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ST. MARY’S HSS BHARANANGANAM, THE TRIO By R K Narayan, 1. What was the major occupation of people in Ellaman Street?, Ans: Most of the people in Ellaman street were oil mongers., 2. How was river Sarayu in the moonlight?, Ans: The river Sarayu glistened like a silver belt across the North, in the moonlight., 3. How is the evening at the river described here?, Ans: The river's sandbanks are described as an evening resort for all the people in the, town. The branches of peepal trees on the river bank rustled in the breeze. The cries of the, birds filled the air. The sky on the west was soft red in colour., 4. Rajam had a heroic entry into the class. Discuss., Ans: Rajam made a grand entry into the class as a new comer. He had impressed the, whole class with his unique dressing and style. He looked very confident and was bold, enough to return a jab in his ribs on the first day itself., 5. How was the dress of Rajam different from that of others?, Ans: Rajam was the only boy in the class who wore socks and shoes, fur cap and tie, and a, wonderful coat and knickers., 6. Why were the boys not confident to speak to Rajam in English?, Ans: The boys heard rumours that he previously studied at some English Medium Boy's, school in Madras. They felt that he spoke like a European and only a few in the class, could make out what he said., 7. How did Rajam turn out to be a power in the class and a rival to Mani?, Ans: Rajam proved to be a very good student. He spoke English like a European and, was a regular seventy percenter. As a result he was always in the limelight and Mani, was relegated to the background. Moreover he assumed a nonchalance attitude, towards Mani, which he was not accustomed to., 8. What was Swaminathan's fear when he was told about Mani's intentions?, Ans: Swaminathan expressed a slight fear that Rajam's father was the ponce, superintendent.
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9. What did Mani call Swaminathan for being afraid of policemen?, Ans: Mani called Swaminathan a milk-toothed coward., 10.'How splendid it would have been!' According to Mani, what is missing in that, fine evening?, Ans: The evening would have been splendid if he had taken the lime pickle., 11. Why did Rajam and Mani need a cord of communication between them? Who, was it?, Ans: Swaminathan sat between Rajam and Mani. So he was to act as a cord of, communication between them, 12. What made the teacher call Swaminathan?, Ans: The teacher understood that Swaminathan was not attentive in the class., 13. What was the punishment Swami got from the teacher?, Ans: The teacher made him stand up on the bench., 14. What was Swaminathan doing after he got the punishment?, Ans: Standing on the bench Swaminathan could get a view of the whole class. He could, see so many heads and he classified them according to their caps; four red caps, twenty, five Gandhi caps, ten fur caps and so on., 15. The services of the mediator turned needless in the later part of the conversation., How did they communicate then?, Ans: Rajam and Mani later on could not wait for Swaminathan to repeat their words., They shouted to each other., 16. What was the final settlement of their argument?, Ans: They decided to meet at the river the next day., 17. What were the doubts arising in Mani's mind when he was sitting on the riverstep with the club under his hand?, Ans: Mani doubted whether Rajam's spirit would disturb him and pull his hair at night if he, had killed him., 18. How did Rajam appear before them?, Ans: Rajam was dressed in khaki, and carried an air gun under his arm,that was gifted to, him on his birthday.
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19. What did Rajam do to frighten Mani?, Ans: Rajam shouldered his gun and fired a shot in the air to frighten Mani., 20. What made Mani hang down his head?, Ans: Mani told Rajam that it was unfair that he brought his gun with him. At this Rajam, retorted by asking Mani his explanation for carrying the club. Mani had no answer for that., So he hung his head down, 21. According to Mani, what was the reason for his hatred towards Rajam?, Ans: Rajam called Mani ' a sneak' before someone. That was the reason for his hatred, towards Rajam., 22. Now this was the happiest conclusion to all the unwanted trouble. How did they, settle the issue?, Ans: At last they settled the issues by clearing the misunderstandings and became, friends., 23. How did Rajam show his goodwill?, Ans: Rajam showed his good will by pulling out half a dozen of biscuits from his pocket., Let's revisit and reflect, , 1. “River Sarayu was the pride of Malgudi.” – Why did R. K. Narayan say so?, Ans: The banks of the River Sarayu was an evening resort for the villagers and the, distinguished guests alike. The River Sarayu in the moonlight glistened like a silver belt, which was a charming sight for all the visitors to the village, 2. Why did the teacher punish Swaminathan ? What was the punishment? How did he, feel it?, Ans: The teacher punished him for being inattentive in the class. He was asked to stand up, on the bench and he was glad to accept the punishment because he was relieved of the, cane., 3
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3. Why did Mani think that Rajam was his rival?, Ans: Rajam was the new comer and became the new power of the class as he excelled, all others in every aspect., 4. Mani was planning to kill Rajam with his wooden club but what was the thought, that stopped him?, Ans: The thought of Rajam's ghost coming and troubling him at night changed his plan., 5. The story ends with the sentence “Swaminathan felt at perfect peace with the, world.” – Why did he feel at perfect peace with the world?, Ans: Swami was relieved that all the issues among the boys were resolved and patched up, and so he felt at perfect peace., Activity 1, Swaminathan: Are you busy with your work amma?, Mother: No dear. Tell me what brought you to the kitchen now., Swaminathan: Amma, I want to take some lime pickle to give to somebody., Mother: To whom do you want to give lime pickle?, Swaminathan: To my best friend, Mani. He is so good and I like him most. He also, likes me., Mother: He may be your best friend. But that does not mean that you should give him, lime pickle which I have made with great difficulty. I can’t give you any lime pickle., Activity 2, RAJAM, Personality: stylish and confident, Evidence: He saunters into the class, walks up to the last bench and sits beside Mani., Appearance: Neat and Clean. Well-dressed, Evidence: He was the only boy in the class who wore socks and shoes, fur cap and, tie, and a wonderful coat and knickers., , 4
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Actions: He is brave and his policy is an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. He is, not afraid of Mani, the bully., Evidence: If Mani jabbed, Rajam jabbed. If Mani clouted, Rajam clouted. If Mani, kicked, Rajam kicked. If Mani was the overlord of the class, Rajam seemed to be, nothing less., b) Character sketch of Rajam, Rajam is a fresh arrival in First A. He is stylish and confident and he saunters, into the class, walks up to the last bench and sits beside Mani. When Mani gives him, a jab in the ribs, he returns it. He impressed the class on the very first day. He was, neat and clean and well-dressed. He was the only boy in the class who wore socks, and shoes, fur cap and tie, and a wonderful coat and knickers. Rajam also was the, best English speaker in the class. There were rumors that he had come from some, English boys’ school somewhere in Madras. He spoke exactly like a European., Many found it difficult to understand his English and they could not speak to, him because of their broken English. His grades were also good as he was second in, the class. Soon Mani realizes that Rajam was his rival. If Mani jabbed, Rajam jabbed., If Mani clouted, Rajam clouted. If Mani kicked, Rajam kicked. If Mani was the, overlord of the class, Rajam seemed to be nothing less. When Mani challenges him, fora duel Rajam accepts it. He goes well prepared for the fight. But soon Mani and, Rajam decide to be friends and they, along with Swaminathan, share the biscuits, Rajam had brought with him. Rajam is a boy who can be a good role model for many, students of his age., , 5
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Activity 3, Malgudi Primary School, 10 December 2019, Mr. Laxminarayan, XV/146 Ayyangar Road, Malgudi, , Dear Sir,, I am sorry to write such a letter to you regarding your son Swaminathan of, First A. Initially he was a good boy and he was very attentive in the class. He was, also getting reasonably good marks. But of late I have come to notice that he is least, attentive in the class. He likes to sit on the backbench between two boys named Mani, and Rajam. I find him talking to both these boys very often. He also passes some kind, of written notes between them., When I ask questions he stands and blabbers, not knowing the correct answers., You should ask him to be attentive in the class. We punish him here whenever he is, caught inattentive. We have advised him, warned him, caned him and made him, stand on the bench. But he is not improving. This letter is to tell you that if he, continues to be inattentive in the class, he will surely fail in the final examination. So, do whatever you can to bring some sense into him. Let him devote more time to his, books and less time to his friends. I will be glad if you can come to the school one of, these days so that we can have some further talks about the studies and behavior of, your son., Yours faithfully,, Abdulkarim Ibrahim, Class Teacher, , 6
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Activity 4, Sunset – An enthralling Painting by Mother Nature, If you ask me what the most breath taking sight from my home is, my answer, is the sunset. It is an amazing moment in the western horizon. There is a mixture of, warm colors that thrill your heart. Colors are mixed in such a way that only God can, do it. It far excels the paintings of Michael Angelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael,, M.F. Hussein or our own Ravi Varma. The trees are drenched in golden glow., The landscape is beautiful and the entire picture is reflected on water. Birds are, flying back home singing lullabies. The butterflies and bees return to their abodes, after having filled their bellies on the blooms. Slowly we see the sun disappearing, beyond the hill as it is going away for having a deep sleep. Sunset is really an, enthralling painting by Mother Nature to please her children. Each day we are given a, different picture with different shades of colors., Language Activity, Activity 1, 1. Which, 2. Who, 3. Whom, 4. Whose, 5. Where, , 7
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List down the features of defining and non-defining relative clauses., Defining relative clause, , Non-defining relative clause, , 1. Gives necessary information, , 1. It gives additional, but not necessary, information, , 2. It is part of the sentence., , 2. Sentence maintains sense without the clause., , 3. Not separated by commas, , 3. It is separated by commas., , Classify the sentences given below., 1. Non-defining, 2. Defining, 3. Non-defining, 4. Defining, 5. Non-defining, Vocabulary Activity, Activity 1 a., 1. Perplexing, 2. Sneak, 3. Quiver, 4. Soar, 5. Novel, , 8
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b) a) novel, b) perplexing, c) sneaked, d) soaring, e) quivered, Let’s Edit, a) who, b) striking, c) he has (remove also), d) well-dressed, e) was impressed, f) whom, , 9
