CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

CLASS 10

MADAM RIDES THE BUS

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

“Is it proper for such a young person to travel alone? Do you know exactly where you’re going in town? What’s the street? What’s the house number?” Who said this line?

A	the old woman
B	the old man
C	Valli’s aunt
D	the bus conductor

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer: The elderly woman treated Valli as a child. She asked her many questions. She tried to make Valli feel that it was not proper for a child to travel alone.

Detailed explanation-2: -Valli’s journey to the city is also her introduction into the mystery of life and death. While on her way to the city Valli saw a cow running very fast in the middle of the road, right in front of the bus. Valli enjoyed the scene. She kept on laughing initially and her eyes were filled with tears.

Detailed explanation-3: -She was annoyed when the old man called her a child. Moreover, she had paid her fare herself and was travelling all alone.

Detailed explanation-4: -Being a little girl, Valli was a curious, keen observer who had strong will power and determination. She was confident about herself and wanted to do everything on her own. Not only she was intelligent, but also a very careful planner.

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