Available Answers

1. 1.

   Why do you think Mrs Fernandes calls the girl 'little star'?

2. 2.

   The word 'heart' in the previous paragraph means

   1. the most important part
   2. the organ in the chest
   3. the shape of a heart
3. 3.

   Is Tara befooling Mrs Fernandes or is age affecting Old Fernie?

4. 4.

   How old do you think Tara and Antara are in the story?

5. 5.

   Did you like the end of the story? Why/Why not?

6. 6.

   Tick (√) the correct answer in each.

   1. The children recognised Mrs Fernandes very well because
      1. there was a life-like statue of her in the entrance hall
      2. there was a life-like portrait of her in the entrance hall
      3. she used to visit the school regularly
      4. she was the chief guest for the day
   2. Why did Tara call her mother 'Sakhi'?
      1. because she looked like Tara's best friend
      2. because Tara loved this word
      3. because she was Tara's best friend
      4. all of these
   3. Old Fernie had an awesome reputation for her
      1. dressing sense
      2. great personality
      3. sharp eyes
      4. sharp mind
   4. Old Fernie found her answer in
      1. the speech narrated by Tara
      2. the Welcome Song sung by Antara
      3. Tara's missing upper tooth
      4. Antara's missing lower tooth