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trick on him and actually there was no ghost. He got ready the next

morning and had forgotten the incident of the previous night. Iswaran

greeted him and gave him his lunch bag. He said that a few days ago

Mahendra had scolded him for discussing the ghost but last night he

saw it himself. Iswaran had heard Mahendra crying at night. It was

confirmed that Mahendra had seen the ghost the previous night and it

was not a trick played by his mind. Once again, Mahendra was

frightened, he left in a hurry and resigned from the job. He could not live

at a haunted place for a single day.

5-Watch this video that explains the story and says more about the

author for your understanding.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Iyfh7KQMgg

6-Answer the following questions on the basis of your reading the

text:

1. In what way is Iswaran an asset to Mahendra?

2. How does Iswaran describe the uprooted tree on the highway? What

effect does he want to create in his listeners?

3. How does he narrate the story of the tusker? Does it appear to be

plausible?

4. Why does the author say that Iswaran seemed to more than make up

for the absence of a TV in Mahendra‟sliving quarters?

5. Mahendra calls ghosts or spirits a figment of the imagination. What

happens to him on a full moon night?

7-Writing-The beginning of a story is given. Complete it using your

imagination. Try to add suspense and thrill to your story.