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प्रश्न
How long did the Sun shine on Venus?
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उत्तर
The Sun shined for only one hour in Venus.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Why did Aksionov’s wife stop him from going to the fair?
What is the importance of Aksionov’s wife’s dream?
Why didn’t Makar disclose that he had killed the merchant?
What made Aksionov think that Makar was the real murderer?
Did the police officer have sufficient evidence to convict 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”.
Using the mind map given below, write a brief summary of the story in your own words.
Who was Richard Parker?
How did Pi reunite with this family?
How did the presence of Richard Parker influence the attitude of Pi?
If you were lost at sea for as long as Pi was, what is the one item you would want with you? Write a diary entry in which you identify the item and explain why it is the one thing you would want with you.
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.
What was Baldwin’s advice to Gresham?
What did Gresham want Baldwin to do?
Why was John filled with shame?
How did Martha and John react when they came to know that Baldwin had rejected the generous offer made by Gresham?
What happened to Max finally?
Why was Fowler initially disillusioned with Ausable?
Was Ausable really waiting for the police? Give reasons.
Ausable planned to get rid of Max the very moment he noticed him. Explain with supporting evidence from the story
What makes the earth the one and only living planet?
What does Margot like the most - the sun or the rain?
How did the children react when the sun came out after seven years?
Did the children regret having locked Margot in a closet? Answer citing relevantly from the story.
Mention the immediate steps taken by Lord Weston to protect himself from his assassin.
Why did the speaker consider his lifeless important?
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. |
