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1. 1.

   On the basis of your understanding of the text, tick the most appropriate option.

   1. This story is about
      1. students making excuses
      2. students not studying hard
      3. students and their obsessions
      4. students wasting their time
   2. The writer writes about Daddy's childhood. His tone in the story is
      1. angry
      2. mocking
      3. humorous
      4. didactic
   3. The message of the story is
      1. we must work hard and do well in academics.
      2. we must listen to our elders as they know what is best for us.
      3. we realize our parents' concerns when we become parents.
      4. we realize the value of sports only when we grow up.
2. 2.

   How did Daddy's view on ping-pong change? What brought about this change?

3. 3.

   I said 'one bright day', but little Daddy's parents considered it to be one of the darkest days of their lives.

   Why was the day considered bright for little Daddy and dark for his parents?

4. 4.

   What did Daddy lose because of his obsession and what did he gain?

5. 5.

   How did the teacher try to help Daddy? Why did she not succeed at first?

6. 6.

   What doctor did the parents take Dayy to? What did the doctor first presume was wrong with Daddy?