Module: | The Encounters & The Girl
Q13: Consider the following statements regarding the physical interaction and dialogue during the second encounter:
1. The narrator bought a second basket from the girl simply to create a financial excuse to prolong their conversation.
2. The narrator caught the girl's hand and held it, explicitly stating his intention by telling her he had to go to Delhi.
3. The girl firmly agreed to travel with him to Delhi and prepared to board the train before the guard's whistle blew.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
2. The narrator caught the girl's hand and held it, explicitly stating his intention by telling her he had to go to Delhi.
3. The girl firmly agreed to travel with him to Delhi and prepared to board the train before the guard's whistle blew.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
✅ Correct Answer: B
🎯 Quick Answer:
Statement 2 is correct, while Statements 1 and 3 are incorrect.Structural Breakdown: When she asks if he wants a basket, he explicitly refuses.
He then catches her hand and says, "I have to go to Delhi." The girl responds softly, "I do not have to go anywhere." Historical/Related Context: This exchange highlights the inescapable socio-economic divide.
Causal Reasoning: Statement 1 is incorrect because he refuses to buy a basket this time.
Statement 3 is incorrect because the girl explicitly rejects the idea of leaving.