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प्रश्न
How did the children react when the sun came out after seven years?
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उत्तर
It was the color of flaming bronze and it was very large. And the sky around it was blazing in blue tile color. The jungle burned with sunlight and the children released from the spell, ran out, yelling into the springtime.
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Why did Aksionov give up sending petitions?
Why didn’t Makar disclose that he had killed the merchant?
Did Makar feel guilty when he heard Aksionov’s story?
Did the police officer have sufficient evidence to convict Aksionov?
Compare and contrast the main characters, Aksionov and Makar Semyonich, in the story
Why did Aksionov decide not to reveal the truth about Makar Semyonich?
Forgiveness is the best form of revenge. Substantiate the statement with reference to the story
Why was the great beast not behaving naturally?
Why was Pi not afraid of the hyena?
How did Pi feel after drinking water?
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.
What did Gresham want Baldwin to do?
Why does John turn wild on hearing that Gresham had offered his father money?
Who do you think exhibits true friendship–Baldwin or Gresham? Justify your answer.
How had Max actually entered the room?
How did Ausable describe the balcony and the manner in which one could get into his room, through it?
Why was Fowler initially disillusioned with Ausable?
Sketch the character of Ausable.
The unexpected presence of a criminal wielding a gun triggers different reactions in the two men who entered the room. In this light, discuss the appropriacy of the title.
What does Margot like the most - the sun or the rain?
Margot could recall what the sun looked like while the other children could not. Why?
What were their feelings towards Margot at the end of the story?
Based on your understanding of the story, complete the story map.
Find out and encircle the following words in the word grid. (The words have been placed horizontally, vertically, diagonally and even back to front)
| fades | predict | discriminate | locks | reminded |
| experience | anticipated | unlock | recalls |
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 _______ 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.
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 |
How did Lord Weston describe himself?
Who reminded Lord Weston about Mr. Caesar?
