Ravi was dragging Mridu to the backyard to show her the newly found cat.
Key Concepts Covered
This question tests your understanding of the following concepts from the chapter A Gift of Chappals: Ravi, Dragging, Mridu, Towards, Backyard, A Gift of Chappals. These are fundamental topics in English that students are expected to master as part of the CBSE Class 7 curriculum.
A thorough understanding of these concepts will help you answer similar questions confidently in your CBSE examinations. These topics are frequently tested in both objective and subjective sections of English papers. We recommend revising the relevant section of your textbook alongside practising these solved examples to build a strong foundation.
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Key Points to Remember
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Chapter Overview: A Gift of Chappals
This humorous story by Vasantha Surya is about Mridu visiting her aunt Rukku Manni's house. The children find a kitten and give it their music teacher's chappals (slippers) when he leaves them at the door. The story captures the warmth, mischief, and innocence of childhood in a South Indian household.
Author: Vasantha Surya | Book: Honeycomb
Key Themes
- Childhood innocence and mischief
- Family bonds
- Compassion for animals
- South Indian cultural setting
Common Mistakes
- Thinking the children stole the chappals with bad intent
- Missing the South Indian cultural context
- Not understanding that the humour is gentle, not mean
- Confusing the characters and their relationships
FAQs
Why did the children give the music teacher's chappals to the kitten?
The children found a small kitten that seemed helpless. In their innocence and compassion, they wanted to give the kitten something soft and comfortable. Since the music teacher had left his chappals at the door (as is custom in South Indian homes), the children decided to use them as a bed for the kitten. It was a spontaneous act of childlike generosity.
Describe the atmosphere of Rukku Manni's house.
Rukku Manni's house had a warm, lively atmosphere typical of a traditional South Indian household. There was music playing (Carnatic music lessons), children running around, the grandfather (Tapi) present, food being prepared, and visitors coming and going. The verandah, the music room, and the general bustle create a picture of a loving, active family home.
What makes this story humorous?
The humour comes from: (1) The children's innocent mischief — giving away someone else's chappals to a kitten. (2) The music teacher being unaware of what happened to his chappals. (3) The contrast between the serious adult world and the children's carefree world. (4) The cultural setting where removing shoes at the door leads to this comical situation.