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In the title story of Sudha Murty's book, why does the old man in the temple refuse the author's offer of money and new clothes?
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He wants to sell the old temple instead of taking charity.
He is offended by the author's wealth and status.
He believes that God provides him with everything he needs and he should not be greedy.
He is waiting for his children to come and take care of him.
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In the story "Freedom of Speech" from the collection, what does the author realize about the village woman who refuses to accept a reward for her help?
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That the woman was afraid of being judged by her neighbors.
That true service is done without the expectation of material gain.
That the woman did not understand the value of money.
That the woman was too proud to talk to a city person.
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In the title story of Sudha Murty's book, why does the old man in the temple refuse the author's offer of money and new clothes?
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In the story "Freedom of Speech" from the collection, what does the author realize about the village woman who refuses to accept a reward for her help?
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In the story 'The Old Man and His God,' which specific natural disaster had recently affected the area where the old man lived, prompting the author's visit for relief work?
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In the book "The Old Man and His God", what is the common theme shared by most of the short stories based on Sudha Murty's real-life experiences?
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In the story 'The Old Man and His God', where does the old man seek shelter and live his life?
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What is the old man's response when the author asks him why he doesn't ask God for more money to repair the temple?
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In the story 'The Old Man and His God', what does the old man suggest is the only thing he truly expects from God?
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In the story 'The Old Man and His God', why does the old man specifically refuse the author's gift of a new silk cloth?
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In the story 'The Old Man and His God', how does the old man manage to eat every day despite having no regular income or family to support him?