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प्रश्न
From the extract, find what the following is compared to and why:
The Dauphin in Chinon is like ..............................
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उत्तर
The Dauphin in Chinon is like a rat in a corner.
Monsieur Poulengey says this to Captain Squire while describing the Dauphin’s cowardice and stating that he would be unable to stop the English from conquering Orleans.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Using the following points, frame a character-sketch of Joan of Arc, in your own words and write it in your notebook. Suggest an attractive title for the same.
- confidence
- courage
- optimism
- determination
- patriotism
Say why? Write it in your notebook.
Joan did not ask for many soldiers from Captain Squire.
Say why? Write it in your notebook.
Poulengey, Jack and Dick had offered to accompany Joan.
From an Indian History Book or Internet find out information about Indian Women (queens) who led battles. (For example, Rani of Jhansi and Rani Karnawati of Mewad). Write 3 points of similarity and 3 points of contrast between any one of the above Indian Queens and Joan of Arc. Write in your own words.
| Similarities | Contrast |
| (a) ........................ | (i) ........................ |
| (b) ........................ | (ii) ........................ |
| (c) ........................ | (iii) ........................ |
Discuss in groups/pairs and make a list of the weapons used in the old times and in the present times.
| Weapons used in the past | Weapons used nowadays |
Say WHY?
Joan did not ask for many soldiers from the Captain squire.
Say WHY?
French soldiers were always beaten in war.
Say WHY?
Captain squire Robert said, “I wash my hands off it.”
Pick out from the play 2 lines that prove the following.
Joan of Arc
Her courage
From an Indian history book or Internet find out information about Indian Women (queens) who led battles. (For example, Rani of Jhansi and Rani Karnawati of Mewad). Write any 3 points of similarity and 3 points of contrast between any one of the above Indian Queens and Joan of Arc. Write in your own words.
| Similarities | Contrast |
| a. ........... | a. ........... |
| b. ........... | b. ........... |
| c. ........... | c. ........... |
