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प्रश्न
How did the children react when the sun came out after seven years?
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उत्तर
It was the color of flaming bronze and it was very large. And the sky around it was blazing in blue tile color. The jungle burned with sunlight and the children released from the spell, ran out, yelling into the springtime.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
What were the circumstances that led to Aksionov’s imprisonment?
Why did Aksionov give up sending petitions?
Pick out the clues that convey that Makar Semyonich recognized Aksionov.
Compare and contrast the main characters, Aksionov and Makar Semyonich, in the story
Describe the pathetic condition of Pi in the middle of the ocean.
Why was Pi not afraid of the hyena?
Why did Pi want to tame Parker?
What saved Pi’s life?
How did the presence of Richard Parker help Pi?
What did Gresham want Baldwin to do?
Explain the significance of the words ‘I don’t remember’.
Trace the bond of friendship between Baldwin and Gresham. Explain why Baldwin wished to attribute some credit to his friend.
Sketch the character of:
i) Robert Baldwin
ii) John Gresham.
Who do you think exhibits true friendship–Baldwin or Gresham? Justify your answer.
Let us try to picturise people in a few interesting professions (based on common perception there can be exceptions).
Did Max’s presence alarm Ausable?
Why was Fowler initially disillusioned with Ausable?
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.
Do you enjoy watching movies? What type of movies do you like to watch? Here are the pictures of a few blockbuster movies.
What do children get ready for at the beginning of the story?
How is life in the planet Venus described?
How long did the Sun shine on Venus?
Based on your understanding of the story, complete the story map.
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.
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.
What made Lord Weston think that his life was in danger?
How did Lord Weston ‘defuse’ the ‘infernal machine’?
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. |
