CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LITERATURE

CLASS 9

THE LOST CHILD

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What did the child start doing when a shower of young flowers fell on him?
A
He started collecting the flowers from the ground.
B
He started gathering the raining petals in his hands.
C
He started dancing with joy.
D
He started climbing up the flowering tree
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A shower of young flowers fell upon the child as he entered the grove, and, forgetting his parents, he began to gather the raining petals in his hands. But lo! he heard the cooing of doves and ran towards his parents, shouting, “The dove! The dove!” The raining petals dropped from his forgotten hands.

Detailed explanation-2: -When the little child entered the grove, a shower of young flowers fell upon him. He forgot all about his parents and began to gather the petals.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answers. The child was attracted to the nature’s little aspects because of his innocence. When his mother diverted his attention towards the mustard field he saw the flowers which were in the nascent stage and flowering. The child wanted to catch those dragon flies but they went away fluttering and flapping.

Detailed explanation-4: -The tradition of raining rose petals dates back to 609 AD. The falling petals symbolize the descent of the Holy Spirit. Specifically, the tradition is meant to symbolize the tongues of fire-a scene from the Acts of the Apostles.

Detailed explanation-5: -A shower of young flowers fell upon the child as he entered the grove, and, forgetting about his parents, he began to gather the raining petals in his hands. He heard the cooing of doves and ran towards his parents shouting, “The dove! The dove!". The raining petals dropped from his forgotten hands.

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