True or False
1. Omana’s train started from Ahmedabad. (False)
2. The ticket collector checked the tickets to ensure passengers were in their proper seats. (True)
3. Omana’s mother packed sandwiches for the journey. (False)
4. The sky looked orange when the sun was setting. (True)
5. Omana found the train journey boring. (False)
6. Omana and her family got lower berths. (False)
7. Omana bought some bananas and chikoos from a vendor at the station. (True)
8. The train bathroom had no water. (True)
9. People were selling tea, batata vada, and purishaak on the platform. (True)
10. Omana was traveling alone. (False)
Question and Answers
1. Where did Omana and her family check their names?
They checked their names on the reservation chart.
2. What was the first thing Omana did when she got into the train?
She found her seat and put her luggage under it.
3. What did Amma pack for the journey?
Amma packed dhokla with chutney, lemon rice, and mithai.
4. Where was Omana sitting?
Omana was sitting near the window.
5. What did Omana see outside the train window?
She saw dry brown fields, small villages, and an orange sky in the evening.
6. Where did the train stop for two minutes?
The train stopped at Valsad station for two minutes.
7. What did people sell at the railway station?
They sold chai, batata vada, purishaak, and cold milk.
8. What problem did Omana face when she wanted to brush her teeth?
There was no water in the train bathroom.
9. Who were Sunil and Ann?
They were Omana’s new friends who were going to their grandmother’s house in Kozhikode.
10. How did Omana feel about her journey?
She was excited and enjoyed watching things outside the train.
