3.1 - The Portrait of a Lady (Khushwant Singh)
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Practice Questions
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Describe how the grandmother is characterized in the beginning of the story.
💡 Hint: Think about her daily activities.
What happens to the relationship between the author and his grandmother when they move to the city?
💡 Hint: Focus on how their activities change.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What was the grandmother's primary activity in the village?
💡 Hint: Recall her village routine.
True or False: The grandmother fully embraced Western education.
💡 Hint: Think about her reactions to the author's studies.
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Analyze the transition from village to urban life in relation to how it impacts familial relationships. Discuss in real-world contexts.
💡 Hint: Consider both advantages and disadvantages of urbanization.
Consider the relationship between the author and his grandmother as a representation of generational differences in values. Create a dialogue reflecting these differences.
💡 Hint: Use common familial themes of tradition versus modernity.
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