what katy did .... question answers

                                    What Katy Did

Ans 1- The room in which katy spent her time in bed was neat, but it was gloomy. It had a dismal look, with the chairs set up against the wall and a row of medicine bottles on the chimney piece. Katy made the aunt keep the blinds shut tight and there was no sunlight in her room. The gloomy room added to her depression.

Ans2- The author describes katy as forlorn when cousin Helen came to visit her. Her face had grown thin and her eyes had red circles under them because of continual crying. She had run her hands through her brushed hair and it stood out above her head like a frowzy bush. She wore a calico dressing gown that had an ugly pattern.

Ans 3-  The school of pain referred to a time of sorrow and suffering. It was the time that katy had to spend in bed as she was unwell. Cousin Helen told her that her classroom was that room. The rules of the school were hard, but good students who followed the rules found them to be kind and right after a while. The lessons were not easy but they were interesting.

Ans 4- The lesson of neatness demanded that school rooms to be kept in order. Katy may be sick, but she should be fresh and dainty as a rose. This would be different from how forlorn she looked presently with her ruffled hair, her thin face and her red eyes.

Ans 5- Katy had a splendid chance because she was always on hand, available to people as her illness had restricted her to one room. She could make sure that she gave everybody a loving reception, whether they were happy, sad or grieving. She could make everybody feel welcome in her room.

Think and answer

Ans1- Katy had become too self-absorbed to notice how kind and patient others were with her. She wallowed in self-pity and was unappreciative. She felt no gratefulness for all the efforts put in by Aunt izzie.

Ans2- The lesson of patience is one of the hardest to learn. When anyone is going through a hard time, it is very tough to be patient for things to change. one tends to become impatient, bitter  and forlorn. This is what happened to kity.

Ans3- Sun is one of the teachers of the lesson of hopefulness. We have to learn let him into our lives by opening up the drapes, stepping outside. He is a perfect example of walking up daily on a bright, warn and cheerful note.

Ans 4- It was important for katy to study by herself as then she would not slip back quiet so far in her education. She would be able to keep up with most of what was being taught at school.

Ans5- Katy could be of use to the children in many ways. She could make her room a delightful place where they felt welcome. Then, they would share their happiness, sorrow and feelings with her. She could do anything she wanted to with them as she had a lot of time on her hands now.

Ans6- A person whose life is laid aside, as katy’s was due to her being unwell, can help others by living their lives with them. He or she can listen to their happiness, sorrow or troubles patiently can offer them valuable advice, teach them something new to tackle their problems. He or she can offer them a place where they feel safe, secure and welcome at all times.

Reference to context

Ans (a) Cousin Helen said these words to katy.

(b) The speaker preached on how katy could be happy and help others even though she was unwell.

© Cousin Helen said so as preaching never did any good! She did not wish to moralize or give boring advice , instead she wished to motivate Katy.

(d) yes, the sermon influenced the listeners because cousin Helen give a hollow or boring sermon. She gave practical advice on how katy could feel better about her condition and help others. she gave her tips on how to keep her room bright, herself cheerful and make others feel welcome.