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प्रश्न
What happened to Max finally?
उत्तर
Max foolishly, believing in the presence of a balcony, jumped from the 6th floor to his sure death.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
If you are punished for a prank your classmate played, how would you react to the situation?
Why did Aksionov give up sending petitions?
Why didn’t Makar disclose that he had killed the merchant?
Did Makar feel guilty when he heard Aksionov’s story?
Compare and contrast the main characters, Aksionov and Makar Semyonich, in the story
Using the mind map given below, write a brief summary of the story in your own words.
Describe the pathetic condition of Pi in the middle of the ocean.
What was Pi's reaction when he discovered drinking water?
Why did Pi want to tame Parker?
Water is the elixir of life. Substantiate the statement with reference to the story of 'Life Of Pi'.
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.
Why was John filled with shame?
What was Ausable waiting for?
Who was the Midnight Visitor? What was the purpose of his visit?
Who was Henry? Why had he visited Ausable’s room?
Describe the significance of the balcony.
Do you enjoy watching movies? What type of movies do you like to watch? Here are the pictures of a few blockbuster movies.
How is life in the planet Venus described?
Margot could recall what the sun looked like while the other children could not. Why?
What happens to Margot while the teacher is out of the classroom?
How did Margot describe the sun to others?
Did the children regret having locked Margot in a closet? Answer citing relevantly from the story.
Now read the sentence below. Complete them appropriately with the word you identified from the grid.
The children are getting ready for the ______event.
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 |
Mention the immediate steps taken by Lord Weston to protect himself from his assassin.
Group Work
The play revolves around a ‘perceived threat’ and how Lord Weston and Lady Weston react to it. Let’s reverse their roles. Imagine a panic-stricken Lady Weston and a frivolous Lord Weston. Read the following piece of dialogue from the play and rewrite it to suit the changed roles.
| WESTON | My dear, your husband’s life is in grave danger. |
| LADY WESTON | The last time it was in danger you had been eating game pie. What is it this time? |
| WESTON (annihilating her flippancy with one broadside) | Assassination! |
| LADY WESTON | Well, well! You always wanted to be a great man and now you have got your wish! |
| WESTON | What do you mean? |
| LADY WESTON | They don’t assassinate anybody. |
