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"A sharp V-shaped line had formed between her eyebrows." What does it suggest to you about Rukku Manni's mood?

It suggests that Rukku Manni's mood was quite baffled at the moment when she came to know that the music teacher's slippers were missing. She also developed a sense of suspicion and was also getting angry.


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The music-master is making lovely music. Read aloud the sentence in the text that expresses this idea.

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Had the beggar come to Rukku Manni's house for the first time? Give reasons for your answer.

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Complete the following sentences.

(i) Ravi compares Lalli's playing the violin to ____________


(ii) Trying to hide beneath the tray of chilies, Mahendran ____________


(iii) The teacher played the few notes on his violin and Lalli ____________


(iv) The beggar said that the kind ladies of the household ____________


(v) After the lesson was over, the music teacher asked Lalli if ____________

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Describe the music teacher, as seen from the window.