Unit 3 – Supplementary - Earthquake - M.S.Mahadevan
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A. Fill in the blanks with words from the text.
1. The
name of the narrator is Brij.
2.
There were six hundred and seventy villages in the valley.
3.
Brij went to Pauri to buy his school
books .
4. The
soldiers had set up a makeshift camp .
5.
Bhuli had been buried under the debris for a hundred and sixteen hours.
B. Based on your understanding of the story, choose the
right answers from the options.
1.
Brij started a tea shop because he wanted to
a)
start a company.
b)
serve the people.
c) go
on a pilgrimage.
d)
become a tour guide.
b)
serve the people
2.
Molthi was completely devastated because of
a) a
high intensity earthquake.
b)
thunder and hail storm.
c)
drought and famine.
d)
flash floods.
a) a
high intensity earthquake
3. The
brother searched everywhere and looked dejected because
a) he
couldn’t find his house.
b) he
couldn't locate his sister.
c) he
was hungry and didn’t eat for a few days.
d) he
lost his school books.
b) he couldn't locate his sister
4. The
boy had great reverence and respect for Army officers as they
a)
were brave and courageous.
b)
worked day and night.
c)
saved his sister from death.
d) all
the above.
d) all the above
5.
Brij finally offered the traveller a
a) cup
of milk.
b) cup
of tea.
c)
glass of water.
d) cup
of coffee.
b) cup of tea
C. Identify the character or speaker of the following lines.
1.
"Greetings,
traveller. You looked tired and cold."
→ Brij
2.
"Tomorrow,
we will go back to Pauri."
→ Uncle
3.
"Whom are
you looking for?"
→ Army Officer
4.
"My men have
been on their feet for days."
→ Army Officer
5.
"May God be
with you!"
→ Brij
D. Answer the following questions in a paragraph of about 80
to 100 words.
1.
Explain the efforts taken by the Army Officer to save the child.
The Army Officer showed great kindness and
compassion in helping Brij. Though exhausted and burdened with
responsibilities, he noticed Brij’s desperation and grief. Understanding the
boy's need for closure, he returned with three soldiers and began digging
through the debris of Brij's house late into the night. They worked tirelessly
under petromax lights. Miraculously, they found Bhuli alive after being buried
for 116 hours. The officer’s empathy and willingness to help, despite his own
fatigue, saved Bhuli’s life and brought hope to Brij.
2.
Brij has become a symbol of love and humanity. Explain.
Brij, who once experienced immense personal
loss during the earthquake, transformed his grief into kindness. The Army
Officer’s compassion deeply influenced him. He started serving tea to tired
travelers without expecting anything in return, seeing the face of the officer
in every stranger. He felt joy in serving others and found peace in doing so.
His selflessness and silent acts of kindness reflect true humanity. Brij
represents how love, gratitude, and empathy can bring healing and purpose,
making him a symbol of love and humanity.
E. Answer the following questions based on the reading of
the story. Do not forget to go back to the passage whenever necessary to find
and confirm the answers.
|
Action |
Effect |
|
While you warm yourself |
I will prepare the best tea. |
|
I saved enough money |
I came back and started my own tea shop. |
|
|
Six hundred and two villages were destroyed. |
|
It was a terrible earth quake and it was
felt |
As far away as Delhi and Lucknow |
|
I ran back to the village |
I searched for my sister under the
debris |
|
They lifted the door |
They found Bhuli alive under the debris |
|
I went to thank the Army Officer |
But he had left, and I never got to know
his name. |
