A GRAIN OF SAND - TABISH KHAIR - ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS by Kusum Manjeshri

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C. ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS.

1. What happens to our ability to find gold as we grow old?

Ans. Poet expressing his views on the importance of all moments and things of life. He says that generally, humans forget to give value to the small things of his life comparatively big things. They become materialistic so that they can not understand the importance of childhood memories. 

2. What does the poet do with the treasure that his children find?

Ans. According to the poet, these are the precious treasure for him that his children found. 

3. What happens if we don't have faith?

Ans. If we don't have faith so we may lose our self-confidence, we will not enjoy the happiness around us and the surroundings become unfavorable for us due to our pessimistic view. 

4. What does the poet mean by 'hard inhospitable grounds'?

Ans. The poet means by the given phrase 'hard inhospitable grounds' is an unfriendly place where we feel uncomfortable to stay or live.