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प्रश्न
The narrator visited the sale-room as he ______.
विकल्प
wished to see an auction
had a painting to sell
was persuaded by his friend
wanted to buy a painting
उत्तर
The narrator visited the sale-room as he was persuaded by his friend.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Discuss and share your views with the class on the following.
Is forgetfulness a result of carelessness or preoccupation?
What are our memories filled with?
What kind of absent-mindedness is regarded as a virtue by Lynd?
You have borrowed a branded cricket bat from your reluctant friend for an outstation match. After returning home you realize you have absent-mindedly left it in the hotel room. Write a letter of apology and regret to your friend.
Kahlil Gibran states ‘Forgetfulness is a form of freedom.’ Write an article for your school magazine, linking your ideas logically and giving appropriate examples.
Many of us have unused, old but valuable items at home. If we wish to get rid of them, we can sell them at an auction. Items like paintings, jewels, household articles, vehicles, even houses can be auctioned.
The flowchart below will help you understand how an auction is conducted.
What can you say about the author’s attitude when he high-handedly participated in the auction?
What made the author ignore his friend’s warning?
What came as a shock to the author?
What made the friend laugh heartily?
What kind of excuses did the narrator think he could make?
Why did the friend desert the narrator, a second time?
How does the Narrator show the presence of mind in the sudden turn of events?
‘Tight Corner’ means a ______.
What is a tight corner? What happens when one finds oneself in a tight corner?
What could have been the best way for the narrator, to get himself out of the tight corner?
Trace the thoughts that went on in the mind of the narrator when picture after picture was put up and sold at the auction.
Work in pairs. Look at the mind map below and add a few other features of democracy you can think of. Share your answers with the class.
- e.g. sharing and caring
Discuss this aspect with your partner and share your views on how students can give back to society.
Universities develop broad-mindedness. How does Dr. Radhakrishnan drive home this idea?
What should the youngsters aim in life after their graduation?
How does Arignar Anna highlight the duties and responsibilities of graduates to the society?
What are the hindrances graduates face in their task of serving the society?
How do Universities mould students apart from imparting academic education to them?
What were the contents of Bryson’s bag?
Why did the author’s concern over tobacco shift to his finger?
Briefly describe the ‘accidents’ encountered on the flight by Bryson.
Bring out the pun in the title ‘The Accidental Tourist’ (one who happens to travel by accident or one who meets with accidents often on his or her trips!).
