Class 5 The Tail of a Tail English Reader DAV Public School
Here are the answers to B.6 and B.7 based on the story Swami and Friends by R.K. Narayan:
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B.6. Answer the following questions:
(i) Do you think Shankar or Pea had written the word 'Tail' on the blackboard? Give a reason for your answer.
Ans: No, neither Shankar nor Pea likely wrote the word "Tail" on the blackboard. Both of them were good friends of Swaminathan and had no reason to insult him. It was more likely written by someone else to tease Swaminathan.
(ii) How did Swaminathan feel when he saw the word 'Tail' written on the blackboard?
Ans: Swaminathan felt humiliated, angry, and embarrassed. The word was used to mock him for being always seen with Rajam and Mani, like a "tail" following them around.
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B.7. Read the following extracts and answer the questions:
(i) 'What is wrong with you, little rogues?'
(a) Who are rogues?
The "rogues" are Swaminathan and his friends, particularly Mani and Rajam, who are fighting.
(b) Why are they fighting with each other?
They are fighting because of a misunderstanding and jealousy between Mani and Rajam, mainly due to Rajam’s popularity and leadership qualities.
(c) Where is the fight going on?
The fight is taking place at school, near or in the school compound.
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(ii) 'And who dares to talk about Rajam here?'
(a) Who is Rajam?
Rajam is a new student, the son of the police superintendent, and becomes a central figure in the group of friends.
(b) Who talked about Rajam?
Mani talked about Rajam, often in a critical or jealous tone before they became friends.
(c) How are Mani and Rajam related?
Initially, Mani was jealous of Rajam, but later they became close friends after resolving their differences.
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