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Question
The grandmother appreciated the value of education. Give instances in support of your answer.
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Solution
Grandma did have respect for education and that is why she personally monitored the village education of the author. She insisted on good manners and love for all living things. She demonstrated this by feeding village dogs and sparrows. She didn’t object to the author going abroad.
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