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1. 1.

   Find the sentences in the text that tell you−

   1. why Valli loved staying outdoors.
   2. which sight she loved the most.
   3. how Valli found out details about the bus ride.
   4. how the bus looked.
   5. what made Valli clap her hands.
   6. whether Valli was impressed by the town.
   7. whether the conductor liked Valli as a passenger in spite of making fun of here.
   8. what Valli's mother was doing when she returned.

   Write them down in your own words.

2. 2.

   "Oh, please don't be angry with me, my fine madam," he said.

   1. Who said this?
   2. Why did he address her as 'fine madam'? Was 'madam' really angry?
   3. How did the others respond? Did madam's attitude change after that?
3. 3.

   So she stood up an the seat and peered over the blind.

   1. Why did she stand up an the seat?
   2. Describe the scene that met her eyes.
   3. How did she feel?
4. 4.

   Her first journey−what careful, painstaking, elaborate plans she had to make for it!

   1. Where did Valli go on her 'first journey'?
   2. What 'elaborate plans' did she have to make?
   3. Were Valli's efforts for the journey justified? Did she enjoy it? How do you know?
5. 5.

   With close attention to the various incidents described in the story, comment on the various aspects of Valli's character.