CBSE Class 8 · English · It So Happened
Jalebis
Chapter summary, hard words and model exam answers for Class 8 English.
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About the author
Ahmed Nadeem Qasmi (1911–2006) was a Pakistani Urdu writer. This humorous story shows a boy spending school fees on jalebis against God's 'plan'.
Summary
Munna carried four rupees to school for his fees.
Munna carried four rupees to school for his fees.
Fresh hot jalebis at the bazaar called to him though he knew fees must be paid.
Fresh hot jalebis at the bazaar called to him though he knew fees must be paid.
He bought jalebis for himself and children, feeling happy then afraid.
He bought jalebis for himself and children, feeling happy then afraid.
He hid from the master fearing punishment for unpaid fees.
He hid from the master fearing punishment for unpaid fees.
He prayed God would send four rupees; coins did not fall from sky.
He prayed God would send four rupees; coins did not fall from sky.
He realised fees were God's plan for that money, not jalebis.
He realised fees were God's plan for that money, not jalebis.
He suffered until fees were somehow paid - lesson learned.
He suffered until fees were somehow paid - lesson learned.
Hard words & meanings
| jalebi | sweet spiral snack |
| protagonist | main character |
| narrator | person telling the story |
| conflict | struggle or problem |
| climax | most exciting point |
| theme | main message |
| carried | see chapter context |
| jalebis | see chapter context |
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