Comprehension

Read the following extracts and answer the questions
"That young master is so proud of his skill to save life that he saves any life," the cook said contemptuously.
"It is the children of whom we must think," Yumi said sadly.
"What will be their fate if their father is condemned as a traitor ?"
They did not try to hide what they said from the ears of Hana as she stood arranging the day's flowers in the veranda near by, and she knew they spoke on purpose that she might hear.
(The Enemy)

Question: 1

Complete the following suitably:
The tone of the cook while speaking about her master’s skill
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To identify tone, observe descriptive words and the speaker’s attitude. “Contemptuously” shows disapproval and sarcasm in the cook’s statement.
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The tone of the cook is contemptuous. She ridicules the doctor's pride in his skill, implying that he saves lives blindly without moral discretion, even if it means saving an enemy. Her choice of words reflects bitterness and a lack of respect for the doctor’s ethical priorities.
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Question: 2

‘They spoke on purpose that she might hear’.
They wanted her to hear to convey their:
  • interest
  • disapproval
  • sympathy
  • respect

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Look for emotional cues. “Spoke on purpose” implies intention and “might hear” suggests a deliberate act of expressing dissent.
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(B) disapproval.
The servants deliberately spoke within Hana’s hearing to express their dissatisfaction and moral disagreement with their master's decision to shelter and treat an enemy soldier. Their open criticism reveals passive resistance and lack of acceptance of his choice.
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Question: 3

How is Yumi’s concern for the children justified?

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Character concern is justified when it arises from real threats or consequences, especially during sensitive situations like war.
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Yumi’s concern is justified as she fears the social consequences for the children if their father is seen as a traitor. In a deeply patriotic society during wartime, helping an enemy could lead to shame, punishment, or social rejection. She worries about the future of the children if their father is condemned for going against national loyalty. Her concerns reflect the harsh realities and moral dilemmas faced during war.
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Question: 4

Select the correct option from those given in brackets to fill in the blank:
The above extract reveals a (superficial/close) association between the master and the servants.

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Superficial relationships show politeness or functionality but lack emotional depth or mutual respect, as seen in servant-master dynamics here.
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The extract reveals a superficial association. Despite living and working under the same roof, the servants express open disapproval and do not hesitate to criticise their master's decisions. They lack emotional closeness or mutual understanding, indicating a formal, detached relationship rooted in hierarchy rather than respect.
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