Quiz on 'A Devoted Son' by Anita Desai

Who brings the old man his morning tea?

• Rakesh

• Veena

• The doctor

• The servants

What does Rakesh use to bring tea to his father?

• A china cup

• A brass tumbler

• A glass

• A plastic cup

How does Rakesh feel while taking care of his father initially?

• Angry

• Nervous

• Indifferent

• Comfortable and relaxed

What does Rakesh insist his father should not eat when he is sick?

• Kheer

• Soojie halwa

• Rice

• Fruits

What is the old man's reaction to Rakesh's dietary restrictions?

• He agrees immediately

• He is shocked and hurt

• He laughs it off

• He ignores Rakesh

What does the old man feel when Rakesh refuses him the food he craves?

• Joy

• Disbelief and reproach

• Happiness

• Indifference

What does Rakesh's authoritative tone signify in their relationship?

• A sign of love

• A shift in power dynamics

• A misunderstanding

• A cultural clash

How is the old man's room described?

• Bright and cheerful

• Bare and desolate

• Warm and inviting

• Cluttered and messy

What does the phrase 'everything that the old man enjoyed' refer to?

• His favorite memories

• His favorite foods

• His favorite books

• His favorite activities

What does Veena's smirk indicate about her feelings towards the situation?

• She is angry

• She finds it amusing

• She is indifferent

• She is sympathetic