Question

Read the following extracts and answer the questions:

Later, he patted me on the head and said, never mind, he’d teach me to cook. He also taught me to write my name and said he would soon teach me to write whole sentences and to add numbers. I was grateful. I knew that once I could write like an educated man, there would be no limit to what I could achieve. It was quite pleasant working for Anil. I made the tea in the morning and then would take my time buying the day’s supplies, usually making a profit of about a rupee a day. I think he knew 1 made a little money this way, but he did not seem to mind. (The Thief s Story)

1. ‘What does the following line tell us about the character of Anil?  [1]
   “I think he knew I made a little money this way but he did not seem to mind.”
2. Which of the following best describes the realization Hari Singh had while working for Anil?    [1]

   1. That he would become a rich person one day.

   2. That Anil was a very intelligent master but a miser.

   3. That he would be able to accomplish a lot if he gets educated.

   4. That Anil made a lot of money from his job.

3. What did Anil promise to teach Hari Singh, and how did Hari Singh feel about the opportunity to learn? Answer in about 40 words.    [2]
4. Fill in the blank with the correct word from the brackets.     [1]
   The narrator earned extra money by making a/an (profit/investment) of about a rupee a day.

Answer 1

1. This line shows that Anil was kind and understanding. He was aware that Hari Singh was making a small profit but chose not to confront him. It reflects Anil's generosity and his willingness to help Hari Singh improve himself rather than scold or punish him.

2. That he would be able to accomplish a lot if he gets educated.

3. Anil promised to teach Hari Singh how to cook, write, and do basic arithmetic. Hari Singh was grateful for this opportunity because he realized that education could help him achieve great things in life. He understood that knowledge was more valuable than money.
4. The narrator earned extra money by making a profit of about a rupee a day.