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I nodded. I had to agree with him. It was the truth. ‘But your grandfather needs friends at
a time like this. I will get some of our friends to visit. As soon as I can,’ he said. I thanked
him. I told him not to bother.

True to his word, he sent three men along. They arrived one by one. Each of them
brought a gift. Four men, all talking at the same time made a big noise. Grandpa was
telling his friends about his night in the tree. Then, the three men left.

Revisit the text and mark the given sentences as True or False.

1. Grandpa demanded a long list of things to stay on the tree for few days.

2. Sathya thought that his grandfather had lost his mind.
3. The reporters harassed grandpa and Sathya with numerous questions.

4. Mr Anand, co-ordinator of the ‘Save the Trees’ campaign supported grandpa’s action.

5. Sathya’s persuaded his grandfather to come down the tree because he was
embarrassed of his grandfather’s whim.

6. Grandpa wanted to garner fame by climbing the tree.

Let’s ponder

A. Read the extracts and answer the questions that follow.

1. ‘I will make a cup of coffee for you.’ He was fond of coffee. But there was no answer. I
told him, ‘You can see an old film on TV which dates back to your college days.’ Grandpa
was unmoved.
The sunlight filled my eyes. I was quite damp with sweat. I began to feel nervous. Why
must grandpa protect the trees? Why can’t he just go away and have a nice time?

Every time grandpa moved, my heart beat fast. Just to make things worse, I was on my
own with the problem.

a. Sathya suggests that grandpa watch an old film. What might this reveal about
his understanding of grandpa’s interests?

b. Select the option that correctly displays Sathya’s state, as per the extract.

I. anxiety II. amusement

III. frustration IV. helplessness

V. irritation

i. I, III and IV ii. only II
iii. I and V iv. II, IV and V

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