Question 1

Who is the author of 'The Portrait of a Lady'?

Accepted Answer

Khushwant Singh is the author of the story 'The Portrait of a Lady', which is an autobiographical piece about his grandmother.

Question 2

How did the author describe his grandfather in the portrait?

Accepted Answer

The author's grandfather in the portrait wore a big turban and loose-fitting clothes, looking like a man who could have lots of grandchildren.

Question 3

Why was it hard for the author to believe that his grandmother had once been young and pretty?

Accepted Answer

He had seen her old and wrinkled for the past twenty years, so imagining her young and pretty seemed unbelievable.

Question 4

What did the grandmother use to carry to school along with the author?

Accepted Answer

The grandmother used to carry several stale chapati with her for the village dogs.

Question 5

What was the medium of instruction at the village school?

Accepted Answer

The village school attached to the temple taught the alphabet and morning prayer.