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Mridu arrived at Ravi’s house, leaving her slippers near a dusty pair. Ravi and Meena dragged her to the backyard, where they showed her a kitten they had hidden behind a bush. The kitten, named Mahendran, was drinking milk from a coconut shell. Ravi explained how they secretly cared for the kitten because their grandmother disapproved of having a cat. He boasted about the kitten’s royal lineage, claiming it was descended from the Pallava dynasty’s lion emblem and even ancient Egyptian cat-goddesses.
Questions and Answers:
- What did Mridu notice about the slippers near the door?
They were large, dusty, and had clear toe marks, especially long and scrawny big toes. - Where did Ravi and Meena take Mridu?
They took her to the backyard, behind a bitter-berry bush, to show her a kitten. - Why were Ravi and Meena keeping the kitten a secret?
Their grandmother might leave the house if she found out they had a cat. - What did Ravi name the kitten, and why was Mridu impressed?
The kitten was named Mahendran, which impressed Mridu because it sounded like a proper name. - What story did Ravi tell about the kitten’s ancestry?
He claimed the kitten descended from the Pallava dynasty’s lion emblem and the Egyptian cat-goddess Bastet.
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As Ravi proudly narrated the kitten’s supposed royal lineage, a sudden loud “Kreech” startled everyone. Mahendran, frightened, ran under a bamboo tray of chillies, spilling them over himself. Ravi explained the sound was Lalli, their cousin, practicing the violin. He criticized her playing, comparing it to a train going off track while the music master played flawlessly in the background. The chaotic mix of sounds and the kitten’s reaction created a humorous scene.
Questions and Answers:
- What startled Mahendran while Ravi was speaking?
A loud “Kreech” sound from the window scared him. - What did Mahendran do when he got scared?
He ran under a bamboo tray of drying chillies, spilling some over himself. - What was the source of the strange “Kreech” sound?
It was Lalli attempting to play the violin. - How did Ravi describe Lalli’s violin practice?
He said she was like a train derailing while the music master played on like a whizzing train. - What humorous reaction did Mahendran have to the noise?
Mahendran howled miserably after spilling chillies over himself.
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Mridu and her friends were startled by the music-master’s scolding when he realized his chappals were missing. Earlier, Ravi had secretly given them to a poor beggar with blistered feet, reasoning the man needed them more. The beggar left gratefully, unaware the chappals belonged to the music-master. When the music-master searched for his missing chappals, Rukku Manni grew angry, and the children confessed. Ravi defended his act, comparing it to stories of generosity like Karna’s, but Rukku Manni scolded him, emphasizing one should only give away their own belongings.
Questions and Answers:
- Why did Ravi give away the music-master’s chappals?
He wanted to help a poor beggar with blistered feet who needed them more. - What was the music-master’s reaction to his missing chappals?
He was upset, searched the verandah, and complained they were brand new and expensive. - How did Rukku Manni react when she learned about the missing chappals?
She was angry and scolded Ravi for giving away someone else’s belongings. - What justification did Ravi give for his actions?
He compared his generosity to Karna’s, who gave away his gold earrings in a famous tale. - What did Rukku Manni say about Ravi’s comparison to Karna?
She said Karna gave away his own things, not someone else’s.
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To resolve the situation, Rukku Manni gave Gopu Mama’s spare chappals to the music-master, apologizing for Ravi’s mischief. The music-master accepted them reluctantly, masking his joy at receiving a better pair. After he left, Rukku Manni humorously imagined Gopu Mama’s reaction when he learned his chappals were given away. Despite her earlier anger, she laughed at the situation, showing a mix of frustration and amusement at the children’s actions.
Questions and Answers:
- Whose chappals did Rukku Manni give to the music-master?
She gave Gopu Mama’s barely worn chappals to the music-master. - How did the music-master react to receiving the replacement chappals?
He tried not to look too happy but accepted them as a suitable replacement. - What did Rukku Manni say about Gopu Mama’s chappals?
She joked about Gopu Mama’s habit of quickly switching to his chappals when he returned home. - How did Rukku Manni’s mood change by the end of the incident?
Though initially angry, she laughed at the situation, showing her amusement. - What did Rukku Manni worry about regarding Gopu Mama?
She wondered what Gopu Mama would say when he found out she gave away his chappals.
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