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2. ‘They were quite easy and they were ‘expected’.’

Based on the above extract, which word would you select to describe the narrator’s
attitude towards his examination?

hasty carefree careless confident

3. Why were the narrator and Gopal anxious?

because the last paper was in the afternoon

because they were waiting for the exams to be over

because the last paper was of British History

because their master was the invigilator

4. Why did the narrator complete his paper earlier than others?
because the paper was too easy and had the ‘expected’ questions

because he did not have to attempt three of the eight questions

because his paper did not have all the questions

because he did not attempt three of the eight questions
5. What is the most significant lesson that the narrator learns from his experience in the

last examination?

the disadvantages of taking risks

the need to be more careful while preparing for exams

the need to revise one’s answers before handing over

the need to read the question paper carefully

6. After reading the story, how would you sum up the attitude of the narrator?
careful and cautious careless and absentminded

cool and nonchalant zealous and over-ambitious

B. Answer these questions.

1. Why was there a surge of joy in the narrator after looking at the question paper?

2. Why did the narrator ask for a glass of water before attempting the answers?

3. Why was the narrator worried and relieved at the same time on hearing the supervisor’s
announcement?
4. Describe the scene inside the examination hall at half past four.

5. What plans did the narrator have for his summer vacation?

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