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Fiction writers prefer creating grey characters rather than black and white. Analyse this in detail, with reference to both the characters of The Thief’s Story.
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‘Honour among thieves' is considered a popular code.
Examine A Question of Trust as a story woven around this code.
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What did Ebright learn from his failure at the Science fair?
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How did Lutkins impress the lawyer?
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The credit of Bholi's transformation to Sulekha goes to her teacher. Elaborate with reference to the text.
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Why did Ebright start a project of tagging butterflies?
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Why did the young lawyer dislike his job in the Law firm?
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How was 'The Tuavels of Monarch X' a turning point in Ebright's life?
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Describe the young lawyer's first encounter with the hack driver.
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What role did Ebright's mother play in his success?
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How was the hack driver recognised?
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As a reader do you sympathise with Matilda? Give reasons from the text to support your answer.
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How did Ebright get the idea of his new theory about cell life?
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Why was the narrator happy to go to New Mullion?
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Why did Viceroy butterflies copy the Monarchs?
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How was Lutkins described by the hack driver?
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Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:
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The two boys started in surprise at the fresh muddy imprints of a pair of bare feet. What was a barefooted man doing on the steps of a house in the middle of London? And where was the man? As they gazed, a remarkable sight met, their eyes. A fresh footmark appeared from nowhere! Further footprints followed, one after another, descending the steps and progressing down the street. The boys followed, fascinated, until the muddy impressions became fainter and fainter and at last disappeared altogether. |
- The boys were surprised to see a barefooted man in London because ______. (1)
- everybody in London moved around in shoes.
- it was very cold in London to move around barefoot.
- the muddy footprints were fresh.
- only a homeless person would walk barefoot.
- Select the option that correctly captures the usage of the word' started' in the above extract. (1)
- When I reached the theatre the movie had already started.
- The fire started from the kitchen.
- On hearing the bell ring, the sleeping Raman started and jumped out of bed.
- Taking a deep breath, Ravi started down the stairs.
- The boys reaction can best be described as: (1)
- captivated, bored
- repulsed, absorbed
- curious, unhappy
- captivated, interested
- Complete the analogy by selecting the suitable word from the text: (1)
Disappeared: Vanished:: Extraordinary: ______. - According to the extract the boys were ______ when they saw the footmark. (1)
1. terrified
2. nervous
3. delighted
4. curious
5. puzzled
Select the correct option:
- 1, 2, 4
- Only 1
- 4 and 5
- 2 and 3
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Why did Hari Singh smile in his most appealing way towards the end of the story?
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What excuses did Mrs. Pumphrey make about Mr. Herriot's advice?
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Answer of the following question in 100-120 words:
Destiny had been cruel to Bholi yet she made a place for herself in a conservative society. Discuss.
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