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• “On the whole, the small society of Rameswaram was very rigid in terms of the segregation of different social groups,” says the author. Were they aware only of their differences or did they also naturally share friendships and experiences? (Think of the bedtime stories in Kalam’s house, of who his friends were, and of what used to take place in the pond near his house.)
• “On the whole, the small society of Rameswaram was very rigid in terms of the segregation of different social groups,” says the author. The author speaks both of people who were very aware of the differences among them and those who tried to bridge these differences. Can you identify such people in the text?
• “On the whole, the small society of Rameswaram was very rigid in terms of the segregation of different social groups,” says the author. Which social groups does he mention? Were these groups easily identifiable (for example, by the way they dressed)?
• “On the whole, the small society of Rameswaram was very rigid in terms of the segregation of different social groups,” says the author. Narrate two incidents that show how differences can be created, and also how they can be resolved. How can people change their attitudes?
• Why did Abdul Kalam want to leave Rameswaram?
• Rewrite the paragraphs below, using the correct form of the verb given in brackets. How Helmets Came To Be Used in Cricket Nari Contractor was the Captain and an opening batsman for India in the 1960s. The Indian cricket team went on a tour to the West Indies in 1962. In a match against Barbados in Bridgetown, Nari Contractor (seriously injure and collapse). In those days helmets (not wear). Contractor (hit) on the head by a bouncer from Charlie Griffith. ontractor’s skull (fracture). The entire team (deeply concern). The West Indies players (worry). Contractor (rush) to hospital. He (accompany) by Frank Worrell, the Captain of the West Indies Team. Blood (donate) by the West Indies players. Thanks to the timely help, Contractor (save). Nowadays helmets (routinely use) against bowlers.
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• What do you think Dinamani is the name of? Give a reason for your answer.
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