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1. 1.

   Mark these sentences true (T) or false (F).

   1. When grandfather was having a bath he behaved like an old man.
   2. It is said that the plateau of Shillong has moved away from Asian.
   3. The author was able to get a clear picture of the earthquake by looking at the grandfather's memories.
   4. Grandmother could not recall if she was hanging out or taking in the washing.
   5. The actual reason for grandmother's inability to stand straight was the trembling of her Knees.
   6. While most houses collapsed where they stood, Government House did not fall.
2. 2.

   The crows all took wing, wheeling wildly overhead and cawing loudly.

   1. Why were the crows 'wheeling wildly'?
   2. According to the writer, why did they do so?
   3. How were the other animals and birds reacting?
3. 3.

   'At first, I did not realise what it was that caused my tub to sway about and the water to splash'.

   1. Who is the speaker here? Where is the speaker at this moment?
   2. What was it that the speaker 'did not realise'?
   3. What was the reaction of the speaker?
4. 4.

   The back door was the only way of escape.

   1. Whose 'escape' is being talked about here?
   2. Why did the speaker want to escape?
   3. What was wrong with the 'inner door'?
5. 5.

   What is a sure sign of a natural disaster approaching, according to the writer?

6. 6.

   What time did grandfather usually have his bath?