The Special Prize(part 1)

What was the headmaster's reaction when he heard about Tapan’s behavior?

• A) He was happy and praised Tapan

• B) He was angry and wanted to punish Tapan

• C) He ignored the complaint

• D) He called Tapan’s parents

How did Tapan feel when he entered the headmaster’s office?

• A) Confident and proud

• B) Nervous and apprehensive

• C) Angry and defiant

• D) Happy and relaxed

Who was Haren, and what complaint did he make about Tapan?

• A) A teacher who praised Tapan for his studies

• B) A shopkeeper who accused Tapan of stealing

• C) A shopkeeper who claimed Tapan threw stones at his shop

• D) A neighbor who found Tapan’s pranks amusing

What is Tapan’s reputation among his friends in the village?

• A) He is unpopular and avoids fights

• B) He is a leader and respected by his companions

• C) He is shy and avoids trouble

• D) He is a coward and never fights back

What was the incident that led to the complaint against Tapan?

• A) Tapan stole money from the shop

• B) Tapan threw stones at the shopkeeper’s shop

• C) Tapan fought with his classmates

• D) Tapan skipped school without permission

Why did Tapan and the other boys throw stones at Haren’s shop?

A) Because they were angry at the shopkeeper’s rude behavior

B) Because the shopkeeper sold expired goods

C) Because the shopkeeper had short-weighed the dal they bought

D) Because they wanted to play a prank

• A) Because they were angry at the shopkeeper’s rude behavior

• B) Because the shopkeeper sold expired goods

• C) Because the shopkeeper had short-weighed the dal they bought

• D) Because they wanted to play a prank

How did the headmaster initially respond to Tapan’s explanation?

• A) He agreed with Tapan’s reasoning

• B) He praised Tapan for standing up for the village

• C) He scolded Tapan for damaging property

• D) He suggested Tapan take the issue to the panchayat

What did Tapan reveal about the shopkeeper’s dishonest behavior?

• A) The shopkeeper overcharged for goods

• B) The shopkeeper gave bad quality items

• C) The shopkeeper short-weighed the dal and charged for more than was given

• D) The shopkeeper refused to sell to the children

What punishment did Tapan receive for his actions?

• A) A warning with no further action

• B) A public apology to the shopkeeper

• C) Five strokes of the cane

• D) Expulsion from school

How did Tapan’s classmates react when he returned to class after the punishment?

• A) They applauded him for standing up for the village

• B) They ignored him completely

• C) They looked at him sideways and sniggered

• D) They sympathized with him and offered support