A ROOM 10' × 8' K. S. DUGGAL- BASIC ENGLISH NOTES - SEMESTER II - QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

 

A ROOM 10 X 8

K.S. DUGGAL

Comprehension Questions

Answer the following questions.

1) Who were engaged in the discussion of the draft plan of the new house?

Ans: Mr. Malik, Mrs. Malik, and their architect were engaged in the discussion of the draft plan of the new house.

 

2) What did Mrs. Malik insist upon?

Ans: Mrs. Malik insisted upon the size of the storeroom as 10 x 8. The storeroom would be used after her mother-in-law’s death.

 

3) What were Mr. Malik’s views regarding a store-room?

Ans: Mr. Malik thought that the storeroom should be a little bigger so that one could move trunks more freely.

 

4) Why did Mrs. Malik decide to settle down in Delhi permanently?

Ans: Mrs. Malik was tired of her husband’s regular transfers and it was impacting on her children study too. Even her new house was built in Delhi that’s why she decided to settle down in Delhi permanently.

 

5) What was the attitude of Mrs. Malik towards her mother-in-law?

Ans: Mrs. Malik reflected casual attitude towards her mother-in-law and she was never serious about the welfare of her mother-in-law and she wanted only her company to stay with her in new house.

 

6) What were Mrs. Malik’s plans regarding the furniture for the new house?

Ans; Mrs. Malik had already planned to have new furniture made for her new house and she didn’t want any old furniture in that house.

 

7) “Everything had to be forgotten.” What does the word “everything” here refer to?

Ans: The word “everything” refers to all the plans made by Mrs. Malik.

 

8) What reasons does Mrs. Malik have to be happy and consoled on being transferred from Delhi after the acquisition of their new house by the Government?

Ans: The reasons Mrs. Malik had to be happy and consoled on being transferred from Delhi after the acquisition of their new house by the Government were Mrs. Malik would get substantial rent every month and she would no more see her house and would not regret not being able to live in it.

 

9) Who suggested the room size 10′ x 8′ and to whom?

Ans: Mrs. Malik suggested the architect the storeroom should size 10′ x 8′. It was for her mother-in-law.

 

10) Why was the architect perplexed?

Ans: The architect was perplexed because Mrs. Malik proposed the small room for her mother-in-law and she would convert that room into a storeroom after her death.

 

11) In what manner was Mrs. Malik’s daughter-in-law similar to the figure in the sketch?

Ans: Mrs. Malik’s daughter-in-law’s sari colour was similar to that of the figure in the sketch. Her daughter-in-law was wearing a maroon colour sari.

 

12) Why could the Maliks not shift to their new house on Monday morning? When did they do so and why?

Ans: It was raining heavily that’s why the Maliks could not shift to their new house on Monday morning. They shifted in the evening of that Monday as it was an auspicious day for them.

 

13) What did Mrs. Malik not like about her daughter-in-law?

Ans: Mrs. Malik did not like her daughter-in-law talking to her husband in English.

 

Answer the following questions

1) What memories of the construction period of the house came crowding to Mrs. Malik’s mind while sitting in the back seat of the car?

Ans: Mrs. Malik was lost in memories while she was sitting in the back seat of the car. She reviewed what pains she had taken while the house was under construction. The days when she missed her dinners! The days she remained in the searing warmth of the sun administering the work in progress! She reviewed how she remained on the site from early morning till late in the evening, the days she was doused in downpour. Numerous times she assisted the bricklayers with mortar and blocks. Ordinarily she pulled the rubber pipe and sprayed water on the put dividers. Every one of these recollections of the construction time of the house frequented her brain.

 

2. Explain how Mrs. Malik took a keen interest in getting her house built and furnished?

Ans: Mrs. Malik managed everything during construction of her house. She would be seen remaining at the site with her umbrella for the duration of the day. On occasion she helped to the bricklayers and others. She was quick to show up at the building site and left after everybody had disappeared. She guaranteed that there was no wastage of material. She guaranteed that the work didn't idle about. Construction work of the house was finished. At that point Mrs. Malik demanded that she would have new furniture made for the house. She would not allow the old furniture to go into the new house, not a piece of it. She considered different designs for doing up the house. Thusly, Mrs. Malik took an unmistakable fascination for getting her home constructed and well furnished.

 

3) What changes had come about in the Malik family by the time Mr. Malik retired?

Ans: A few changes had occurred in the Malik family when Mr. Malik retired. The Maliks had got their own home constructed. Mrs. Malik took a distinct fascination for getting this house built and furnished. She had taken a lot of pains in getting the house. After this Mrs. Malik's mother-in-law died. Their girl had been married. Just their son still needed to be married now. Mr. Malik felt that his son ought to be married before he retired. Mr. Malik's desire additionally got satisfied. The Maliks' son had been married. Presently Mr. Malik had retired from government. Their home had not yet been delivered by the government. Hence Mr. and Mrs. Malik lived with their son and daughter- in-law in a rented house.

 

4) What important details were highlighted in the sketch map of the house?

Ans: The significant details which were featured in the sketch guide of the house were – the kitchen, the store-room 10′ x 8′ adjoining the kitchen, the yard. Despite the fact that this room was a storeroom Mrs. Malik demanded over and again to make the store-room somewhat greater than 10′ x 8′. She arranged that her mother-in-law could utilize this space for the present. Also, not long after her demise, it very well may be changed over into a store-room. The other significant thing in the sketch was the figure of the woman of the house remaining in the verandah with her back towards the marble column. How rich and elegant a picture of satisfaction, clad in a maroon sari! Mrs. Malik felt that the architect had painted her.

 

5) How does Mrs. Malik view her daughter-in-law?

Ans: Mrs. Malik isn't happy with her daughter- in-law. She doesn't care for her conduct and her behaviour. At a few spots it is reflected in the story that Mrs. Malik doesn't care for her daughter-in-law's modern lifestyles. For instance, when she began repainting her lips in the vehicle, Mrs. Malik felt her demonstration pointless and impulsive. Her discussion with her better half in English was a demonstration which she didn't care for. Mrs. Malik felt that she was chattering. For what reason must she talk with her husband in English? She didn't care for his daughter- in-law wearing a maroon shading sari. She, when all is said and done, never loved maroon tone. Truth is told this is an instance of generation gap in this story. Mrs. Malik discovers her girl in law as an opponent of her status. What's more, the recently marry young lady has no consideration for her mother-in-law's assumptions.

 

6) What does the end of A Room 10’x 8′ suggest to you?

Ans: A room 10′ x 8′ recommends that the manner in which we act with our parents or grandparents, similar way our kids will act with us during our old age. For instance, in the story, Mrs. Malik's disposition towards her relative was extremely aloof. She more than once proposed the size of the store-room 10′ x 8′ so it very well may be utilized as her mother-in-law's room. What's more, after her demise, it would again be changed over as store-room. This methodology mirrors that she didn't have any regard for her. Be that as it may, her relative passed on prior to moving in the new house. At the point when Malik family after Mr. Malik's passing moved into the new house, Mrs. Malik's daughter- in-law gave a similar room (storeroom) to Mrs. Malik. Mrs. Malik procures just what she had planted.

 

7) Elaborate the story in the light of the proverb, “As you sow so shall you reap.”

Ans: The story is about a lady's detachment for her mother-in-law. Mrs. Malik gets a 10′x 8′ room built in her home. The room is for her mother-in-law. She expects that the old woman will pass on soon and afterward the room will be utilized as a storeroom. Yet, the conditions take such a turn that she can live in that house just when she becomes mother-in-law. Presently her daughter- in-law gives her a similar 10′ x 8′ space to live in. So now these words re-reverberation in Mrs. Malik's ears, "I thought it could be my mother-in-law’s room and after her, it might be converted into a store." Thus she meets the very apathy that she appeared for her mother-in-law.

 

8) Sketch the character of Mrs. Malik.

Ans: Mrs. Malik a housewife was excited about building her fantasy house in rich province of Delhi. Her husband Mr. Malik had an adaptable work. Be that as it may, Mrs. Malik had chosen to remain in Delhi as she was tired of her husband's transfers and also she needed to live in and see the house being built. She demanded having a store of 10"x8"as she felt that it very well may be utilized by her mother-in-law and after her death, it very well may be changed into storeroom. This shows the demeanor of Mrs. Malik towards her mother-in-law was very awful. Since her mother-in-law was old she figured she could keep her in a storeroom

 

Anyway after the house was constructed when the government ordered her home, at first she was incensed however when discovered that she would get considerable rent by the government routinely consistently in their ledger and she need not need to rent her home to private inhabitants, Mrs. Malik concurred. This maybe shows her greed. Mrs. Malik never supported her daughter- in-law. She didn't impart a decent compatibility to her. Concurring Mrs. Malik, her daughter- in-law was an advanced ladies unusually. Her daughter-in-law sits alongside her better half on the passenger seat of the vehicle and Mrs. Malik needed to sit in the rearward sitting arrangement. Her daughter-in-law continues to talk in English with her son regardless of realizing that Mrs. Malik doesn't have English knowledge.

 

After her husband's passing and after the marriage of her son, Mrs. Malik was looted off her status of woman of house. At last which storeroom Mrs. Malik needed to give her mother by marriage, she wound up getting that room from daughter- in-law. This shows the exercise that Mrs. Malik learnt - care and regard for senior individuals. Mrs. Malik didn't regard her mother-in-law. What’s more, she understood her slip-ups when she turned into a mother -in-law, and was not treated as expected by her daughter-in-law.

 

 

 

9) Who suggested the room size 10′ x 8′ and to whom?

Ans: Mrs. Malik suggested the architect the storeroom should size 10′ x 8′.

 

10) Why was the architect perplexed?

Ans: The architect was perplexed because Mrs. Malik proposed the small room for her mother-in-law and she would convert that room into a storeroom after her death.

 

11) In what manner was Mrs. Malik’s daughter-in-law similar to the figure in the sketch?

Ans: Mrs. Malik’s daughter-in-law’s sari colour was similar to that of the figure in the sketch. Her daughter-in-law was wearing a maroon colour sari.

 

12) Why could the Maliks not shift to their new house on Monday morning? When did they do so and why?

Ans: It was raining heavily that’s why the Maliks could not shift to their new house on Monday morning. They shifted in the evening of that Monday as it was an auspicious day for them.

 

13) What did Mrs. Malik not like about her daughter-in-law?

Ans: Mrs. Malik did not like her daughter-in-law talking to her husband in English.

 

Answer the following questions

1) What memories of the construction period of the house came crowding to Mrs. Malik’s mind while sitting in the back seat of the car?

Ans: Mrs. Malik was lost in memories while she was sitting in the back seat of the car. She reviewed what pains she had taken while the house was under construction. The days when she missed her dinners! The days she remained in the searing warmth of the sun administering the work in progress! She reviewed how she remained on the site from early morning till late in the evening, the days she was doused in downpour. Numerous times she assisted the bricklayers with mortar and blocks. Ordinarily she pulled the rubber pipe and sprayed water on the put dividers. Every one of these recollections of the construction time of the house frequented her brain.