La) The chappals were old,
(b) The beggar needed the chappals more than anyone else,
© The chappals belonged to Mridu so they were given.
(d) Music master did not need chappals,
B. Answer these questions,
1. What did Mridu see when Ravi pulled her into the house?
2. Why didn't Mridu have time to wonder about whose slippers they were?
3. What reason did Ravi give for naming the cat Mahendravarma Pallava Poonai?
4. Describe the music master and his music session in your own words,
5. What prompted the children to give away the chappals to the beggar?
C. Discuss and answer.
1. Can you guess in which part of India this story has been set?
2. Do you think Karna did the right thing by giving away his belongings to people?
3. 'Someone's pain is another's loss.' Comment in the light of the story.
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