UNIT 7 - COLOURS OF SILENCE - THREE MARKS QUESTIONS

 

UNIT 7 - COLOURS OF SILENCE - THREE MARKS QUESTIONS

1. “We will have to look for a new school”, his father said

a. Who said this?

Ans: Satish’s father said this.

b. Whom was it said?

Ans: It was said to Satish.

c. Why did Satish’s father have to look for a new school?

Ans: Due to his frequent absence and hearing problem, the head master informed his father that they could not keep him. So, Satish’s father had to look for a new school.

2. “You can learn a great deal of things just by reading”

a. Who is the speaker here?

Ans: Satish’s father.

b. Why did he encourage him to read?

Ans: To get on in life, Satish’s father wanted Satish to read.

c. How did reading influence Satish?

Ans: Whole world opened out to him. He realized that there were others who had suffered more than him

3. “This is an idle pass time. You would do better to read and get some knowledge”.

a. Who said this?

Ans: Satish’s father said this.

b. What is an idle pass time according to the above statement?

Ans: Drawing is an idle pass time according to the above statement.

c. Why does Satish’s father give more importance to reading?

Ans: By reading Satish can make something out of his life, To get on in life, one has to read. 

4. “You will learn arts and make your life in your chosen field”

a. Who said to whom?

Ans: Satish’s father said to Satish.

b. Why did you think made Satish’s father take this decision?

Ans: Though his father was against it, Satish continued to draw and paint. His father realized that his son had a great love and talent for art.

c. How did Satish react to his father’s decision?

Ans: Satish’s eyes filled with tears. He hugged his father tightly and his heart filled with love for his father.