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Read the extract and answer the questions given below :

The arrangement worked well for a couple of years. Then the situation changed. Jumman and his family were tired of the old relative. Jumman became as indifferent to her as his wife, who grudged even the little food that the old lady wanted everyday. She swallowed these insults along with her food for a few months. But patience has its limits.

(i) What arrangement does the author talk about?

(ii) Why did Jumman and his wife become indifferent?

(iii) "She swallowed these insults". Explain.

(iv) What does author mean by "patience has its limits"?

Answer:

(i) There was arrangement between Jumman and aunt that in lieu of her property they would look after her.

(ii) Because they had acquired property from aunt.

(iii) She was not properly taken care off and she had to bear all kinds of insults.

(iv) She could not bear any more, her patience was running out.