“In the grey sky of early dawn, stars still glowed, as happy memories light up a life that is nearing its close.

Question

Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow

“In the grey sky of early dawn, stars still glowed, as happy memories light up a life that is nearing its close. An old man was walking through the town, now and again drawing his tattered clothes tighter to shield his body from the cold and biting wind.”

(a) Whose life is drawing to a close ?

(b) Where is he going ?

(c) Why is going there ?

(d) What does this show about his character ?

Answer 1

(a) Coachman Ali.

(b) To the post-office.

(c) He is going there to check if his daughter has sent him a letter.

(d) He is determined and does not stop even in the face of physical discomfort.