Work sheets for Term -I Revision
WORKSHEET 1. THE RATTRAP
Q. 1. What did the peddler sell and how did he make the things ?
Q. 2. Why did the peddler have to resort to both begging and petty thievery?
Q. 3. When did an amusing idea suddenly strike the peddler and what was it?
Q. 4. How does the author employ the metaphor of 'rattrap' effectively in the story?
Q. 5. Why was the old crofter so friendly and generous with the peddler ?
Q. 6. Did the peddler expect such a hospitality?
Q. 7. What did the old crofter do with the pouch and why ?
Q. 8. How did the peddler prove false to his host, the old crofter ?
Q. 9. Why did the peddler decide to take his way through the forest ?
Q. 10. What did the ironmaster say to the peddler when he saw him in the forge ? Why did he invite him home ?
Q. 11. Why did the peddler decline to go with the ironmaster to his home?
Q. 12. Why did the peddler accept Edla Willmansson's invitation of bringing him to her home?
Q. 13. What doubts did Edla entertain about the peddler when she met him for the first time at the forge ?
Q. 14. Why did the ironmaster send his daughter to the forge ? Did he succeed in his mission ?
Q. 15. How and when did the ironmaster know the truth about the peddler? How did he react after it ?
Q. 16. What did the peddler say in his defense to the ironmaster ? What was the effect ?
Q. 17. How did the ironmaster's daughter intercede for the vagabond when her father had asked him to leave the place at once ?
Q. 18 What was the sensational news that the ironmaster and his daughter heard at Church ? How did they react on hearing the news?
Q.19. Why did the peddler sign himself as Captain von Stable ?
Q. 20. What is the message conveyed by the story ?
LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS
Q. 1. Give a character sketch of the man with the rattraps or the peddler as portrayed by Selma Lagerlof in 'The Rattrap'.
Q. 2. Describe Miss Edla Willmansson and her role in awakening the essential human goodness in the man with the rattraps or the peddler.
Q. 3. Attempt a character sketch of the crofter. How did he treat the peddler ?
Q. 4. How did the peddler feel after robbing the crofter ? What does his reaction highlight ?
Q. 5. The story 'The Rattrap' focuses on human loneliness and the need to bond with others. Justify the statement by giving examples from the text.
WORKSHEET 2. The Tiger King-Previous Years Short Answer Questions
Question.1.What gave the astrologers the greatest surprise of their life while they were studying
the horoscope of the ten-day old prince? (Foreign 2014)
Question.2.How did the Maharaja please a high ranking officer? (Compartment 2014)
Question.3.Why did the Maharaja ban tiger hunting in the state? (Delhi 2014)
Question.4. Why did the Maharaja decide to get married? (Compartment 2014)
or
What is the reason lor the Tiger King’s sudden decision to marry? (Compartment 2014)
Question.5. Why did the Maharaja double the land tax? (All India 2014)
Question.6. How did the Tiger King become the victim of the hundredth tiger? (Foreign 2014)
or
How did the Tiger King meet his end? What is ironical about his fate? (All India 2009)
Question.7. What, sort of hunts did the Maharaja offer to organize for the high-ranking British officer? What trait of the officer does it reveal? (All India 2013)
Question.8. Why was the Maharaja so anxious to kill the hundredth tiger? (AR India 2012)
Question.9. What warning did the astrologer give the Tiger King when he killed the first tiger?
Did the prediction of the astrologer come to be true? (Foreign 2011)
Question.10.What happened to the tiger provided by the Dewan Saheb? (Delhi 2009)
Long Answer Type Questions (6 Marks, 120-150 words)
Question.1.How did the Tiger King stand in danger of losing his kingdom? How was he able to
avoid the danger? (Delhi 2012)
Question.2The astrologer’s prediction about the death of the Tiger King came to be true. Do you agree with this statement? (All India 2008)
WORKSHEET 3. The Last Lesson
Short Answer Questions (30-40 words)
1. Why did Franz feel that his school was different that day?
2. What did the blacksmith tell Franz and what was the implication of his remark?
3. Why were the people of Alsace crowded around the notice board that day?
4. What task had Franz failed to do that day? Why was he apprehensive?
5. What did M Hamel say about the French language? What did he want his students and other Frenchmen to do?
6. How did M.Hamel behave at the end of the day‘s class? Why?
7. How was M. Hamel‘s last class different from his previous classes?
8.What was more tempting than the rule of participles?
9.Describe the background in which 'The Last Lesson' of Alphonse Daudet has been set. 'The Last Lesson' is set in the days of the Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). France was defeated by Prussia (Germany). By an order from Berlin, German language was imposed on the French districts of Alsace and Lorraine. The lesson describes how a teacher in Alsace, M. Hamel, reacts to this shocking news. His students and even the villagers share his views.
10."We've all a great deal to reproach ourselves with." Why did M. Hamel blame the parents and himself too for not showing due attention and care to the learning of French?
WORKSHEET 4 LOST SPRING
WORKSHEET 3. The Last Lesson
Short Answer Questions (30-40 words)
1. Why did Franz feel that his school was different that day?
2. What did the blacksmith tell Franz and what was the implication of his remark?
3. Why were the people of Alsace crowded around the notice board that day?
4. What task had Franz failed to do that day? Why was he apprehensive?
5. What did M Hamel say about the French language? What did he want his students and other Frenchmen to do?
6. How did M.Hamel behave at the end of the day‘s class? Why?
7. How was M. Hamel‘s last class different from his previous classes?
8.What was more tempting than the rule of participles?
9.Describe the background in which 'The Last Lesson' of Alphonse Daudet has been set. 'The Last Lesson' is set in the days of the Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). France was defeated by Prussia (Germany). By an order from Berlin, German language was imposed on the French districts of Alsace and Lorraine. The lesson describes how a teacher in Alsace, M. Hamel, reacts to this shocking news. His students and even the villagers share his views.
10."We've all a great deal to reproach ourselves with." Why did M. Hamel blame the parents and himself too for not showing due attention and care to the learning of French?
WORKSHEET 4 LOST SPRING
Short Answer Questions (30-40 words)
1. Why is Saheb‘s name full of irony?
Value points: Sahib-e-Alam : lord of the universe Sahib is a poverty stricken, barefoot ragpicker, depends on garbage for his survival Name- total contrast to his condition in life and hence ironical
2. Describe the kind of accommodation that the ragpickers live in.
3. Why did Saheb spend his time going through garbage dumps?
4. Why can‘t the bangle makers organize themselves into a co-operative?
5. How do the children and adults view garbage differently?
6. Describe the living conditions of Mukesh‘ s family.What explanation does the author offer for the children not wearing footwear?
7. Mention the hazards of working in the glass bangles industry.
8. What does Anees Jung want to reveal in her story "Lost spring‟ stories of lost childhood?
Anees Jung has portrayed two stories in 'Lost spring'
and both depict the grinding poverty, pitiable condition of life and the other traditions that condemn the children to a life of exploitation. For the rag-pickers of Seemapuri, garbage is gold and means of survival. The bangle makers of Firozabad live in dingy cells and stinking lanes. Even after much toil, they do not get full meal.
9. In what way is Mukesh different from his people?
Value Points o Mukesh‘s family engaged in bangle-making
o However he wants to become a motor mechanic
o Though there are difficulties he refuses to give up his dream (garage is far from his home)
WORKSHEET 5 Deep Water
Short Answer Questions (30-40 words)
1. What were the reasons for Douglas's aversion to water?
2. What ‗misadventure‘ does Douglas refer to?
3. How did the near drowning experience at the pool affect him?
4. Why did Douglas engage an instructor?
5. What other activities did Douglas engage in other than swimming?
6. ―In the midst of the terror came a touch of reason.‖ How did the two farces work in opposite direction and how did Douglas face them?
7. Which factors led Douglas to re-use the YMCA Pool?
Value Points ‗Deep Water‘ literally refers to the water of the ocean and of the swimming pool that instilled a deep fear in him of going near water. It also signifies the fear that took over a large part of his life. It did not allow him to enjoy many activities till he finally overcame it with determination and hard work.
Long Answer Questions
1.“The instructor was finished. But I was not finished.” What does Douglas mean by this?
Value Points The instructor made a swimmer of him step by step
Cured him of his fear of water so that he was able to swim in the pool
Douglas felt he had to challenge himself further
Started swimming alone in the pool
Lake Wentworth….swam 2 miles across the lake…. laughed at his fear
Warm Lake….. swam to the other shore and back
Realised all we have to fear is fear itself
2. How did Douglas know that he had finally conquered his fear?
WORKSHEET 6 Indigo By Louis Fischer
Short Answer Questions (30-40 words)
1) What was the positive quality about RajkumarShukla? How did he benefit from this quality?
2) Why did Gandhiji go to Champaran?
3) Why did Gandhiji not consider it important to bargain over the 25 percent settlement?
4) How was Gandhiji able to influence the lawyers?
5) What ―conflict of duties‖ did Gandhiji experience?
6) What message did the Champaran episode carry?
Value Points • Justice can be achieved through negotiation and oppression must be fought against. • Determination, freedom from fear and self-reliance must be developed otherwise we will always be dominated over and never be free.
7) What according to Gandhi was more important than getting legal justice for the peasants?
Value points • Farmers were crushed and fearful and had limited resources so legal battles were difficult and not very helpful. Also legal justice would bring them limited profits. • They needed lessons in courage so that they could fight oppression and not allow anyone to ever take advantage of them.
8) Why do you think the servants thought Gandhiji to be another peasant at Rajendra Prasad's house? RajkumarShukla was a regular visitor at Rajendra Prasad's house and the servants very well knew this face but Gandhiji was in his company and dressed in loincloth, so they mistook him for a peasant. His simplicity and humility also led to his mistaken identity.
Long Answer Questions (Answer the following in about 125-150 words)
1) Gandhi never contented himself with large political or economic issues. Explain.
2) When did Civil Disobedience triumph in India for the first time?
Value Points • Gandhi received summons to appear in court when he refused to leave Motihari. • Thousands of peasants surrounded the courthouse and held demonstrations there. This fearlessness made the officials feel powerless. • Officials asked Gandhi for help. This showed the peasants‘ liberation from fear.
1. Why is Saheb‘s name full of irony?
Value points: Sahib-e-Alam : lord of the universe Sahib is a poverty stricken, barefoot ragpicker, depends on garbage for his survival Name- total contrast to his condition in life and hence ironical
2. Describe the kind of accommodation that the ragpickers live in.
3. Why did Saheb spend his time going through garbage dumps?
4. Why can‘t the bangle makers organize themselves into a co-operative?
5. How do the children and adults view garbage differently?
6. Describe the living conditions of Mukesh‘ s family.What explanation does the author offer for the children not wearing footwear?
7. Mention the hazards of working in the glass bangles industry.
8. What does Anees Jung want to reveal in her story "Lost spring‟ stories of lost childhood?
Anees Jung has portrayed two stories in 'Lost spring'
and both depict the grinding poverty, pitiable condition of life and the other traditions that condemn the children to a life of exploitation. For the rag-pickers of Seemapuri, garbage is gold and means of survival. The bangle makers of Firozabad live in dingy cells and stinking lanes. Even after much toil, they do not get full meal.
9. In what way is Mukesh different from his people?
Value Points o Mukesh‘s family engaged in bangle-making
o However he wants to become a motor mechanic
o Though there are difficulties he refuses to give up his dream (garage is far from his home)
WORKSHEET 5 Deep Water
Short Answer Questions (30-40 words)
1. What were the reasons for Douglas's aversion to water?
2. What ‗misadventure‘ does Douglas refer to?
3. How did the near drowning experience at the pool affect him?
4. Why did Douglas engage an instructor?
5. What other activities did Douglas engage in other than swimming?
6. ―In the midst of the terror came a touch of reason.‖ How did the two farces work in opposite direction and how did Douglas face them?
7. Which factors led Douglas to re-use the YMCA Pool?
Value Points ‗Deep Water‘ literally refers to the water of the ocean and of the swimming pool that instilled a deep fear in him of going near water. It also signifies the fear that took over a large part of his life. It did not allow him to enjoy many activities till he finally overcame it with determination and hard work.
Long Answer Questions
1.“The instructor was finished. But I was not finished.” What does Douglas mean by this?
Value Points The instructor made a swimmer of him step by step
Cured him of his fear of water so that he was able to swim in the pool
Douglas felt he had to challenge himself further
Started swimming alone in the pool
Lake Wentworth….swam 2 miles across the lake…. laughed at his fear
Warm Lake….. swam to the other shore and back
Realised all we have to fear is fear itself
2. How did Douglas know that he had finally conquered his fear?
WORKSHEET 6 Indigo By Louis Fischer
Short Answer Questions (30-40 words)
1) What was the positive quality about RajkumarShukla? How did he benefit from this quality?
2) Why did Gandhiji go to Champaran?
3) Why did Gandhiji not consider it important to bargain over the 25 percent settlement?
4) How was Gandhiji able to influence the lawyers?
5) What ―conflict of duties‖ did Gandhiji experience?
6) What message did the Champaran episode carry?
Value Points • Justice can be achieved through negotiation and oppression must be fought against. • Determination, freedom from fear and self-reliance must be developed otherwise we will always be dominated over and never be free.
7) What according to Gandhi was more important than getting legal justice for the peasants?
Value points • Farmers were crushed and fearful and had limited resources so legal battles were difficult and not very helpful. Also legal justice would bring them limited profits. • They needed lessons in courage so that they could fight oppression and not allow anyone to ever take advantage of them.
8) Why do you think the servants thought Gandhiji to be another peasant at Rajendra Prasad's house? RajkumarShukla was a regular visitor at Rajendra Prasad's house and the servants very well knew this face but Gandhiji was in his company and dressed in loincloth, so they mistook him for a peasant. His simplicity and humility also led to his mistaken identity.
Long Answer Questions (Answer the following in about 125-150 words)
1) Gandhi never contented himself with large political or economic issues. Explain.
2) When did Civil Disobedience triumph in India for the first time?
Value Points • Gandhi received summons to appear in court when he refused to leave Motihari. • Thousands of peasants surrounded the courthouse and held demonstrations there. This fearlessness made the officials feel powerless. • Officials asked Gandhi for help. This showed the peasants‘ liberation from fear.
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