Que.1 What was the first important decision taken by the doctor in 'the snake and the mirror' and why?
Answer- The important decision made by the doctor was that he would shave daily and grow a thin moustache, to look more handsome and he would always keep that attractive smile on his face.
Que.2 How did the doctor show presence of mind when he encountered the snake?
Answer. The doctor showed great presence of mind on seeing the snake: He neither jumped nor cried out. He sat on the chair holding his breath. His body was still but his mind remained very active.
Que.3 what made the doctor thing "Death lurked four inches away"?
Answer- he thought it because the snake had coiled around his upper arm and the snake's head was hardly four inches from his face. The snake could bite him at any moment and he could surely die if the snake bit him.
Que.4 why did the snake leave the doctor's arm?
Answer: The snake left the doctor's arm because it saw its reflection in the mirror and was fascinated by it and so wanted to enjoy its own reflection by having a closer look.
Que.5 How did the snake change the writer's opinion about himself?
Ans- The writer was proud of being a doctor. Coming face-to-face with the snake made him humble. He thought he was only a poor and stupid doctor who should not be proud of his profession.
Que.6 why did the doctor of 'The snake and the mirror' fantasize a fat woman as his wife?
Ans_ she would never be able to catch the doctor on his mistakes. She would not be able to run after him and he would be saved of all kinds of punishments.
Que.7 why did the doctor run away to his friend's house?
Answer. Because he totally feared from snake and when snake was busy to admire himself in mirror. He realised that it is good chance and ran to his friend house.
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