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प्रश्न
Based on your understanding of the story, complete the Graphic Organiser (GO) suitably.
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What made Aksionov leave the inn before dawn?
Why did Aksionov give up sending petitions?
What made Aksionov think that Makar was the real murderer?
Compare and contrast the main characters, Aksionov and Makar Semyonich, in the story
Describe the life of Aksionov in prison.
Using the mind map given below, write a brief summary of the story in your own words.
What was Pi's reaction when he discovered drinking water?
How did Pi feel after drinking water?
If you were lost at sea for as long as Pi was, what is the one item you would want with you? Write a diary entry in which you identify the item and explain why it is the one thing you would want with you.
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.
Rearrange the following sentences in a meaningful sequence and write the summary of the play.
| a) Baldwin who returned home after meeting Gresham, informed his family that Gresham had offered a hundred thousand, if he would utter the words ‘I don’t remember’ in court, during the trial. |
| b) The family members tried to justify Gresham’s act and enticed Baldwin into accepting the money. |
| c) Thus ‘The Hour of Truth’ had dawned relieving Baldwin of the heavy burden and guilt. |
| d) Baldwin was an honest and upright man, working under John Gresham, in a bank. |
| e) To save Baldwin, Mr. Marshall, President of the Third National, visited him and informed him that Gresham had confessed his crime, in order to free him from betraying his trusted friend and testifying painfully against him. |
| f) Gresham and Baldwin had been thick friends for over 30 years and Baldwin had even named his son after Gresham. |
| g) Baldwin felt disgusted with himself and the attitude of his family members. |
| h) Gresham had been arrested for misappropriation of money at the bank and Baldwin was to testify against him. |
| i) Mr. Marshall also offered Baldwin a job in his Bank, to reward him for his honesty and integrity. |
| j) The family members who were initially against Gresham, changed their mind on hearing the huge sum offered by him. |
Why did Baldwin meet Gresham?
What made Martha withdraw her money from the bank?
How is Martha’s strong conviction in Baldwin’s integrity revealed?
When would Baldwin part company with Gresham?
How was Baldwin’s honesty rewarded?
Sketch the character of:
i) Robert Baldwin
ii) John Gresham.
Mention two features of Ausable that were uncharacteristic of a detective.
Why was Fowler initially disillusioned with Ausable?
How did Ausable outwit Max?
What do children get ready for at the beginning of the story?
How long did the Sun shine on Venus?
Did the children regret having locked Margot in a closet? Answer citing relevantly from the story.
How did Lord Weston describe himself?
Why was the speaker keen to know what day it was?
Whose life was of ‘great value’ to England? In what way?
What was the truth about the crumpled piece of paper?
Compare the character traits of Lord Weston and his wife.
