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1. 1.

   Say whether the following are true or false.

   1. Ragini wouldn't get out of bed as she was feeling sleepy.
   2. Her mom was annoyed with her because her breakfast was getting old.
   3. She was scared of lizards.
   4. The principal was annoyed with Ragini for being late.
2. 2.

   Choose the correct options.

   1. Ragini didn't want to go to school because
      1. she was feeling sleepy and didn't want to go to school.
      2. she felt nervous about meeting strangers at school.
   2. Granny was sure Ragini would make friends with the children easily because
      1. she made friends with kids easily.
      2. she knew many funny stories.
   3. Ragini shut her eyes when she saw her father enter the room because
      1. she was scared of him and wanted to avoid him.
      2. she wanted to avoid going to school.
   4. They were faces of friends, not strangers. This means Ragini realised that
      1. the students were welcoming and friendly.
      2. she knew many of the students.
3. 3.

   "Please, Mom, I'll go tomorrow, promise... promise."

   1. Who is the speaker?
   2. Where did she promise to go tomorrow?
   3. Do you think she really meant it when she promised to go there the next day? What makes you think so?
4. 4.

   "But what about the children?" Ragini whined.

   1. Which children was she talking about?
   2. What were Ragini's fears concerning the children?
   3. Do you think her fears were real or imaginary?
5. 5.

   "Things will be just fine, trust me, Rags."

   1. Who said this?
   2. What did he mean by things will be just fine?
   3. Did Rags feel reassured by his words?
6. 6.

   "Good morning, Miss."

   1. Who addressed whom as Miss?
   2. Why did they do so?
   3. How did Miss react to it?