Answer :Kaki resided with her nephew Buddhiram and his family.
(2) Who was Ladli? Was she sympathetic towards her Kaki?
Answer :Ladli was the sole daughter of Buddhiram. Indeed, she harbored sympathy for her Kaki.
(3) What was the occasion for celebration in Buddhiram’s house?
Answer :It was the engagement celebration of Buddhiram’s eldest son.
(4) Why did Kaki feel insulted?
Answer :Upon seeing Kaki seated near the Kadhai, Rupa grew furious, seizing Kaki with both hands and hurling insults. Kaki felt deeply offended.
(5) Why did Rupa apologise to Kaki? Did Kaki forgive her?
Answer :Rupa apologized for her mistake of neglecting to serve food to Kaki while many guests were enjoying the feast. Indeed, Kaki forgave her.
(6) Why did Pandit Buddhiram become red with anger and what did he do?
Answer :As Kaki stealthily entered the courtyard where guests were dining, one individual felt repulsed and sounded an alarm, cautioning others to be wary of her presence. Witnessing this, Pandit Buddhiram’s anger flared. He seized Kaki and forcefully pulled her into the room.
(7) How should old people be treated?
Answer :Elderly individuals also require care, love, and affection. They deserve to be treated with respect and kind words.
Question 2.
Who said these lines and to whom:
(1) “Be careful, she may touch someone.”
Answer : one guest to the others.
(2) “Get up Kaki, I have brought purees for you.”
Answer : Ladli to Kaki.
(3) “Take me to the place where the guests were eating.”
Answer : Kaki to Ladli.
(4) “No! It’s my share.”
Answer : Ladli to Kaki.
Word Power Solutions
Question 1.
Complete the sentences with suitable words given in the box :
