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प्रश्न
How did Valli react when she saw the dead cow by the roadside?
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उत्तर
When Valli saw the dead cow by the roadside, she refused to look out of the window. It was the same cow that was running in front of their bus, during their trip to the town. She was overcome with sadness. The memory of the dead cow haunted her and she was subdued for the rest of the journey.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Why does the conductor call Valli ‘madam’?
What does Valli tell the elderly man when he calls her a child?
What did Valli see on her way that made her laugh?
How did Valli plan her bus ride? What did she find out about the bus, and how did she save up the fare?
What kind of a person is Valli? To answer this question, pick out the following sentence from the text and fill in the blank. The words you fill in are the clues to your answer.
“There’s nobody here ____________,” she said haughtily. “I’ve paid my thirty paise like everyone else.”
What kind of a person is Valli? To answer this question, pick out the following sentence from the text and fill in the blank. The words you fill in are the clues to your answer.
“You needn’t bother about me. I _____________,” Valli said, turning her face toward the window and staring out.
Why does the conductor refer to Valli as ‘madam’?
Valli’s unique maiden bus ride experience could be possible because she belonged to a small village. Do you agree? Why?/Why not? (2 reasons)
Answer the following in about 40-50 words:
How did Valli gather the details of the bus journey?
You have been chosen to address the school assembly on the occasion of Women’s Day. You choose to speak on the resilience and indomitable spirit of the young girls: Anne Frank and Valli. Prepare the speech draft, with reference to the commonality and contrast in the situations and circumstances of both the girls. (Madam Rides the Bus and From the Diary of Anne Frank)
You may begin like this: Good morning everyone. Today, I’d like to express my insights on the resilience of two young girls ______.
You may end this way: To conclude I’d like to say that ______.
Thank you.
