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When Aunt is dead, her terrified hands will lie
Still ringed with ordeals she was mastered by.
The tigers in the panel that she made
Will go on prancing, proud and unafraid.

i. The tigers are symbolic of ......
a. The hidden talent of the Aunt
b. The ferocious nature of the Uncle
c. The inner feeling of the aunt to face the world boldly
d. The calm and complacent Aunt

ii. Find a word which means ‘situation/experience which is difficult and unpleasant’ __________________

iii. When Aunt is dead, her terrified hands will lie still ringed with ordeals she was mastered by- These lines suggest that-
a. The Aunt does have any fear after the death as he has become an expert
b. The Aunt feels the heat of the sad state of her married life even after death even she tried her best to manage
c. The Aunt gets relieved from the pain and torture of marriage
d. The Aunt’s spirit is very strong and bold now

iv. How are the tigers in the panel?

v. ‘Prance’ means ______________________________.

vi. Choose the statement that is wrong
a. The tigers are the embroidery made by the Aunt
b. The tigers seem to be real, very active and lively
c. The tigers are very meek and don’t attack anybody
d. The tigers represent the spirit of the Aunt

✓

Answer

i. c
ii. ordeal
iii. b
iv. They are very beautiful, attractive and majestic and fearless (any two)
v. Prance means spring/walk or behave in an elated or arrogant manner
vi. C

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