LISTENING

It was sunset time in the town of
1. Nazira
2. Nagaon
3. Jorhat
4. Goalanda
The folks were beginning to make preparations for
1. the rest of the night
2. the coming winter
3. the next day
4. the festival
The villagers trotted homeward with their
1. axes
2. kuthars
3. knives
4. plows
Herds of cows were being driven home through the dust by
1. the villagers
2. the peasants
3. the small boys
4. none of the above
Who were hoarsely telling folks that the remaining fish would be sold at a bargain?
1. the fishmongers
2. the shopkeepers
3. the butchers
4. none of the above
While bargaining for the fish, what drew the high-caste boy's attention?
1. a burst of music
2. the sound of the cattle
3. the wind roaring
4. the busy market
Who were preparing to hold a short service?
1. A band of Christian evangelists
2. A group of locals
3. A band of aristocrats
4. None of the above
The people had crowded around, fascinated by
1. the noise
2. the shops
3. the melody
4. none
The songs were about
1. the nature
2. the God-man Jesus
3. their past ancestors
4. welcoming winter
Reading matter is scarce in the villages of
1. Assam province
2. Gujrat
3. Nazira town
4. None of the above