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What image does the poet use to describe the beautiful bounty of the earth?
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What work did the 'office boy' do in the Gemini Studios? Why did he join the studios? Why was he disappointed?
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Why did the author appear to be doing nothing at the studios?
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Notice these words and expressions in the text. Infer their meaning from the context.
- treacherous
- subdued my pride
- flailed at the surface
- fishing for landlocked salmon
- misadventure
- bob to the surface like a cork
- curtain of life fell
- back and forth across the pool
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What is the “misadventure” that William Douglas speaks about?
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What were the series of emotions and fears that Douglas experienced when he was thrown into the pool? What plans did he make to come to the surface?
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Why was the office boy frustrated? Who did he show his anger on ?
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How did this experience affect him?
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Who was Subbu's principal?
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Why was Douglas determined to get over his fear of water?
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How did the instructor “build a swimmer” out of Douglas?
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How did Douglas make sure that he conquered the old terror?
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Subbu is described as a many-sided genius. List four of his special abilities.
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How does Douglas make clear to the reader the sense of panic that gripped him as he almost drowned? Describe the details that have made the description vivid.
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Why was the legal adviser referred to as the opposite by others?
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How did Douglas overcome his fear of water?
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What made the lawyer stand out from the others at Gemini Studios?
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Why does Douglas as an adult recount a childhood experience of terror and his conquering of it? What larger meaning does he draw from his experience?
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If someone else had narrated Douglas’ experience, how would it have differed from this account? Write out a sample paragraph or paragraphs from this text from the point of view of a third person or observer to find out which style of narration would you consider to be more effective? Why?
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“All we have to fear is fear itself”. Have you ever had a fear that you have now overcome? Share your experience with your partner.
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