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प्रश्न
Bring out the irony in the message “Remember Caesar”
उत्तर
The message “Remember Caesar” was written by judge Weston. He himself forgot the context in which he had written it. Being an absent-minded fellow, he thought it was a coded message informing him of a well-thought-out the assassination on the Ides of March.
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What made Aksionov leave the inn before dawn?
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?
What impact did the book “The Lives of Saints” have on Aksionov?
Describe the life of Aksionov in prison.
How did Pi reunite with this family?
How did the presence of Richard Parker help Pi?
How did Pi feel after drinking water?
How did the presence of Richard Parker influence the attitude of Pi?
How is Martha’s strong conviction in Baldwin’s integrity revealed?
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What does John consider ‘a technicality’?
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How was Baldwin’s honesty rewarded?
How did Martha and John react when they came to know that Baldwin had rejected the generous offer made by Gresham?
Let us try to picturise people in a few interesting professions (based on common perception there can be exceptions).
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?
Fowler was thrilled when he entered Ausable’s room. Why?
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 |
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How is life in the planet Venus described?
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What were their feelings towards Margot at the end of the story?
Why was the speaker keen to know what day it was?
Do you think that Lady Weston did not care about the threat to her husband? State reasons.
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Who reminded Lord Weston about Mr. Caesar?
