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Samacheer Class 6 English - A Childhood in Malabar: A Memoir

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Who wrote 'A Childhood in Malabar'?
It is a memoir by the noted Indian writer Kamala Das, recalling her childhood in Malabar (Kerala).
What is 'A Childhood in Malabar' about?
The author looks back on her childhood days in Malabar — the rains, her grandmother (Ammamma) and the small, vivid family moments she remembers from that time.
What is the theme of the memoir?
The theme is nostalgia for childhood and one's roots — the warmth of family, the rural setting of Malabar and the gentle memories of growing up there.
What kind of memories does the author share?
She shares everyday childhood scenes — the rain glistening on her grandmother's face, talk of cyclones and snakes, and the affectionate world of her family home.
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Textual Exercises (Text Book Page No. 87) 18I. During the winter season many of us fall sick and suffer from cold, cough, and fever. Put a (✓)) for the things you will do to keep fit. (Text Book Page No. 89) 8
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1Textual Exercises (Text Book Page No. 87)18 questions
Q.1“Why isn’t the snake coming?”.v
Answer:

“The author (Kamala Das)

Q.2“I wonder whether it’s a cyclone.”v
Answer:

Ammamma

Q.3“I want to see kutti oppu.”v
Answer:

Malathikutty

Q.1Droplets of rain glimmered on Ammamma’s face.v
Answer:

This statement is True. In the passage, the author describes a moment during rainfall when droplets of rain glimmered on Ammamma's face, creating a vivid and touching image that captures the beauty of the scene and the emotional connection between the narrator and Ammamma during this rainy moment in Malabar.

Q.2Malathi kutty wanted to see kutti oppu.v
Answer:

True

Q.3Ammayi comforted Malathi kutty when she sobbedv
Answer:

False

Q.4The coconut palm crashed down due to heavy rain.v
Answer:

True

Q.1Meenakshi Edathi was a ……………………….. relative of the Ambazhathel family.v
  1. A. close
  2. B. distant
  3. C. real
Answer:

b) distant

Q.2We suddenly heard the sound of the rain from the ……………………….. like a roar.v
  1. A. southeast
  2. B. southwest
  3. C. northeast
Answer:

b) southwest

Q.3The ……………………….. with four pillars began to overflow.v
  1. A. central hall
  2. B. southern room
  3. C. courtyard
Answer:

a) central hall

Q.4……………………….. arrived drenched to the skin.v
  1. A. Ammaman
  2. B. Cheriamma
  3. C. Ammayi
Answer:

c) Ammayi

Q.5There was knee-deep water in the …………………………v
  1. A. courtyard
  2. B. cowshed
  3. C. Kitchen
Answer:

a) courtyard

Q.1Who was the important person in the Ambazhathel family?v
Answer:

Meenakshi Edathi was an important person in the Ambazhathel family.

Q.2Why was she considered an important person?v
Answer:

She was considered an important person because the family of Ambazhathel could not have existed happily even for a single day without Meenakshi Edathi. Her contributions to the household were so vital and indispensable that the family's happiness and smooth functioning depended entirely on her presence and her tireless work.

Q.3How did she spend her time?v
Answer:

She spent her time rushing around the house and compound, never stopping to rest. Her face constantly wore an expression that asked for forgiveness. She had certain trivial duties to perform.

Q.4Describe her appearance and qualities.v
Answer:

Meenakshi Edathi was a dark-skinned and middle-aged woman who came from a poor background. Due to her poverty, she was dependent on the generosity of the Ambazhathel family for her livelihood. Despite her difficult circumstances, she possessed admirable qualities of dedication and hard work. She was ever busy and never stopped working, constantly moving about the house and compound to fulfill her responsibilities. Her tireless nature and commitment to her duties made her an invaluable member of the household.

Q.5How would the days be without her?v
Answer:

The family of Ambazhathel could not have existed happily for a single day without Meenakshi Edathi. Her absence would have created a significant void in the household, as she was responsible for managing numerous tasks and maintaining the smooth functioning of daily life. Without her constant work and dedication, the family would have faced considerable difficulties in their daily operations and overall well-being.

Q.1Imagine that you are caught on a stormy day. How will you manage the situation?v
Answer:

One day, I was in school. At about 2 p.m., the school gave over, as there was a weather forecast expecting a storm in the evening after 5 p.m. The students were allowed to go home, only after their parents came to pick them up. My mother, due to some problem, came to pick me up only after 4.30 p.m. It was a long way to go to our home. We travelled halfway by bus and then got down to take another bus. By then, the storm had started. The wind blew hard on us. We had to take shelter in a bus terminus. It rained heavily. We couldn’t step out of the bus terminus for nearly two hours. Then we came out. It was still raining. There was water upto our knees. My mother gave a call to my father asking him to come there. He hired a car and picked us up. We reached home safely at 8 p.m.

2I. During the winter season many of us fall sick and suffer from cold, cough, and fever. Put a (✓)) for the things you will do to keep fit. (Text Book Page No. 89)8 questions
Q.G2Drink cold water. (✗) Eat home-cooked food. (✓) I will visit the doctor. (✓) Never wash my hands. (✗) I will take medicine and rest. (✓) J. Tick the correct word for the given icon (Text Book Page No. 89)v
Answer:

Step to Success
K. Relate the sentences with weather/climate/season and write the suitable word in the blanks:

Q.1……………………. forecast is useful for farmers, fishermen, and navigators.v
Answer:

weather

Q.2The ……………………. of a place is permanent in nature.v
Answer:

climate

Q.3India has a tropical monsoon ……………………. .v
Answer:

season

Q.4Spring, Summer, autumn and winter are the four ……………………..v
Answer:

season

Q.5Global warming is a change in the worlds……………………..v
Answer:

weather

Q.6Satellite photographs help us to predict tomorrows……………………..v
Answer:

climate

Q.7Spring is my favourite ……………………..v
Answer:

season