The Torch | POEM

A child persistently asks for a waterproof torch and receives it as a birthday gift. Excited, the child uses it underwater, causing it to malfunction. The father, unaware of the underwater use, takes the torch back to the shop, where they receive a replacement. The child almost reveals the truth but is stopped by the father.

What did the narrator specifically want for his birthday?

• A waterproof torch

• A new bicycle

• A video game

• A pair of shoes

Why did the torch stop working?

• It was dropped on the floor

• It was left in the rain

• The batteries were dead

• It was submerged in water

What did the father mean by 'waterproof'?

• It could be used underwater

• It could withstand rain

• It was indestructible

• It was fireproof

How did the narrator and his father manage to get a replacement torch?

• They claimed it was faulty without explanation

• They told the truth about the underwater test

• They bought a new one

• They repaired it themselves

What lesson did the father try to impart to the narrator after leaving the shop?

• Never trust salesmen

• Don't be too honest in certain situations

• Be careful with your belongings

• Always tell the truth