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प्रश्न
What did Gresham want Baldwin to do?
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उत्तर
Gresham wanted Baldwin to say three words “I don’t remember in the court when the lawyer (or) judge asked him the technical details and dates. If he did so, Gresham will not be indicted. In turn, Baldwin will get one hundred thousand dollars.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
What made Aksionov leave the inn before dawn?
What was Aksionov’s realization by the end of the story?
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.
Who was Richard Parker?
Why was the great beast not behaving naturally?
Describe Pi’s struggle to find drinking water.
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.
What was Baldwin’s advice to Gresham?
What does John consider ‘a technicality’?
Trace the bond of friendship between Baldwin and Gresham. Explain why Baldwin wished to attribute some credit to his friend.
How did Martha and John react when they came to know that Baldwin had rejected the generous offer made by Gresham?
Who was the Midnight Visitor? What was the purpose of his visit?
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?
Do you think physical appearance matters most for a secret agent? Answer giving reasons in the context of the story ‘The Midnight Visitor.
Given below are pictures of fictitious detective characters in English & Tamil short stories. Match them with the authors who created them.
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 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 _______ of Margot and ______the door and let her out.
How did Roger react to Lord Weston’s advice?
What made Lord Weston think that his life was in danger?
Mention the immediate steps taken by Lord Weston to protect himself from his assassin.
Do you think that Lady Weston did not care about the threat to her husband? State reasons.
Who reminded Lord Weston about Mr. Caesar?
Group Work
The play revolves around a ‘perceived threat’ and how Lord Weston and Lady Weston react to it. Let’s reverse their roles. Imagine a panic-stricken Lady Weston and a frivolous Lord Weston. Read the following piece of dialogue from the play and rewrite it to suit the changed roles.
| WESTON | My dear, your husband’s life is in grave danger. |
| LADY WESTON | The last time it was in danger you had been eating game pie. What is it this time? |
| WESTON (annihilating her flippancy with one broadside) | Assassination! |
| LADY WESTON | Well, well! You always wanted to be a great man and now you have got your wish! |
| WESTON | What do you mean? |
| LADY WESTON | They don’t assassinate anybody. |
