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1. 1.

   Tick (√) the better of the two explanations for these quotes taken from the story.

   1. and his maxim was, 'The whole world's my home'.
      1. He firmly believed that he could live anywhere.
      2. He firmly believed that he could be at home anywhere in the world.
   2. Banesh had heard of Nandu Nawathe's incredible ability to spin a yarn
      1. Banesh had heard that Nandu Nawathe had the unbelievable ability to make up a story out of nothing.
      2. Banesh had heard that Nandu Nawathe was an excellent story-teller.
   3. 'That Faster Fenay's grown too big for his boots!'
      1. Faster Fenay had become very proud.
      2. Faster Fenay's pride had made him think he was more important than he really was.
   4. To add to his embarrassment, a supervisor arrived and rebuked everyone.
      1. To make Nandu feel even more ashamed, the person in charge came and scolded the children for not concentrating on what they were doing.
      2. Nandu was responsible for causing the laughter and distraction so the supervisor's anger made the boy feel ashamed of himself.
   5. It was too much for the matchstick hero to overcome.
      1. Faster Fenay was too weak and thin and could not really deal with such a problem.
      2. To the people on the ground Faster Fenay looked like a heroic stick figure hanging from the balloon in the sky, but he didn't feel like a hero.
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2. 2.

   What event led Faster Fenay and Nandu Nawathe to meet each other?

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   They met at a painting competition organized by the Khoka Me...

3. 3.

   Why did Nandu's tall stories often lead to making him feel embarrassed?

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   Nandu's tall stories often led to embarrassment because he w...

4. 4.

   Why did Faster Fenay call Nandu 'Miss Nandini Nawathe'?

5. 5.

   Why did Faster Fenay hold the rope with both hands?

6. 6.

   How did the fisherman help in saving Faster Fenay?