Question 1

Who is the author of the story 'The Snake and the Mirror'?

Accepted Answer

The story 'The Snake and the Mirror' is written by Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. He is a renowned Malayalam short story writer and novelist.

Question 2

From which language has 'The Snake and the Mirror' been translated?

Accepted Answer

The story has been translated from Malayalam. Vaikom Muhammad Basheer originally wrote it in Malayalam.

Question 3

What was the profession of the narrator in the story?

Accepted Answer

The narrator was a homeopathic doctor by profession, having recently set up his medical practice.

Question 4

At what time of the day did the narrator open his medical box?

Accepted Answer

The narrator opened his medical box at night, when he returned to his room after taking his meal at a restaurant.

Question 5

What kind of room was the narrator living in?

Accepted Answer

The narrator was living in a rented, small, unelectrified room which was an outer room with one wall facing the yard.

The Snake and the Mirror — NCERT Class 9 English Important Questions & Revision Notes