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C3. Here are some direct quotations from the story. Identify
the speaker and write what each quotation suggests
about the speaker. You can use the adjectives given in
the box and may also add your own.
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Speaker Quotation Quality
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1 “Please ask your questions.”
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2 “Who are you? Come and stand
up to me. I will kill you."
3 “May the cloud-complexioned
lotus-eyed, broad-chested and
long armed Nakula arise.”
4 “At a little distance I see water
plants and cranes. There must
certainly be water there.”
5 “Do not follow your brothers.
Answer my questions first and
then quench your thirst.”

commanding, arrogance, humility, selflessness, prediction

C4. Discuss in pairs and answer each question below in a
short paragraph (30- 40 words).
1. “There must certainly be water there.” How do you
think Nakula came to that conclusion?
2. “Arjuna wanted to destroy this unseen foe.” Why do
you think he wanted to do so?

3. “Yudhistira himself proceeded in the direction his
brothers had taken.” What made Yudhistira take that
decision?

4. “Happiness is the result of good conduct.” Do you agree
with this? Support your answer with an example.

5. “May the cloud-complexioned Nakula, arise.” Why did
Yudhistira choose Nakula in preference to Bhima and
Arjuna?

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