Doctor's Encounter with a Snake

The video summarizes 'The Snake in the Mirror' by Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. It tells the story of a doctor who lives in a small rented room. One night, while daydreaming about his future, a snake lands on him. The doctor remains still, fearing for his life, and reflects on his arrogance. The snake eventually leaves, and the doctor escapes. The next day, he finds his room robbed, leaving him with a lesson in humility.

What is the main occupation of the protagonist in the story?

• Teacher

• Lawyer

• Engineer

• Doctor

Where does the doctor live?

• In a friend's house

• In a hospital

• In a small rented room

• In a large house

What does the doctor do after returning home from dinner?

• Goes to sleep

• Watches TV

• Cleans his room

• Reads a medical book

What does the doctor use for lighting in his room?

• A flashlight

• A kerosene lamp

• Candles

• Electric lights

What does the doctor hear when he opens the door of his room?

• A noise from the rats

• A barking dog

• A loud bang

• A meowing cat

What does the doctor do with the medical book?

• He throws it away

• He gives it to a friend

• He reads it

• He sells it

What does the doctor decide to do to improve his appearance?

• Change his hairstyle

• Wear new clothes

• Exercise regularly

• Shave daily and grow a mustache

What kind of partner does the doctor imagine marrying?

• A rich doctor

• A businesswoman

• A famous actress

• A school teacher

Why does the doctor want to marry a 'fat lady'?

• Because she is kind

• Because she is wealthy

• So she can't catch him easily

• Because he likes her appearance

What interrupts the doctor's daydreaming?

• A knock on the door

• A phone call

• A loud noise

• The sudden silence of rats