How I Taught My Grandmother to Read Question and Answers PDF Class 9
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TEXTBOOK QUESTIONS (SOLVED)
1. Now that you have enjoyed reading the story, answer the following questions by choosing the correct option.
(a) The grandmother could relate to the central character of the story ‘Kashi Yatre’ as ________
(b) Which occasion is being talked about here ?
Answer-A wedding ceremony in the neighbouring village of the narrator is being talked about here.
(c) What led to ‘savouring the freedom’ ?
Answer- The narrator and her cousins enjoyed the freedom they experienced in the wedding ceremony in their neighbouring village.
2. “She bent down and touched my feet. I was surprised and taken aback.”
(a) Who bent down to touch narrator’s feet ?
Answer- Her grandmother bent down to touch narrator’s feet.
(b) What was the ‘feeling within’ when ‘she’ touched the girl’s feet ?
Answer- It was the feeling of respect for a teacher who had taught her to read Kannada alphabet.
C. What had the speaker done ?
Answer- The speaker had taught her grandmother to read Kannada alphabets so that she was able to read ‘Kashi Yatre’.
SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
1. Why could the grandmother not be educated? Give reasons.
Answer- When the grandmother was young, education for girls was not considered as essential, so she was never sent to the school. Moreover, she got married at a very young age and had a busy life. Later, when she had the grandchildren, she just felt happy cooking and feeding them. So, her education was never thought of by anyone.
2. For what did the grandmother set Dassara festival as a deadline?
Answer- In the absence of her granddaughter, the grandmother had felt too dependent and helpless as she could not read the next episode of ‘Kashi Yatre’. Due to this miserable feeling, she decided to learn the Kannada alphabet for which she kept Dassara as the deadline by then she should be able to read ‘Kashi Yatre’ on her own.
3. Explain the statement, “I knew then that my student had passed with flying colours” in the context of the lesson.
Answer- When the granddaughter gave the novel to her grandmother, she opened it and read immediately the title ‘Kash Yatre’ by Triveni and the publisher’s name. The author knew then that her student had passed with the flying colours, i.e., she had been successful at learning the Kannada alphabet.
4. The grandmother remained steadfast in her decision despite her granddaughter’s mockery? Why?
Answer- Inspite of her granddaughter’s mockery, the grandmother remained steadfast in her decision to study because she believed that if one is determined for a good cause, one can overcome any obstacle irrespective of the age. She was determined to learn the alphabet, no matter how much hard work she would have to do for it.
5. Describe the grandmother’s desperation when she was not able to read 'Kashi Yatre'.
Answer- When the grandmother was not able to read ‘Kashi Yatre’, she felt a vaccum in her life. She was a tough lady and had never cried even in the most difficult situations, but she cried at the helplessness of not being able to read. This desperation led her to decide upon learning the alphabet, even though she was sixty-two-years old.
6. But I know it was not possible. If only I was educated enough..... Describe the circumstances that made the grandmother realise the importance of education.
Answer- When grandmother was young, education for girls was not considered as essential, so she never went to school. Once her granddaughter presented her ‘Kashi Yatre’ which had been published as a serial in a magazine. She identified herself with the protagonist. Her granddaughter used to read the story to her. Once her granddaughter was away. She was unable to read ‘Kashi Yatre’, she felt a vaccum in her life. Then she realised the importance of education.
7. What major Hindu belief did Triveni revolve her story around ?
Answer- The story revolves around a belief, prevailing among most of the Hindus, that going to Kashi and worshipping Lord Vishweshawara is the ultimate ‘Nirvana’. ‘Kashi Yatre’ is a story of an old lady’s struggle who had a strong desire to go to Kashi but could not do so because she spent the money she had saved for the purpose in helping a poor girl getting married.
TEXTBOOK QUESTIONS (SOLVED)
1. Now that you have enjoyed reading the story, answer the following questions by choosing the correct option.
(a) The grandmother could relate to the central character of the story ‘Kashi Yatre’ as ________
(i) both were old and uneducated.
(ii) both had granddaughters who read to them.
(iii) both had a strong desire to visit Kashi.
(iv) both were determined to learn to read.
Answer- (iii) both had a strong desire to visit Kashi.
(b) Why did the women at the temple discuss the latest episode of ‘Kashi Yatre’?
(i) To pass their time.
(ii) The writer, Triveni, was very popular
(iii) They could relate with the protagonist of the serial.
(iv) Women have a habit of discussing serials.
Answer- (iii) They could relate with the protagonist of the serial.
(c) The granddaughter found her grandmother in tears on her return as _________ .
(i) the grandmother had been unable to read the story ‘Kashi Yatre’ on her own.
(ii) the grandmother had felt lonely.
(iii) the grandmother wanted to accompany her granddaughter.
(iv) she was sad she could not visit Kashi.
Answer- (i) the grandmother had been unable to read the story ‘Kashi Yatre’ on her own.
(d) Why did the grandmother touch her granddaughter’s feet?
(i) As a mark of respect to her teacher.
(ii) It was a custom in their family.
(iii) Girls should be respected.
(iv) She had read the story of ‘Kashi Yatre’ to her.
Answer- (i) As a mark of respect to her teacher.
2. Answer the following questions briefly.
(a) What made Triveni a popular writer?
Answer- Triveni was very famous because her stories generally dealt with psychological problems of ordinary people. Her writing style was very easy, interesting and convincing. She was the best known novelist in Kannada literature.
(b)Why did the grandmother depend on her granddaughter to know the story?
Answer-The grandmother was not literate and had no knowledge of Kannada alphabet. Every Wednesday, the granddaughter would read the next episode of grandmother’s favourite story ‘Kashi Yatre’ and the grandmother would try to memorise it.
(c) Pick out two sentences which state that the grandmother was desperate to know what happened in the story.
Answer- (i) I saw the picture that accompanies the story of ‘Kashi Yatre’. I couldn’t understand anything that was written. (ii) I rubbed my hands over the pages ........
(d) Could the grandmother succeed in accomplishing her desire to read? How?
Answer- Yes, the grandmother’s dedication, diligence and determination made her learn the Kannada alphabet before the deadline i.e. the Dassara festival. She proved to be an ideal student who was also very persevering and could recite, write and read the alphabet fluently.
(d) Which of the following traits would be relevant to the character of the narrator’s grandmother? (i) determined (ii) selfish (iii) emotional (iv) mean
Answer- Determined and Emotional– (i) determined, because the grandmother proved that despite her age she was no less than a young student, who could learn all aspects of learning with equal ease. (ii) Emotional : Her involvement with the trials of the main character and feelings that upset her at not being able to read.
Multiple Choice Questions –
Read the extracts and answer the questions that follow by choosing the option you consider the most appropriate.
1. ‘Her stories usually dealt with complex psychological problems in the lives of ordinary people and were always very interesting.’
(a) Who is ‘her’ referred to ? (i) Krishtakka (ii) Triveni (iii) Narrator (iv) None of the above
(b) What was the person referred to here, by profession? (i) Writer (ii) Doctor (iii) Social Worker (iv) Teacher
(c) How many years ago did the person referred to here die? (i) Ten years (ii) Thirty years (iii) Forty years (iv) Sixty years
Answer- (a) (ii) (b) (i) (c) (iii)
2.“Many times, I rubbed my hands over the pages wishing they could understand what was written.” [CBSE 2010 (Term 1)]
(a) The ‘I’ in the above lines refers to : (i) Sudha Murthy (ii) Triveni (iii) Krishtakka (iv) Saraswati
(b) The ‘pages’ were of a : (i) Kannada Newspaper (ii) Magazine (iii) Novel ‘Kashi Yatre’ (iv) Weekly magazine ‘Karmaveera’
(c) “Rubbing my hands over the pages” suggests the speaker’s : (i) disappointment (ii) desperation (iii) deep yearning (iv) regret
Answer- (a) (iii) (b) (iv) (c) (ii)
3. “Later, she could repeat the entire text by heart.” [CBSE 2010 (Term 1)]
(a) ‘She’ is referred to : (i) Sudha Murthy (ii) Sudha Murthy’s classmate (iii) Sudha Murthy’s grandmother (iv) Sudha Murthy’s neighbour
(b) The ‘text’ is referred to : (i) Holy scriptures (ii) Text-books (iii) Homework (iv) The story of the episode
(c) The speaker intends to : (i) highlight memory of the girl (ii) highlight memory of the grandmother (iii) say that girl was so fascinated with the episodes of the novel (iv) tell that grandmother was very much fascinated with the episodes of the novel
Answer- (a) (iii) (b) (iv) (c) (iv).
4. “I knew my student had passed with flying colours.” [CBSE 2010 (Term 1)]
(a) 'my student' refers to : (i) Duke (ii) Triveni (iii) Avva (iv) Jeanne
(b) The student has passed in : (i) Flying colours (ii) Class (iii) Exam (iv) Life
(c) I knew that my student has passed when she : (i) Could read on her own (ii) Could write on her own (iii) Paid the fee (iv) Stopped the classes
Answer- (a) (iii) (b) (iv) (c) (i)
5. “I have decided I want to learn the Kannada alphabet from tomorrow onwards. I will work very hard.” [CBSE 2010 (Term 1)]
(a) The speaker wants to learn Kannada alphabet______
(i) To be able to read a novel on her own
(ii) To be able to write a novel on her own
(iii) To be able to teach others.
(iv) As the speaker can read other languages fluently but not Kannada.
(b) The above statement reveals that the speaker is______
(i) Humorous (ii) Helpful (iii) Determined (iv) Concerned
(c) At the time of speaking these lines she was______
(i) 61 years old (ii) 62 years old (iii) 63 years old (iv) 64 years old
Answer- (a) (i) (b) (iii) (c) (ii)
6. “I will work harder than anybody but I will do it.”
(a) The speaker has decided to learn : (i) to walk (ii) to speak Hindi (iii) to read (iv) to act
(b) The speaker is addressing : (i) Maid (ii) Marcy Hooper (iii) Sudha Murthy (iv) Jeanne
(c) From the line, speaker’s ____ is reflected :
(i) Determination (ii) Personality (iii) Attitude (iv) Stubbornness
Answer- (a) (iii) (b) (iii) (c) (i)
1. “I was surprised, for I had never seen her cry even in the most difficult situations.”
(a) Who is ‘Her’ referred to here ?
Answer-'Her' refers to the narrator’s grandmother.
(b) Which quality of ‘her’ was revealed to the narrator at this moment ?
Answer- This reveals her helplessness because in the absence of the narrator she was unable to read the next episode of ‘Kashi Yatre’.
(c) What was the reason which made ‘her’ cry ?
Answer-She cried because being uneducated she was unable to read the next episode of ‘Kashi Yatre’ in the absence of her granddaughter.
2. ‘We would eat and play endlessly, savouring the freedom.”
(a) ‘We’ here refers to whom ?
(ii) both had granddaughters who read to them.
(iii) both had a strong desire to visit Kashi.
(iv) both were determined to learn to read.
Answer- (iii) both had a strong desire to visit Kashi.
(b) Why did the women at the temple discuss the latest episode of ‘Kashi Yatre’?
(i) To pass their time.
(ii) The writer, Triveni, was very popular
(iii) They could relate with the protagonist of the serial.
(iv) Women have a habit of discussing serials.
Answer- (iii) They could relate with the protagonist of the serial.
(c) The granddaughter found her grandmother in tears on her return as _________ .
(i) the grandmother had been unable to read the story ‘Kashi Yatre’ on her own.
(ii) the grandmother had felt lonely.
(iii) the grandmother wanted to accompany her granddaughter.
(iv) she was sad she could not visit Kashi.
Answer- (i) the grandmother had been unable to read the story ‘Kashi Yatre’ on her own.
(d) Why did the grandmother touch her granddaughter’s feet?
(i) As a mark of respect to her teacher.
(ii) It was a custom in their family.
(iii) Girls should be respected.
(iv) She had read the story of ‘Kashi Yatre’ to her.
Answer- (i) As a mark of respect to her teacher.
2. Answer the following questions briefly.
(a) What made Triveni a popular writer?
Answer- Triveni was very famous because her stories generally dealt with psychological problems of ordinary people. Her writing style was very easy, interesting and convincing. She was the best known novelist in Kannada literature.
(b)Why did the grandmother depend on her granddaughter to know the story?
Answer-The grandmother was not literate and had no knowledge of Kannada alphabet. Every Wednesday, the granddaughter would read the next episode of grandmother’s favourite story ‘Kashi Yatre’ and the grandmother would try to memorise it.
(c) Pick out two sentences which state that the grandmother was desperate to know what happened in the story.
Answer- (i) I saw the picture that accompanies the story of ‘Kashi Yatre’. I couldn’t understand anything that was written. (ii) I rubbed my hands over the pages ........
(d) Could the grandmother succeed in accomplishing her desire to read? How?
Answer- Yes, the grandmother’s dedication, diligence and determination made her learn the Kannada alphabet before the deadline i.e. the Dassara festival. She proved to be an ideal student who was also very persevering and could recite, write and read the alphabet fluently.
(d) Which of the following traits would be relevant to the character of the narrator’s grandmother? (i) determined (ii) selfish (iii) emotional (iv) mean
Answer- Determined and Emotional– (i) determined, because the grandmother proved that despite her age she was no less than a young student, who could learn all aspects of learning with equal ease. (ii) Emotional : Her involvement with the trials of the main character and feelings that upset her at not being able to read.
Multiple Choice Questions –
Read the extracts and answer the questions that follow by choosing the option you consider the most appropriate.
1. ‘Her stories usually dealt with complex psychological problems in the lives of ordinary people and were always very interesting.’
(a) Who is ‘her’ referred to ? (i) Krishtakka (ii) Triveni (iii) Narrator (iv) None of the above
(b) What was the person referred to here, by profession? (i) Writer (ii) Doctor (iii) Social Worker (iv) Teacher
(c) How many years ago did the person referred to here die? (i) Ten years (ii) Thirty years (iii) Forty years (iv) Sixty years
Answer- (a) (ii) (b) (i) (c) (iii)
2.“Many times, I rubbed my hands over the pages wishing they could understand what was written.” [CBSE 2010 (Term 1)]
(a) The ‘I’ in the above lines refers to : (i) Sudha Murthy (ii) Triveni (iii) Krishtakka (iv) Saraswati
(b) The ‘pages’ were of a : (i) Kannada Newspaper (ii) Magazine (iii) Novel ‘Kashi Yatre’ (iv) Weekly magazine ‘Karmaveera’
(c) “Rubbing my hands over the pages” suggests the speaker’s : (i) disappointment (ii) desperation (iii) deep yearning (iv) regret
Answer- (a) (iii) (b) (iv) (c) (ii)
3. “Later, she could repeat the entire text by heart.” [CBSE 2010 (Term 1)]
(a) ‘She’ is referred to : (i) Sudha Murthy (ii) Sudha Murthy’s classmate (iii) Sudha Murthy’s grandmother (iv) Sudha Murthy’s neighbour
(b) The ‘text’ is referred to : (i) Holy scriptures (ii) Text-books (iii) Homework (iv) The story of the episode
(c) The speaker intends to : (i) highlight memory of the girl (ii) highlight memory of the grandmother (iii) say that girl was so fascinated with the episodes of the novel (iv) tell that grandmother was very much fascinated with the episodes of the novel
Answer- (a) (iii) (b) (iv) (c) (iv).
4. “I knew my student had passed with flying colours.” [CBSE 2010 (Term 1)]
(a) 'my student' refers to : (i) Duke (ii) Triveni (iii) Avva (iv) Jeanne
(b) The student has passed in : (i) Flying colours (ii) Class (iii) Exam (iv) Life
(c) I knew that my student has passed when she : (i) Could read on her own (ii) Could write on her own (iii) Paid the fee (iv) Stopped the classes
Answer- (a) (iii) (b) (iv) (c) (i)
5. “I have decided I want to learn the Kannada alphabet from tomorrow onwards. I will work very hard.” [CBSE 2010 (Term 1)]
(a) The speaker wants to learn Kannada alphabet______
(i) To be able to read a novel on her own
(ii) To be able to write a novel on her own
(iii) To be able to teach others.
(iv) As the speaker can read other languages fluently but not Kannada.
(b) The above statement reveals that the speaker is______
(i) Humorous (ii) Helpful (iii) Determined (iv) Concerned
(c) At the time of speaking these lines she was______
(i) 61 years old (ii) 62 years old (iii) 63 years old (iv) 64 years old
Answer- (a) (i) (b) (iii) (c) (ii)
6. “I will work harder than anybody but I will do it.”
(a) The speaker has decided to learn : (i) to walk (ii) to speak Hindi (iii) to read (iv) to act
(b) The speaker is addressing : (i) Maid (ii) Marcy Hooper (iii) Sudha Murthy (iv) Jeanne
(c) From the line, speaker’s ____ is reflected :
(i) Determination (ii) Personality (iii) Attitude (iv) Stubbornness
Answer- (a) (iii) (b) (iii) (c) (i)
NON MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
Read the extracts and answer the questions that follow.1. “I was surprised, for I had never seen her cry even in the most difficult situations.”
(a) Who is ‘Her’ referred to here ?
Answer-'Her' refers to the narrator’s grandmother.
(b) Which quality of ‘her’ was revealed to the narrator at this moment ?
Answer- This reveals her helplessness because in the absence of the narrator she was unable to read the next episode of ‘Kashi Yatre’.
(c) What was the reason which made ‘her’ cry ?
Answer-She cried because being uneducated she was unable to read the next episode of ‘Kashi Yatre’ in the absence of her granddaughter.
2. ‘We would eat and play endlessly, savouring the freedom.”
(a) ‘We’ here refers to whom ?
Answer- 'We' here refers to the narrator (Sudha Murthy) and her cousins.
(b) Which occasion is being talked about here ?
Answer-A wedding ceremony in the neighbouring village of the narrator is being talked about here.
(c) What led to ‘savouring the freedom’ ?
Answer- The narrator and her cousins enjoyed the freedom they experienced in the wedding ceremony in their neighbouring village.
2. “She bent down and touched my feet. I was surprised and taken aback.”
(a) Who bent down to touch narrator’s feet ?
Answer- Her grandmother bent down to touch narrator’s feet.
(b) What was the ‘feeling within’ when ‘she’ touched the girl’s feet ?
Answer- It was the feeling of respect for a teacher who had taught her to read Kannada alphabet.
C. What had the speaker done ?
Answer- The speaker had taught her grandmother to read Kannada alphabets so that she was able to read ‘Kashi Yatre’.
SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
1. Why could the grandmother not be educated? Give reasons.
Answer- When the grandmother was young, education for girls was not considered as essential, so she was never sent to the school. Moreover, she got married at a very young age and had a busy life. Later, when she had the grandchildren, she just felt happy cooking and feeding them. So, her education was never thought of by anyone.
2. For what did the grandmother set Dassara festival as a deadline?
Answer- In the absence of her granddaughter, the grandmother had felt too dependent and helpless as she could not read the next episode of ‘Kashi Yatre’. Due to this miserable feeling, she decided to learn the Kannada alphabet for which she kept Dassara as the deadline by then she should be able to read ‘Kashi Yatre’ on her own.
3. Explain the statement, “I knew then that my student had passed with flying colours” in the context of the lesson.
Answer- When the granddaughter gave the novel to her grandmother, she opened it and read immediately the title ‘Kash Yatre’ by Triveni and the publisher’s name. The author knew then that her student had passed with the flying colours, i.e., she had been successful at learning the Kannada alphabet.
4. The grandmother remained steadfast in her decision despite her granddaughter’s mockery? Why?
Answer- Inspite of her granddaughter’s mockery, the grandmother remained steadfast in her decision to study because she believed that if one is determined for a good cause, one can overcome any obstacle irrespective of the age. She was determined to learn the alphabet, no matter how much hard work she would have to do for it.
5. Describe the grandmother’s desperation when she was not able to read 'Kashi Yatre'.
Answer- When the grandmother was not able to read ‘Kashi Yatre’, she felt a vaccum in her life. She was a tough lady and had never cried even in the most difficult situations, but she cried at the helplessness of not being able to read. This desperation led her to decide upon learning the alphabet, even though she was sixty-two-years old.
6. But I know it was not possible. If only I was educated enough..... Describe the circumstances that made the grandmother realise the importance of education.
Answer- When grandmother was young, education for girls was not considered as essential, so she never went to school. Once her granddaughter presented her ‘Kashi Yatre’ which had been published as a serial in a magazine. She identified herself with the protagonist. Her granddaughter used to read the story to her. Once her granddaughter was away. She was unable to read ‘Kashi Yatre’, she felt a vaccum in her life. Then she realised the importance of education.
7. What major Hindu belief did Triveni revolve her story around ?
Answer- The story revolves around a belief, prevailing among most of the Hindus, that going to Kashi and worshipping Lord Vishweshawara is the ultimate ‘Nirvana’. ‘Kashi Yatre’ is a story of an old lady’s struggle who had a strong desire to go to Kashi but could not do so because she spent the money she had saved for the purpose in helping a poor girl getting married.
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