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Read the given excerpt and answer the questions briefly.
| “Well," I said, "we're leaving on Monday. Is there anything I can do for you before we go?" Nicola shook his head, but suddenly Jacopo said, “Sir," he burst out, "every Sunday we make a visit to the country, to Poleta, 30 kilometres from here. Usually we hire bicycles. But tomorrow, since you are so kind, you might send us in your car." I had already told Luigi he might have the Sunday off. However, I answered, “I'll drive you out myself." There was a pause. Nicola was glaring at his young brother in vexation. "We could not think of troubling you, sir." "It won't be any trouble." |
- Identify the phrase that indicates that the visit to Poleta on Sundays is significant as a routine or tradition. (1)
- What does the narrator's offer to drive the brothers to Poleta reveal about his character? (1)
- Why was there a pause after the narrator’s offer? (1)
- State one reason why Jacopo might have wanted a car ride despite the choice of hired bicycles? (1)
Concept: Two Gentlemen of Verona
Answer the following question:
Why does the author say that Louisa Mebbin had a "protective elder sister" attitude towards money?
Concept: Mrs. Packletide's Tiger
“The Letter” revolves around human relationships and the love and faith that cements them. Discuss with reference to the story.
Concept: The Letter
What does the writer wish to convey via the use of the metaphor for a false friend in the given line from The Letter?
...the cold used sleep to extend its sway over all things even as a false friend lulls his chosen victim with caressing smiles.
Concept: The Letter
I only waved denial and gurgled in my throat. She went on “It’s bad enough to have you flirt over the Ouija board with that hussy ----.”
(a) What was John denying?
(b) What does the word ‘hussy’ mean?
(c) Why did Lavinia think that John was flirting?
Concept: A Shady Plot
John Hallock could never displease Jenkins. Why?
Concept: A Shady Plot
Why did Lavinia decide to leave her husband, John ?
Concept: A Shady Plot
Answer the following question:
In the story "Shady Plot", why did Helen appear in bits and pieces?
Concept: A Shady Plot
Comment on Elsie Brown’s writing style in the story, The Shady Plot.
Concept: A Shady Plot
Why did the dialogue given to him disappoint Patol Babu?
Concept: Patol Babu, Film Star
Patience and hard work go a long way in achieving your goals. How does Patol Babu win the admiration of the director through a very small role? Write in 80–100 words.
Concept: Patol Babu, Film Star
How do we know that Patol Babu was a dedicated actor?
Concept: Patol Babu, Film Star
Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow.
'Were these people pulling his leg? Was the whole thing a gigantic hoax ? A meek harmless man like him and they had to drag him into the middle of the city to make a laughing stock out of him.'
(a) Who is the speaker?
(b) Why does he think that he is being made a 'laughing stock'?
(c) What does the word 'hoax' mean?
Concept: Patol Babu, Film Star
Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow.
It is true that he needed money very badly, but what was twenty rupees when measured against the intense satisfaction of a small job done with perfection and dedication?
(a) Why was Patol Babu badly in need of money?
(b) What was the small job which gave him intense satisfaction?
(c) What does the word 'measured' mean in the above context?
Concept: Patol Babu, Film Star
Ten minutes or so later Naresh Dutt went looking for Patol Babu near the paan shop and found that he was not there. “That’s odd the man hadn’t been paid yet. What a strange fellow !”
(a) Where had Patol Babu gone ?
(b) Why did Patol Babu leave without informing anyone ?
(c) Why was Naresh Dutt looking for Patol Babu ?
(d) What does the incident tell us about Patol Babu ?
Concept: Patol Babu, Film Star
Answer the following in 100-200 words :
"Patol Babu, Film Star," by Satyajit Ray emphasizes the valuable contribution of a mentor in changing a negative mindset into a positive one. Describe how Mr. Pakrashi's advice helps Patol Babu in performing his role.
Concept: Patol Babu, Film Star
In Patol Babu, Film Star, how is Patol Babu's character a commentary on the struggling actors in the film industry?
Concept: Patol Babu, Film Star
Why did the news about Sebastian Shultz shock Michael?
Concept: Virtually True
What sort of person was Michael's dad?
Concept: Virtually True
How was Shultz finally recued by Michael?
Concept: Virtually True
