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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
What made Aksionov leave the inn before dawn?
What were the circumstances that led to Aksionov’s imprisonment?
Why did Aksionov give up sending petitions?
What impact did the book “The Lives of Saints” have on Aksionov?
How did Aksionov react when his wife suspected him?
Why did Aksionov decide not to reveal the truth about Makar Semyonich?
What saved Pi’s life?
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.
What made Martha withdraw her money from the bank?
How is Martha’s strong conviction in Baldwin’s integrity revealed?
What had Donovan told John?
John feels Gresham deserves punishment. Why?
Explain the significance of the words ‘I don’t remember’.
Why does John turn wild on hearing that Gresham had offered his father money?
Sketch the character of:
i) Robert Baldwin
ii) John Gresham.
Now match the idioms under column A with their meanings in column B:
| A. IDIOMS | B. MEANINGS |
| save one’s skin | a sudden unexpected event or news |
| make both ends meet | to be the most powerful |
| a bolt out of a clear sky | viewed with suspicion and distrust |
| go to grave | to protect oneself from difficulty |
| have the whip hand | manage one’s expenses within one’s income |
| under a cloud | to exit the world |
Certain professionals can be identified by their appearance.
What comes to your mind first when you think of a ‘pilot’ or a ‘traffic policeman’? Discuss in pairs and share your thoughts with the class.
What happened to Max finally?
How did Ausable outwit Max?
Describe the significance of the balcony.
Sketch the character of Ausable.
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.
What makes the earth the one and only living planet?
What do children get ready for at the beginning of the story?
Why did the children lock Margot in a closet?
Margot could recall what the sun looked like while the other children could not. Why?
What made Lord Weston think that his life was in danger?
Compare the character traits of Lord Weston and his wife.
