5 Questions
Did the author bother to learn the morning prayers that his grandmother recited?
He listened but did not bother to learn
What was the grandmother's reaction when the author was going abroad?
Not even sentimental
How do you feel about the character of the grandmother in the chapter?
Selfless
How did the sparrows express their sorrow at the death of their grandmother?
They came and sat silently in the verandah
What did the grandmother do in her final hours?
Silently praying and telling her beads
Study Notes
The Grandmother's Character
- The author's grandmother recited morning prayers, but it's unclear if the author learned them
- The grandmother was emotional when the author was leaving to go abroad
- The grandmother's character is portrayed as caring and emotional
The Grandmother's Death
- The sparrows expressed sorrow at the grandmother's death, symbolizing a sense of communal grief
- In her final hours, the grandmother was surrounded by loved ones (implied, not explicitly stated)
Test your understanding of "The Portrait of a Lady" with these multiple-choice questions for Class 11 English. This quiz contains NCERT-based questions and answers to help you prepare for exams.
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