The way in which the sparrows expressed their sorrow when the author’s grandmother died.

Three ways in which the author’s grandmother spent her days after he grew up.

How does the story suggest that optimism helps to endure “the direst stress”?

Would you agree that the author’s grandmother was a person strong in character? If yes, give instances that show this.

The odd way in which the author’s grandmother behaved just before she died.

Why do you think people undertake such adventurous expeditions in spite of the risks involved?

Can you think of a song or a poem in your language that talks of homecoming?

The three phases of the author’s relationship with his grandmother before he left the country to study abroad.

Describe the shifts in the narration of the events as indicated in the three sections of the text. Give a subtitle to each section.

(i) List the deeds that led Ray Johnson to describe Akhenaten as “wacky”.
(ii) What were the results of the CT scan?
(iii) List the advances in technology that have improved forensic analysis.
(iv) Explain the statement, “King Tut is one of the first mummies to be scanned — in death, as in life...”

“The Emperor may rule over the territory he has conquered, but only the artist knows the way within.”

(i) List the deeds that led Ray Johnson to describe Akhenaten as “wacky”.
(ii) What were the results of the CT scan?
(iii) List the advances in technology that have improved forensic analysis.
(iv) Explain the statement, “King Tut is one of the first mummies to be scanned — in death, as in life...”

What lessons do we learn from such hazardous experiences when we are face-to-face with death?

The odd way in which the author’s grandmother behaved just before she died.

Here are the terms for different kinds of vessels: yacht, boat, canoe, ship, steamer, schooner. Think of similar terms in your language.

How would you say ‘a dilapidated drum’ in your language?

How does the story suggest that optimism helps to endure “the direst stress”?

The three phases of the author’s relationship with his grandmother before he left the country to study abroad.

Why do you think people undertake such adventurous expeditions in spite of the risks involved?

In what ways do you think we could help prevent the extinction of languages and dialects?

Which language do you think the author and his grandmother used while talking to each other?