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2. Rakesh: (chuckles politely) Oh no! Ramu kaka couldn’t come in today. Please excuse me, I’ll

be right back!

Rakesh exits.
Mr Bhushan: (embarrassed) Sir, my son…He…

Mr Rehman: (interrupting) No need to say anything, Bhushan. What an extraordinary
young man! So helpful and polite! You must be very proud. Am I to take it that he’s prepared

all of this?
a. How does Rakesh feel while speaking about Ramu’s absence?

b. Complete the following with a suitable reason.

Mr Bhushan was embarrassed because .

c. Identify the quality that can be inferred about Mr Rehman based on the fact that

he interrupted Mr Bhushan.
i. rude ii. authoritative iii. considerate iv. enthusiastic

d. How can we say that Mr Rehman’s praise might have come as a surprise to Mr

Bhushan?

B. Answer the given questions briefly.

1. Describe Rakesh’s reaction to his father’s disapproval of his cooking activities.

2. How does Mrs Bhushan try to alleviate the tension between Mr Bhushan and
Rakesh?

3. What unexpected turn of events occurs during Mr Rehman’s visit to the Bhushan
household?

4. How does Rakesh’s cooking talent influence Mr Rehman’s perception of him?

5. What role does Rakesh play in hosting Mr Rehman during his visit?

6. Mr Bhushan felt that if a boy loved to cook then it was ‘unnatural’. But later
on, he learns that in allowing Rakesh to follow his passion lay the happiness of
everyone. Why was Mr Bhushan’s earlier behaviour incorrect? What values does
his changed behaviour reflect? life skill critical thinking

C. Answer in detail.

1. Mr Bhushan’s behaviour towards his wife shows us that he’s a supportive and
st
encouraging man of the 21 century. Yet, his attitude towards his son’s talent for
cooking is different. Elaborate with reasons. life skill analytical thinking

2. Do you think talent alone is enough or is something more also required? Explain
with reference to the play.

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