Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:
The world appears to be gloomy in the absence of a true friend. Man, by nature,
is a social animal. A man, who lives alone, is either an angel or a beast. Therefore,
the need for a true and honest friend is always important for man. True friends,
no doubt, are rare in this world. A friend is the elixir of life and panacea for
many ills. A friend is very useful at the time of adversity. But there are many
persons in this world who are fair weather friends. When one's purse jingles
with money, they flock around him; otherwise, run away. I would always like
to have friends who possess qualities of both the head and heart. Do you have
any one such friend?
1. What do you mean by the phrase 'fair weather' friends?
2. 'A friend is the elixir of life and panacea for many ills.' What does this
statement mean?
3. Why does the author state that friends should possess the qualities of both
the head and the heart?
4. 'Friends are people who stand by you in times of need.' Quote relevant
sentence from the passage which means the same.
5. What, according to the author, is so rare in this world?
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