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When and how did the peddler realise that he had fallen into a rattrap ? How could he get out of it ?
Concept: The Rattrap
Mistaken identity led to a discovery of a new one for the rattrap peddler. How did this impact him?
Concept: The Rattrap
If the Christmas spirit is about selflessness, forgiveness and becoming 'better' versions of ourselves amongst other things, Edla Willmansson is the epitome of this spirit. Justify with two points of evidence from The Rattrap.
Concept: The Rattrap
How do we know that Dr. Sadao was conscientious as well as loyal?
Concept: The Enemy
What Christmas present did the peddler give Edla? Explain its significance.
Concept: The Rattrap
Answer the following question in about 40-50 words.
How does the setting of the remote forest location in 'The Rattrap' contribute to the overall tone and mood of the story?
Concept: The Rattrap
Answer the following question in about 40-50 words.
“Stupid Yumi,” she muttered fiercely. “Is this anything but a man? And a wounded helpless man!” In the conviction of her own superiority she bent impulsively and untied the knotted rugs that kept the white man covered.
Explain the superiority Hana is convinced about.
Concept: The Enemy
Exploitation is a universal phenomenon. The poor indigo farmers were exploited by the British landlords to which Gandhiji objected. Even after our independence we find exploitation of unorganized labour. What values do we learn from Gandhiji’s campaign to counter the present day problems of exploitation?
Concept: Indigo
Answer the following in 125-150 words:
What is the bond that unites the two − the old Mr. Lamb and Derry, the small boy? How does the old man inspire the small boy?
Concept: On the Face of It
How did Mr. Lamb transform Derry's life ?
Concept: On the Face of It
How did the Champaran episode prove to be a turning point in India's freedom struggle ?
Concept: Indigo
Why is Rajkumar Shukla described as being ‘resolute’?
Concept: Indigo
Why do you think Gandhi considered the Champaran episode to be a turning-point in his life?
Concept: Indigo
How was Gandhi able to influence lawyers? Give instances.
Concept: Indigo
As the host of a talk show, introduce Rajkumar Shukla to the audience by stating any two of his defining qualities. You may begin your answer like this:
Meet Rajkumar Shukla, the man who played a pivotal role in the Champaran Movement. He ______
Concept: Indigo
How do you think Derry’s mother contributes to his sense of alienation and isolation? (On the Face of It)
Concept: On the Face of It
Biographies include features of non-fiction texts - factual information and different text structures such as description, sequence, comparison, cause and effect, or problem and solution. Examine Indigo in the light of this statement, in about 120-150 words.
Concept: Indigo
Read the given extract to attempt the questions with reference to context.
| DERRY: | You’re...peculiar. You say peculiar things. You ask questions I don’t understand. |
| MR LAMB: | I like to talk. Have company. You don’t have to answer questions. You don’t have to stop here at all. The gate’s open. |
| DERRY: | Yes, but... |
| MR LAMB: | I’ve a hive of bees behind those trees over there. Some hear bees and they say, bees buzz. But when you listen to bees for a long while, they humm....and hum means ‘sing’. I hear them singing, my bees. |
| DERRY: | But....I like it here. I came in because I liked it.....when I looked over the wall. |
| MR LAMB: | If you’d seen me, you’d not have come in. |
| DERRY: | No. |
(i) List the playwright’s purpose of using ellipses (…) in this extract. (1)
(ii) Select the option that best describes Derry and Mr. Lamb in the extract. (1)
- Derry: introvert; Mr. Lamb: friendly
- Derry: fearful; Mr. Lamb: domineering
- Derry: friendly; Mr. Lamb: weird
- Derry: open minded; Mr. Lamb: charming
(iii) Which of the following best summarises Mr. Lamb’s attitude towards the bees? (1)
- Beauty is being true to yourself.
- There is a kind of beauty in imperfection.
- Beauty is the promise of happiness.
- The beauty of the world lies in the details.
(iv) Derry says, “I came in here because I liked it ….” What was the one significant thing Derry might have liked about the place, as per the extract? (1)
Concept: On the Face of It
Justify the title of the lesson 'On The Face Of It'.
Concept: On the Face of It
'The settlement given to the sharecroppers was symbolic.' Justify why Gandhi thought so.
Concept: Indigo
