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But what was this? The English book was lying near his pillow and seemed to smile at
him!
Manu’s mother was astonished to see him rushing through the chores and then sitting
down to glue and cover his English book that very morning!
Next year, Manu Sharma got the prize for the ‘Best-Looked-After Books’.
—Madhumita Gupta
About the Author
Madhumita Gupta started off as a teacher and has been a freelance writer for over two decades. She has
written for The Times of India, Femina, Mail Today, India Currents and a few children’s magazines during
this period. A self-professed addict of reading and writing, Madhumita is also passionate about education,
animals, movies, oceans and forests.
A. Revisit the story and identify the character from the clues given below.
1. This character is sweet and caring. They are tiny and delicate. They used to wear
a lovely pink and grey dress but later their dress got covered with ink and grease
spots. They are a kind and loving person who believe that people make mistakes
and should be given a second chance.
2. This character is extremely strict and firm. They believe in equality and justice
for all who have been mistreated. They wear horn-rimmed spectacles and
are gentle towards those who are, in need of help. They listen to all sides of
an argument with equal attention and care and then takes the best decision
possible.
3. This character is treated badly and is in a very poor state. They feel humiliated
because of their condition as their friends laugh at him. They envy a particular
character who is well-kept by another student. Angered at their own state, they wish
to punish the person responsible for hurting them.
B. Complete with suitable reasons for the following.
1. Justice Mathematics reacts sternly to establish order and maintain decorum in the
court because .
2. Ms English’s dress was in a terrible state because .
3. Manu rushes to repair and cover his English book because .
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