Answer the following questions :
(a) What were the natural phenomena during the journey by train?
(b) Why did did the writer call the boat journey 'tranquil'?
(c) When and why did the author fall asleep during her journey?
(d) Can you guess which season it was when the writer made the journey? How could you guess it?
(e) What do you mean by the expression, "A thatched bamboo outhouse"?
a) During the journey by train, the sky was overcast with broken soft clouds in the moonlit night. The land was largely under water. Paddy and coco-palms were standing on the watery land and all reflected among
shadows. Also, there could be seen the cooking fire or the lanterns of the fishermen's boats in open water.
b) The writer called the boat journey 'tranquil' because of the serenity of environment and relaxing surroundings, which not only soothed her mind but also gave her a sense of detachment from the hustle and bustle of land. Furthermore, it made her fall asleep instantly.
c) The author fell asleep during her journey by boat in the early morning, because the environment was so tranquil, relaxing and comfortable to doze off.
d) Yes, I can guess. It was the rainy season when the writer made the journey, because after getting down from the train, she had to travel another eight miles in a small boat through a canal and across the flooded paddy fields.
e) The expression "A thatched bamboo outhouse" means a small outdoor house that is usually used as a restroom, built with bamboo poles and covered with a thatched roof made from dried palm leaves or grass. This type of traditional outdoor shelter is commonly found in rural or rustic areas
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