Patol Babu, Film Star
Read the following extract and answer the questions by choosing from the alternatives given below.
‘Come in, come in, sir!’ Patol Babu dragged the young man in and pushed the broken-armed chair towards him.
(a) Patol Babu was ___________
(i) a well-known film star
(ii) a rich businessman who ran a variety store
(iii) a successful stage actor
(iv) None of the above
(b) Who was the young man invited in by Patol Babu?
(i) Nishikanto Babu
(ii) Naresh Dutt
(iii) Mr. Pakrashi
(iv) Baren Mullick
(c) Why was Patol Babu excited on seeing the visitor?
(i) The visitor was his mentor.
(ii) He had offered him a role in a film.
(iii) He was his brother-in-law.
(iv) He was a famous director.
(a) None of the above
(b) Naresh Dutt
(c) He had offered him a role in a film.
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Who was Mr. Pakrashi and how did he instil the value of being true to one's work in
Patol Babu?
What was the news that Nishikanto Ghosh gave Patol Babu?
How did Patol Babu react? Why?
Why had Patol Babu lost his first job in Calcutta?
How does Patol Babu reconcile to the dialogue given to him?
Who was Mr. Pakrashi? How do his words help Patol Babu in enacting his role?
How do we know that Patol Babu was a meticulous man?
Why did Mr. Mullick turn Patol Babu's request for a rehearsal?
What were the special touches that Patol Babu gave to his role to make it more authentic?
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