Tales of Bhola Grandpa by Manoj Das
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Tales of Bhola Grandpa by Manoj Das

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What is the name of the author of the text?

  • Bhola Grandpa
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  • Manoj
  • Manoj Das (correct)

    • Where did Bhola Grandpa and his wife live?

  • With their grandson
  • At the western end of the village (correct)
  • In the bokal tree
  • In a festival

    • What was overshadowing Bhola Grandpa's hut?

  • A troop of monkeys
  • The festival
  • A large bokal tree (correct)
  • The fog

    • What happened when the group was returning from the festival?

    <p>Bhola Grandpa let out a loud wail</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Bhola Grandpa let out a loud wail?

    <p>He had lost his grandson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was sent to help Bhola Grandpa find his grandson?

    <p>Two sharp-eyed men from the party</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where was Bhola Grandpa's grandson found?

    <p>Under a cow's belly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main element of humor in this story?

    <p>The simplicity and forgetfulness of Bhola Grandpa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary genre of this text?

    <p>Short story</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Author and Text

    • Manoj Das is an Indian award-winning bilingual writer who writes in Oriya and English.
    • He has written numerous novels, short stories, poems, travelogues, and articles on history and culture.

    Bhola Grandpa's Story

    • Bhola Grandpa lives with his wife at the western end of the village in a hut overshadowed by a large bokal tree.
    • A small troop of monkeys lives in the bokal tree, but Bhola Grandpa and his wife do not mind it.

    The Incident

    • One moonlit night, the narrator and his party return from a festival, with the narrator riding on the village chowkidar's shoulders.
    • Bhola Grandpa suddenly lets out a loud wail, surprising everyone in the party.
    • An enquiry reveals that Bhola Grandpa had taken his grandson to the festival, holding his two fingers tightly, but didn't realize when the fingers slipped out.
    • Bhola Grandpa continues as before, unaware of the loss of his grandson, until someone asks him what he's gripping.
    • The grandson is eventually found taking shelter under a cow's belly, thanks to the efforts of two sharp-eyed men sent by the narrator's father.

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    Test your knowledge on the short story 'Tales of Bhola Grandpa' by Indian author Manoj Das. Explore the hilarious adventures of Bhola Grandpa through the eyes of a young man. This quiz will cover key aspects of the story and the author.

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