. Why was Miss Meadows upset and dejected? . How would Miss Meadows usually treat Mary?
How did her behaviour towards the girl change that day? . Why had Miss Meadows chosen 'A Lament' as the lesson that particular day? .
What brought agony to the girls during the music lessons? . Bring out the substance of Basil's letter to Miss Meadows. .
Why did Miss Wyatt summon Miss Meadows to her room? . How did Miss Meadows express her joy, when she returned to the music class? .
Briefly explain the cause of Miss Meadows' joy at the end. Dictionary thesaurus Vocabulary Note the following words from the story. They all refer to different ways of walking. Find out their meanings and use each of them in meaningful sentences of your own.
Refer a thesaurus and add a few more to the list. a) trod b) fluttered c) hurried d) skipped e) strode f) sped Glossary baton – a thin stick used by a conductor of a music orchestra drawl – slow, lazy way of talking tangles – a confused mass, twisted grimace – expression of disgust on a person's face accompaniments – music played to support an instrument, voice or group contralto – the lowest female voice forte – a musical tone played loudly crescendo – a gradual increase in the loudness of a sound aisle – a passage between rows of seats fiancé – a man to whom one is engaged to be married doleful - sorrowful A. Based on your understanding of the story, answer the following questions in about – words each. .
What was the knife that Miss Meadows carried with her? . What kind of relationship existed between Miss Meadows and the Science Mistress? -C-SR-The Singing - - :