AT SCHOOL CLASS 8 ENGLISH
Reading Comprehension
Answer the following questions:
1. Gandhiji’s sole companions at high school were his books and lessons. Why?
Ans. Gandhiji’s sole companions at school were his books and lessons. It was so because he was very shy and avoided all company.
2. What made Gandhiji do his lessons though his mind was not on them?
Ans. Although Gandhiji did not have his mind on the lessons he did them because he disliked be- ing taken to task by his teachers as much as he disliked deceiving them.
3. How did the book and pictures of Shravana affect Gandhiji?
Ans. The book and pictures of Shravana left an indelible impression on Gandhiji’s mind. He thought that it was an example for him, worthy of copying.
4. Which ideal did the play Harishchandra in- spire in him?
Ans. The play Harishchandra inspired in him the ideal of being truthful.
5. Why did Gandhiji weep piteously?
Ans. The thought of the ordeal, Harishchandra had to pass through made Gandhiji weep piteously.
6. What was the wrong notion that he had?
Ans. The wrong notion that Gandhiji had was that good handwriting was not a necessary part of education.