Glimpses of India | A Baker from Goa Comprehension 1

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1. What is the passage primarily about?

  • A. Traditional Goan festivals
  • B. Portuguese influence in Goa
  • C. The role of a village baker in Goan society
  • D. Historical changes in Goan cuisine

2. What do the villagers in Goa nostalgically remember about the Portuguese days?

  • A. Their festivals
  • B. Their famous loaves of bread
  • C. Their rulers
  • D. Their architecture

3. What is the traditional name for bakers in Goa?

  • A. Paskine
  • B. Bastine
  • C. Kabai
  • D. Pader

4. What does the bamboo staff of the baker symbolize?

  • A. His strength
  • B. His musical talent
  • C. His profession
  • D. His authority

5. Why did children eagerly await the baker’s arrival?

  • A. To buy loaves for their families
  • B. To get bread-bangles
  • C. To watch him bake
  • D. To hear his stories

6. What does "bol" refer to in the passage?

  • A. A type of sweet bread
  • B. A wedding gift
  • C. A festival decoration
  • D. A traditional dress

7. What was the baker’s dress traditionally called?

  • A. Kabai
  • B. Half pant
  • C. Trouser-shirt
  • D. Frock

8. How were monthly accounts recorded by the baker in the old days?

  • A. On paper
  • B. On a wall in pencil
  • C. In a ledger book
  • D. In a digital format

9. What did the baker typically deliver to the servant of the house?

  • A. Loaves
  • B. Cakes
  • C. Bolinhas
  • D. Sandwiches

10. What does the author mention as a substitute for brushing teeth in his childhood?

  • A. Mango leaves
  • B. Tea
  • C. Loaves
  • D. Cakes

11. What do hot tea and bread symbolize in the passage?

  • A. Luxury
  • B. Daily needs
  • C. Happiness
  • D. Nostalgia

12. What is implied by comparing a person’s physique to that of a jackfruit?

  • A. They are strong
  • B. They are tall
  • C. They are plump
  • D. They are wealthy

13. What does the sound 'jhang, jhang' represent in the passage?

  • A. The baker’s greeting
  • B. The sound of baking
  • C. The arrival of the baker
  • D. The sale of bread

14. Why were loaves important to the children mentioned in the passage?

  • A. They were nutritious
  • B. They were affordable
  • C. They could be traded
  • D. They could get bread-bangles

15. What does the term 'pader' mean in the context of Goan culture?

  • A. Baker
  • B. Teacher
  • C. Farmer
  • D. Priest

16. What role did the baker play in Goan festivals?

  • A. He organized them
  • B. He provided essential food items
  • C. He led the ceremonies
  • D. He decorated the venues

17. What did the baker carry on his head while delivering bread?

  • A. A basket
  • B. A bamboo staff
  • C. A tray of sweets
  • D. A bag of flour

18. What does the phrase 'time-tested furnaces' imply about the baker's equipment?

  • A. They are ancient
  • B. They are modern
  • C. They are innovative
  • D. They are unreliable

19. How did the baker greet the lady of the house in the morning?

  • A. With a song
  • B. With a handshake
  • C. With a 'Good morning'
  • D. With a dance

20. What characterized the baker's attire in the author’s childhood memories?

  • A. Long frock
  • B. Kabai
  • C. Full-length trousers
  • D. Modern shirt
Location: Mogalturu, Andhra Pradesh, India

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