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Follow Mukesh's inspiring tale of overcoming poverty in Firozabad, India, known for its glass blowing industry. Explore the challenges he faces and his pursuit of independence against familial expectations.
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MATCH THE WORDS Brightness Device used for heating A shallow dish Poverty stricken • Furnace • Platter • Impoverished • beam
ANSWER IN YES/NO • Firozabad is the centre of India ‘s glass blowing industry. • Mukesh insists on being his own master • Mukesh’s father is a rich bangle maker. • Mukesh’s grandmother feels she could break the lineage.
FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH SUITABLE WORDS FROM THE TEXT. • Mukesh insists on being his own -----------. • He takes the author to his house which is being ------------. • A----------- woman is preparing the evening meal. • Mukesh’s father could only teach -------------.
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING IN SINGLE SENTENCES • How is Firozabad linked to glass blowing industry? • Why do the children lose the brightness of their eyes? • How many children work in the hot furnaces? • Why couldn’t Mukesh’s father provide education to his children?