NECKLACE ASSIGNMENT
1) What information did Valli collect from her first bus ride?
Ans: The information that she collected was that the town was six miles from
her village and it took thirty paise one way. She also came to know that the
one-way ride was of forty-five minutes.
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2) Give examples from the text to show that Valli was a meticulous planner.
Ans: Valli was a meticulous planner. She listened carefully to the
conversations between her neighbors and people who regularly used the bus
and also asked discreet questions. She picked up various small details about
the bus journey and then planned it.
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3) How did Valli save money for her first journey?
Ans: Valli saved up the money for her first journey by resisting the temptations
to buy toys, balloons, peppermints, and so on. It was very difficult for her to
save money. Thus, she had been able to save sixty paise for her first bus
journey.
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4) How did Valli react when she saw the dead cow by the roadside?
Ans: On her return journey, Valli saw a dead cow lying in the middle of the
road. It was lying sprawled in a pool of blood, legs spread out, and lifeless
eyes staring at a horrible scene. She felt sad and this made her lose all her
enthusiasm.
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5) Why didn’t want to go to the stall and have a drink? what does this tell you
about her?
Ans: Valli didn't want to go to the stall and have a drink because she didn't
have money for it. She even tried to refuse the offer of a treat by the
conductor. This tells us that she was a wise girl and had self-control over her
feelings.
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6. What was a source of unending joy for Valli? What was her strongest
desire?
Ans: Valli’s source of unending joy was to have a bus ride. That was her tiny
wish which grew into a strong desire with the passage of time. Her desire
turned into longing as she wistfully stared at the faces of the passengers who
got on or off the bus.
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7) Why does the conductor call Valli “madam”?
Ans: The conductor called Valli 'madam' because she behaved like a woman.
She declined his help and was very quick in her answers to the conductor's
questions. This made the conductor call him madam.
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8)What type of person was the conductor?
Ans: The conductor was a very wise man and knew how to tackle and talk
with the passenger. He was fond of jokes and in his jolly tone interrogated
Valli many times.
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9)Give 2 reasons why Valli funds the elderly woman on us repulsive?
Ans: Valli found that elderly woman absolutely repulsive. She had very big
holes in her ear lobes. And she was wearing ugly earrings. Moreover, Valli
could even smell the betel nut that the woman was chewing.
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10) How did Valli manage to leave the house? (or) What did Valli calculate
and plan?
Ans: Firstly, it was the time her mother took the afternoon nap; she could
quietly take the bus ride without any interference and objection from her. ...
Secondly, the crowd on the bus at this time was very less. She could begin
her journey at 1 p.m. and return home by 2:45 p.m.
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II) Answer the following questions
1. Write a pen portrait of Valli?\
Ans: Valli (Valiyammai) is a very intelligent, sensitive, clever, self-
respecting, fast-forward, and courageous girl. She is only eight years
old but looks more mature than her age. She has curious about things.
Due to this curiosity, she starts traveling alone by bus.
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2. Valli was so overcome with sadness to see the dead cow that she
lost all enthusiasm. Do you feel
the same way? If u feel concerned about animals falling prey to the fast-
moving traffic, What efforts
will you make to make traveling on roads a safer activity?
Ans:
It is always heartwarming and a sad scene to see an animal getting
dead due to an accident. I would also lose all of my enthusiasm if I see
a dead animal after returning from an event where I enjoyed it. All my
enjoyment will be diminished on seeing the sight of a dead animal. To
prevent accidents of animals on the road, I would have barricaded the
roadsides so that no animals especially wild animals came to the road
and die due to moving vehicles.
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