Lesson - 9 My Son Will Not Be A Begger Be

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What the writer missed when he lost his sight

Back

The colors of the birds and butterflies.

Front

The writer says, ‘It was a universe where at first – but only at first- I made my way fumbling and faltering.’ What does he mean when he says, ‘but only at first’?

Back

He learnt to manage his daily life though he was blind.

Front

Was the writer’s father happy that so many relatives came to sympathize with them that their son has gone blind.

Back

No. He asked for a transfer to get away from them.

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How did Ved’s father react to the situation? 

Back

He was confident.

Front

What did Ved’s mother think had caused her son’s blindness? 

Back

Something in the past for her tragedy.

Front

What did the pandits advise her to do? Mention two things.

Back

• 
  In depth prayers

• Hard physical exercises

Front

What did the hakims advise for him? Name two things.

Back

Mixture and surmas.

Front

Ved’s father was angry when his wife used the hakim’s medicines on Ved? 

Back

They made Ved uncomfortable.

Front

Did the treatments stop? If so, which words in the text tell you so.

Back

“Then he gently lifted me, consent in advance.”

Front

Ved’s mother put him through several tests. What were they?

Back

Shook her hands powerfully, asked whether lights were on or off.