1. Father's Help | R. K. Narayan - Quiz

Why was Swaminathan unwilling to go to school on Monday morning?

He had a fever and felt too weak.

He preferred staying home to play with his friends.

He dreaded the start of the new school week and claimed a headache.

His mother suggested he stay at home.

How did Swaminathan initially describe his teacher, Samuel, to his father?

As a kind and understanding man.

As a strict but fair teacher.

As a very angry man, especially with latecomers, whom even the headmaster feared.

As a cheerful teacher who encouraged students.

What unexpected action did Swaminathan's father take that upset Swami, and how did Swami feel about it?

Father decided to accompany Swami to school, making Swami feel embarrassed.

Father wrote a letter to the headmaster complaining about Samuel, which made Swami's conscience bother him.

Father punished Swami for lying, making Swami angry.

Father asked Swami to apologize to Samuel, which Swami refused to do.

While on his way to school, what did Swaminathan begin to realize about Samuel?

Samuel was even angrier than he had imagined.

Samuel was not as bad as he had made him out to be and was even friendly.

Samuel often gave easy homework, making him a good teacher.

Samuel was strict but would never scold him specifically.

How did Samuel react to Swami's late arrival and undone homework, and what ultimately happened to the letter?

Samuel scolded Swami severely, and Swami delivered the letter to the headmaster.

Samuel was surprisingly gentle, and the letter was not delivered because the headmaster was on leave, leading to Father tearing it up.

Samuel sent Swami home for being late, and Father insisted he deliver the letter the next day.

Samuel praised Swami for attending school despite a headache, and Swami decided to keep the letter for himself.