The Portrait of a Lady Chapter 5 Summary

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

What did the narrator's grandmother do when the narrator was leaving for five years?

Recited prayers silently and kissed the narrator's forehead (correct)

Ignored the narrator completely

Got busy with her daily chores

Talked emotionally and expressed her sadness

How did the grandmother behave when the narrator returned after five years?

She continued to show no emotion and recited prayers (correct)

She was overjoyed, hugged the narrator, and talked a lot

She was busy with her daily activities and didn't notice the narrator's return

She appeared visibly older and emotional

What change came over the narrator's grandmother in the evening upon the narrator's return?

She went out for a walk to meet her friends

She started cooking a lavish dinner for everyone

She gathered women from the neighborhood and began singing with an old drum (correct)

She continued praying silently

How did the grandmother spend her happiest moments upon the narrator's arrival?

Feeding her sparrows and playfully scolding them Signup and view all the answers

What was unique about the grandmother's behavior when she met the narrator at the station after five years?

She recited prayers while embracing the narrator Signup and view all the answers

Why did the grandmother not help the narrator with English lessons from the school?

She did not believe in the things taught at the English school. Signup and view all the answers

What was the grandmother's reaction when the narrator announced they were being given music lessons?

She said nothing but her silence indicated disapproval. Signup and view all the answers

What was the grandmother's opinion about music according to the narrator?

She associated music with negative connotations. Signup and view all the answers

Why did the grandmother rarely leave her spinning wheel to talk to anyone?

She believed in maintaining a quiet and contemplative lifestyle. Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the grandmother's interaction with birds?

She enjoyed feeding and interacting with birds. Signup and view all the answers

In what way did the narrator's decision to go abroad for further studies affect the grandmother?

The narrator was sure the grandmother would be upset by the decision. Signup and view all the answers

The Portrait of a Lady Chapter 5 Summary

Podcast Beta

Questions and Answers

What did the narrator's grandmother do when the narrator was leaving for five years?

How did the grandmother behave when the narrator returned after five years?

What change came over the narrator's grandmother in the evening upon the narrator's return?

How did the grandmother spend her happiest moments upon the narrator's arrival?

What was unique about the grandmother's behavior when she met the narrator at the station after five years?

Why did the grandmother not help the narrator with English lessons from the school?

What was the grandmother's reaction when the narrator announced they were being given music lessons?

What was the grandmother's opinion about music according to the narrator?

Why did the grandmother rarely leave her spinning wheel to talk to anyone?

What does the text suggest about the grandmother's interaction with birds?

In what way did the narrator's decision to go abroad for further studies affect the grandmother?

More Quizzes Like This

The Portrait of a Lady" Chapters 1-3 Quiz

The Portrait of a Lady

The Portrait of a Lady Class 11 Quiz and Flashcards

The Portrait of a Lady Chapter 1 Expressions Quiz

Upgrade to continue