Question 1

Who is Mridu's grandmother in the story 'A Gift of Chappals'?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is Tapi. In the story, Tapi is the name used for Mridu's grandmother with whom she lives in Chennai.

Question 2

What was the full name given to the kitten by Ravi?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is Mahendra-varma Pallava Poonai. Ravi jokingly claimed the kitten was a descendant of the Rishi-Cat of Mahabalipuram.

Question 3

Which instrument was Lalli learning to play?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is Violin. Lalli was taking music lessons from a music master to learn the violin.

Question 4

What did the children notice on the beggar's bare feet?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is Pink, peeling blisters. The hot road had burnt his feet because he had no footwear.

Question 5

Whose chappals did the children give to the beggar?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is The music master's. The children found a pair of old-looking chappals on the veranda and gave them to the beggar.