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1. 1.

   Match the words with their meanings:

   1. rheumatism	a. old beyond his years
   2. brew	b. mocking
   3. reluctant	c. desire
   4. anticipated	d. joint pain
   5. urge	e. broth
   6. jeering	f. expected it to happen
   7. precocious	g. unwilling

    

2. 2.

   Make sentences with the following words from the story:

   1. dreaded
   2. pampered
   3. hyacinths
   4. defend
   5. smack
3. 3.

   Which of the following characters appealed to you most? Write a paragraph stating why.

   1. Sushil
   2. Subal
   3. Tutor
   4. Aunt Anandi
4. 4.

   Put the following statements/ questions in the order according to the story:

   1. "How dare you?"
   2. "Are you satisfied?"
   3. "Stomach ache, my foot!"
   4. "Tomorrow you will be as young as your son."
   5. "Why are you still in bed?"
5. 5.

   Why did Subal itch to punish Sushil? Did he ever succeed? Give reasons for your answer.

6. 6.

   Why did Subal wish to become young again?