Question 13 of 33beginner🧠 RememberTrue / False1 mark
The grandmother touched the narrator's feet as a mark of respect for her as a teacher.
Correct Answer
True. The grandmother touched the narrator's feet specifically as a mark of respect for her as a teacher, not as her granddaughter, because she believed a teacher must be respected irrespective of age or gender.
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Explanation
The context explicitly states the grandmother's reasoning for touching the narrator's feet. She clarifies that she is touching the feet of a teacher who gave her independence, not her granddaughter. She emphasizes the tradition of respecting teachers regardless of gender or age, which justifies her unusual action of an elder touching a youngster's feet.