The Portrait of a Lady Chapter 5 Summary
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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?

    <p>Feeding her sparrows and playfully scolding them</p> 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?

    <p>She recited prayers while embracing the narrator</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>She said nothing but her silence indicated disapproval.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>She associated music with negative connotations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>She believed in maintaining a quiet and contemplative lifestyle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>She enjoyed feeding and interacting with birds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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