The Question of Mangoes

Who is the author of this story ?

• P B Shelly

• GB Shaw

• R.K Narayan

Why was Swami not able to solve the problem ?

• Because he wanted to play

• He wanted to study something else

• Swami was confused by the endless transaction of mangoes for fraction of money

Where did swami write the answer to this sum ?

• White board

• Slate

• Laptop

What did Swami’s father ask him to do?

• Solve an arithmetic sum.

• Fetch water.

• Go out and play.

What were Swami’s fears?

• The mangoes were not ripe.

• He will not be able to play.

• He did not know the solution to the sum and felt helpless.

Why did Swami sympathies with Krishna?

• Rama was demanding high price for mangoes.

• Krishna could not eat mangoes.

• Krishna had to solve the sum.

What was important for Swami to know, before he

could find an answer to the sum?

• The market price of mangoes.

• The amount of money Krishna have.

• Whether the mangoes were ripe.

What helped him to get to the solution?

• A little help from father.

• Formula taught in school.

• Calculator.

'His mouth began to water...' it shows that

• Swami was thirsty

• Swami loved mangoes

• Swami was feeling very hot.

How many mangoes did Rama have?

• Five

• ten

• fifteen