At the end of the lane was the temple. It was not very old or beautiful, it had four brick pillars supporting a tiled roof, an unwalled court and a small alcove that housed an idol. That was all. But there were several young men on the steps, sitting and playing drums and singing. Lila could not help staring, and a young girl who was watching from a brick house across the lane called to her, "See, Lila, the actors have come. They are going to do a play tonight." 1. (i) Who is the young girl? What information does she give to Lila about the play to be staged?   2. (ii) Give a description of what Lila has observed earlier on the beach.   3. (iii) What do Lila and her companion see as Lila goes to buy some rice and sugar?   4. (iv) A little later in the story, Lila and her companion talk about Biju. Give an account of their conversation.   5. (v) What role does Lila play in the story? Illustrate your answer with suitable examples.