parch (v) : dehydrate
incognito (adv) : having a concealed identity
fish (v) : search
1. What made Mrs. Murthy so restless to know her name?
2. Do you notice any change in Mrs.Murthy in the first picture and Sarada in the second picture?
3. Do you find any similarities between Mrs.Murthy and the women in your family? If yes,
list them.
4. Why do you think the writer decided to focus on the question of married women’s
identity?
5. Which part of the story shows that Mrs. Murthy feels her identity restored?
6. Dowry was given in Sarada’s marriage. Is taking and giving Dowry an offence? What are
your thoughts on people offering and demanding dowry?
7. Make a list of activities/ professions. Find out about women and men in varied
professions. Is there any job that only a woman or only a man can do? Discuss.
I. Translation
Read the following news item in Telugu and compare it with its translation
