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प्रश्न
Name a few things that make the earth a unique planet.
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What made Aksionov leave the inn before dawn?
What were the circumstances that led to Aksionov’s imprisonment?
What was Aksionov’s realization by the end of the story?
Why did Aksionov’s wife suspect him of involvement in the murder?
Did the police officer have sufficient evidence to convict Aksionov?
Compare and contrast the main characters, Aksionov and Makar Semyonich, in the story
What saved Pi’s life?
How did the presence of Richard Parker help Pi?
Describe the lifeboat.
Did Pi want Richard Parker to die? Answer, giving reasons.
Sequence the following incidents logically to write the summary of the story ‘Life of Pi’.
- As he looked around, he was shocked to find Richard Parker on board.
- His search for water took him dangerously close to Richard Parker but nothing could stop him – neither Richard Parker nor the hyena.
- Pi left Richard Parker in a jungle and reunited with his family.
- Pi came back to life and his senses after drinking the elixir of life.
- He understood that it was Richard Parker who helped him survive for 227 days.
- He was pinned by weakness having had no food, water, or even sleep for nearly three days.
- Strangely his thirst overpowered his fear of Richard Parker and he went about exploring for freshwater.
- A little later, he succeeded in his search, when he found stacks of cans of drinking water.
- Pi was stranded in the Pacific on a lifeboat.
- Then, he realized that Parker who scared him earlier brought him peace, purpose, and wholeness.
What had Donovan told John?
What was Baldwin’s advice to Gresham?
Who do you think exhibits true friendship–Baldwin or Gresham? Justify your answer.
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.
Let us try to picturise people in a few interesting professions (based on common perception there can be exceptions).
Mention two features of Ausable that were uncharacteristic of a detective.
Where did Max try to hide himself?
What happened to Max finally?
Who was Fowler? Why did he meet Ausable?
Fowler was thrilled when he entered Ausable’s room. Why?
How did Ausable outwit Max?
Describe the significance of the balcony.
How long did the Sun shine on Venus?
What happens to Margot while the teacher is out of the classroom?
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 Lord Weston ‘defuse’ the ‘infernal machine’?
Whose life was of ‘great value’ to England? In what way?
What was the truth about the crumpled piece of paper?
Compare the character traits of Lord Weston and his wife.
