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2. What, according to the child, is the funniest thing about the shadow?

a. its shape b. its height

c. its voice d. its colour

3. How is the growth of the shadow different from the growth of a child?

a. Its growth is constant. b. Its growth is fast.

c. Its growth is slow. d. It doesn’t grow at all.

4. What is the antonym of ‘proper’?

a. exact b. perfect

c. improper d. genuine

5. What happens when the poet jumps on the bed?

a. His shadow becomes dark. b. His shadow grows up.

c. His shadow is not visible. d. His shadow jumps before him.

6. When the shadow shoots up tall, what is it like?

a. It is like an India rubber ball that bounces high.

b. It is like a huge coconut tree.

c. It is like an electricity pole.

d. It is like a long tower.

7. Who does the shadow stick close to?

a. The shadow stays so close to the bed.

b. The shadow stays so close to the tree.

c. The shadow stays so close to the pet.

d. The shadow stays so close to the little boy.

8. What was the real reason for the shadow not going with the little boy in the
morning?

a. The boy had left too early even before the sun rose.

b. The shadow was tired and wanted to sleep more.

c. The boy made the shadow stay back.

d. The boy and the shadow had a fight.

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