Share Earliest Memories – A Faraway Land - 7th G reading
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What was the name of the village where the narrator lived?
Raghunathpur
In which country was Raghunathpur located?
India
What were the houses in Raghunathpur made of?
Mud-bricks covered in cement
Who lived with the narrator in their house?
The narrator, their mother, and their sister
How many rooms did their house have?
Two
Why was their house small?
The rooms were tiny, and a double bed could barely fit inside.
What did the narrator and their sister look for every morning?
Their little bags
Where did they go after finding their bags?
To the open veranda
Who gave them food in the morning?
Their grandfather
What time did the narrator’s sister leave for school?
Around nine o’clock
What did the narrator do when their sister left for school?
Cried and moaned to follow her
What was the area of the village where they lived called?
Nandura
What covered the walls of the houses in the village?
Dark cowpats
What blew dust into their faces?
The lukewarm wind
What did the men wear while walking down the lanes?
Pure white shirts and pajamas
