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प्रश्न
From the extract, find what the following is compared to and why:
as mad as .........................
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उत्तर
as mad as she is
The Captain Squire says this to Monsieur Poulengey when the latter tries to convince him that they need to give Joan a chance to prove herself.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Pick out from the extract of the play two lines that provide evidence for the following.
Joan of Arc:
Her confidence
Using the following points, frame a character-sketch of Joan of Arc, in your own words and write it in your notebook. Suggest an attractive title for the same.
- confidence
- courage
- optimism
- determination
- patriotism
Say why? Write it in your notebook.
Captain Squire Robert said, “I wash my hands off it.”
Discuss in groups whether you would like to join Armed Forces. Yes/No Say Why? Why not? Each one should give 2 to 3 reasons for their response.
Also discuss what areas of work are open for women in Armed Forces in India.
Imagine that you are the captain of your school Kabaddi/Football team. Your final match is against a very strong team. Your team members are sure that they shall lose.
Prepare a short pep-talk of about 60 to 80 words that you would give as a Captain, to encourage your team and make them change their defeated attitude. Write it down in your notebook.
Say WHY?
Joan did not ask for many soldiers from the Captain squire.
Say WHY?
Poulengey, Jack, and Dick had offered to accompany Joan.
Pick out from the play 2 lines that prove the following.
Joan of Arc
Her courage
Match the comparisons as given in the extract.
| 1. | as easy as ............. | a. | like sheep |
| 2. | as mad as ............. | b. | like a rat in the corner |
| 3. | drive the soldiers ............. | c. | a bit of a miracle |
| 4. | The Dauphin is ............. | d. | as she is |
| 5. | Joan of Arc is ............. | e. | the steward |
| f. | chasing a cow |
From an Indian history book or Internet find out information about Indian Women (queens) who led battles. (For example, Rani of Jhansi and Rani Karnawati of Mewad). Write any 3 points of similarity and 3 points of contrast between any one of the above Indian Queens and Joan of Arc. Write in your own words.
| Similarities | Contrast |
| a. ........... | a. ........... |
| b. ........... | b. ........... |
| c. ........... | c. ........... |
