Swaminathan at the Club

False (B)

The twang of his father's racket hitting the ball.

<p>cold</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tennis court behind father = Safety and comfort Card room with father and his friends = Safe and secure Walking down the steps of the building = Nervousness and fear Outside in the darkness = Unknown dangers and fear</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He is afraid of being attacked by the coachman's son. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He walks in a peculiar sidestep.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>saviour</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Swaminathan = Wants to protect his father from the coachman's son Father = Wants to return home quickly Coachman's son = Seeks to harm Swaminathan</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He had been scolding Swaminathan all afternoon. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Swaminathan's father wanted to change Swaminathan's clothes and make him look more presentable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>clean</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Swaminathan = Sulking behind a pillar Swaminathan's Father = Asking about clean dresses for Swaminathan Swaminathan's Mother = Mixing milk for the baby Gentleman in the car = Greeting Swaminathan's father with a grin</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Swaminathan quickly appeared dressed in his coat and cap.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He was afraid his father would leave him behind. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The main character who is invited to the club.

Father feels sorry for worrying Swaminathan.

Father wants Swaminathan to wear something clean and neat.

Mother is concerned about finding clean clothes.

Swaminathan feels excited riding to the club.

Father plays tennis at the club, impressing Swaminathan.

Opponents can't receive father's powerful shots.

He feels elated watching his father's game.

Swaminathan feels threatened and believes he needs protection from a potential danger.

A peculiar way of walking that allows Swaminathan to see in multiple directions at once.

To Swaminathan, the sound of the car engine symbolizes safety and the end of danger.

Swaminathan experiences a sense of loneliness sitting far from his father and friend in the car.

Swaminathan decides not to tell his father about the coachman's son out of fear.

Swaminathan felt important watching the play.

The outfit worn by the coachman's son.

The coachman's son grinned at Swaminathan threateningly.

Swaminathan felt fearful of the boy with a penknife.

Swaminathan felt secure beside his father in the card-room.

Swaminathan felt extremely anxious when leaving the building.

Swaminathan anticipated greater darkness by the end of the game.

To Swaminathan, the short distance felt much longer.