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प्रश्न
Joan wanted to meet the Captain squire.
उत्तर
Joan wanted to meet the Captain squire because she wanted permission to meet the Dauphin
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Discuss in groups pairs and make a list of the weapons used in the old times and in the present times.
| Weapons used in the past |
Weapons used nowadays |
Pick out from the extract of the play two lines that provide evidence for each of the following.
| Lines | ||
| a. | Her confidence | 1. |
| 2. | ||
| b. | Her courage | 1. |
| 2. | ||
| c. | Her optimism | 1. |
| 2. | ||
| d. | Her determination | 1. |
| 2. | ||
| e. | Her patriotism | 1. |
| 2. |
Read the extract from G. B. Shaw’s play on Joan of Arc and fill in the Tree diagram.
Using the following points, frame a character sketch of Joan of Arc, in your own words. Suggest an attractive title.
- confidence
- courage
- optimism
- determination
- patriotism
From the extract, find what the following is compared to and why:
as easy as ____________
From the extract, find what the following is compared to and why:
as mad as ____________
From the extract, find what the following is compared to and why:
The Dauphin in Chinon is like ________
From the extract, find what the following is compared to and why:
The (enemy) soldiers will be driven away like ___________
From the extract, find what the following is compared to and why:
Joan of Arc is a bit of __________________
Say why? Write it in your notebook.
Joan wanted to meet Captain Squire, OR Explain why Joan wanted to meet Captain Squire.
Say why? Write it in your notebook.
Joan did not ask for many soldiers from Captain Squire.
Say why? Write it in your notebook.
Poulengey, Jack and Dick had offered to accompany Joan.
Say why? Write it in your notebook.
French soldiers were always beaten in war.
Say why? Write it in your notebook.
Captain Squire Robert said, “I wash my hands off it.”
From an Indian History Book or Internet find out information about Indian Women (queens) who led battles. (For example, Rani of Jhansi and Rani Karnawati of Mewad). Write 3 points of similarity and 3 points of contrast between any one of the above Indian Queens and Joan of Arc. Write in your own words.
| Similarities | Contrast |
| (a) | (i) |
| (b) | (ii) |
| (c) | (iii) |
Imagine that you are the captain of your school Kabaddi/Football team. Your final match is against a very strong team. Your team members are sure that they shall lose.
Prepare a short pep-talk of about 60 to 80 words that you would give as a Captain, to encourage your team and make them change their defeated attitude. Write it down in your notebook.
Discuss what areas of work are open for women in the Armed Forces in India.
Joan did not ask for many soldiers from the Captain squire.
Poulengey, Jack, and Dick had offered to accompany Joan
French soldiers were always beaten in war.
Captain squire Robert said, “I wash my hands off it.”
Pick out from the play 2 lines that prove the following.
Joan of Arc
Her confidence
Pick out from the play 2 lines that prove the following.
Joan of Arc
Her courage
Match the comparisons as given in the extract.
| 1. | as easy as ____________ | a. | like sheep |
| 2. | as mad as ____________ | b. | like a rat in the corner |
| 3. | drive the soldiers ____________ | c. | a bit of a miracle |
| 4. | The Dauphin is ____________ | d. | as she is |
| 5. | Joan of Arc is ____________ | e. | the steward |
| f. | chasing a cow |
From an Indian history book or Internet find out information about Indian Women (queens) who led battles. (For example, Rani of Jhansi and Rani Karnawati of Mewad). Write any 3 points of similarity and 3 points of contrast between any one of the above Indian Queens and Joan of Arc. Write in your own words.
| Similarities | Contrast |
| a. | a. |
| b. | b. |
| c. | c. |
