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Answer of the following question in 40–50 words:
“We are often over-indulgent towards people we care about.” Explain with reference to the story “A Triumph of Surgery”.
Concept: A Triumph of Surgery
Answer of the following question in 100–120 words:
Grief or sadness is an emotion natural to all types of loss or significant change. You have been asked to present an analysis of the approaches of Lencho and Kisa Gotami in dealing with their respective losses. Write this presentation draft including your insights, and comparing the approaches of both.
You may begin like this: One acknowledges that Lencho had unwavering faith in God whereas Kisa Gotami in her grief, believed that her son ______ however ______.
(Reference – A Letter to God and The Sermon at Benares).
Concept: A Letter to God
Read the following passage and do the activities.
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I was still a thief when I met Anil. And though only 15, I was an experienced and fairly successful hand. Anil was watching a wrestling match when I approached him. He was about 25- a tall, lean fellow - and he looked easy-going, kind and simple enough for my purpose. I hadn't had much luck of late and thought I might be able to get into the young man's confidence. "You look a bit of a wrestler yourself," I said. A little flattery helps in making friends. "So do you," he replied, which put me off for a moment because at that time I was rather thin. "Well," I said modestly, "I do wrestle a bit." "What's your name ?" "Harl Singh," I lied. I took a new name every month. That kept me ahead of the police and my former employers. After this introduction, Anil talked about the well-oiled wrestlers who were grunting, lifting and throwing each other about. I didn't have much to say. Anil walked away. I followed casually. "Hello again," he said. I gave him my most appealing smile. "I want to work for you." I said. "But I can't pay you." I thought that over for a minute. Perhaps I had misjudged my man. I asked, "Can you feed me ?" "Can you cook?" "I can cook," I lied again. "If you can cook, then may be I can feed you." |
A1. Complete the given boxes with who said to whom: (2)
| Statement | Who | To whom | |
| (i) | You look a bit of a wrestler yourself. | ||
| (ii) | If you can cook, then may be I can feed you. |
A2. Complete the cluster diagram mentioning the characteristics of the main character of the passage: (2)
A3. Choose the correct meanings of the following words from the given options: (2)
- Flattery -
- insincere praise
- appreciation
- creating false impression
- unfaithful behaviour
- Appealing -
- good conduct
- attractive
- charming
- beautiful
A4. Do as directed: (2)
- I took a new name every month.
[Frame 'Wh' question to get the underlined part as an answer.] - I was an experienced hand.
[Underline the determiners from the given sentence.]
A5. Why do you think Hari Singh gave his most appealing smile? (2)
Concept: The Thief’s Story
Fiction writers prefer creating grey characters rather than black and white. Analyse this in detail, with reference to both the characters of The Thief’s Story.
Concept: The Thief’s Story
How does Leslie Norris use vivid imagery and metaphorical language in A Tiger in the Zoo, to effectively depict the confinement and oppression, experienced by the captive tiger?
Concept: A Tiger in the Zoo
A character arc is the transformation or development of a character throughout a story and refers to the changes a character undergoes as a result of their experiences, challenges, and interactions with other characters.
In the light of the above information, trace the character arc of the thief in Ruskin Bond’s The Thief’s Story, in about 120 words.
Concept: The Thief’s Story
Read the following extract and answer the questions:
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But he’s locked in a concrete cell, |
- Why is the tiger ‘stalking the length of his cage’?
- What is the significance of the use of the word ‘locked’ to describe the concrete cell where the tiger is kept and how does it contrast with the tiger’s presence in its natural habitat? Answer in about 40 words.
- Complete the sentence with the appropriate option:
The lines from the poem tell us that the tiger is _______.
- enjoying his time in the cell
- being indifferent to visitors because it is a daily routine for him
- not as strong as his counterpart in the jungle
- wanting to be free from the cage
- Identify the type of literary device used in the line:
‘But he’s locked in a concrete cell’
Concept: A Tiger in the Zoo
Answer the following question in 40 – 50 words.
Nelson Mandela in his inauguration speech says, “We, who were outlaws not so long ago, have today been given the rare privilege to be host to the nations of the world on our own soil.”
What is the significance of this statement with reference to the political system that prevailed before this?
Concept: Nelson Mandela Long Walk to Freedom
Imagine that Hari Singh from ‘The Thief’s Story’ by Ruskin Bond, writes a diary entry, exploring the theme of human values and relations that are essential in life and can transform a person in the context of his own experience. Write this diary entry as Hari Singh.
Concept: The Thief’s Story
Validate the given statement with reference to baby seagull’s fear.
‘Fear doesn’t exist anywhere else other than one’s mind.’
(His First Flight- Two Stories about Flying)
Concept: His First Flight
State one likely reason the writer of The Midnight Visitor chose to characterise Ausable as short and fat.
Concept: The Midnight Visitor
The various elements of Robert Arthur's writing style work together to create a sense of tension, uncertainty, and suspense, well-suited to the mystery and suspense genre of the story, The Midnight Visitor. Comment with reference to any one element.
Concept: The Midnight Visitor
Answer the following question in 40 – 50 words.
‘The Ball Poem’ initially appears simple but it is actually quite impactful and intense. Comment upon the theme of ‘The Ball Poem’.
Concept: The Ball Poem
Answer of the following question in 40–50 words:
Despite his unusual appearance, Ausable’s presence of mind helped him get rid of Max.
Comment with reference to the story ‘The Midnight Visitor’.
Concept: The Midnight Visitor
‘Honour among thieves' is considered a popular code.
Examine A Question of Trust as a story woven around this code.
Concept: A Question of Trust
Mention any two issues over which Amanda was nagged and scolded?
Concept: Amanda!
Amanda did not agree with the restrictions put on her. Give two reasons to support the statement.
Concept: Amanda!
'I am an orphan, roaming the street'. Why does Amanda visualize this?
Concept: Amanda!
Ananda was blamed for a number of things. Mention any two.
Concept: Amanda!
As a reader do you identify with Amanda? How?
Concept: Amanda!
