NCERT Solution of Class 9 Moments Ch-8 A House Is Not a Home
Glossary
stoking the fire: feeding and tending the fire
zombie: a dull and apathetic person
surreal: strange; bizarre
milling around: moving in an aimless manner
shove: push hard
Question 1:
What does the author notice one Sunday afternoon? What is is mother’s reaction? What does she do?
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Question 2:
Why does he break down in tears after the fire?
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Question 3:
Why is the author deeply embarrassed the next day in school? Which words show his fear and insecurity?
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Question 4:
The cat and the author are very fond of each other. How has this been shown in the story? Where was the cat after the fire? Who brings it back and how?
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Question 5:
What actions of the schoolmates change the author’s understanding of life and people, and comfort him emotionally? How does his loneliness vanish and how does he start participating in life?
Question 6:
What is the meaning of “My cat was back and so was I”? Had the author gone anywhere? Why does he say that he is also back?
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