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प्रश्न
Name a few things that make the earth a unique planet.
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Did Makar feel guilty when he heard Aksionov’s story?
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How is Martha’s strong conviction in Baldwin’s integrity revealed?
What did Gresham want Baldwin to do?
What does John consider ‘a technicality’?
Who do you think exhibits true friendship–Baldwin or Gresham? Justify your answer.
Mention two features of Ausable that were uncharacteristic of a detective.
How had Max actually entered the room?
How did Ausable describe the balcony and the manner in which one could get into his room, through it?
Where did Max try to hide himself?
Fowler was thrilled when he entered Ausable’s room. Why?
Describe the significance of the balcony.
Look at the following expressions used in the story. Match them with their meanings.
| let down | to complain or scold |
| chuckled to himself | try one’s luck/take a risk |
| take cheer | become enraged |
| raise the devil | disappointed |
| black with anger | laughed softly to himself |
| take chances | to be encouraged |
What do children get ready for at the beginning of the story?
How is life in the planet Venus described?
Find out and encircle the following words in the word grid. (The words have been placed horizontally, vertically, diagonally and even back to front)
| fades | predict | discriminate | locks | reminded |
| experience | anticipated | unlock | recalls |
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.
Complete the summary of the play, choosing the appropriate words from the list given below the passage.
Lord Weston was a (1)______ judge in England. Being pompous and vain, he told his secretary Roger that he had attained glory by hard work and (2)______. He expressed his displeasure over Roger’s request for a half-holiday. Suddenly, he discovered a piece of paper with the words (3)______ in his pocket, and he feared that the message was a warning conveyed by his enemies who had received legal punishments from him. As the message was sent on the 15th of March, (the day Julius Caesar was assassinated), he was (4)______ that someone affected by his fair judgement was plotting his murder. Sensing the definite attack, Lord Weston ordered his secretary to (5)______ all the doors and windows. But his wife remained (6)______ by the threat. So, Lord Weston was angered by her (7)______ reaction. He ordered Roger to send the cook and the (8)______ away. Both Weston and Roger took elaborate precautionary measures to thwart the (9)______ attempt. Finally, Weston was able to recollect that he had written the message “Remember Caesar” himself as a (10)______. Caesar was actually a gardener who had an appointment to visit Weston’s garden. The play revolves around Weston’s absent-mindedness which is the crux of the play.
| callous | unperturbed |
| well-known | gardener |
| reminder | zealous service |
| Remember Caesar | assassination |
| shut | convinced |
Do you think that Lady Weston did not care about the threat to her husband? State reasons.
Who reminded Lord Weston about Mr. Caesar?
What was the truth about the crumpled piece of paper?
Bring out the irony in the message “Remember Caesar”
