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प्रश्न
Describe the pathetic condition of Pi in the middle of the ocean.
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उत्तर
Pi was alone and orphaned. He was drifting in the middle of pacific ocean hanging on to the oar. An adult tiger was in front of him. Sharks were beneath his boat. A storm was raging about him.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Did Makar feel guilty when he heard Aksionov’s story?
What was Aksionov’s realization by the end of the story?
What impact did the book “The Lives of Saints” have on Aksionov?
Pick out the clues that convey that Makar Semyonich recognized Aksionov.
Discuss the meaning and importance of the saying “God sees the truth but waits”.
Forgiveness is the best form of revenge. Substantiate the statement with reference to the story
Why was Pi not afraid of the hyena?
How did Pi reunite with this family?
What made Martha withdraw her money from the bank?
How is Martha’s strong conviction in Baldwin’s integrity revealed?
How was Baldwin’s honesty rewarded?
Based on your understanding of the play, complete the Graphic Organiser given below.
Sketch the character of:
i) Robert Baldwin
ii) John Gresham.
Mention two features of Ausable that were uncharacteristic of a detective.
Who was the Midnight Visitor? What was the purpose of his visit?
Did Max’s presence alarm Ausable?
Who was Fowler? Why did he meet Ausable?
Fowler was thrilled when he entered Ausable’s room. Why?
How did the three men react to the knocking at the door?
Describe the significance of the balcony.
Sketch the character of Ausable.
The unexpected presence of a criminal wielding a gun triggers different reactions in the two men who entered the room. In this light, discuss the appropriacy of the title.
What is the significance of the particular day described in the story “All summer in a day”?
Now read the sentence below. Complete them appropriately with the word you identified from the grid.
William and other children have bullied her and ______her in a closet.
Now read the sentence below. Complete them appropriately with the word you identified from the grid.
The children are _______ of Margot and ______the door and let her out.
Complete the summary of the play, choosing the appropriate words from the list given below the passage.
Lord Weston was a (1)______ judge in England. Being pompous and vain, he told his secretary Roger that he had attained glory by hard work and (2)______. He expressed his displeasure over Roger’s request for a half-holiday. Suddenly, he discovered a piece of paper with the words (3)______ in his pocket, and he feared that the message was a warning conveyed by his enemies who had received legal punishments from him. As the message was sent on the 15th of March, (the day Julius Caesar was assassinated), he was (4)______ that someone affected by his fair judgement was plotting his murder. Sensing the definite attack, Lord Weston ordered his secretary to (5)______ all the doors and windows. But his wife remained (6)______ by the threat. So, Lord Weston was angered by her (7)______ reaction. He ordered Roger to send the cook and the (8)______ away. Both Weston and Roger took elaborate precautionary measures to thwart the (9)______ attempt. Finally, Weston was able to recollect that he had written the message “Remember Caesar” himself as a (10)______. Caesar was actually a gardener who had an appointment to visit Weston’s garden. The play revolves around Weston’s absent-mindedness which is the crux of the play.
| callous | unperturbed |
| well-known | gardener |
| reminder | zealous service |
| Remember Caesar | assassination |
| shut | convinced |
What was the truth about the crumpled piece of paper?
