Q. 24.4( 98 Votes )
Why is Mr Purcell compared to an owl?
Answer :
Mr Purcell wore large glasses which magnified his eyes and gave him the appearance of a wise and genial owl.
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Describe the stranger who came to the pet shop. What did he want?
NCERT English - An Alien HandWhy, in your opinion, did the man set the doves free?
NCERT English - An Alien Hand"...Mr Purcell heard it no more than he would have heard the monotonous ticking of a familiar clock."(Read para beginning with "It was a rough day...")
(i) What does 'it' refer to?
(ii) Why does Mr Purcell not hear 'it' clearly?
NCERT English - An Alien HandWas the customer interested in the care and feeding of the doves he had bought? If not, why not?
NCERT English - An Alien HandFrom the third paragraph pick out
(i) words associated with cries of birds,
(ii) words associated with noise,
(iii) words suggestive of confusion and fear.
NCERT English - An Alien HandWhy did it make Mr. Purcell feel “vaguely insulted”?
NCERT English - An Alien HandThe man insisted on buying the doves because he was fond of birds. Do you agree?
NCERT English - An Alien HandDo you think the atmosphere of Mr Purcell's shop was cheerful or depressing? Give reasons for your answer.
NCERT English - An Alien HandWhy is Mr Purcell compared to an owl?
NCERT English - An Alien Hand