HSC Commerce कक्षा १२ - Tamil Nadu Board of Secondary Education Question Bank Solutions for English

What had Donovan told John?

John feels Gresham deserves punishment. Why?

What was Baldwin’s advice to Gresham?

What did Gresham want Baldwin to do?

Explain the significance of the words ‘I don’t remember’.

Why does John turn wild on hearing that Gresham had offered his father money?

When would Baldwin part company with Gresham?

What does John consider ‘a technicality’?

Why was John filled with shame?

How much did Gresham offer to pay Baldwin for saving his skin and how did he justify that?

What was Mr. Marshall’s offer to Baldwin?

How was Baldwin’s honesty rewarded?

Based on your understanding of the play, complete the Graphic Organiser given below.

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?

Is Baldwin really honest or does he maintain his honesty fearing criticism? Why do you say so?

Sketch the character of:

i) Robert Baldwin

ii) John Gresham.

Who do you think exhibits true friendship–Baldwin or Gresham? Justify your answer.

Now match the idioms under column A with their meanings in column B:

Imagine you are Baldwin and your partner is Gresham. Try your best to persuade your partner to confess the truth. Build a conversation describing how both of you would react in such a situation. Work in pairs.