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Based on your understanding of the story, complete the Graphic Organiser (GO) suitably.

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Based on your understanding of the story, complete the Graphic Organiser (GO) suitably.

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पाठ 4.3: The Midnight Visitor - Exercise [पृष्ठ १३९]

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पाठ 4.3 The Midnight Visitor
Exercise | Q 5. | पृष्ठ १३९

संबंधित प्रश्‍न

What made Aksionov leave the inn before dawn?


Why did Aksionov give up sending petitions?


Using the mind map given below, write a brief summary of the story in your own words.


Who was Richard Parker?


Describe the lifeboat.


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.

Rearrange the following sentences in a meaningful sequence and write the summary of the play.

a) Baldwin who returned home after meeting Gresham, informed his family that Gresham had offered a hundred thousand, if he would utter the words ‘I don’t remember’ in court, during the trial.
b) The family members tried to justify Gresham’s act and enticed Baldwin into accepting the money.
c) Thus ‘The Hour of Truth’ had dawned relieving Baldwin of the heavy burden and guilt.
d) Baldwin was an honest and upright man, working under John Gresham, in a bank.
e) To save Baldwin, Mr. Marshall, President of the Third National, visited him and informed him that Gresham had confessed his crime, in order to free him from betraying his trusted friend and testifying painfully against him.
f) Gresham and Baldwin had been thick friends for over 30 years and Baldwin had even named his son after Gresham.
g) Baldwin felt disgusted with himself and the attitude of his family members.
h) Gresham had been arrested for misappropriation of money at the bank and Baldwin was to testify against him.
i) Mr. Marshall also offered Baldwin a job in his Bank, to reward him for his honesty and integrity.
j) The family members who were initially against Gresham, changed their mind on hearing the huge sum offered by him.

Why did Baldwin meet Gresham?


What made Martha withdraw her money from the bank?


John feels Gresham deserves punishment. Why?


What did Gresham want Baldwin to do?


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


When would Baldwin part company with Gresham?


What does John consider ‘a technicality’?


What was Mr. Marshall’s offer to Baldwin?


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?


Certain professionals can be identified by their appearance.

What comes to your mind first when you think of a ‘pilot’ or a ‘traffic policeman’? Discuss in pairs and share your thoughts with the class.


Mention two features of Ausable that were uncharacteristic of a detective.


Who was the Midnight Visitor? What was the purpose of his visit?


How had Max actually entered the room?


What makes the earth the one and only living planet?


What was Margot waiting for? Why did William say that it was a joke?


How do the children react to the long awaited event in the story?


Now read the sentence below. Complete them appropriately with the word you identified from the grid.

When the Sun comes out, the children ______the Sun.


Complete the summary of the play, choosing the appropriate words from the list given below the passage.

Lord Weston was a (1)______ judge in England. Being pompous and vain, he told his secretary Roger that he had attained glory by hard work and (2)______. He expressed his displeasure over Roger’s request for a half-holiday. Suddenly, he discovered a piece of paper with the words (3)______ in his pocket, and he feared that the message was a warning conveyed by his enemies who had received legal punishments from him. As the message was sent on the 15th of March, (the day Julius Caesar was assassinated), he was (4)______ that someone affected by his fair judgement was plotting his murder. Sensing the definite attack, Lord Weston ordered his secretary to (5)______ all the doors and windows. But his wife remained (6)______ by the threat. So, Lord Weston was angered by her (7)______ reaction. He ordered Roger to send the cook and the (8)______ away. Both Weston and Roger took elaborate precautionary measures to thwart the (9)______ attempt. Finally, Weston was able to recollect that he had written the message “Remember Caesar” himself as a (10)______. Caesar was actually a gardener who had an appointment to visit Weston’s garden. The play revolves around Weston’s absent-mindedness which is the crux of the play.

callous unperturbed
well-known gardener
reminder zealous service
Remember Caesar assassination
shut convinced

Why did the speaker consider his lifeless important?


Who reminded Lord Weston about Mr. Caesar?


What was the truth about the crumpled piece of paper?


“Remember Caesar” is a light hearted comedy. Discuss the statement in a group and identify various aspects such as title, plot, and characterisation that contribute to the humour in the play


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