1.

Why was there a need to sharpen the lines with a coating of finely ground

glass?

Ans) option b: To cut the lines of the rival kites.

2)‘Snehamoy’s aunt smashed them in her kitchen, then ground the shards in a

pestle,………….’

Pick the option in which the meaning of ‘ground’ is the same as it is in the

passage.

Ans) option d: Peppercorns were ground coarsely before sprinkling them over the dish.

3) The use of the phrase ‘brave the foreign invasion’ in the passage does NOT

mean –

Ans) option d: Splendid show of colourful kites

4) The passage DOES NOT speak about

Ans) option a: Kite flying in Japan

5) Vermilion dye was used by the boys to

Ans) option b: make the string visible in the sky

6) Find the word in the passage that means ‘bucket’ :

Ans) Option c: Pail

7) The Kite flying day was dedicated to

Ans) Option b: The God of Machines

8) What are the steps included in the preparation of kite flying?

Ans) The steps included in the preparation of kite flying are to get rolls of line to fly the

kites, sharpened with a coating of finely ground glass to cut those of their

rivals, and finding a suitable field with a good view of the horizon and

free of trees to prevent the lines getting tangled up in the branches.

9) Why did the shopkeeper not mind selling his kites for free?

Ans) The shopkeeper, like every other villager was excited about the ensuing kite fight. He did not
mind selling his kites for free because he hoped that his kites would help the boys of his village to
defeat the rival groups of boys and would make them the proud winner of the kite-fight.

10) From the passage, what can we deduce about Snehamoy, the teacher?

Ans) Snehamoy is a friendly and dedicated teacher. While he accompanies his student in preparing
the kites and string for the ensuing kite fight like a friend, he does not miss the scope to teach him
arithmetic in the midst of their work.