CLASS 9
THE SNAKE AND THE MIRROR
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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yes
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no
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Answer. Yes, the snake admired itself . When the snake looked into the mirror, it liked its own image. It wanted to look and admire itself closer.So, it uncoiled itself from the arm of the doctor.
Detailed explanation-2: -The doctor’s description of the room shows that he was not happy with this poor accommodation. But he decided to leave it only after his encounter with the snake. It was such a horrifying experience that he had to run to a friend’s house to save his life. Therefore he decided not to live in the room any longer.
Detailed explanation-3: -Answer: It was a frightening incident. The snake landed on the doctor’s shoulder. It coiled itself round his left arm.
Detailed explanation-4: -The writer was proud of being a doctor. Coming face-to-face with the snake made him humble. He thought he was only a poor and stupid doctor who should not be proud of his profession.
Detailed explanation-5: -The doctor thought of various medicines he had and if any medicine was good enough to save him if the snake did bite him. He also realized that God had punished him for being so proud and arrogant.