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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
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 |
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Read the extract from G. B. Shaw’s play on Joan of Arc and fill in the Tree diagram.
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 .................................
From the extract, find what the following is compared to and why:
The (enemy) soldiers will be driven away like .........................
Say why? Write it in your notebook.
Joan did not ask for many soldiers from 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 determination
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. ........... |
