By Chandranna NS 
Read each of the following extracts and answer the questions given below.
1. “We will have to look for a new school”, his father said
a. why did Satish’s father have to look for a new school?
Ans:They could not keep him. So, Satish’s father had to look for a new school.
b. Satish was unhappy about this. What was the reason?
Ans: Satish did not want to go to a school where he couldn’t talk to other children and where they
would make fun of his deafness.
2. “You can learn a great deal of things just by reading”
a. Why do you think Satish’s father encouraged him to read?
Ans: To get on in life, Satish’s father wanted Satish to read.
b. How did reading influence Satish?
Ans: As Satish began to read, it was as if a whole world opened out to him. He realized that there
were others who had suffered more than him.
3. “This is an idle pass time. You would do better to read and get some knowledge”.
a. What is an idle pass time according to the above statement?
Ans: Drawing is an idle pass time according to the above statement.
b. Why does Satish’s father give more importance to reading?
Ans: Satish’s father thinks that by reading Satish can make something out of his life, To get on in
life, one has to read a lot.
4. “You made do this very badly, don’t you?”
a. What do you think made Satish’s father say this?
Ans: Though his father was against it, Satish continued to draw and paint.
His father realized that his son had a great love and talent for art.
b. What did he do soon after leaving the room?
Ans: He bought paints, brushes of all shapes and sizes and several rolls of drawing sheets for Satish.
5. “You will learn arts and make your life in your chosen field”
a. Why did you think made Satish’s father take this decision?
Ans: Though his father was against it, Satish continued to draw and paint. His father realized that his son had a great love and talent for art.
b. How did Satish react to his father’s decision?
Ans: Satish’s eyes filled with tears. He hugged his father tightly and his heart filled with love for his
father.
Ans: Due to his frequent absence and hearing problem, the school Satish was attending, informed his
