench in the office
- He falls asleep and has nightmares about being chased by a tiger
An Unexpected Turn
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Swami wakes up in fright and instinctively reaches for his grandmother, but he touches the wooden leg of the bench
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Swami sees something moving in the darkness and believes it is a devil coming to get him
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Out of desperation, Swami bites onto what he thinks is the devil's foot
Hero by Accident
- Swami's action turns out to be biting a burglar's ankle
- The burglar cries out, and Swami's father, the cook, and a servant rush in with lights
- They capture the burglar, who has a bleeding ankle
Recognition
- Swami is praised for his bravery
- He is congratulated by his classmates, teacher, and headmaster, who calls him a "true scout"
- The police are grateful to him for catching a notorious housebreaker
Irony
- The story highlights the irony of Swami's accidental heroism
- He acted out of fear, not courage, and yet he is celebrated for bravery he did not consciously display
- The text also hints at Swami's future aspirations, contrasted with his father's expectations
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