6 Questions
What did people say about the narrator's grandmother?
She was young and pretty with a husband.
How did the narrator and others react to the grandmother's stories of her youth?
They found it absurd and undignified, treating it like fables.
What did the narrator think about the idea of his grandmother being young and pretty?
It was almost revolting to consider.
How is the narrator's grandfather described in the text?
Appearing very old with a big turban, loose clothes, and a long white beard.
What does the text suggest about the grandmother's physical appearance?
She was always short, fat, and slightly bent with a criss-cross of wrinkles on her face.
Why did the narrator and others treat the grandmother's stories like fables?
Because they seemed absurd and undignified coming from her.
Test your understanding of expressions found in Chapter 1 of 'The Portrait of a Lady'. Infer the meanings of phrases like 'the thought was almost revolting' and 'a veritable bedlam of chirrupings'. This quiz aims to strengthen your comprehension skills.
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