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How did the instructor “build a swimmer” out of Douglas?
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How did Douglas make sure that he conquered the old terror?
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Subbu is described as a many-sided genius. List four of his special abilities.
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How does Douglas make clear to the reader the sense of panic that gripped him as he almost drowned? Describe the details that have made the description vivid.
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Why was the legal adviser referred to as the opposite by others?
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How did Douglas overcome his fear of water?
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What made the lawyer stand out from the others at Gemini Studios?
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Why does Douglas as an adult recount a childhood experience of terror and his conquering of it? What larger meaning does he draw from his experience?
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If someone else had narrated Douglas’ experience, how would it have differed from this account? Write out a sample paragraph or paragraphs from this text from the point of view of a third person or observer to find out which style of narration would you consider to be more effective? Why?
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“All we have to fear is fear itself”. Have you ever had a fear that you have now overcome? Share your experience with your partner.
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Did the people at Gemini Studios have any particular political affiliations?
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Why was the Moral Rearmament Army welcomed at the Studios?
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Name one example to show that Gemini Studios was influenced by the plays staged by MRA.
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Who was the Boss of Gemini Studios?
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Find and narrate other stories about conquest of fear and what people have said about courage. For example, you can recall Nelson Mandela’s struggle for freedom, his perseverance to achieve his mission, to liberate the oppressed and the oppressor as depicted in his autobiography. The story We’re Not Afraid to Die, which you have read in Class XI, is an apt example of how courage and optimism helped a family survive under the direst stress.
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What caused the lack of communication between the Englishman and the people at Gemini Studios?
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Are there any water sports in India? Find out about the areas or places which are known for water sports.
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Why is the Englishman's visit referred to as unexplained mystery?
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Who was the English visitor to the studios?
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How did the author discover who the English visitor to the studios was?
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