PASSAGE-1
(i) The woman was mother of John, Kate and Maggie. She fell on a threshold while she was drunk.
(ii) The woman doesn’t have good relation with others. She was not liked by anyone in the village due to her bad behavior and habits. She had been despised, scoffed at, and angrily denounced.
(iii) The neighbors took grave clothes for decent interment of the body and food for the motherless starving children.
(iv) They lived in an old tumbled down hut. It was more than a place of shelter from summer & winter cold.
(v) John the oldest boy was adopted by farmer Jones. Kate, a girl between ten and eleven years was adopted by Mrs. Ellis. Maggie who had injured herself two years a go was crippled for life and was not adopted by anyone.
Extract-2
(i) Maggie was glanced at with pity. She was a boon like an angel but was not adopted by anyone as she was disabled. Nobody wanted to take her as she was crippled for life.
(ii)
a) Maggie, the youngest child of dead mother looked pale and thin.
a) Maggie, the youngest child of dead mother looked pale and thin.
b) Maggie's innocence and sadness attracted everyone however they rejected to take her.
(iii) Two years ago, Maggie had fallen from the window and had injured her spine which made her bed ridden.
(iv) It was suggested that Maggie should be taken to the poor-house because for her it would be a blessed change where she will be kept clean, have healthy food, and be doctored.
(v)
a) Joe Thompson - Because of Maggie Joe Thompson dared to argue with his wife which he usually didn't do.Later on Maggie filled his life with love, happiness and joy.
b) Jane Thompson -The child proved to be an angel in disguise. Due to her the bitterness which Mrs.Thompson had was gone. Maggie's nature , sweetness and gratitude brought a change of heart in Mrs. Thompson and she whole-heartedly accepted Maggie as her child.
Extract-3
(i) Joe Thompson and Blacksmith's wife were having conversation in in the above extract. They were discussing that where Maggie should be sent after her mother had passed away.
(ii) Maggie's effort to raise herself was painful because she was a crippled child as she had injured her spine two years ago by falling from the window.
(iii) The thought of being left all alone terrified Maggie. She cried out to Mr. Thomson to not to leave her alone.
(iv) The man was with a puzzled air because he was unable to decide either to take Maggie to poorhouse or to leave her alone in her hut. He wrapped her with his hands and bore her out into the air across the field.
(v) Mr. Thompson was a kind hearted man. He was only one person in whole village who helped Maggie and cared for her.
Extract-4
(i) Mrs. Thompson saw Joe Thompson approaching. He was caring Maggie, who is regarded as a 'precious burden’. She was referred to be 'precious' because she turned to an angel in disguise, who filled Thompson's home and heart with love.
(ii) Mrs. Thompson was angry and asked Joe Thompson to take Maggie to the poorhouse without waiting for the next day. Joe Thompson told his wife that he had brought Maggie home because she herself can't walk to the poorhouse. Moreover, he said that he will see the guardians of the poorhouse the next day. He comforted his wife by telling her about Christ's views on little children.
(iii) [Answer according to your understanding]
(iv) Joe Thompson told his wife that he had brought Maggie home because she herself can't walk to the poorhouse. Moreover, he said that had to see the guardians before sending Maggie to the poorhouse.
(v) Joe Thompson became furious when the sick child was brought in. She was seething with anger and could not utter a word. Later, she not only gave Maggie supper but like a mother sat throughout with her while she was relishing it. She gave up the thought of sending Maggie to poorhouse and began to take care of her. Maggie's nature brought a change in heart of Mrs. Thompson and she whole-heartedly accepted Maggie as her child.
Extract-5
(i) Joe asked Mrs. Thompson to be kind by giving the views of Christ on little children. He also reminded her of Maggie's dead mother and loneliness, pain and sorrow, which Maggie was undergoing at the movement. This brought a change in heart of Mrs. Thompson and she went to see Maggie.
(ii) Joe considered the light shining through the window a good omen because it was a sign of hope that revealed the change in Mrs. Thompson's attitude towards the girl. It was also a sign of James kindness.
(iii) He saw a light shining in Maggie's room. He saw Maggie's face through window and also observed that his wife was talking to Maggie.
(iv) From Maggie's facial expression Mr. Thompson could make out that she was not in pain. Joe saw that her expression was sad and tendered but there was no bitterness or pain.
(v) Mr. Thompson did not show any concern for Maggie. He also didn't referred to the child. Joe asked her wife how soon the supper would be ready.