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प्रश्न
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.
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उत्तर
The children are reminded of Margot and unlock the door and let her out.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
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.
Why was Pi not afraid of the hyena?
What saved Pi’s life?
Did Pi want Richard Parker to die? Answer, giving reasons.
How did the presence of Richard Parker influence the attitude of Pi?
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.
Rearrange the following sentences in a meaningful sequence and write the summary of the play.
| a) Baldwin who returned home after meeting Gresham, informed his family that Gresham had offered a hundred thousand, if he would utter the words ‘I don’t remember’ in court, during the trial. |
| b) The family members tried to justify Gresham’s act and enticed Baldwin into accepting the money. |
| c) Thus ‘The Hour of Truth’ had dawned relieving Baldwin of the heavy burden and guilt. |
| d) Baldwin was an honest and upright man, working under John Gresham, in a bank. |
| e) To save Baldwin, Mr. Marshall, President of the Third National, visited him and informed him that Gresham had confessed his crime, in order to free him from betraying his trusted friend and testifying painfully against him. |
| f) Gresham and Baldwin had been thick friends for over 30 years and Baldwin had even named his son after Gresham. |
| g) Baldwin felt disgusted with himself and the attitude of his family members. |
| h) Gresham had been arrested for misappropriation of money at the bank and Baldwin was to testify against him. |
| i) Mr. Marshall also offered Baldwin a job in his Bank, to reward him for his honesty and integrity. |
| j) The family members who were initially against Gresham, changed their mind on hearing the huge sum offered by him. |
Explain the significance of the words ‘I don’t remember’.
Is Baldwin really honest or does he maintain his honesty fearing criticism? Why do you say so?
Sketch the character of:
i) Robert Baldwin
ii) John Gresham.
Who was the Midnight Visitor? What was the purpose of his visit?
Did Max’s presence alarm Ausable?
Who was Fowler? Why did he meet Ausable?
How did the three men react to the knocking at the door?
Describe the significance of the balcony.
Do you think physical appearance matters most for a secret agent? Answer giving reasons in the context of the story ‘The Midnight Visitor.
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.
Given below are pictures of fictitious detective characters in English & Tamil short stories. Match them with the authors who created them.
Margot could recall what the sun looked like while the other children could not. Why?
How long did the Sun shine on Venus?
How did the children react when the sun came out after seven years?
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 ______Margot as she ______the Sun.
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.
Study the title of the play “Remember Caesar”. Who is Caesar? What is he remembered for? Let us go through the pages of history succinctly to answer the above questions.
- Julius Caesar was a brilliant military general and great Roman monarch.
- He was born on the 13th of July in 100 BC (BCE).
- He created the Julian calendar which is the basis for today’s calendar.
- He was assassinated by a group of Roman senators in 44 BC(BCE).
- The day that Julius Caesar was murdered, 15th March was called the Ides of March in ancient Rome.
What made Lord Weston think that his life was in danger?
