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प्रश्न
Sketch the character of Ausable.
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उत्तर
Ausable does not look very handsome, worthy of being called a secret agent or a detective. He is the central character of the story “The Midnight Visitor”. He is not physically very strong. There is nothing elegant or mysterious about him. He is an American who is unable to cover up his American accent when he speaks French and German though he has lived in France for over 20 years. He is practical and shrewd. He is a well-balanced individual. Even at gunpoint, he keeps his cool and instantly cooks up a story to trap the villain, spy Max. He outwits Max without moving from his armchair. He uses his presence of mind. He tells two lies that not only save him and Fowler but also give the momentum for Max to kill himself in an attempt to hide in the non-existent balcony.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
What made Aksionov think that Makar was the real murderer?
Did the police officer have sufficient evidence to convict Aksionov?
What impact did the book “The Lives of Saints” have on Aksionov?
Who was Richard Parker?
Richard Parker's survival seemed incredible to Pi. Why?
Why was Pi not afraid of the hyena?
Why did Pi want to tame Parker?
How did Pi reunite with this family?
How did Pi feel after drinking water?
Did Pi want Richard Parker to die? Answer, giving reasons.
How is Martha’s strong conviction in Baldwin’s integrity revealed?
What had Donovan told John?
When would Baldwin part company with Gresham?
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 |
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.
Who was the Midnight Visitor? What was the purpose of his visit?
Name a few things that make the earth a unique planet.
What do children get ready for at the beginning of the story?
Why did the children lock Margot in a closet?
What were their feelings towards Margot at the end of the story?
Now read the sentence below. Complete them appropriately with the word you identified from the grid.
The children ______Margot as she ______the Sun.
Why was the speaker keen to know what day it was?
Do you think that Lady Weston did not care about the threat to her husband? State reasons.
