Question

Read the following passage and do the given activities:

A1. Complete the given table:   (2)

Sr. No.	Sentence	Who said	To whom
(i)	You really think that?
(ii)	Right, Squire

 

Joan:	(Smiling brightly at him) Right, squire. (She goes out).
Robert:	(To the steward) Go with her. Stay within call and keep your eye on her. I shall have her up here again. (The steward retreats hastily. Bertrand de Poulengey, a French guard, enters, salutes and stands waiting)
Robert:	She says you, Jack and Dick have offered to go with her. What for? Do you take her crazy idea of going to the Dauphin seriously?
Poulengey:	(Slowly) There is something about her. It may be worth trying.
Robert:	Oh, come on Polly! You must be out of your mind!
Poulengey:	(Unmoved) What is wrong with it? The Dauphin is in Chinon, like a rat in a corner, except that he won't fight. The English will take Orleans, he'll not be able to stop them.
Robert:	He beat the English the year before last at Montargis. 1 was with him.
Poulengey:	But his men are cowed and now he can't work miracles. And I tell you that nothing can save our side now but a miracle.
Robert:	Miracles are alright, Polly. The only difficulty about them is that they don't happen nowadays.
Poulengey:	I used to think so. I'm not so sure now. There is something about her. I think the girl herself is a bit of a miracle. Anyhow, this is our last chance. Let's see what she can do.
Robert:	(Wavering) You really think that?
Poulengey:	(Turning) Is there anything else left for us to think? Let's take a chance. Her words have put fire into me.
Robert:	(Giving up) Whew! You're as mad as she is.

A2. From the passage find what the following are compared to and why?   (2)

Sr. No.	Phrase/Sentence	Comparison	Reason
(i)	as mad as
(ii)	The Duaphin in Chinon is like

A3. He can't work miracles.   (2)
(Change the underlined word into an adverb and make a meaningful sentence of your own using the same.) 

A4. Do as directed:   (2)

1. He beat the English the year before last at Montargis. I was with him. (Join the above sentences by using a subordinating conjunction.)
2. What is wrong with it?
   (Begin the sentence with: There is ... .)

A5. Personal Response:   (2)

What are the essential qualities to be a good soldier?

Answer 1

A1. 

Sr. No.	Sentence	Who said	To whom
(i)	You really think that?	Robert	Poulengey
(ii)	Right, Squire	Joan	Robert

A2. 

Sr. No.	Phrase/Sentence	Comparison	Reason
(i)	as mad as	Joan	Poulengey says they should take a chance with Joan because she can perform miracles.
(ii)	The Duaphin in Chinon is like	Rat in the corner	Because the Dauphin will not fight and stop the English from taking Orleans.

A3. Despite his incredible skills, he can’t always work miraculously.

A4. 

1. He beat the English the year before last at Montargis while I was with him.
2. There is nothing wrong with it.

A5. The key characteristics of a good soldier are discipline, courage, loyalty, leadership, and a strong sense of responsibility. A good soldier should be able to obey commands. They should also be able to make quick decisions when pressured. A good soldier stays committed to the mission and their teammates.