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1. 1.

   What, according to Ravi, was the emblem of the ancient Pallava kings?

   1. Mahendravarma Pallava Poonai
   2. The Pallava Lion
   3. Mahabalipuram Rishi-Cat
2. 2.

   The word 'wail' in the above paragraph means

   1. a long loud cry
   2. voice
   3. appearance
3. 3.

   Do you think the music-master will find his chappals?

4. 4.

   Sometimes, people teach us moral lessons but react differently when these lessons are applied. Talk about any such instance.

5. 5.

   Tick (√) the correct answer in each.

   1. "I had to drink most of it to throw her off the scent." What does 'throw her off the scent' mean?
      1. to throw her perfume bottle
      2. to discover something
      3. to lead someone astray
      4. to help someone smell something
   2. "She'll never learn a thing." Who is being talked about here and what is she learning?
      1. Mridu is learning to play the sitar.
      2. Mridu is learning to play the violin.
      3. Lalli is learning to play the tanpura.
      4. Lalli is learning to play the violin.
   3. "Amma! Amma-oh!" Who was calling out?
      1. a vegetable vendor
      2. a beggar
      3. a postman
6. 6.

   What did Mridu see when Ravi pulled her into the house?