CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LITERATURE

CLASS 9

THE SNAKE AND THE MIRROR

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
WHAT WAS THE ONLY ONE THAT WAS LEFT IN HE DOCTORS HOUSE AFTER THE ROBBERY?
A
HIS VEST
B
HIS BLACK COAT
C
HIS MONEY
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Why did the doctor decide to leave the room? Ans. The doctor was already unhappy with the poor condition of his room that did not have electricity and was infested with rats. To top it, his encounter with the snake, that could have nearly killed him, made him decide to leave the room.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ans: The doctor lived in a small, rented, unelectrified room that was full of rats. He heard the sound of rats, running back and forth the beam.

Detailed explanation-3: -The snake looks into the mirror, moves towards the mirror, and wants to enjoy a close reflection in the mirror. Thus the title is justified as the story revolves around the snake and the mirror. Was this answer helpful?

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer: It was a frightening incident. The snake landed on the doctor’s shoulder. It coiled itself round his left arm.

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