IN THE STREET OF THE FRUIT STALLS

Poem No.5

IN THE STREET OF THE FRUIT STALLS

BY

JAN STALLWORTHY

IMPORTANT QUESTIONS:-

Q/1: Why does the poet describe the fruits as cannon ball?

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        Why do the fruits look like bombs to the poet?

Ans: Because the fruits are like cannon balls. The cannon balls are used in the war. The poet thinks that the fruits are better than the cannon balls.

Q/2: What are the feelings of the poet standing in the dark?

Ans: The poet feels that the children are happier to taste and eat the fruits than very rich people. Their joy in times of peace is valuable.

Q/3: Make a list of all fruits mentioned in the poem?

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        What type of fruit is found in the fruit stall described in the poem?

Ans: Melon, guava and mandarin are mentioned in the poem. They are arranged in a conical form. They shine brightly in red and golden colours.

Q/4: How do fruits look like in the streets of fruit stalls?

Ans: They look like cannon balls.

Q/5: How do children enjoy the fruit in the poem?-

Ans: The children eat fruit. The juice of the fruit wets their fingers, mouth, cheeks, nose and chins. They begin glow like the lantern.

Q/6: Which parts of children`s body were involved while eating fruit?

Ans: Their mouths, fingers, cheeks, nose and chins were involved while eating fruit.

Related Links:

• In The Street Of Fruit Stalls (Text)
• The Theme / The Central Idea (In The Street of The Fruit Stalls)
• In The Street Of Fruit Stalls (Important Synonyms)