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2) The name of the ship that took Columbus to the New World of America,
A.Santa Maria B spainia C. Titanic D.Britannica
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15)”Santa Maria will be the lighter for his carcass” Whose words is Pepe quoting here?
A.Diego Garcia B.Columbus C. Francisco D. Pedro Gutierrez
18) “What! Does that child stand between me and death?” Who said this?
A. DiegoGarcia B.Columbus C. Francisco D. Pedro Gutierrez
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23)”Desperate men do not always act up to the best that is in them,sir”-who said this?
A.Diego Garcia B.Columbus C. Francisco D.Pedro Gutierrez
25)Columbus saw the first light of the new World on 11th October 1492.What was the light he saw in
darkness?
A. A light of fire by the inhabitants B. a light faintly flickering, rising up and down
C.the moon light D. Electric bulbs
26)Who was the boldest ,rebellious seaman among the Columbus sailors?
A. Francisco. B. Guillermo Ires C. Diego Garcia D.Juan Patino
29) Pepe warns Columbus about some people. Who are they?
A.Diego Garcia B.seamen C. Francisco D.Pedro Gutierrez
30)’Who’s to put him in irons?’challenges Giillermo.The person meant by ‘him’in the context is :
A.Guillermo B .The first man to move towards Columbus
C.Columbus D.The first man who challenged Columbus
2.”There are limits to patience,”says Diego.What does this suggest about Diego’s state of mind?
Ans: Diego had lost his patience and he was home sick.He wanted to go back to Spain.
3. Who do you think has the lives of fifty in his hands? How?
Ans:I think Columbus the captain of Santa Maria Pepe prefers to be in the company of Columbus to discover
the New World of America had the life of fifty hands. Because the sailors had left Spain long ago. His
decision had the life of all the other seamen.
4. How does Pedro try to defend the drunken seamen? Was he right in defending them?
Ans: Pedro tried to defend the drunken seamen. They are simple men and must have their relaxation. He
was not right in defending them as they did not have any vision.
Ans: Columbus’ worst enemy was his unbridled tongue. Columbus’ best friend was his will, because it was
God’s will.
6.“Columbus is always furious when he hears the song ’Here’s a keg o’rum,’’What makes him react so?
Ans: Columbus is always furious when he hears the song ’Here’s a keg o’rum,’because the sailors were
singing the song to protest against their captain Columbus. They were drunkards and had no vision at all.
Ans: Pepe prefers to be in the company of Columbus because he was a loyal fellow to Columbus and he
hated others and he himself was confident of their discovery.
8.How are the seamen expressing their discontent even as Columbus canhear them?
Ans: The seamen expressing their discontent even as Columbus can hear them by singing the song of sailors
in a growling voice like a roaring sound.They did not obey his command to stop the song.
9.Which statement of Francisco suggests that he also has lost his temper? Quote his words.
Ans: Francisco also has lost his temper. His feelings of temper are, “Santa Maria will be the lighter for his
carcass.” “Discipline is a thing of the past, sir.It’s you or us.”
10.In his long speech, what does Columbus say he has discovered?
Ans: In his long speech, what does Columbus says he has discovered that- Loyalty is like seaweed on an
outgoing tide. Friendship is like a mast hollowed by worms. Discipline, duty and obedience are like bubbles
that burst at the first contact.
11.Pepe excitedly declares that he is still loyal to the leader. What effect does it have on others like Juan
and Guillermo?
Ans: Pepe excitedly declares that he is still loyal to the leader. Then other seamen like Juan and Guillermo
began to hate him along with Columbus. They called him as his faithful whelp and a lick-spittle.
12. CompareFrancisco’s words of confession with what he had said earlier in anger. How does Columbus
react to his confession?
Ans: Francisco says that desperate men do not always act up to the best that is in them. He confesses that
though he is capable he could not achieve his goal. Columbus says Francisco that his best can never be
bettered..He means that once we reach the level of being best, we can never improve.
13. How does Pedro react to the words of Columbus that he thought he saw some flickering light?
Ans: Pedro reacts to the words of Columbus that he thought he saw some flickering light. Pedro says that he
is happy and thanks God to be with them for their successful discovery.
14.Do you consider the ending of the play ‘The discovery ‘to be ending happy?
Ans: Yes, The ending of the play ‘The discovery ‘is a happy ending. The seamen who were desperate and not
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willing to continue their voyage became jubilant and rejoiced their success.
Extracts(3 marks)
Read the following extracts and answer the questions that follow
1.“There are limits to patience, sir”
A. Who lost his patience? Ans: Diego lost his patience.
B. Who is he speaking to? Ans: Diego is speaking to Pedro.
C. Why did speak so? Ans: He lost his patience and wanted to go back to Spain.
2.“Why should one man have the lives of fifty in his hands?”
A.Who said these words to whom? Ans: Diego said these words to Pedro.
B.What does the speaker mean? Ans: The speaker means that the seamen are forced against their incapacity.
C.Who had the lives of fifty in his hands? Ans: Columbus had the lives of fifty in his hands?
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