CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LITERATURE

CLASS 9

THE LITTLE GIRL

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why did Kezia use to feel a glad sense of relief when the noise of the carriage would grow fainter?
A
Because she hated the sound of the carriage.
B
She was afraid of her father as she used to do a lot of mischief.
C
She was afraid of her father. So his moving away from her brought her relief.
D
All of these
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The reducing sound of her father’s carriage gave a sense of relief to Kezia. It was an indication that her father had left for work. As she was afraid of her father, she felt relaxed when he left home for work.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ans. Before going to his office, Kezia’s father used to visit her room. He would give her a casual kiss. She responded with “Goodbye, father.” Since she was afraid of him, she always felt relieved after his departure.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer: Kezia was afraid of her father because he was extremely strict and commanding. He never played with her. He used to give her a terrifying look over his spectacles.

Detailed explanation-4: -Kezia was left alone with her father at home. She had a nightmare and screamed with fright. Her father then carried Kezia in his lap to comfort and soothe her. That closeness with her father during those days made her forget all her fears.

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