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Discuss the following statement in groups of two pairs, each pair in a group taking opposite points of view.
The story is called ‘The Adventure’. Compare it with the adventure described in ‘We’re Not Afraid to Die...’
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Discuss the following statement in groups of two pairs, each pair in a group taking opposite points of view.
Why do you think Professor Gaitonde decided never to preside over meetings again?
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In which language do you think Gangadharpant and Khan Sahib talked to each other? Which language did Gangadharpant use to talk to the English receptionist?
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In which language do you think Bhausahebanchi Bakhar was written?
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'Have you come back?' said the woman.'I thought that no one had come back.'
Does this statement give some clue about the story? If yes, what is it?
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The story is divided into pre-war and post-war times. What hardships do you think the girl underwent during these times?
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Why did the narrator of the story want to forget the address?
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'The Address' is a story of human predicament that follows war. Comment
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Comment on the influence of English – the language and the way of life – on Indian life as reflected in the story. What is the narrator's attitude to English?
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Astrologers' perceptions are based more on hearsay and conjecture than what they learn from the study of the stars. Comment with reference to the story.
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There is mention of three communities in the story: the Marathas, the Mughals, the Anglo-Indians. Which language do you think they used within their communities and while speaking to the other groups?
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Indian society has moved a long way from the way the marriage is arranged in the story. Discuss.
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Do you think that the ruled always adopts the language of the ruler?
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What kind of a person do you think the narrator is?
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Tick the item that is closest in meaning to the following phrase.
to take issue with
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Tick the item that is closest in meaning to the following phrase.
to give vent to
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Tick the item that is closest in meaning to the following phrase.
to stand on one's feet
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Tick the item that is closest in meaning to the following phrase.
to be wound up
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What do you understand of Einstein’s nature from his conversations with his history teacher, his mathematics teacher and the head teacher?
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Tick the item that is closest in meaning to the following phrase.
to meet one's match
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