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• What does the phrase 'as if he were on needles' mean? Can you think of another phrase with a similar meaning substituting the word 'needless'?
• Explain the associations that the colour 'white' has in the story.
• Look at the words given in the box below. snigger wriggle  sneak squeak squawk titter pant chuckle giggle jeer  chortle guffaw sigh sidle boo shriek scramble croak straggle plod gaspNow classify them according to their closeness in meaning to the words given below   A  B C  D   E  snigger wriggle squeak jeer sigh
• Look at the following set of words and mention what is common to them both in form and meaning. Snuffle snort sniffle snore
• The story begins and ends with Iona and his horse. Comment on the significance of this to the plot of the story.
• This short story revolves around a single important event. Discuss how the narrative is woven around this central fact.
• Comment on the graphic detail with which the various passengers who took Iona's cab are described.
• Behind the public face of the people in various occupations is a whole saga of personal suffering and joy which they wish to share with others.
• Empathy and understanding are going out of modern society. The individual experiences intense alienation from the society around him or her.
• How does the horse serve as a true friend and companion to Iona?