Kathmandu
1. Answer these questions in one or two words or in short phrases.
1) Name the two temples the author visited in Kathmandu.
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2) The writer says, “All this I wash down with coca cola.” What does “all this” refer to?
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3) What does Vikram seth compare to the quills of a porcupine?
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4) Name five kinds of flutes.
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II. Answer each question in a short paragraph.
1. What difference does the author note between the flute seller and the other hawkers?
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2. What is the belief at Pasnupatinath about the end of Kaliyag?
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3. The author has drawn awerful images images and pictures-Pick out three examples each of
(i) The atmosphere of ‘febrile confusion’ outside the temple of Pashupatinath (for example: some people trying to get priest’s attention are elbowed aside…)
(ii). the thing he sees
(iii). The sounds he hears
III. Answer the following questions in not more than 100-150 words each:
1. Compare and contrast the atmosphere in the around the Baudhanath shrine with the Phashupati Temple?
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2. How does the author describe Kathmandu’s busiest street’s?
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3. To hear any flute is to be drown into the commonality of all mankind, “Why does the author say this?
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