Practice The Portrait of a Lady (Khushwant Singh) - 3.1 | Module 3: Hornbill - Prose and Poetry | CBSE Grade 11 English
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Question 1

Easy

Describe how the grandmother is characterized in the beginning of the story.

💡 Hint: Think about her daily activities.

Question 2

Easy

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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Question 1

What was the grandmother's primary activity in the village?

  • Feeding cats
  • Feeding village dogs
  • Watching television

💡 Hint: Recall her village routine.

Question 2

True or False: The grandmother fully embraced Western education.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about her reactions to the author's studies.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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