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THE CONCERT, 1. Why did Smita get excited after reading the newspaper?, ~ Smita got excited after reading the newspaper, because it had, the news of Pandit Ravi Shankar’s concert at the, Shanmukhananda Auditorium the next day and it would be a good, chance for them to see and hear him., 2. Why did Smita’s family come to Bombay?, ~ Smita’s brother, Anant was suffering from cancer. They came to, Bombay for his treatment with high hope that he would be cured., 3. How do you say that Anant was a talented boy?, ~ Yes, Anant was a talented boy. He was the best table-tennis, player in the school and the fastest runner. He was learning to, play the sitar and was already able to compose his own tunes., 4. What was the frightening truth to Smita?, ~ The frightening truth to Smita was that her brother Anant was, going to die of cancer soon., 5. Why do you think the mother cautioned the girl?, ~ Smita’s brother Anant had cancer and was bedridden. He, needed rest. So the mother cautioned the girl not to disturb him., 6. Why did Smita request Pandit Ravi Shankar to visit her house?, ~ Anant was a lover of music. He wanted to hear and see Pandit, Ravi Shankar. But, as he was suffering from cancer, he couldn’t

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attend the concert. So Smita requested Pandit Ravi Shankar to, visit her house and play for Anant., 7. “They had come with high hopes.” What hopes did Anant’s, parents have?, ~ Anant’s parents had high hopes in the miracle of modern, science . they thought that he would be cured and he could walk, and run again., 8. How can you say that the response of the artists was unusual?, ~ Pandit Ravi Shankar and Ustad Allah Rakha were great artists, who were always busy. Inspite of their busy schedule and high, profile they came to Anant’s house and performed for him., 9. What qualities of Smita do you like?, ~ I like Smita’s carefulness and kindness towards her brother. She, loved him. She was very sensitive and responsible girl. She fulfilled, her brother’s wish., 10., How did Smita fulfill her brother’s wish? Or What was, Smita’s plan to help her brother?, ~ After the concert Smita went up to the stage and met Pandit, Ravi Shankar. She explained the condition and the wish of her, brother. She requested them to come home and play for her, brother and was successful., , GHS SIDDAPUR