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प्रश्न
Did Makar feel guilty when he heard Aksionov’s story?
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उत्तर
No, Makar did not feel guilty. Instead, he casually said that it must be the person in whose bag the knife was found.
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What made Aksionov leave the inn before dawn?
What were the circumstances that led to Aksionov’s imprisonment?
Who was Richard Parker?
How did Pi feel after drinking water?
What was Baldwin’s advice to Gresham?
What did Gresham want Baldwin to do?
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.
Is Baldwin really honest or does he maintain his honesty fearing criticism? Why do you say so?
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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.
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Fowler was thrilled when he entered Ausable’s room. Why?
Why does Margot wish to return to the earth?
Margot could recall what the sun looked like while the other children could not. Why?
How did Margot describe the sun to others?
What were their feelings towards Margot at the end of the story?
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.
Now read the sentence below. Complete them appropriately with the word you identified from the grid.
The children are getting ready for the ______event.
Now read the sentence below. Complete them appropriately with the word you identified from the grid.
The Sun ______ behind a stir of mist. Again it started raining on Venus.
Now read the sentence below. Complete them appropriately with the word you identified from the grid.
The children are _______ of Margot and ______the door and let her out.
Complete the summary of the play, choosing the appropriate words from the list given below the passage.
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| callous | unperturbed |
| well-known | gardener |
| reminder | zealous service |
| Remember Caesar | assassination |
| shut | convinced |
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Why was the speaker keen to know what day it was?
Whose life was of ‘great value’ to England? In what way?
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