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Question

Which two sentences from the passage best develop the theme "Difficult situations can be handled with presence of mind"?
On this the Brahman turned back sorrowfully, and
on the way he met a jackal, who called out,
"Why, what's the matter, Mr.Brahman?
"Yes, you shall!" returned the tiger, in a rage
at the jackal's stupidity. "I'll make you understand!
Look here—I am the tiger—"
"Perfectly!" grinned the jackal, as he nimbly shut
the door. "And if you will permit me to say so,
I think matters will remain as they were!"
The Brahman told it all over again, but
the jackal shook his head in a distracted
sort of way and still could not understand.
"Of course!" cried the jackal, pretending to
tremble with fright. "Yes! I was in the cage—no
I wasn't—dear! Dear! Where are my wits?

Answer 1

To determine which two sentences best develop the theme "Difficult situations can be handled with presence of mind," we can focus on moments in the passage that reflect quick thinking or ingenuity in response to a challenging circumstance.

1. "Perfectly!" grinned the jackal, as he nimbly shut the door. "And if you will permit me to say so, I think matters will remain as they were!"

2. "Of course!" cried the jackal, pretending to tremble with fright. "Yes! I was in the cage—no I wasn't—dear! Dear! Where are my wits?"

These sentences illustrate the jackal’s cleverness and quick thinking in a dangerous situation, demonstrating how presence of mind can effectively navigate difficult scenarios.