Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
Based on your understanding of the story, complete the Graphic Organiser (GO) suitably.
Advertisements
Solution
APPEARS IN
RELATED QUESTIONS
If you are punished for a prank your classmate played, how would you react to the situation?
What made Aksionov leave the inn before dawn?
Why didn’t Makar disclose that he had killed the merchant?
What impact did the book “The Lives of Saints” have on Aksionov?
How did Aksionov react when his wife suspected him?
Discuss the meaning and importance of the saying “God sees the truth but waits”.
Using the mind map given below, write a brief summary of the story in your own words.
Why did Pi want to tame Parker?
How did Pi reunite with this family?
How did the presence of Richard Parker influence the attitude 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.
How much did Gresham offer to pay Baldwin for saving his skin and how did he justify that?
What was Mr. Marshall’s offer to Baldwin?
Is Baldwin really honest or does he maintain his honesty fearing criticism? Why do you say so?
What was Ausable waiting for?
Who was the Midnight Visitor? What was the purpose of his visit?
What happened to Max finally?
Do you think physical appearance matters most for a secret agent? Answer giving reasons in the context of the story ‘The Midnight Visitor.
Look at the following expressions used in the story. Match them with their meanings.
| let down | to complain or scold |
| chuckled to himself | try one’s luck/take a risk |
| take cheer | become enraged |
| raise the devil | disappointed |
| black with anger | laughed softly to himself |
| take chances | to be encouraged |
What makes the earth the one and only living planet?
Why did the children lock Margot in a closet?
What happens to Margot while the teacher is out of the classroom?
Complete the summary of the play, choosing the appropriate words from the list given below the passage.
Lord Weston was a (1)______ judge in England. Being pompous and vain, he told his secretary Roger that he had attained glory by hard work and (2)______. He expressed his displeasure over Roger’s request for a half-holiday. Suddenly, he discovered a piece of paper with the words (3)______ in his pocket, and he feared that the message was a warning conveyed by his enemies who had received legal punishments from him. As the message was sent on the 15th of March, (the day Julius Caesar was assassinated), he was (4)______ that someone affected by his fair judgement was plotting his murder. Sensing the definite attack, Lord Weston ordered his secretary to (5)______ all the doors and windows. But his wife remained (6)______ by the threat. So, Lord Weston was angered by her (7)______ reaction. He ordered Roger to send the cook and the (8)______ away. Both Weston and Roger took elaborate precautionary measures to thwart the (9)______ attempt. Finally, Weston was able to recollect that he had written the message “Remember Caesar” himself as a (10)______. Caesar was actually a gardener who had an appointment to visit Weston’s garden. The play revolves around Weston’s absent-mindedness which is the crux of the play.
| callous | unperturbed |
| well-known | gardener |
| reminder | zealous service |
| Remember Caesar | assassination |
| shut | convinced |
How did Roger react to Lord Weston’s advice?
Why did the speaker consider his lifeless important?
Who reminded Lord Weston about Mr. Caesar?
Based on your understanding of the play, complete the Graphic Organiser (GO) suitably.
