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 ask their parents for?

What was special about the torch that the narrator received?

Describe what the narrator did with the torch on their birthday.

What happened to the torch after the narrator used it underwater?

How did the narrator's dad react when the torch was said to be broken?