Mohammed Suleman

  Broken Images by Girish Karnad What is Manjula accused of? Answer: Manjula is a Kannad writer. She has been writing in Kannad but suddenly she turns to write in a novel in Englis. It has made many people displeased and she is accused of writing for readers abroad. Which two questions are generally asked to an author? Answer: The first question is ‘after having written in Kannad all your life why did you suddenly choose to write in English’ and the second question is about the book itself. Who is the realistic character in Manjula’s novel? Answer: The realistic character in the story is the character of Malini whom Manjula nursed in her last days. The other character and the plot are entirely fictional. How did Manjula and Pramod meet? Answer: Manjula shifted to Banglore after completion of her study to do a job. There she met Pramod. What does Malini suffer from? Explain. Answer: She was physically challenged. Suffered from meningo myeloce

  The Cow of the Barricades By Raja Rao Answer the following questions in about 15-20 words each: 1. Why does the author say that Gauri was not a god-dedicated cow? A: The author says Gauri was not a god-dedicated cow because she never took the liberty to eat grams from local shops or huddle in ponds. 2. What did Gauri do on appearing at the hermitage on Tuesdays? A: On appearing at the hermitage on Tuesdays Gauri would stand close to the Master and nibble at his hair. The Master used to fondle and feed her to her great pleasure and gratitude and then she would disappear among the bushes. 3. What did the people do with their offerings untouched by Gauri? A: People would give the food untouched by Gauri to the river and the fishes festively jumped to eat it. Astonishingly, crocodiles never appeared at this time, making fishes fearlessly gorge on the food. 4. What made the workmen furious? A: The sight of Gauri approaching the barricade accompanied by a crowd infuriated