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प्रश्न
What do children get ready for at the beginning of the story?
उत्तर
Children get ready to have a glimpse of the Sun on the planet Venus after a passage of seven years.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Pick out the clues that convey that Makar Semyonich recognized Aksionov.
Compare and contrast the main characters, Aksionov and Makar Semyonich, in the story
Why did Aksionov decide not to reveal the truth about Makar Semyonich?
Discuss the meaning and importance of the saying “God sees the truth but waits”.
Forgiveness is the best form of revenge. Substantiate the statement with reference to the story
Richard Parker's survival seemed incredible to Pi. Why?
Why was the great beast not behaving naturally?
What was Pi's reaction when he discovered drinking water?
Why did Pi want to tame Parker?
How did the presence of Richard Parker help Pi?
We judge people around us, based on their qualities and actions. We brand some people as good and some bad. What qualities, do you think, characterise a gentleman? Some of them may be merely external and some others internal
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 did Baldwin meet Gresham?
What made Martha withdraw her money from the bank?
Trace the bond of friendship between Baldwin and Gresham. Explain why Baldwin wished to attribute some credit to his friend.
Is Baldwin really honest or does he maintain his honesty fearing criticism? Why do you say so?
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 |
Where did Max try to hide himself?
Who was Henry? Why had he visited Ausable’s room?
What happened to Max finally?
The unexpected presence of a criminal wielding a gun triggers different reactions in the two men who entered the room. In this light, discuss the appropriacy of the title.
Margot could recall what the sun looked like while the other children could not. Why?
How long did the Sun shine on Venus?
What were their feelings towards Margot at the end of the story?
Now read the sentence below. Complete them appropriately with the word you identified from the grid.
The children ______Margot as she ______the Sun.
Now read the sentence below. Complete them appropriately with the word you identified from the grid.
The Sun ______ behind a stir of mist. Again it started raining on Venus.
Who reminded Lord Weston about Mr. Caesar?
Bring out the irony in the message “Remember Caesar”
Compare the character traits of Lord Weston and his wife.
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. |
