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प्रश्न
Who is Margot? How is she different from the rest of the children?
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उत्तर
Margot had joined the children recently. She had spent her first five years in Ohio. She was sent to Venus by her parents. She remembered the appearance of the Sun vividly. Other children had seen it only when they were 2 years old. Her knowledge of the Sun made her different.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
What is the importance of Aksionov’s wife’s dream?
What impact did the book “The Lives of Saints” have on Aksionov?
Compare and contrast the main characters, Aksionov and Makar Semyonich, in the story
How did Aksionov react when his wife suspected him?
Describe the pathetic condition of Pi in the middle of the ocean.
Why did Pi want to tame Parker?
What saved Pi’s life?
Water is the elixir of life. Substantiate the statement with reference to the story of 'Life Of Pi'.
When we see a few coins scattered on the ground, we would probably pick them up on the sly or walk away ignoring them. What if it was an envelope full of ` 2000 bills? How are people likely to react in such a situation?
Discuss with a partner and share your views.
Why does John turn wild on hearing that Gresham had offered his father money?
How much did Gresham offer to pay Baldwin for saving his skin and how did he justify that?
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.
How had Max actually entered the room?
Where did Max try to hide himself?
What happened to Max finally?
Who was Fowler? Why did he meet Ausable?
How, according to Ausable, had Max entered the room?
How did Ausable outwit Max?
Describe the significance of the balcony.
Based on your understanding of the story, complete the Graphic Organiser (GO) suitably.
What makes the earth the one and only living planet?
How long did the Sun shine on Venus?
What is the significance of the particular day described in the story “All summer in a day”?
How did Roger react to Lord Weston’s advice?
Mention the immediate steps taken by Lord Weston to protect himself from his assassin.
Who reminded Lord Weston about Mr. Caesar?
What was the truth about the crumpled piece of paper?
Group Work
The play revolves around a ‘perceived threat’ and how Lord Weston and Lady Weston react to it. Let’s reverse their roles. Imagine a panic-stricken Lady Weston and a frivolous Lord Weston. Read the following piece of dialogue from the play and rewrite it to suit the changed roles.
| WESTON | My dear, your husband’s life is in grave danger. |
| LADY WESTON | The last time it was in danger you had been eating game pie. What is it this time? |
| WESTON (annihilating her flippancy with one broadside) | Assassination! |
| LADY WESTON | Well, well! You always wanted to be a great man and now you have got your wish! |
| WESTON | What do you mean? |
| LADY WESTON | They don’t assassinate anybody. |
