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But Father Rebello never quite finished what he was saying. For, rising like a little
whirlwind, Norbu had flung two small arms round his neck.

And Father held him tight, while over the mop of brown hair, whirlwind: a very powerful

he watched the last little bit of the sun sink peacefully to rest. dangerous wind that spins
extremely fast
—Pratibha Nath

Time to answer

A. Choose the correct answer.

1. Which line tells you that Father Rebello was a hard-working man?

The clock had just struck ten when Father signed the last of the papers.

Father Rebello loved the evenings—a time when he could take his mind off the
day-to-day problems of running the school.

Father Rebello quickened his pace, for he knew the knoll was out of bounds at
that hour.

One day Father Rebello came later than usual.
2. What tells you that Norbu was overwhelmed by emotions when he came to meet Father

Rebello?

He shivered when Father Rebello led him into the study.

He was frightened and looked about the room.

He tried to speak but words did not come out of his mouth.

Father Rebello waited till heartbeat was normal.
3. Whom did Norbu lose on the way to India from Tibet?

his father his grandmother

his mother his sister

4. How does the setting contribute to the overall mood and atmosphere of the story?

It creates a sense of hysteria. It creates a sense of mystery.

It adds to the humour in the story.

It presents a contrast between the worlds of Norbu and Father Rebello.

B. Answer these questions.

1. Describe the atmosphere in Father Rebello’s room before Norbu came in.

2. How did the behaviour of Raja shift from day to night?

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