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प्रश्न
What was Ausable waiting for?
उत्तर
Ausable was waiting for an important report.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Why did Aksionov’s wife stop him from going to the fair?
What made Aksionov leave the inn before dawn?
Did Makar feel guilty when he heard Aksionov’s story?
What was Aksionov’s realization by the end of the story?
Why did Aksionov’s wife suspect him of involvement in the murder?
Describe the life of Aksionov in prison.
Discuss the meaning and importance of the saying “God sees the truth but waits”.
Richard Parker's survival seemed incredible to Pi. Why?
What did Gresham want Baldwin to do?
What does John consider ‘a technicality’?
Is Baldwin really honest or does he maintain his honesty fearing criticism? Why do you say so?
Sketch the character of:
i) Robert Baldwin
ii) John Gresham.
Now match the idioms under column A with their meanings in column B:
| A. IDIOMS | B. MEANINGS |
| save one’s skin | a sudden unexpected event or news |
| make both ends meet | to be the most powerful |
| a bolt out of a clear sky | viewed with suspicion and distrust |
| go to grave | to protect oneself from difficulty |
| have the whip hand | manage one’s expenses within one’s income |
| under a cloud | to exit the world |
Let us try to picturise people in a few interesting professions (based on common perception there can be exceptions).
How had Max actually entered the room?
How did Ausable describe the balcony and the manner in which one could get into his room, through it?
Who was Henry? Why had he visited Ausable’s room?
Who was Fowler? Why did he meet Ausable?
How, according to Ausable, had Max entered the room?
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 do children get ready for at the beginning of the story?
How long did the Sun shine on Venus?
How did the children react when the sun came out after seven years?
How did Lord Weston describe himself?
How did Roger react to Lord Weston’s advice?
Mention the immediate steps taken by Lord Weston to protect himself from his assassin.
Do you think that Lady Weston did not care about the threat to her husband? State reasons.
Based on your understanding of the play, complete the Graphic Organiser (GO) suitably.
“Remember Caesar” is a light hearted comedy. Discuss the statement in a group and identify various aspects such as title, plot, and characterisation that contribute to the humour in the play
Compare the character traits of Lord Weston and his wife.
