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प्रश्न
Who is Margot? How is she different from the rest of the children?
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उत्तर
Margot had joined the children recently. She had spent her first five years in Ohio. She was sent to Venus by her parents. She remembered the appearance of the Sun vividly. Other children had seen it only when they were 2 years old. Her knowledge of the Sun made her different.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Why did Aksionov give up sending petitions?
Why didn’t Makar disclose that he had killed the merchant?
What made Aksionov think that Makar was the real murderer?
Discuss the meaning and importance of the saying “God sees the truth but waits”.
Richard Parker's survival seemed incredible to Pi. Why?
Why was Pi not afraid of the hyena?
What was Pi's reaction when he discovered drinking water?
What saved Pi’s life?
How did the presence of Richard Parker help Pi?
Sequence the following incidents logically to write the summary of the story ‘Life of Pi’.
- As he looked around, he was shocked to find Richard Parker on board.
- His search for water took him dangerously close to Richard Parker but nothing could stop him – neither Richard Parker nor the hyena.
- Pi left Richard Parker in a jungle and reunited with his family.
- Pi came back to life and his senses after drinking the elixir of life.
- He understood that it was Richard Parker who helped him survive for 227 days.
- He was pinned by weakness having had no food, water, or even sleep for nearly three days.
- Strangely his thirst overpowered his fear of Richard Parker and he went about exploring for freshwater.
- A little later, he succeeded in his search, when he found stacks of cans of drinking water.
- Pi was stranded in the Pacific on a lifeboat.
- Then, he realized that Parker who scared him earlier brought him peace, purpose, and wholeness.
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.
John feels Gresham deserves punishment. Why?
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.
Is Baldwin really honest or does he maintain his honesty fearing criticism? Why do you say so?
Who was the Midnight Visitor? What was the purpose of his visit?
Who was Henry? Why had he visited Ausable’s room?
How did the three men react to the knocking at the door?
Describe the significance of the balcony.
Sketch the character of Ausable.
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.
Name a few things that make the earth a unique planet.
How did Margot describe the sun to others?
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.
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.
Why was the speaker keen to know what day it was?
Why did the speaker consider his lifeless important?
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. |
