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प्रश्न
Name a few things that make the earth a unique planet.
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Pick out the clues that convey that Makar Semyonich recognized Aksionov.
Forgiveness is the best form of revenge. Substantiate the statement with reference to the story
Why was Pi not afraid of the hyena?
How did the presence of Richard Parker help Pi?
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.
How is Martha’s strong conviction in Baldwin’s integrity revealed?
Why does John turn wild on hearing that Gresham had offered his father money?
How much did Gresham offer to pay Baldwin for saving his skin and how did he justify that?
Based on your understanding of the play, complete the Graphic Organiser given below.
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 |
Who was the Midnight Visitor? What was the purpose of his visit?
Where did Max try to hide himself?
Why was Fowler initially disillusioned with Ausable?
How did the three men react to the knocking at the door?
Was Ausable really waiting for the police? Give reasons.
What was Margot waiting for? Why did William say that it was a joke?
How long did the Sun shine on Venus?
Now read the sentence below. Complete them appropriately with the word you identified from the grid.
The scientists______ that the Sun would come out on Venus that day after seven years.
Now read the sentence below. Complete them appropriately with the word you identified from the grid.
The children are getting ready for the ______event.
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 |
What made Lord Weston think that his life was in danger?
Do you think that Lady Weston did not care about the threat to her husband? State reasons.
How did Lord Weston ‘defuse’ the ‘infernal machine’?
Why did the speaker consider his lifeless important?
Who reminded Lord Weston about Mr. Caesar?
Based on your understanding of the play, complete the Graphic Organiser (GO) suitably.
