CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LITERATURE

CLASS 9

THE LOST CHILD

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What did the father do when the child said, “I want that toy.”?
A
He at once bought the toy for the child.
B
He said, “Look, child, what is before you."
C
He looked at the child red-eyed.
D
He began to beat the child.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer: The father stared at the boy “red-eyed", the boy understood that he can’t have it . So he left it and walked way with his parents.

Detailed explanation-2: -What did the father do when the child said, “I want that toy.”? He at once bought the toy for the child.

Detailed explanation-3: -a) When did the father look red-eyed at the child? Ans: The father looked red-eyed at the child when he pleaded for toys that were in the shops lined the way to the fair.

Detailed explanation-4: -Compare the reactions of the father and mother at the child’s request for a toy. Answer: The father glared at him angrily ‘in his familiar tyrant’s way’ while the mother looked at him tenderly and diverted his attention from the toys.

Detailed explanation-5: -The father distracted the child’s mind from the toy seller by pointing towards a flowering mustard field. He saw colourful dragon flies and staffed running after them.

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