Suvira's Race Experience

Front

What happened on the second day after the speaker joined her new school?

Back

Trials for inter-school athletics meet happened on the second day after the speaker joined her new school

Front

Why did the speaker think that she was foolish to take part in the trials?

Back

The speaker thought she was foolish to take part in the trials because she had just arrived at the school and was still very new and her housemates did not speak much to her as they were busy.

Front

Who was the speaker's main competitor in the race?

Back

Suvira Mathur from the Blue House.

Front

What record does Suvira Mathur hold?

Back

She holds the Delhi inter-school record for the 800 metres.

Front

Why did the speaker believe that she had a good chance at the trials? What does this tell you about her?

Back

The speaker believed she had a good chance at the trials because she had won the 800 meters a couple of times in Calcutta, which was her old city.

This tells us that she is confident and determined

Front

What did the crowd chant during the race?

Back

They chanted 'Su-vira! Su-vira! SU-VIRA!'

Front

What did the speaker promise herself during the race?

Back

She promised that next time, they would be yelling and chanting her name.

Front

What did Suvira do at the end of the race?

Back

She smiled at the speaker and congratulated her.

Front

What does the term 'victory stand' refer to?

Back

A platform where the first three winners stand after winning a competition.

Front

What does 'acknowledge' mean in the context of the story?

Back

To accept or recognize.