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Wednesday, 16 March 2016
Thursday, 3 March 2016
P-7, Song of the Rain! :-))
Poetry - 7
Song of the Rain
Q: Given below are the five lines from a poem but they are not in the right order. Arrange them in the right order.
The voice of thunder declares my arrival.
I emerge from the heart of the Sea.
I descend and embrace the flowers.
I am dotted silver threads dropped from heaven.
The rainbow announces my departure.
A: I am dotted silver threads dropped from heaven.
The voice of thunder declares my arrival.
The rainbow announces my departure.
I emerge from the heart of the Sea.
I descend and embrace the flowers.
Q: What is "I" in these lines?
A: Rain.
Q: On the basis of your understanding of the poem, answer the following questions by ticking the correct choice.
(a) The rain calls itself "dotted silver threads" as the shimmering drops fall one after the other.
(b) The tone and mood of the rain in the poem reflects its - love for the earth.
Q: Why is rain divine?
A: From a very long time, humans have believed, still believe that heaven is located somewhere in the skies. The rain falls upon us from the sky, making it seem like a divine blessing. It resembles silver threads dropping on earth from the sky. It is also divine, as it is a life-giver, filling up our Mother Earth with water, so that new life is born from the ground.
Q: In this universe, rain performs many functions. What are those?
A: Rain performs many functions. When it rains, it seems as if the whole atmosphere is rejoicing. It falls from the sky like dotted silver threads, adorning the fields, valleys and gardens. It seems like everything on earth, especially the greens are filled with abundant joy. It comes down to quench the thirst of the parched earth. Its pitter-patter seems to fill the whole nature with music.
Seetha Lakshmi! :-))
Song of the Rain
Q: Given below are the five lines from a poem but they are not in the right order. Arrange them in the right order.
The voice of thunder declares my arrival.
I emerge from the heart of the Sea.
I descend and embrace the flowers.
I am dotted silver threads dropped from heaven.
The rainbow announces my departure.
A: I am dotted silver threads dropped from heaven.
The voice of thunder declares my arrival.
The rainbow announces my departure.
I emerge from the heart of the Sea.
I descend and embrace the flowers.
Q: What is "I" in these lines?
A: Rain.
Q: On the basis of your understanding of the poem, answer the following questions by ticking the correct choice.
(a) The rain calls itself "dotted silver threads" as the shimmering drops fall one after the other.
(b) The tone and mood of the rain in the poem reflects its - love for the earth.
Q: Why is rain divine?
A: From a very long time, humans have believed, still believe that heaven is located somewhere in the skies. The rain falls upon us from the sky, making it seem like a divine blessing. It resembles silver threads dropping on earth from the sky. It is also divine, as it is a life-giver, filling up our Mother Earth with water, so that new life is born from the ground.
Q: In this universe, rain performs many functions. What are those?
A: Rain performs many functions. When it rains, it seems as if the whole atmosphere is rejoicing. It falls from the sky like dotted silver threads, adorning the fields, valleys and gardens. It seems like everything on earth, especially the greens are filled with abundant joy. It comes down to quench the thirst of the parched earth. Its pitter-patter seems to fill the whole nature with music.
Seetha Lakshmi! :-))
F-5, Best Seller! :-)
MCQs
1. The narrator says that John was " ........................ of the stuff that heroes are not often lucky enough to be made of." His tone is sarcastic because - John was not particularly good looking.
2. Pescud felt that best-sellers were not realistic as - men generally married girls from a similar background.
3. "Bully", said Pescud brightening at once. He means to say that -
4. The narrator says that life has no geographical bounds implying that -
Brief answers:
Q. One day last summer the narrator was travelling to Pittsburgy by a travelling chair car. What does he say about his co-passengers?
A: On a summer day, as the author was travelling to Pittsburgh by chair car on business, he noticed that most of his co-passengers were ladies. They were in brown-silk dresses cut with square yokes, laces and dotted veils. Two men who looked like businessmen. But, his attention was particularly drawn to a black, bald-spotted head slightly visible above the back of seat no:9.
Q. Who was the passenger of chair no:9 What did he suddenly do?
A: The passenger seated on chair no:9 was John A. Pescud. Suddenly he hurled a book to the floor between his chair and the window. The book was titled, "The Rose Lady and Trevelyan", one of the best-selling novels of that time.
Q: What was John A. Pescud's opinion about best-sellers. Why?
A: John didn't have a good opinion of best-sellers. According to him, all that the fiction writers presented in their books, was their title suggested, a matter of fiction and there wasn't even an ounce of reality in it. The heroes of these books were American, fell in love with some Royalty of Europe, followed them to their father's kingdom to get married, whereas in reality, people chose their life partners from a similar social background.
Q: What does John say about himself since his last meeting with the author?
A: When the author enquired John about his personal life, John jubilantly announced that his professional life was going great. His salary had doubled twice since his last meeting with the author, he got a commission, had bought a property etc. The firm was going to sell him stock shares, in totality, he was prospering. He also broke the news of his marriage that took place eighteen months back.
Q: How did John's first meeting with Jessies's father go? What did the author tell him?
A: Jessie, the woman he fell in love with during his train journey, belonged to a rich family. She was pretty sure of her father's rejecting John. But John, summed up his courage, met the old man / Jessie's father at their ancestral house at sharp eleven. He introduced himself, what he did for a living, what are his chances of prospering etc. Surprisingly, Jessie's father related some anecdotes and humorous occurrences from his own life and also expressed his joy on meeting John . He also said he was fortunate enough to meet a person like John.
Q. Why did John get off at Coketown?
A: John's profession involved selling glass-plates, and he was getting down at Coketown, which was not a good business prospect. John was getting there to get some petunias that he had seen while coming back from Philadelphia. Jessie had admired a pot of petunias over there. She used grow petunias at her Virginia home. John wanted to impress her by getting her those.
Q: John is a hypocrite. Do you agree with this statement? Substantiate your answer.
A: John is indeed a hypocrite. He has followed exactly the opposite of what he believes. Though, he despises fairy - tales, his love story seems straight out of a best-seller. His social and financial status is no match to that of Jessie's, despite this "huge" difference, he follows her, convinces her father and gets married to her too!
Q: Describe John A. Pescud with reference to the following points:
* Physical Appearance
* His philosophy on behaviour
* His profession
* His first impression of his wife
* His success
A: Physical Appearance: Small - built with a wide smile, an eye fixed on the end of the nose, bald - spotted head.
His philosophy on behavior: A man is a definite law - abiding citizen, while in his hometown.
His profession: Travelling salesman for a plate-glass company.
His first impression of his wife: The finest looking girl. Nothing spectacular, but the one you would want for a wife.
His success: Salary doubled in a short period of time, got a commission, bought real estate, firm going to sell some shares of stock. To sum it up, flourishing steadily.
Seetha Lakshmi. :-))
1. The narrator says that John was " ........................ of the stuff that heroes are not often lucky enough to be made of." His tone is sarcastic because - John was not particularly good looking.
2. Pescud felt that best-sellers were not realistic as - men generally married girls from a similar background.
3. "Bully", said Pescud brightening at once. He means to say that -
4. The narrator says that life has no geographical bounds implying that -
Brief answers:
Q. One day last summer the narrator was travelling to Pittsburgy by a travelling chair car. What does he say about his co-passengers?
A: On a summer day, as the author was travelling to Pittsburgh by chair car on business, he noticed that most of his co-passengers were ladies. They were in brown-silk dresses cut with square yokes, laces and dotted veils. Two men who looked like businessmen. But, his attention was particularly drawn to a black, bald-spotted head slightly visible above the back of seat no:9.
Q. Who was the passenger of chair no:9 What did he suddenly do?
A: The passenger seated on chair no:9 was John A. Pescud. Suddenly he hurled a book to the floor between his chair and the window. The book was titled, "The Rose Lady and Trevelyan", one of the best-selling novels of that time.
Q: What was John A. Pescud's opinion about best-sellers. Why?
A: John didn't have a good opinion of best-sellers. According to him, all that the fiction writers presented in their books, was their title suggested, a matter of fiction and there wasn't even an ounce of reality in it. The heroes of these books were American, fell in love with some Royalty of Europe, followed them to their father's kingdom to get married, whereas in reality, people chose their life partners from a similar social background.
Q: What does John say about himself since his last meeting with the author?
A: When the author enquired John about his personal life, John jubilantly announced that his professional life was going great. His salary had doubled twice since his last meeting with the author, he got a commission, had bought a property etc. The firm was going to sell him stock shares, in totality, he was prospering. He also broke the news of his marriage that took place eighteen months back.
Q: How did John's first meeting with Jessies's father go? What did the author tell him?
A: Jessie, the woman he fell in love with during his train journey, belonged to a rich family. She was pretty sure of her father's rejecting John. But John, summed up his courage, met the old man / Jessie's father at their ancestral house at sharp eleven. He introduced himself, what he did for a living, what are his chances of prospering etc. Surprisingly, Jessie's father related some anecdotes and humorous occurrences from his own life and also expressed his joy on meeting John . He also said he was fortunate enough to meet a person like John.
Q. Why did John get off at Coketown?
A: John's profession involved selling glass-plates, and he was getting down at Coketown, which was not a good business prospect. John was getting there to get some petunias that he had seen while coming back from Philadelphia. Jessie had admired a pot of petunias over there. She used grow petunias at her Virginia home. John wanted to impress her by getting her those.
Q: John is a hypocrite. Do you agree with this statement? Substantiate your answer.
A: John is indeed a hypocrite. He has followed exactly the opposite of what he believes. Though, he despises fairy - tales, his love story seems straight out of a best-seller. His social and financial status is no match to that of Jessie's, despite this "huge" difference, he follows her, convinces her father and gets married to her too!
Q: Describe John A. Pescud with reference to the following points:
* Physical Appearance
* His philosophy on behaviour
* His profession
* His first impression of his wife
* His success
A: Physical Appearance: Small - built with a wide smile, an eye fixed on the end of the nose, bald - spotted head.
His philosophy on behavior: A man is a definite law - abiding citizen, while in his hometown.
His profession: Travelling salesman for a plate-glass company.
His first impression of his wife: The finest looking girl. Nothing spectacular, but the one you would want for a wife.
His success: Salary doubled in a short period of time, got a commission, bought real estate, firm going to sell some shares of stock. To sum it up, flourishing steadily.
Seetha Lakshmi. :-))
Saturday, 27 February 2016
TEETH :-D
Oh, I Wish I'd Looked After Mee Teeth!
Q. On the basis of your reading of the poem, complete the following table:
Stages in the poet's life Activities Consequences
(a) Youth Eating toffees Cavities
Eating sweet, sticky food Fillings
Eating gobstoppers Cavity
Licking Lollies Caps and Cavities
Eating Sherbet dabs Filling and Cavities
(b) Adulthood Sitting at the dentistry Gazing at the dentist in despair,
Going through drilling.
Q. The title . 'Oh, I wish I'd looked after me teeth' expresses - regret.
The conscience of the speaker pricks her as she has - been careless.
The speaker says that she has paved the way for cavities and decay D- eating the wrong food
and not brushing.
The tone of the narrator is one of sorrow.
Q. " ...... But up-and-down brushin'
And pokin' and fussin'
Didn't seem worth the time - I could bite"
What do these lines convey?
A: The poet had been really careless about her teeth. She had gorged on all the wrong foods which have caused cavities. It was a little late to care for them at home and she couldn't avoid going to the dentist.
Q. Why did the poet go to the dentist? How could she have avoided it?
A: The could not avoid a visit to the dentist. She had to go through all the drilling and filling to set everything alright. Yes, she could have avoided, had she taken good care of her precious pearls / teeth.
Q. "If you got a tooth, you got a friend", what do you understand from the line?
A: Teeth are our friends, as they help in breaking down the food and also aid in digestion. If our teeth or broken, have cavities etc. we might not be able to enjoy food, which may result in weakening us, or worse still, cause illnesses. Hence it is true to say, "if you got a tooth, you got a friend".
Q. With reference to the poem, how can you look after your teeth?
A: Since teeth are important to taste, chew and digesting food, they must be taken care of at all times of our life. The following may help in keeping our pearly whites to long last:
(a) Brushing one's teeth twice daily,
(b) Avoiding food that might cause cavities like sweets and sugary savories, and also those that peel the enamel.
(c) Flossing.
(d) Making a habit of visiting the dentist annually.
(e) To nip a problem in the bud.
Q. Give an appropriate proverb that conveys the message that this poem carries.
A: Prevention is better than cure. A stitch in time, saves nine. etc.
Seetha Lakshmi! :-))
Q. On the basis of your reading of the poem, complete the following table:
Stages in the poet's life Activities Consequences
(a) Youth Eating toffees Cavities
Eating sweet, sticky food Fillings
Eating gobstoppers Cavity
Licking Lollies Caps and Cavities
Eating Sherbet dabs Filling and Cavities
(b) Adulthood Sitting at the dentistry Gazing at the dentist in despair,
Going through drilling.
Q. The title . 'Oh, I wish I'd looked after me teeth' expresses - regret.
The conscience of the speaker pricks her as she has - been careless.
The speaker says that she has paved the way for cavities and decay D- eating the wrong food
and not brushing.
The tone of the narrator is one of sorrow.
Q. " ...... But up-and-down brushin'
And pokin' and fussin'
Didn't seem worth the time - I could bite"
What do these lines convey?
A: The poet had been really careless about her teeth. She had gorged on all the wrong foods which have caused cavities. It was a little late to care for them at home and she couldn't avoid going to the dentist.
Q. Why did the poet go to the dentist? How could she have avoided it?
A: The could not avoid a visit to the dentist. She had to go through all the drilling and filling to set everything alright. Yes, she could have avoided, had she taken good care of her precious pearls / teeth.
Q. "If you got a tooth, you got a friend", what do you understand from the line?
A: Teeth are our friends, as they help in breaking down the food and also aid in digestion. If our teeth or broken, have cavities etc. we might not be able to enjoy food, which may result in weakening us, or worse still, cause illnesses. Hence it is true to say, "if you got a tooth, you got a friend".
Q. With reference to the poem, how can you look after your teeth?
A: Since teeth are important to taste, chew and digesting food, they must be taken care of at all times of our life. The following may help in keeping our pearly whites to long last:
(a) Brushing one's teeth twice daily,
(b) Avoiding food that might cause cavities like sweets and sugary savories, and also those that peel the enamel.
(c) Flossing.
(d) Making a habit of visiting the dentist annually.
(e) To nip a problem in the bud.
Q. Give an appropriate proverb that conveys the message that this poem carries.
A: Prevention is better than cure. A stitch in time, saves nine. etc.
Seetha Lakshmi! :-))
Womb to Tomb! :-)))
The Seven Ages
What according to you are the stages of a person's life? What characteristics would you associate with each stage?
A: Infancy crying, gurgling, sleeping, attachment to one's mother.
Toddler exploring the world around oneself.
Schooling period Curiosity, learning new things, carefree life.
Youth Ambition, Searching for love, friendships.
Middle Age Family, professional responsibilities, maturity.
Old age Treasury of experience, tiredness, lack of enthusiasm,
failing health, contentment on fulfilling life's
responsibilities.
Last Stage Childhood revisited, failing memory, peace / fear of
death.
Q. On the basis of your understanding of the poem, answer the following questions by ticking the correct choice.
A: a. All the world's a stage is an extended metaphor for: the life of man.
b. All 'have their exits and their entrances'. Exits and entrances refer to : birth and death.
c. The seven roles that a man plays correspond to his: chronological age in life.
Q. Having read this extract, identify the stages of a person's life as Shakespeare has done. Write down the different stages and the characteristics special to that.
A: Stage Characteristics
Infancy Crying.
Schoolboy Hating school.
Lover Longing for love
Soldier Ready for action.
Justice Full of experiences.
Old Pantaloon Body doesn't cooperate.
Last Stage Child like characteristics.
Q. I think you can do the arranging the stages of life according to their attractiveness, yourself. :-)
Q. Explain the meaning of the following:
(a) ..... all the men and women merely players;
They have their entrances and exits.
Ans: The poet being a playwright wonderfully imagines the whole world to be a stage and thinks of us as players. Everyone has a part to play. We all have our entrances that is our birth and our exits which is death. We all have a particular part to play. Not everyone is permanent in our lives, not even ourselves, so it can be said that once the part is over we exit.
(b) And then the lover,
Sighing like a furnace.
Ans: The third stage, which is that of a lover, sees the lover always thinking of his beloved, who can't go through even a moment of separation. He is always sighing to meet his beloved again, the sighing sound akin to the sound of a furnace.
(c) a soldier,
...... seeking the bubble reputation,
Even in the cannon's mouth.
Ans: A soldier is ever ready to lay down his life for a good cause. He is not afraid of death. Always ready to fight the enemy forces. The idea of war and eventual death doesn't scare him. He thinks his life can be compared to that of a bubble, which, though short-lived lives a life of glory.
Q. Metaphor and Simile.
A: Metaphor: Simply put - something / someone compared to something - comparison
e.g. He was our light in darkness. Him being compared to a light.
Simile: x like / as y. Eyes as deep as the blue ocean.
Metaphors and Similes from the poem:
World A stage- Metaphor
Men , Women Mere players - Metaphor
Schoolboy Whining Schoolboy - Simile
Lover Sighing like a furnace - Simile
Soldier Bearded like the leopard
Reputation Bubble reputation - Metaphor
Voice Childish - Metaphor
Q. In this poem, life is compared to a play, people to stage actors. etc. Can you think of some other comparison?
A: Yes, I'd like to compare human life to that of weekdays. Very much like a relaxed Sunday, our infancy and toddler days are relaxed and carefree, taken care of by our elders. Monday blues hit as we are required to spend longer periods at school. But, as the week progresses into Tuesdays and Wednesdays, we get the hang of school, learning through play, forging new friendships, we get into the act. And like Thrusdays, we are busy with getting married, starting a family, taking care of responsibilities etc. By the time it is Friday or middle age, we are relaxed as most of our responsibilities are taken care of and look forward to the weekend I;e old age.
THE END .....
Seetha Lakshmi! :-)
What according to you are the stages of a person's life? What characteristics would you associate with each stage?
A: Infancy crying, gurgling, sleeping, attachment to one's mother.
Toddler exploring the world around oneself.
Schooling period Curiosity, learning new things, carefree life.
Youth Ambition, Searching for love, friendships.
Middle Age Family, professional responsibilities, maturity.
Old age Treasury of experience, tiredness, lack of enthusiasm,
failing health, contentment on fulfilling life's
responsibilities.
Last Stage Childhood revisited, failing memory, peace / fear of
death.
Q. On the basis of your understanding of the poem, answer the following questions by ticking the correct choice.
A: a. All the world's a stage is an extended metaphor for: the life of man.
b. All 'have their exits and their entrances'. Exits and entrances refer to : birth and death.
c. The seven roles that a man plays correspond to his: chronological age in life.
Q. Having read this extract, identify the stages of a person's life as Shakespeare has done. Write down the different stages and the characteristics special to that.
A: Stage Characteristics
Infancy Crying.
Schoolboy Hating school.
Lover Longing for love
Soldier Ready for action.
Justice Full of experiences.
Old Pantaloon Body doesn't cooperate.
Last Stage Child like characteristics.
Q. I think you can do the arranging the stages of life according to their attractiveness, yourself. :-)
Q. Explain the meaning of the following:
(a) ..... all the men and women merely players;
They have their entrances and exits.
Ans: The poet being a playwright wonderfully imagines the whole world to be a stage and thinks of us as players. Everyone has a part to play. We all have our entrances that is our birth and our exits which is death. We all have a particular part to play. Not everyone is permanent in our lives, not even ourselves, so it can be said that once the part is over we exit.
(b) And then the lover,
Sighing like a furnace.
Ans: The third stage, which is that of a lover, sees the lover always thinking of his beloved, who can't go through even a moment of separation. He is always sighing to meet his beloved again, the sighing sound akin to the sound of a furnace.
(c) a soldier,
...... seeking the bubble reputation,
Even in the cannon's mouth.
Ans: A soldier is ever ready to lay down his life for a good cause. He is not afraid of death. Always ready to fight the enemy forces. The idea of war and eventual death doesn't scare him. He thinks his life can be compared to that of a bubble, which, though short-lived lives a life of glory.
Q. Metaphor and Simile.
A: Metaphor: Simply put - something / someone compared to something - comparison
e.g. He was our light in darkness. Him being compared to a light.
Simile: x like / as y. Eyes as deep as the blue ocean.
Metaphors and Similes from the poem:
World A stage- Metaphor
Men , Women Mere players - Metaphor
Schoolboy Whining Schoolboy - Simile
Lover Sighing like a furnace - Simile
Soldier Bearded like the leopard
Reputation Bubble reputation - Metaphor
Voice Childish - Metaphor
Q. In this poem, life is compared to a play, people to stage actors. etc. Can you think of some other comparison?
A: Yes, I'd like to compare human life to that of weekdays. Very much like a relaxed Sunday, our infancy and toddler days are relaxed and carefree, taken care of by our elders. Monday blues hit as we are required to spend longer periods at school. But, as the week progresses into Tuesdays and Wednesdays, we get the hang of school, learning through play, forging new friendships, we get into the act. And like Thrusdays, we are busy with getting married, starting a family, taking care of responsibilities etc. By the time it is Friday or middle age, we are relaxed as most of our responsibilities are taken care of and look forward to the weekend I;e old age.
THE END .....
Seetha Lakshmi! :-)
Friday, 26 February 2016
Keeping it from Harold! :-)
Keeping it from Harold!
Q. What was strange about the manner in which Mrs. Bramble addressed her son? What did he feel about it?
A: Harold didn't like the way in which Mrs. Bramble I;e his mother addressed him . He also didn't like / relish it when she addressed herself in the third person. She never gave credence to his age, she spoke to him as though he were a baby. It hurt his ego as he was 10 and also had won the spelling and dictation prize.
Q. Why was it necessary to keep Harold's father's profession a secret from him?
A: Harold was a young, intelligent and decent boy. He despised violence in any form. So, it was necessary for his parents to keep his profession, boxing, a secret from him. They didn't want him to feel embarrassed about it and lied that his father was a commercial traveler.
Q. When Mr. Bramble came to know that he was to become a father what were some of the names he decided upon? Why?
A: When Mr. Bramble came to know that he was an expectant father, he decided names from the world of boxing. John, in case of a boy, after John L. Sullivan and in case of a girl, Marie, after Miss. Marie Lloyd. But, he had do drop the idea , as his wife didn't like it.
Q. Describe Mr. Bramble as he has been described in the story.
A: Mr. Bramble alias 'Young Porky' is described as an excellent boxer, whom no one could defeat in a twenty - round contest. He was famous for his 'left-hook'. But, he is also a loving father, who went to the verge of sacrificing his money and fame so as to not disgrace his son, Harold.
Q. Why was Mrs. Bramble upset when she came to hear that Bill had decided not to upset?
A: Mrs. Bramble was not very fond of professional boxing! Also she didn't want Harold to find out that he was the son of the famous boxer 'Young Porky'. But, she also was upset on hearing that her husband, Bill won't be fighting anymore. Big money was involved in the field of boxing. The winner got 500 pounds but the loser won't go empty-handed either and would be rewarded a sum of 120 pounds. Money was required to run the household and also in providing the best education for Harold. She thought it would secure Harold's future in a big way.
Q. Who was Jerry Fisher? What did he say to try and convince Bill to change his mind?
A: Jerry Fisher was Bill's coach at the White Hart. He was a hardcore professional trainer. He was proud of his protégé (read student) and convinced of Bill's victory over Jimmy Murphy at the upcoming boxing event. But, his hopes were shattered when he hear about Bill's decision of not to fight anymore. He tried every possible trick to convince Bill to fight the tournament and also reminded him of the huge money that'd would be involved, but all his efforts proved futile.
Q. How did Harold come to know that his father was a boxer?
A: Jerry Fisher disliked Bill and wanted to take revenge. What better way than to disclose the secret to Bill's son Harold, so he went ahead and told Harold about Bill's profession.
Q. Why was Harold upset that his father had not told him about his true identity?
A: Harold was very upset on being not told the true identity of his father. That he was the son of 'Young Porky' really made him proud. He also stated that children of the school wouldn't have bullied him, nicknaming him 'goggles' had they known him to a famous boxer's son. He had also placed a bet of two shillings on 'Young Porky's win against Jimmy Murphy.
Q. Do you agree with Harold's parents' decision of hiding from him the fact that his father was a boxer? Why / Why not?
A: No. In my opinion I would like to say that honesty is always the best policy. As one lie has to be backed up by one too many. Harold was overjoyed to know that his father was a famous boxer whom he adored secretly. Harold too, like his father, was very interested in boxing. He had also placed a bet of two shillings stating that Jimmy Murphy wouldn't last even ten rounds against 'Young Porky'.
The End.... :-)))
Seetha Lakshmi! :-)))
Q. What was strange about the manner in which Mrs. Bramble addressed her son? What did he feel about it?
A: Harold didn't like the way in which Mrs. Bramble I;e his mother addressed him . He also didn't like / relish it when she addressed herself in the third person. She never gave credence to his age, she spoke to him as though he were a baby. It hurt his ego as he was 10 and also had won the spelling and dictation prize.
Q. Why was it necessary to keep Harold's father's profession a secret from him?
A: Harold was a young, intelligent and decent boy. He despised violence in any form. So, it was necessary for his parents to keep his profession, boxing, a secret from him. They didn't want him to feel embarrassed about it and lied that his father was a commercial traveler.
Q. When Mr. Bramble came to know that he was to become a father what were some of the names he decided upon? Why?
A: When Mr. Bramble came to know that he was an expectant father, he decided names from the world of boxing. John, in case of a boy, after John L. Sullivan and in case of a girl, Marie, after Miss. Marie Lloyd. But, he had do drop the idea , as his wife didn't like it.
Q. Describe Mr. Bramble as he has been described in the story.
A: Mr. Bramble alias 'Young Porky' is described as an excellent boxer, whom no one could defeat in a twenty - round contest. He was famous for his 'left-hook'. But, he is also a loving father, who went to the verge of sacrificing his money and fame so as to not disgrace his son, Harold.
Q. Why was Mrs. Bramble upset when she came to hear that Bill had decided not to upset?
A: Mrs. Bramble was not very fond of professional boxing! Also she didn't want Harold to find out that he was the son of the famous boxer 'Young Porky'. But, she also was upset on hearing that her husband, Bill won't be fighting anymore. Big money was involved in the field of boxing. The winner got 500 pounds but the loser won't go empty-handed either and would be rewarded a sum of 120 pounds. Money was required to run the household and also in providing the best education for Harold. She thought it would secure Harold's future in a big way.
Q. Who was Jerry Fisher? What did he say to try and convince Bill to change his mind?
A: Jerry Fisher was Bill's coach at the White Hart. He was a hardcore professional trainer. He was proud of his protégé (read student) and convinced of Bill's victory over Jimmy Murphy at the upcoming boxing event. But, his hopes were shattered when he hear about Bill's decision of not to fight anymore. He tried every possible trick to convince Bill to fight the tournament and also reminded him of the huge money that'd would be involved, but all his efforts proved futile.
Q. How did Harold come to know that his father was a boxer?
A: Jerry Fisher disliked Bill and wanted to take revenge. What better way than to disclose the secret to Bill's son Harold, so he went ahead and told Harold about Bill's profession.
Q. Why was Harold upset that his father had not told him about his true identity?
A: Harold was very upset on being not told the true identity of his father. That he was the son of 'Young Porky' really made him proud. He also stated that children of the school wouldn't have bullied him, nicknaming him 'goggles' had they known him to a famous boxer's son. He had also placed a bet of two shillings on 'Young Porky's win against Jimmy Murphy.
Q. Do you agree with Harold's parents' decision of hiding from him the fact that his father was a boxer? Why / Why not?
A: No. In my opinion I would like to say that honesty is always the best policy. As one lie has to be backed up by one too many. Harold was overjoyed to know that his father was a famous boxer whom he adored secretly. Harold too, like his father, was very interested in boxing. He had also placed a bet of two shillings stating that Jimmy Murphy wouldn't last even ten rounds against 'Young Porky'.
The End.... :-)))
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प्र १ रंग की शोभा ने क्या कर दिया ?
उ रंग की शोभा ने थोड़े समय के लिए उत्तरी दिशा में लालिमा फैला दी।
प्र २ बादल किसकी तरह हो गए थे ?
उ बादल श्वेत / सफ़ेद कपास (cotton) की तरह हो गए थे।
प्र ३ लोग किन - किन चीज़ों का वर्णन करते थे ?
उ हम पृथ्वी, आकाश, एवं जलाशयों का वर्णन तो करते हैं, किन्तु कीचड़ का कहीं भी वर्णन नहीं मिलता। कीचड़ कितना सुन्दर है , यह कोई नहीं समझता।
प्र ४ कीचड़ से क्या होता है ?
उ कीचड़ से सब दूर रहना पसंद करते हैं, क्योंकि इससे हमारा, शरीर, कपड़े और घर गंदा हो जाता है। कीचड़ सभी के लिए गंद मात्र है।
प्र ५ कीचड़ जैसा रंग कौन लोग पसंद करते हैं ?
उ कलाप्रेमी, फ़ोटोग्राफ़र और अन्य अलग हैट कर सोचने वाले लोग कीचड़ का रंग पसंद करते हैं. उनकी यह पसंद उनके घर के दीवारों पर और कभी - कभी उनके पोषक पर भी झलकती है।
प्र ६ नदी के किनारे कीचड़ कब सुन्दर लगता है ?
उ नदी के किनारे हमेशा गीले होते हैं. किन्तु ग्रीष्म ऋतु में वह पानी के अभाव में सुखकर टुकड़े हो जाती है। उसमे दरारें पड़ने लगती हैं और टेढ़ी दिखी पड़ती हैं इसके अलावा दूसरे ऋतुओं में जब कीचड़ चिकना और समतल मीलों तक दिखाई पड़ता है तब भी वह बहुत सुन्दर होता है।
प्र ७ कीचड़ कहाँ सुन्दर लगता है ?
उ नदीके किनारे मीलों दूर तक फैला हुए समतल पर चिकना कीचड़ बहुत सुन्दर लगता है। ऊपर से जब इस पर गाय, बैल, भेड़ें तथा बकरियों और बगुले जैसे पशु-पक्षियों के पदचिह्न भी उसकी शोभा बढ़ाते हैं.
प्र ८ 'पंक' और 'पंकज' शब्द में क्या अंतर है ?
उ 'पंक' यानि कि कीचड़ और 'पंकज' यानि कि कीचड़ से उत्पन्न हुआ। कीचड़ से कमल का पुष्प निकलता है। एक ओर लोग कीचड़ से घृणा करतें हैं परन्तु उसमे उतपन्न हुए कमल के फूल को लोग भगवान के चरणों पर चढातें हैं , पंकज / कमल सबके मन को प्रफुल्लित करता है।
बाकी कल !
सीता लक्ष्मी ! :-))
मौखिक
प्र १ रंग की शोभा ने क्या कर दिया ?
उ रंग की शोभा ने थोड़े समय के लिए उत्तरी दिशा में लालिमा फैला दी।
प्र २ बादल किसकी तरह हो गए थे ?
उ बादल श्वेत / सफ़ेद कपास (cotton) की तरह हो गए थे।
प्र ३ लोग किन - किन चीज़ों का वर्णन करते थे ?
उ हम पृथ्वी, आकाश, एवं जलाशयों का वर्णन तो करते हैं, किन्तु कीचड़ का कहीं भी वर्णन नहीं मिलता। कीचड़ कितना सुन्दर है , यह कोई नहीं समझता।
प्र ४ कीचड़ से क्या होता है ?
उ कीचड़ से सब दूर रहना पसंद करते हैं, क्योंकि इससे हमारा, शरीर, कपड़े और घर गंदा हो जाता है। कीचड़ सभी के लिए गंद मात्र है।
प्र ५ कीचड़ जैसा रंग कौन लोग पसंद करते हैं ?
उ कलाप्रेमी, फ़ोटोग्राफ़र और अन्य अलग हैट कर सोचने वाले लोग कीचड़ का रंग पसंद करते हैं. उनकी यह पसंद उनके घर के दीवारों पर और कभी - कभी उनके पोषक पर भी झलकती है।
प्र ६ नदी के किनारे कीचड़ कब सुन्दर लगता है ?
उ नदी के किनारे हमेशा गीले होते हैं. किन्तु ग्रीष्म ऋतु में वह पानी के अभाव में सुखकर टुकड़े हो जाती है। उसमे दरारें पड़ने लगती हैं और टेढ़ी दिखी पड़ती हैं इसके अलावा दूसरे ऋतुओं में जब कीचड़ चिकना और समतल मीलों तक दिखाई पड़ता है तब भी वह बहुत सुन्दर होता है।
प्र ७ कीचड़ कहाँ सुन्दर लगता है ?
उ नदीके किनारे मीलों दूर तक फैला हुए समतल पर चिकना कीचड़ बहुत सुन्दर लगता है। ऊपर से जब इस पर गाय, बैल, भेड़ें तथा बकरियों और बगुले जैसे पशु-पक्षियों के पदचिह्न भी उसकी शोभा बढ़ाते हैं.
प्र ८ 'पंक' और 'पंकज' शब्द में क्या अंतर है ?
उ 'पंक' यानि कि कीचड़ और 'पंकज' यानि कि कीचड़ से उत्पन्न हुआ। कीचड़ से कमल का पुष्प निकलता है। एक ओर लोग कीचड़ से घृणा करतें हैं परन्तु उसमे उतपन्न हुए कमल के फूल को लोग भगवान के चरणों पर चढातें हैं , पंकज / कमल सबके मन को प्रफुल्लित करता है।
बाकी कल !
सीता लक्ष्मी ! :-))
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