Bluebells School International
Practice Paper – Ranga’s Marriage
Time: 60 minutes
Name: ____________________ Date: __________________
Class: ____________________ Teacher: Ms. Geetanjali Kumar
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Q.1. Match the adjectives to the character: ½
m x 4 = 2m
a) Demure ( ) Ranga
b) Happily
meddlesome (
) Ratna
c)
Resourceful ( ) Shyama
d)
Progressive ( ) Astrologer
Q.2. The
astrologer enjoys boasting about how he had been instrumental in bringing about
Ranga’s marriage. Write the
gist of his version of the story in about 80-100 words.
OR
Ranga’s son grows up
wondering why he has been named after an uncle who visits his home
often. One day, he asks his uncle the question. Write the narrator
Shyama’s reply. 3m
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Q.3. Please answer the following questions in about 35-40 words: 2m x 10 = 20m
i) Why
had the villagers gathered at the accountant’s house?
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ii) What
did Ranga do in the first meeting that impressed the narrator?
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iii) What
were Ranga’s thoughts about marriage before he met Ratna?
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iv) How
did Shyama arrange the first meeting between Ranga and Ratna?
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v) How
did Ratna react when she first saw Ranga?
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vi) What
did Shyama first tell Ranga about the girl? Why did he do so?
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vii) What
did Shyama ask the astrologer to do?
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viii) What
role did the astrologer play in bringing about the Ranga - Ratna alliance?
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ix) How
did Ranga and Ratna show their gratitude towards the narrator?
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x) Comment on the author’s
narrative style?
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