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प्रश्न
From the extract, find what the following is compared to and why:
Joan of Arc is a bit of .............................
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उत्तर
Joan of arc is a bit of a miracle.
Monsieur Pullengey uses the above statement to convince Captain Squire that Joan is the only miracle that can save the French from the English.
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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
From the extract, find what the following are compared to and why:
as easy as .................................
Say why? Write it in your notebook.
Captain Squire Robert said, “I wash my hands off it.”
Discuss in groups/pairs and make a list of the weapons used in the old times and in the present times.
| Weapons used in the past | Weapons used nowadays |
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?
Poulengey, Jack, and Dick had offered to accompany Joan.
Pick out from the play 2 lines that prove the following.
Joan of Arc
Her confidence
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 |
Read the extract from G. B. Shaw’s play on Joan of Arc and fill in the Tree diagram.
