CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LITERATURE

CLASS 9

A HOUSE IS NOT A HOME

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What changed Zan’s perception of life and made him accept his new life?
A
his new friends’ compassionate behaviour
B
arrangement of all basic necessities by his classmates
C
when his new friends started inviting him to their place
D
All
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -After his house burned down, Zan’s new friends’ abundance of concern for him changed his perspective on life. It moved his heart and helped him accept his new life. He was thankful for his life, his new folks, and his beloved cat. Reuniting with his cat helped him overcome his grief, and tragedy seemed to fade away.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ans: After the loss of all his belongings in the fire that ravaged his house, Zan, the narrator, started feeling depressed and embarrassed. At this time, the friendly and helpful actions of his schoolmates changed his understanding of life and people and comforted him emotionally.

Detailed explanation-3: -What were the changes that took place in the life of the writer from the time her house burnt, till it was rebuilt? Answer: She no longer felt lonely. She had made new friends in the school, had become more open and accepting of the changes that had taken place.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ans. It was different to see his house getting rebuilt because Zan wasn’t alone this time. Two of his new friends from school were with him. The fire had helped him by diverting his mind away from his feelings of insecurity.

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