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How did Kumudini react to her mother's death? - English Elective - NCERT

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How did Kumudini react to her mother's death?

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The news of the death of Kumudini's mother was not directly given to her by the Principal of the school where she was studying at that time. She was told that she had to go home as her mother was sick. When Kumudini reached home she saw her mother dead. She felt helpless in this world . She was only 14 years old at that time. Her hands hung loose from her body. She also felt hungry but couldnot express it to anybody. She was afraid of appearing greedy.

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Chapter 3.7: Bridges - Understanding the text [Page 196]

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NCERT English (Elective) - Woven Words
Chapter 3.7 Bridges
Understanding the text | Q 3 | Page 196

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