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3. Why did Norbu come to Father Rebello’s room late in the night?
4. Why was Father Rebello concerned on seeing someone in school uniform at the knoll?

5. Why did Father Rebello sit down with Norbu? How did he get to know that Norbu was
ready to talk?

6. Describe what had happened to Norbu and his sister when the Chinese came to Tibet.

7. How did Father Rebello propose to help Norbu meet his sister?

8. Why was Father Rebello interested in knowing more about Norbu and resolve
his issues?

Reference to the context

Read the lines from the story and answer the questions.

1. ‘Father,’ he said, ‘I can light some joss sticks in chapel every evening? Yes? You not mind?’

a. Who is the speaker of these lines? Why did the speaker say these words?

b. Which one of the following words best describes the emotion of the speaker?
i. desperate ii. frustrated iii. inquisitive iv. dejected

c. How did the person being spoken to react on hearing these words?

d. What did the speaker do after getting permission to light the joss sticks in the chapel?
How did the speaker feel after carrying out the ritual?

2. ‘I never knew you could draw so well,’ he said. ‘And who is this girl? Your sister?’

a. Which drawing is the speaker talking about?

i. picture of Father Rebello ii. picture of Raja
iii. picture of Norbu iv. picture of Norbu’s sister

b. Why did the person draw the picture?
c. How did the speaker assume that the picture is of the artist’s sister?

d. Who is the listener?

e. What help did the speaker offer to the listener after hearing his story?

Time to think and answer

1. Although Norbu seemed content after lighting joss sticks in the chapel, but Father Rebello
knew that something was not right. Why do you think he felt so? Give reasons for
your answer. 21 c critical thinking
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2. How do you think Norbu’s ordeal of leaving his home affected his overall character portrayal
in the story? life skill analytical thinking

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