Question

Part A

Which response most accurately explains how Mundra develops a theme of the story?


By continuously refusing to do as she is told, she develops the theme that resistance is an effective means of protest.


By remaining silent when scolded by the older woman, she develops the theme that in times of conflict, the decision not to react may be safest.

By completing tasks that would be impossible for anyone else, she develops the theme that stubbornness may be a source of tremendous strength.


By ignoring the rejection of those around her, she develops the theme that despite the opinions of others, each person has something positive to offer.

Answer 1

Part A: By remaining silent when scolded by the older woman, she develops the theme that in times of conflict, the decision not to react may be safest.

Part B: Evidently too wise and too tired for words, the little creature, recovering her balance, quietly but not without great difficulty, lifted the big, brass jar and, putting it upon her head, started off down the village street.

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

By remaining silent when scolded by the older woman, she develops the theme that in times of conflict, the decision not to react may be safest.

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the passage, the response that most accurately explains how Mundra develops a theme of the story is 'By remaining silent when scolded by the older woman, she develops the theme that in times of conflict, the decision not to react may be safest.'

This is because Mundra who had been ill-treated since her husband's death grew too wise by that time that she chose not say anything to her mother-in-law.

Mundra was also very tired from all the endless work and chores she did at home. She knew that nothing good can come from arguing with her mother-in-law so she chose to remain silent when she scolded her.