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2. The people in this world have their own ideas and make their own choices.

3. The poet was told to avoid laughing with others.

4. The poet forgot all that was said to her.

C. Read these lines and answer the questions that follow. • Reference to context

1. “My child, we pass by this maze with ease.”

a. Who said these words and to whom?

b. What is meant by ‘this maze’?

c. According to the speaker, is the path full of difficulties?

2. All that he said,

Has stayed with me all these days.

a. Who is ‘he’ here?

b. Who is meant by ‘me’?

c. Do you think that whatever was said to the poet had a great effect on
her? How?

D. Answer these questions.

1. Describe the appearance of the wise man. (First stanza)

2. ‘This world is full of all kinds.’ Explain.

3. What is meant by ‘Just glide through with a kind smile’?

4. What happened when the poet thanked the wise man?

Think and Answer • Critical Thinking

‘Listen with an eager ear, share a laugh.’

A. What are two good qualities one should develop according to the speaker here?

‘Learn more and more as you walk the mile.’

B. Do you agree with this statement? How does it help an individual?

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