Beehive (Prose): The Snake and the Mirror · Class 9 · CBSE English
What does the narrator's initial thought about his profession and finances reveal about him in 'The Snake and the Mirror'?
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easy · MCQ · Q-6564C5
What does the narrator's initial thought about his profession and finances reveal about him in 'The Snake and the Mirror'?
- A.He was extremely wealthy and satisfied.
- B.He was a poor, newly established doctor with big dreams.Correct answer
- C.He was a retired physician living a luxurious life.
- D.He was forced into medicine by his family.
Solution
At the beginning of the story, the narrator mentions that he had just started his medical practice and his earnings were meager. He lived in a small, rented room without electricity, reflecting a struggling yet hopeful young doctor.
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