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2. Soon it was lunch time and Malini had not moved an inch from the chair.

Granny called out to Malini. ‘Do you at least want some lunch?’ Malini retorted
angrily, ‘Nope. I don’t. I know what would be on your menu and what tasks you would

give me for that.’
Granny’s toothless smile fanned the flames more. ‘So, you’re going to skip lunch too.
Malini was extremely hungry by now.

a. Which phrase from the extract suggests that Malini had stayed put in her place?
b. Identify Granny’s tone in the given line. ‘Do you at least want some lunch?’

i. irritated ii. authoritative iii. caring iv. humourous

c. Complete the following analogy taking clues from the extract.

Hesitate is to pause as retorted is to .

d. What does ‘flames’ refer to, here?

B. Answer the given questions briefly.

1. Why were Malini’s tutors worried about her focus on social media instead of her

talents in music and dance?
2. What can we understand about Granny’s intentions from her insistence on Malini

doing household chores?

3. Why did the king agree to send Malini to stay with Granny despite her initial
resistance?

4. Comment on the ways Granny used to make Malini active.

5. How did Malini’s lifestyle change after staying with Granny for three months?

C. Answer in detail.

1. Justify the view that Granny had a healthy lifestyle. SDG 3 good health and well-being

2. Read what Malini’s friend observed about Malini.

Hey Malini, I noticed you’ve been spending a lot of time on social media and not
focussing much on your studies or hobbies lately. How are you feeling about everything?
Do you think it’s been affecting you in any way?

Imagine you are the friend and write the conversation that might have taken place.
You may begin this way:

Malini: I’m absolutely alright. Don’t you have anything better to notice?
Friend: I’m your friend Malini, I have to point out if something isn’t right.

Malini: Well... I enjoy ..................
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