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प्रश्न
Did the police officer have sufficient evidence to convict Aksionov?
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उत्तर
Yes, the blood-stained knife was found in Aksionov’s bag. When interrogated, he turned pale and started shivering. He did not have much to say to prove his innocence. Thus, the circumstantial evidence was sufficient to convict Aksionov.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
If you are punished for a prank your classmate played, how would you react to the situation?
Why did Aksionov’s wife stop him from going to the fair?
How did Aksionov react when his wife suspected him?
Discuss the meaning and importance of the saying “God sees the truth but waits”.
Imagine you are going on a trek or an adventure. It requires grit and a strong will to survive the odds and emerge unscathed. Most importantly, you should carry an emergency kit.
Choose the ten most essential items from the box below and complete the table.
| First–Aid Kit | ||||
Share your list with your friend.
When we see a few coins scattered on the ground, we would probably pick them up on the sly or walk away ignoring them. What if it was an envelope full of ` 2000 bills? How are people likely to react in such a situation?
Discuss with a partner and share your views.
Why did Baldwin meet Gresham?
What had Donovan told John?
What did Gresham want Baldwin to do?
When would Baldwin part company with Gresham?
Who was the Midnight Visitor? What was the purpose of his visit?
Did Max’s presence alarm Ausable?
Where did Max try to hide himself?
Ausable planned to get rid of Max the very moment he noticed him. Explain with supporting evidence from the story
Sketch the character of Ausable.
Based on your understanding of the story, complete the Graphic Organiser (GO) suitably.
Name a few things that make the earth a unique planet.
Who is Margot? How is she different from the rest of the children?
What was Margot waiting for? Why did William say that it was a joke?
Why did the children lock Margot in a closet?
How do the children react to the long awaited event in the story?
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 are getting ready for the ______event.
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.
How did Roger react to Lord Weston’s advice?
What made Lord Weston think that his life was in danger?
Mention the immediate steps taken by Lord Weston to protect himself from his assassin.
Who reminded Lord Weston about Mr. Caesar?
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. |
