A Devoted Son Literature Quiz – Flashcards
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At the beginning of the story, what does Varma's family celebrate?
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Rakesh's high marks in an examination
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At the beginning of the story, Varma takes most pride in Rakesh's
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respect for his father
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Rakesh shows that he is a static character by
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experiencing changes in life but not growing as a result
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What was most surprising about Rakesh's marriage?
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Rakesh followed traditional custom to acquire his bride
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Rakesh & his wife show their adherence to custom by
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living in his father & mother's house
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Rakesh's mother is a
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static character
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As a static character, Rakesh represents
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the result of mixing traditional & Western Culture
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Varma's situation after his wife's death
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forces him to change his perspective
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Veena slipped silently out of the room with a little smirk that only the old man saw, and hated.
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She is mocking him & his weakness
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After his wife's death & his own retirement, Varma
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became irritable & fell ill often
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Why does Rakesh restrict his father's diet?
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he places medical concerns before his father's happiness
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The one dynamic character in the story is
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Varma
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What was the one remaining pleasure left to the elderly Varma?
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visits from elderly neighbors
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One who is complaisant is
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obliging
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He could not fathom modern technology; he simply could not _______________
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understand it
