First Flight (Prose): Madam Rides the Bus · Class 10 · CBSE English
Why did Valli become annoyed when the elderly man on the bus addressed her as 'child'?
Practice question from First Flight (Prose): Madam Rides the Bus (Class 10 · CBSE English), with the correct answer and a step-by-step solution.
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Why did Valli become annoyed when the elderly man on the bus addressed her as 'child'?
- A.She thought he was trying to steal her seat.
- B.She wanted to prove she was a grown-up, independent traveler who had paid her full fare.Correct answer
- C.She did not like old people speaking to strangers.
- D.She was hiding her true identity from the conductor.
Solution
Valli was extremely proud and responsible. Being called a 'child' offended her because she considered herself a grown-up lady who had managed the journey entirely on her own.
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