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The document is about bread baking traditions in Goa. It discusses: 1) Elders in Goa are nostalgic about the famous breads from when Portugal ruled and the tradition of bread baking is still carried on by bakers' sons. 2) Bread baking is still popular in Goa as evidenced by the continued existence of bakeries in every Goan village. 3) Bread plays an important role in Goan culture and is a staple at celebrations and events from marriages to engagements to Christmas.

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The document is about bread baking traditions in Goa. It discusses: 1) Elders in Goa are nostalgic about the famous breads from when Portugal ruled and the tradition of bread baking is still carried on by bakers' sons. 2) Bread baking is still popular in Goa as evidenced by the continued existence of bakeries in every Goan village. 3) Bread plays an important role in Goan culture and is a staple at celebrations and events from marriages to engagements to Christmas.

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TEXT BOOK QUESTION ANSWERS

Q1. What are the elders in Goa nostalgic about?


A. The narrator often finds his elders thinking about ‘those good old days’ and
telling them about the famous breads that date back to the time when Portuguese
ruled over Goa. They ponder over the past and tell them that though the
Portuguese have left Goa but the bakers still exist, if not the original ones, their
legacy is being continued by their sons.
 Q2. Is bread-making still popular in Goa? How do you know?
A. Yes, bread-making is still popular in the city of Goa. It is evident from the
existence of time-tested furnaces, mixers and moulders. The legacy of bakers is
being continued by their sons. You will find a bakery in every Goan village as bread
is an important part of the Goan culture. 
Q3. What is the baker called?
A. The baker is referred to as ‘Pader’ in the city of Goa.
 Q4. When would the baker come every day? Why did the children run to meet
him?
A. The baker would come twice every day during the narrator’s childhood days.
Once in the morning to deliver the loaves of bread and secondly, in the evening on
his return after selling his stock. The children would go running to him to take the
special bread bangles he had made for them.
 Q5. Match the following. What is a must
as marriage gifts?                             – cakes and bolinhas
for a party or a feast?                      – sweet bread called bol
for a daughter’s engagement?       – bread
for Christmas?                                   – sandwiches
As marriage gifts Sweet bread called bol
 
For a party or a feast Bread

For daughter’s engagement Sandwiches

For Christmas Cakes and bolinhas

Q6.
What did the bakers wear?
i.In the Portuguese days?
ii.When the author was young?
(i) In the Portuguese days, the bakers wore a unique knee-length frock dress
typically known as ‘kabai’.
(ii) In the narrator’s childhood days, he had seen them wearing shirts and shorter
than usual pants.
 Q7. Who invites the comment — “he is dressed like a pader”? Why?
A. During the narrator’s childhood days, the bakers had a peculiar dress. They wore
shirts and shorter than usual pants. Thus, if someone is seen wearing pants of this
much length, they invite the comment – “he is dressed like a pader”.
 
Q8. Where were the monthly accounts of the baker recorded?
A. The monthly accounts of the baker were recorded on some wall with a pencil.
 Q9. What does a ‘jackfruit-like appearance’ mean?
A. ‘Jackfruit-like appearance’ means a well-built or plump physique, similar to a
jackfruit. In those days, bakers had plump physique because baking was a
profitable profession. His family and servants never starved and were prosperous.
 Q. Which of these statements are correct?
The pader was an important person in the village in old times.
True

Paders still exist in Goan villages.


True

The paders went away with the Portuguese.


False, they still exist in Goan villages.

The paders continue to wear a single-piece long frock.


False, they wear shirts and trousers that are shorter than the usual ones and longer
than the half-pants.

Bread and cakes were an integral part of Goan life in the old days.
False, they are still an integral part of Goan culture.

Traditional bread-baking is still a very profitable business.


True

Paders and their families starve in the present times.


False, it is still a very profitable business and their families are happy and
prosperous.
 
Q. Is bread an important part of Goan life? How do you know this?
A. Bread is an important part of the Goan culture and it is evident from its presence
at every important occasion. From sweet breads at marriages to sandwiches at
engagement parties and cakes and Bolinhas at Christmas as well as other
occasions, makes the presence of a baker in every village, very essential.
 

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