A Pair of Mustachios
UNDERSTANDING THE TEXT
1. What do you understand of the natures of Ramanand and Azam
Khan from the episode described?
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2. Identify instances in the story that show the business acumen
of Ramanand.
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3. Both Ramanand and Azam Khan seem to have very fixed views.
How does Ramanand score over Azam Khan towards the end of
the story?
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TALKING ABOUT THE TEXT
Discuss the following in groups of three or four
1. The episode has been narrated in a light vein. What social mores
does the author seem to ridicule?
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2. What do you think are the reasons for the references made to
the English people and the British monarchy?
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3. What do you think is the message that the author seems to
convey through the story?
Compare your group’s views with that of the other groups.
APPRECIATION
1. Comment on the way in which the theme of the story has been
introduced.
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2. How does the insertion of dialogue in the story contribute to its
interest?
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LANGUAGE WORK
1. Nouveau riche and bourgeoise are French words. Collect from
newspapers, magazines and other sources some more French
words or expressions that are commonly used in English.
2. Locate expressions in the text which reflect the Indian idiom,
for example, the pride of the generations of his ancestors.
3. We ‘draw up a deed’. Complete the following phrases with
appropriate words
a. ………….. one’s word b. …………….. one’s will
c. …………… ends meet d. …………….. a loan
e. …………….a deaf ear to
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