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1. 1.

   What did Moyna do to help her family? 

2. 2.

   Did Moyna's home have modern day amenities?

3. 3.

   Do you think Moyna is fond of nature? Give reasons to support your answer.

4. 4.

   Are the statements about the story you read true or false?

   1. The narrator did not stop Moyna from chasing a large snake as it was running very fast.
   2. Moyna's family caught and ate snakes.
   3. Khiri had a bad leg and wove baskets.
   4. Moyna swept the cowshed for the Babu and grazed his goats.
   5. Khiri felt yhat her daughter was grateful and humble.
   6. Moyna ate rice twice a day.
   7. Moyna's father had gone to Jamshedpur to attend a wedding.
5. 5.

   "Why shouldn't I catch a cobra?"

   1. Who is Moyna speaking to? How old is she?
   2. What reason did the person whom Moyna was speaking to give for not catching 'a large snake'?
   3. Do you think Moyna is afraid of snakes? Give reasons to support your answer.
6. 6.

   "How much space does one old woman need?"

   1. Who is the 'old woman' Moyna is speaking about? What space does she refer to?
   2. What does Moyna take with her when she goes to stay with the 'old woman' and why?
   3. Why did Moyna make up her mind to learn to read?