Q1.
Complete the table given below with Jahnavi's questions in Column 1 and the River's answers in Column 2. Check your answers with the teacher.
The table as printed on page 6 — the cells left blank are the ones to fill in.
| Column 1 | Column 2 |
|---|---|
| …why the moon always comes from behind the hills…? | |
| … little girls can do as much as little boys. | |
| Big boats, so big that they can take hundreds of people, and they sail along the sea with lights that shine all night. | |
| Will they come here? |
Answer
Each blank cell is filled from the conversation on pages 3–4. The completed table is:
| Column 1 — Jahnavi's question | Column 2 — the River's answer |
|---|---|
| …why the moon always comes from behind the hills…? | “I can tell you where the moon goes. It goes down towards the sea. I've seen; it always takes the same way — over the mountains and down to the sea, like me!” |
| “Can I do something?” | “Well, it's up to you. Seems to me little girls can do as much as little boys — they swim as fast as little boys.” |
| “What are ships?” | “Big boats, so big that they can take hundreds of people, and they sail along the sea with lights that shine all night.” |
| “Will they come here?” | “I'm afraid not. Too large, you know. Chandu's catamaran is good enough for me. Chandu can take you to see a ship, someday.” |
Tip: Notice the pattern in the River's replies — it never says “no” flatly. Even when the answer is no (“I'm afraid not”), it immediately offers Jahnavi another way (“Chandu can take you to see a ship, someday”).