In "The Cabuliwallah," how does Mini's relationship with her father change?

a.

As Mini matures, she and her father grow apart.

b.

As Mini matures, she and her father enjoy quiet talks in his study.

c.

As Mini matures, she relies upon her father for advice.

d.

Mini's relationship with her father remains lively and fun-loving.

The answer is: a. As Mini matures, she and her father grow apart.

At the beginning of "The Cabuliwallah," by Rabindranath Tagore, Bengali girl Mini's relationship with her father is distant, even when she is only five years old. In the same way, they grow apart as Mini matures. As a result, she becomes friends with an Afghan merchant.