Will Shruti's father go for the rehearsal? Support your answer with a reason.
Yes, Shruti's father will go for the rehearsal. Although he initially reacted negatively and was unyielding in his decision when Shruti asked him to attend a practice before deciding, he eventually changes his mind.
During the rehearsal at Iqbal's house, Shruti's parents enter the room. Her father becomes engrossed in the performance, taps his feet to the music, and realizes he underestimated the power of their own music. He ultimately supports Shruti, stating that he will root for her group at the concert.
Explanation
The question tests the student's understanding of the plot progression and character development. Initially, Nabin is stubborn and dismissive of fusion music, refusing to attend the rehearsal. However, the text explicitly shows that he does attend, entering the room during the practice. His change in attitude is triggered by watching the performance, which leads him to appreciate the fusion and support his daughter.
Solution Steps
Step 1: Identify the father's initial reaction (negative, unyielding, dismissive).
Step 2: Locate the event in the text where the father actually attends the rehearsal (enters the room during practice).
Step 3: Note the father's reaction to the rehearsal (engrossed, tapping feet, realizes he underestimated the music).
Step 4: Conclude that he does go and supports her, providing the textual evidence.