Santha Rama Rau and Cultural Elements in Memoirs

What is the main purpose of analyzing cultural elements in a memoir according to the learning target?

• To memorize the author's biography

• To infer how cultural identity is central to the meaning of a work

• To criticize the author's writing style

• To compare different memoirs

What was Santha Rama Rau best known for?

• Her scientific research

• Her travel books

• Her political career

• Her musical compositions

What change occurred to Santha and her sister on their first day at the Anglo-Indian day school?

• They were given new uniforms

• They were assigned new names

• They were taught a new language

• They were moved to a new class

What does the word "precarious" mean as used in the text?

• Safe and secure

• Unstable or shaky

• Bright and shiny

• Large and heavy

What is the meaning of "intimidated" as mentioned in the document?

• Excited

• Frightened

• Confused

• Happy

What is a "monsoon" as described in the document?

• A dry season

• A snowy season

• A rainy season

• A windy season

What is the official language of India as mentioned in the text?

• English

• Hindi

• Tamil

• Bengali

How did the little girl with braids react when the narrator opened their eyes wide?

• She laughed loudly

• She smiled warmly

• She lightly touched the narrator's arm

• She ignored the narrator

What was the narrator's impression of the lessons in class?

• They were very engaging

• They were mostly about reading and writing

• They were focused on science experiments

• They were about history and geography

What did the narrator and Premila have for lunch?

• Sandwiches and juice

• Pizza and soda

• Chapatis, vegetable curry, and buttermilk

• Rice and beans