My Elder Brother — Important Questions

Lessons, Arguments, Behavior, Popularity

The story mentions that Valodya was better at lessons, his arguments were cleverer, he behaved better, and was popular. These qualities made Nicky feel tormented and inferior. Sports is not mentioned in the story as an area where Valodya excelled, making it the incorrect option.

Valodya

Valodya took the first step towards reconciliation. In the evening, when he saw Nicky in the passage, he smiled and said 'Nicky! Don't be cross any more. Forgive me if I offended you.' This shows his large-heartedness and maturity, as he was willing to apologize even though Nicky had caused more damage during their quarrel.

He gave Nicky a long, cold look and walked out

After Nicky tipped the table over and broke all the ornaments, Valodya gave him a long, cold look and walked out of the room without saying a word. This reaction shows Valodya's self-control and dignity. He didn't shout or retaliate physically, but his cold look conveyed his disappointment and hurt.

Misery, Feeling unloved, Shame

The story describes that during quarrels, Nicky felt miserable, used to cry, and felt that nobody loved him. After the quarrel, he was ashamed of what he had done. Joy and pride are not emotions he experienced during these difficult moments, though pride prevented him from apologizing initially.