Ahimsa - 8C

• English
• Secondary Education

Objectives:

I will be able to:

* recall and relate with the idea 'Ahimsa'.

* recall the main events from the first five chapters of the novel 'Ahimsa'

* analyze the main characters and their traits.

* answer the questions based on the first five chapters.

Why did Anjali try to vandalize Captain Brent's Bungalow?​

1. For fun
2. To drive the British out of India
3. To take revenge for her mother
4. To rebel against the British Raj and show the power of Indian

Why wasn't Anjali afraid of the girl picking newspaper from the Streets?​

1. The girl on street was an untouchable
2. The girl was her friend
3. She threatened the girl to keep quiet
4. The girl supported Anjali's act as an act of freedom

Why was the woman in a white saree crying as she left Captain Brent's House?​

1. Captain Brent spoke rudely to her
2. Captain Brent refused to pardon her son's death statement
3. She was badly injured by the British officials
4. She was forced to work for the British Raj against her will

What was Anjali's cow's name?

1. Nandini
2. Priya
3. Damini
4. Malti

What was Anjali thinking on her way back home?

1. How is Nandini feeling
2. What would her mother think of her if she discovers Anjali's lie
3. How would her father react to their fight with Captain
4. What would she eat when she returns home

What did Anjali find while waiting in line for her turn?

1. A bright green leaf
2. A peacock's feather
3. A golden earring
4. A small chain

Why did Anjali visit Captain Brent for the second time?

1. To apologize for lying
2. To take revenge for dragging her the other day
3. To humiliate him in front of everyone
4. To ask for her mother's job back

What was Captain Brent's full name?

1. Jack Brent
2. William Brent
3. Charlie Brent
4. Tucker Brent

What was the family listening to on the radio?

1. Songs
2. Mahatma Gandhi's Speech
3. News
4. Latest British rules and laws

What was the main event of the evening?

1. Anjali confessed about writing the 'Q' on Captain Brent's bungalow
2. Anjali's mother will be taking part in the Indian Freedom Struggle
3. None of the Above
4. All of the above

Why was Anjali crying?

1. Her parents scolded her for her actions
2. She was not allowed to go outside other than school
3. She was forced to cook and work at home
4. Her parents decided to join the Indian freedom struggle

Who would take part in the Indian Freedom struggle from Anjali's house?

1. Father
2. Mother
3. Anjali
4. Chachaji

Why was Anusaya laughing?

1. She was excited to see Anjali in Khadi clothes and everyone's reaction to her
2. She saw Anjali tripping over a stone while running away
3. She was congratulating Anjali
4. She was laughing over her mother's joke

Now, I CAN:
* share the main events from the first five chapters of the novel 'Ahimsa'.
* share more about the characters in the novel 'Ahimsa'.
* answer the questions based on the text.

05

The Characters

Anjali- She is a Brahmin and lived in the city of Navrangpur. She loves saffron ghargra choli woven with red gold thread. She takes great care of this dress. 

Irfaan- He wears a taweez with a cool white pajama-kurta, and in Anjali's friend.

Captain Brent- He is the former boss of Anjali's mother. He is the in-charge of the place making sure British Raj's orders are carried out. 

Anjali's mother- She used to work at Captain Brent's office. She knows 6 languages. She used to translate decrees and legal notices for Captain Brent. 

The Characters

Chachaji- He lives with Anjali and her family. 

Untouchables- They have sunburned, crusty faces and they have matted hair (no longer black hair). They wear dirty tattered clothes, barely covering their scrawny skin. They do odd jobs like clearing dead animals from road, removing sewage and etc. 

Mohan- He is tall and is Anjali's family toilet cleaner. He is 13 years old. He does not go to school. 

Painting a "Q"

Anjali painted a "Q" which means "Quit India" with black paint. The black paint was held by Irfaan where Anjali was holding the paint brush. Anjali managed to destroy the property of Captain Brent (The former Boss of Anjali's mother). Anjali did this because a week ago after school when she had a glimpse of her mother translating decrees and legal notice for Captain Brent. Since Anjali's mother was a secretary earlier she usually come to see her mother through the window. A week earlier Anjali saw something different. 

ANJALI'S FATHER

• A tall man with thinning waves of hair splashed across his head.
• Anjali called him 'Baba'.
• Took care of the methi plants and the green foliage in their garden.
• Once Anjali's mother lost her job, he was the only one working in the house.