Question

Read the given extract and answer the questions that follow.

“I won’t take any more of your medicines.” “No. Never” and he swept the bottle out of his son’s hand.

1. What caused Mr. Varma to react in this manner?
2. Is Rakesh responsible for it? Give a reason.
3. Which of the options given below best describes Mr. Varma’s state of mind in the given extract.
   1. helpless
   2. spiteful
   3. angry
   4. frustrated

Answer 1

1. Mr. Varma reacted in this manner because Rakesh had started controlling his food and medicines so strictly that he felt deprived of the pleasures of life. He became unhappy with the restrictions imposed on him.
2. Yes, Rakesh is partly responsible for it. Although he wanted to improve his father’s health, his excessive concern and strict restrictions made Mr. Varma feel helpless and frustrated.
3. The option that best describes Mr. Varma’s state of mind is:
   Frustrated