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प्रश्न
Did Makar feel guilty when he heard Aksionov’s story?
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उत्तर
No, Makar did not feel guilty. Instead, he casually said that it must be the person in whose bag the knife was found.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
While many would seek vengeance or feel sorry for themselves, some may put their trust in God, forgive others for the wrongs done to them and move on in life. What is your take on this? Discuss.
Pick out the clues that convey that Makar Semyonich recognized Aksionov.
Forgiveness is the best form of revenge. Substantiate the statement with reference to the story
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What saved Pi’s life?
How did the presence of Richard Parker help Pi?
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What was Baldwin’s advice to Gresham?
What does John consider ‘a technicality’?
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What was Mr. Marshall’s offer to Baldwin?
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Describe the significance of the balcony.
Do you think physical appearance matters most for a secret agent? Answer giving reasons in the context of the story ‘The Midnight Visitor.
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.
Based on your understanding of the story, complete the Graphic Organiser (GO) suitably.
What makes the earth the one and only living planet?
Margot could recall what the sun looked like while the other children could not. Why?
How long did the Sun shine on Venus?
What happens to Margot while the teacher is out of the classroom?
Now read the sentence below. Complete them appropriately with the word you identified from the grid.
The scientists______ that the Sun would come out on Venus that day after seven years.
Now read the sentence below. Complete them appropriately with the word you identified from the grid.
The children ______Margot as she ______the Sun.
Now read the sentence below. Complete them appropriately with the word you identified from the grid.
The Sun ______ behind a stir of mist. Again it started raining on Venus.
How did Lord Weston describe himself?
Mention the immediate steps taken by Lord Weston to protect himself from his assassin.
What was the truth about the crumpled piece of paper?
Group Work
The play revolves around a ‘perceived threat’ and how Lord Weston and Lady Weston react to it. Let’s reverse their roles. Imagine a panic-stricken Lady Weston and a frivolous Lord Weston. Read the following piece of dialogue from the play and rewrite it to suit the changed roles.
| WESTON | My dear, your husband’s life is in grave danger. |
| LADY WESTON | The last time it was in danger you had been eating game pie. What is it this time? |
| WESTON (annihilating her flippancy with one broadside) | Assassination! |
| LADY WESTON | Well, well! You always wanted to be a great man and now you have got your wish! |
| WESTON | What do you mean? |
| LADY WESTON | They don’t assassinate anybody. |
