CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

CLASS 10

BHOLI

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why was the narrator disappointed with New Mullion?
A
people were unfriendly
B
it was crowded
C
it was a muddy and disagreeable place
D
garbage was spread everywhere
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer: The narrator was disappointed when he reached New Mullion because he did not like the muddy streets and unpainted looks of shops and houses. It was a small town that held no attraction.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ans. The lawyer found the streets of New Mullion muddy. With rows of wooden shops, either painted in sour brown or not painted at all. He was disappointed because he expected to see a sweet and simple country village.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer: The narrator was disappointed to see the dirty roads and rows of wooden shops. But there was a man who made the dull scene of the station agreeable by adding his cheerfulness.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer: He was dissatisfied because he had hoped to witness a sweet, simple farming village. The only pleasant sight in the area was a delivery man named Bill who worked at the station.

Detailed explanation-5: -Ans. During his first visit to New Mullion, the narrator failed to serve the summons to Oliver Lutkins because he was duped by a hack driver. The Chief of the law firm was very angry over his failure. The firm needed Lutkins very badly because he was an important witness in a case in the court the next morning.

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