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                                                    All about Dog by G.D

Exercise 1: Choose the Correct Alternative

The younger woman was carrying a little—

(a) spaniel

(b) bull dog

(c) Pekinese dog

(d) Pomeranian dog

Answer: (c) Pekinese dog

The younger woman suffered from—

(a) fever

(b) cough

(c) cold

(d) headache

Answer: (b) cough

The bell was pulled by the—

(a) conductor

(b) driver

(c) younger woman

(d) older woman

Answer: (a) conductor

The number of policemen walking up and down the street was—

(a) two

(b) three

(c) four

(d) five

Answer: (a) two

The problem the bus faced was with the—

(a) tyre

(b) engine

(c) brake

(d) horn

Answer: (b) engine

Exercise 2: Answer the following (within 15 words)

1. How was the weather on the night the bus journey took place?

Answer: It was a bitterly cold night with a biting wind blowing.

2. How did the conductor react to the lady's refusal to go to the top?

Answer: He pulled the bell, stopped the bus, and stood stubbornly on the pavement.

3. What was the "rule of the road" as mentioned in the text?

Answer: It refers to following regulations strictly to ensure order and safety for everyone.

Exercise 3: Answer the following (within 25 words)

1. Why did the conductor triumph over the lady?

Answer: The conductor triumphed because he had the law on his side, which stated that dogs were not allowed inside the bus.

2. What was the reaction of the passengers when the bus stopped?

Answer: The passengers were angry and annoyed. They supported the lady and criticized the conductor's lack of empathy.

Exercise 4: Grammar (Voice Change)

The conductor pulled the bell.

Answer: The bell was pulled by the conductor.

The lady carried a dog.

Answer: A dog was carried by the lady.

Everyone in the bus is sitting.

Answer: (Note: This is an intransitive verb and generally cannot be changed into passive voice in this context).

The conductor had won his victory.

Answer: His victory had been won by the conductor.

Critical Summary & Theme

The central theme of the story is the clash between rigid rules and human empathy.

The Conductor: Represents the "letter of the law"—strictly following rules without considering the situation (the woman’s health and the freezing cold).

The Narrator: Represents the "spirit of the law"—believing that rules should be applied with common sense and kindness