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प्रश्न
How long did the Sun shine on Venus?
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उत्तर
The Sun shined for only one hour in Venus.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
While many would seek vengeance or feel sorry for themselves, some may put their trust in God, forgive others for the wrongs done to them and move on in life. What is your take on this? Discuss.
What is the importance of Aksionov’s wife’s dream?
What made Aksionov think that Makar was the real murderer?
Why did Aksionov decide not to reveal the truth about Makar Semyonich?
Why was Pi not afraid of the hyena?
How did Pi reunite with this family?
Did Pi want Richard Parker to die? Answer, giving reasons.
How did the presence of Richard Parker influence the attitude of Pi?
We judge people around us, based on their qualities and actions. We brand some people as good and some bad. What qualities, do you think, characterise a gentleman? Some of them may be merely external and some others internal
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Discuss with a partner and share your views.
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Why does John turn wild on hearing that Gresham had offered his father money?
Certain professionals can be identified by their appearance.
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.
Mention two features of Ausable that were uncharacteristic of a detective.
What was Ausable waiting for?
How did Ausable describe the balcony and the manner in which one could get into his room, through it?
Who was Henry? Why had he visited Ausable’s room?
Describe the significance of the balcony.
Name a few things that make the earth a unique planet.
How is life in the planet Venus described?
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.
When the Sun comes out, the children ______the Sun.
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?
Whose life was of ‘great value’ to England? In what way?
Who reminded Lord Weston about Mr. Caesar?
Based on your understanding of the play, complete the Graphic Organiser (GO) suitably.
Compare the character traits of Lord Weston and his wife.
