Summary of the Chapter
Kanna, a quiet boy, often stays silent as his family constantly corrects and orders him about daily tasks.
When his aunt Chithi visits, she observes Kanna’s silence and takes him to her home, where he feels more comfortable and less restricted.
During a power cut at Chithi’s house, Kanna’s inner voice helps guide everyone, giving him confidence as others depend on him.
Kanna feels empowered for the first time, realizing he can be helpful and calm in challenging situations.
Back at his own home and at school, Kanna faces some awkward moments but begins to find his own voice and identity.
Through these experiences and positive support from new friends, Kanna gains self-acceptance and starts expressing himself confidently.
A. Write T (True) or F (False)
Appa asked Kanna to tuck in his shirt.
T
Chithi scolded Annu.
F
Kanna had a lot to say, but did not say much.
T
Kanna felt bored during his stay with Chithi.
F
When the lights went off, Kanna was worried.
F
Selvi was not interested in the gods statue
F
B. Answer the Following with Reference to the Context
1. "What did you say?"
Who is the speaker?
Kanna
Who is the speaker saying this to?
Appa
What is the speaker saying this in response to?
Kanna is responding to appa when he says something unclearly, asking him to repeat or speak up.
2. "Why are you all so upset?"
Who is the speaker?
Kanna
Who are they being spoken to?
The other family members at Chithi’s house
Who is the speaker at the time of speaking?
Kanna, during the power cut, when the others seem worried
Why were others upset?
Others were upset because the power had gone out, and it was dark, causing worry or fear.
C. Think and Answer
Why do you think Kanna is such a quiet child in the beginning of the story? What happens inside the cave that he becomes talkative?
Kanna is quiet because he feels constantly corrected and ordered around at home, making him unsure about expressing himself. Inside the cave (or during the power cut at Chithi's house), Kanna finds himself in a situation where others need his help. This gives him confidence, and he starts speaking up and taking initiative.
Why does Kanna like to rhyme what he hears? Do you rhyme with your friends?
Kanna likes to rhyme what he hears because it makes him happy and helps him express himself in a fun way. Making rhymes can also be a way for him to connect with friends through playful language.
Kanna and Muru became friends after they fell and Muru rhymed like Kanna. How did you meet your friend?
(This is a personal question. Example answer:)
I met my friend at school during a group project. We started talking and realized we had many common interests, which helped us bond quickly.
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