Comprehension

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Answer key

Chapter: 07. Mullah Nasreddin And The Nail

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Comprehension

A. Answer these questions.

Describe the neighbor’s initial demeanor and what he hoped to achieve by buying Mullah Nasreddin’s house.

What did the neighbor’s wife fear about Mullah Nasreddin keeping the nail?

Besides the turban, scarf, and coat, what other items did Mullah Nasreddin eventually hang on the nail before the cow dung?

How did Mullah Nasreddin respond when the neighbor tried to shut the door on him during one of his visits?

What gesture did the neighbor make with his moustache while explaining the situation to the council of elders?

B. Answer these questions with reference to the context.

“He just wants to be allowed to keep and ‘worship’ his nail from time to time. That’s all.” a. Who says this and to whom? b. What is the speaker trying to do by saying this? c. Do you think the speaker truly believes what he is saying? Why or why not?

“Oh God! You again? I do hope this is the last time!” a. Who is the speaker here? b. What emotion is the speaker expressing? c. What action did the listener take immediately after this exclamation?

“The mullah simply presented the contract, without uttering a word in his defense.” a. Where is this scene taking place? b. Why didn’t the mullah need to utter a word in his defense? c. What does this silence reveal about Mullah Nasreddin’s confidence in his plan?

C. Think and answer.

How does Mullah Nasreddin’s character, described as “unconventional” and possibly a “madman or a sage,” help him achieve his goal in the story?

The story describes humor as a tool for making parts of a plot memorable. How does the escalating humor (from a turban to cow dung) make Mullah Nasreddin’s plan effective and unforgettable?

If you were Mullah Nasreddin, would you have chosen a different approach to reclaim your house? Explain why or why not, considering the outcome of his chosen method.

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