The Inner Eye

Question 1

Who is Gauri’s immediate recognition based on?

Answer 1

Her peculiar tightly done bun

Question 2

What was Gauri’s initial reaction upon seeing Mrs. Simon?

Answer 2

An impish pleasure and a desire to retreat

Question 3

What was the reason for Gauri’s visit to the old age home?

Answer 3

To hand over presents from a foreign-based brother to his sister

Question 4

What did Mrs. Simon recognize Gauri by?

Answer 4

Her name and her past

Question 5

What was Gauri’s marital status revealed in the text?

Answer 5

She was a child widow

Question 6

What pseudonym was Gauri known by in school?

Answer 6

NagariPracharini

Question 7

Fill in the blank: Gauri’s teacher was known for her _____ relationship with students.

Answer 7

unpopular

Question 8

What did Gauri reminisce about during a wedding party?

Answer 8

Showering blessings on the bride and bridegroom

Question 9

True or False: Gauri felt a strong sense of devotion towards her teacher.

Answer 9

False

Question 10

What did Gauri feel towards Miss Nagar despite her popularity?

Answer 10

Miss Nagar was after Gauri’s life

Question 11

What was the principal’s reaction to a newcomer asking for ‘NagariPracharini Madam’?

Answer 11

Delivered a long speech on the sanctity of teacher-student relationships

Question 12

What phrase from the Gita is referenced in relation to Gauri’s feelings?

Answer 12

Shishyastawamhamshadhimamtwamprapannam

Question 13

Where is Gauri currently teaching?

Answer 13

University of Wisconsin in the US

Gauri mentions her position in response to Miss Nagar’s assumptions.

Question 14

What is the reaction of Miss Nagar when Gauri mentions teaching at the University of Wisconsin?

Answer 14

She is nonplussed for a fraction of a second

This indicates surprise or disbelief at Gauri’s statement.

Question 15

What does Gauri’s pride in her voice indicate about her current situation?

Answer 15

She feels accomplished and wants to counter Miss Nagar’s assumptions

Gauri’s response reflects her success and self-worth.

Question 16

Who is Prof. Richardson?

Answer 16

Gauri’s colleague at the University of Wisconsin

Mentioned as part of Gauri’s introduction to her current position.

Question 17

What does Miss Nagar assume about Gauri’s employment?

Answer 17

She assumes Gauri must be teaching in a public school

This reflects Miss Nagar’s biases based on her own experiences.

Question 18

What does Gauri’s mention of being in the US for three years signify?

Answer 18

Her long-term commitment to her academic position

This counters Miss Nagar’s outdated assumptions about Gauri’s life.

Question 19

Fill in the blank: Miss Nagar is known for causing _______ to others.

Answer 19

hurt

This describes Miss Nagar’s character and her interactions with Gauri.

Question 20

What does Gauri think about Miss Nagar’s past treatment of her?

Answer 20

She experienced humiliation and mental torture

This highlights Gauri’s negative memories associated with Miss Nagar.

Question 21

What is the significance of Alka in the conversation?

Answer 21

She serves as a point of comparison and connection between Gauri and Miss Nagar

Alka’s family status is also used to highlight societal expectations.

Question 22

True or False: Gauri is married.

Answer 22

False

Miss Nagar questions Gauri about her marital status, indicating societal norms.

Question 23

What does Gauri’s counter-response to Miss Nagar reveal about her personality?

Answer 23

She is assertive and willing to stand up for herself

Gauri’s strength is contrasted with Miss Nagar’s assumptions.

Question 24

What did Miss Nagar express about her intuition regarding Gauri’s marital status?

Answer 24

Miss Nagar had the intuition that Gauri wouldn’t be married.

This statement was surprising and unnerving for Gauri.

Question 25

How did Miss Nagar describe the insight she developed while teaching?

Answer 25

She developed an insight to foresee the future of her students on the screens of their faces. ## Footnote Miss Nagar compares this insight to the third eye of Shiva.

Question 26

What did Miss Nagar perceive when she first looked into Gauri's eyes?

Answer 26

She noticed that Gauri's face was exactly like hers, which she took a deep dislike for. ## Footnote This dislike stemmed from her feelings of loneliness and dejection.

Question 27

What event led to Miss Nagar turning Gauri out of the class?

Answer 27

Miss Nagar turned Gauri out of the class for giggling, although Gauri was not actually laughing. ## Footnote This incident illustrates Miss Nagar's projection of her feelings onto Gauri.

Question 28

What did Miss Nagar wish for Gauri during the class incident?

Answer 28

She wished for Gauri to laugh so that some sparks of pinkish sunshine would splatter on her face too. ## Footnote This reflects Miss Nagar's desire for Gauri to experience joy.

Question 29

What did Miss Nagar mean when she said, 'words are meaningless'?

Answer 29

She suggested that the hidden, inherent meanings behind words are more consequential than the words themselves. ## Footnote This highlights the complexity of communication beyond spoken language.

Question 30

Fill in the blank: Miss Nagar compared her insight to the __________ of Shiva.

Answer 30

[third eye]

Question 31

True or False: Miss Nagar felt a strong connection to Gauri's face during their interaction.

Answer 31

True ## Footnote Miss Nagar saw her own face in Gauri's, which affected her perception of Gauri.

Question 32

What did Miss Nagar notice about the sunlight on the faces of Gauri's classmates?

Answer 32

She saw parks of pinkish sunlight splashed on their faces. ## Footnote In contrast, Gauri's face was under the shadow of the sun.

Question 33

What role did Miss Nagar offer Gauri in a play?

Answer 33

She offered Gauri the role of a wife. ## Footnote Gauri struggled to deliver the dialogues for this role.

Question 34

What is the meaning of 'impish'?

Answer 34

Devilish, naughty ## Footnote 'Impish' describes a mischievous or playful behavior.

Question 35

What does 'negotiated' mean?

Answer 35

Bargained ## Footnote 'Negotiated' refers to the act of discussing something in order to reach an agreement.

Question 36

Fill in the blank: Gauri wished to respond but the words were stuck in her _______.

Answer 36

Throat ## Footnote This indicates her inability to express her feelings or thoughts verbally.

Question 37

What is the definition of 'germinate'?

Answer 37

Grow ## Footnote 'Germinate' is often used in the context of seeds beginning to grow.

Question 38

What does 'reminisced' mean?

Answer 38

Remembered ## Footnote 'Reminisced' refers to the act of recalling past experiences or memories.

Question 39

What is the meaning of 'reflex' in this context?

Answer 39

Respond with speed ## Footnote 'Reflex' describes an automatic response to a stimulus.

Question 40

What does 'intercepted' mean?

Answer 40

To stop ## Footnote 'Intercepted' refers to the act of stopping or catching something before it reaches its destination.

Question 41

What is the meaning of 'harangue'?

Answer 41

A ranting speech ## Footnote 'Harangue' is often used to describe a long, aggressive speech or lecture.

Question 42

Define 'profuse'.

Answer 42

Extravagant (in emotions) ## Footnote 'Profuse' typically refers to something that is abundant or excessive.

Question 43

What does 'effervescent' mean?

Answer 43

Exhilaration; to show happiness ## Footnote 'Effervescent' describes a bubbly or lively personality, often associated with joy.

Question 44

What was Gauri's emotional state during her stay at the Old Age Home?

Answer 44

Chilled to the bones; disturbed mental equilibrium ## Footnote This suggests a deep discomfort or distress Gauri felt in that environment.

Question 45

True or False: Gauri felt biased towards her own face.

Answer 45

False ## Footnote Gauri expressed that one cannot be partial to one's own face.

Question 46

What did Gauri do when she felt overwhelmed?

Answer 46

Banged the gate with full force and reached the road in long strides ## Footnote This action indicates her frustration and desire to leave the situation.

Question 47

What was Miss Nagar's reaction when Gauri expressed her feelings?

Answer 47

She was still standing at the gate ## Footnote This implies that Miss Nagar was a silent observer to Gauri's emotional turmoil.