Swaminathan at the Club

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What primarily motivated Swaminathan to stay and watch the tennis match?

  • He enjoyed watching his father play.
  • He wanted to impress his friends with the story later. (correct)
  • He was fascinated by the game of tennis.
  • He was curious about the coachman's son.

Swaminathan initially felt threatened by the coachman's son because he was dressed in a khaki uniform.

False (B)

What specific sound did Swaminathan find pleasing to the ear?

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

Swaminathan was seized with ______ fear when the coachman's son held up a penknife.

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Match the following locations with their associated feeling in the story:

<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

What is Swaminathan's primary concern as he walks to the car?

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

Swaminathan believes his father is aware of the threat posed by the coachman's son.

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

What does Swaminathan do to ensure he can see both in front and behind him?

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

The sound of the car's engine is likened to the voice of a ______ to Swaminathan.

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

Match the following characters to their motivations as described in the passage:

<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

Why did Swaminathan's father initially feel sorry for his son?

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

Swaminathan was eager to go to the club with his father.

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

What did Swaminathan's father want to do when he noticed his son's untidiness?

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

Swaminathan's father asked his wife to get a ______ dress for him.

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

Match the following characters with their actions:

<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

What did Swaminathan do when his father suggested going to the club?

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

The gentleman who drove Swaminathan and his father to the club was a stranger.

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

What was Swaminathan's main concern about going to the club with his father?

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

Flashcards

Swaminathan

The main character who is invited to the club.

Father's remorse

Father feels sorry for worrying Swaminathan.

Tidy dress

Father wants Swaminathan to wear something clean and neat.

Mother's response

Mother is concerned about finding clean clothes.

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Car ride

Swaminathan feels excited riding to the club.

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Tennis game

Father plays tennis at the club, impressing Swaminathan.

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Competitors' failure

Opponents can't receive father's powerful shots.

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Swaminathan's pride

He feels elated watching his father's game.

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Swaminathan's Fear

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

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Sidestep Walking

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

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Car's Significance

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

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Isolation in the Car

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

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Concealing Danger

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

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Swaminathan's Importance

Swaminathan felt important watching the play.

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Khaki Dress

The outfit worn by the coachman's son.

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Malicious Grin

The coachman's son grinned at Swaminathan threateningly.

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Fear and Anxiety

Swaminathan felt fearful of the boy with a penknife.

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Card-Room Safety

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

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Nervous State

Swaminathan felt extremely anxious when leaving the building.

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Thickness of Darkness

Swaminathan anticipated greater darkness by the end of the game.

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Distance Perception

To Swaminathan, the short distance felt much longer.

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Study Notes

Swaminathan at the Club

  • Swaminathan's father felt sorry for worrying him, and invited him to the club.
  • Swaminathan was reluctant and dressed quickly, but his father noticed his lack of tidiness.
  • Lakshmi, the mother, was called to find a clean dress for him.
  • The mother suggested his father didn't buy any cloth recently .

Swaminathan's Arrival at the Club

  • A car stopped at the house, Swaminathan's father and an acquaintance got out.
  • Swaminathan was afraid his new friend might not take him to the club.
  • Swaminathan's father was playing tennis and other players were unable to return his shots.
  • Swaminathan watched his father play tennis and saw how good he was.
  • A young boy (coachman's son) was behaving menacingly towards Swaminathan.
  • Swaminathan feared for his safety and avoided the coachman's son.

Departure from the Club

  • Swaminathan's father returned to the table after the tennis game.
  • Swaminathan was nervous, as he wanted his father's protection, but he didn’t know how to tell him.
  • The coachman's son was nearby and could get Swaminathan.
  • Swaminathan followed his father to the car, and avoided being in front when walking.
  • Swaminathan was afraid his father didn't notice the danger from the boy.
  • The car journey was eventful until they arrived at their destination.

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