aA Glimpses of India (Part-I) A Baker From Goa Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words each, Qi Ans Q2 Ans Q3 Ans How do we get to know that the makers Q.4 Describe the childhood memories of the of bread still exist? + The narrator says that those age old, time tested furnaces still exist + he further says that the eaters of loaves might have vanished but the makers are still there Why was the baker's furnace essential in a traditional Goan village? kinds of breads important during different occasions + different are + special bread ‘bolinhas’ prepared during Christmas and mothers used to prepare sandwiches on the occasion of their daughter's engagement Even today any person with a jack -fruit like physical appearance is easily compared to a baker. Explain. + Bread making-a prosperous business in Goa + physique of a baker - testimony to that + anyone fat and plump, just like a jack-fruit, compared to a baker Ans Ans Creative Kids Digital Home Tutor App author's time in Goa and his fondness for breads and cakes. + leading role of baker in society, use of different breads and cakes during festivals + children eagerly waiting for baker, baker greeted by children Who are 'Paders' and how did they herald their arrival? + Bakers of Goa are known as 'Paders'. + the thud and jingle of the traditional baker's bamboo - signal of their arrival What marks of the Portuguese way of life can still be seen in Goa? + Portuguese famous for preparing loaves of bread, they left Goa but the traditional work of the bakers can still be seen, were + The furnaces in which the bread was baked still exist there. What would the baker do after his musical entry? * he would greet the lady of the house Download the App QR" Seeseead English-10 @)How did the baker treat the kids who surrounded him? a8 Ans + The pader was very kind and gentle + He would push them aside with a mild rebuke Q.9 What importance does a baker enjoy ina Goan village? Ans + a baker is very important and essential for a Goan village, enjoys respect and love of the people + children consider him their friend, companion and guide + special breads are essential for each and every occasion Q. 10 Who invites the comment ‘dressed like a pader’? Why? Ans * anyone who wears a longish half pant reaching below the knees invites the comment ‘dressed like a pader' * because the paders also used to wear such long half pants Q.11 Baking, was indeed a profitable profession in the old days’. Why does the author form this opinion? Ans + the baker, his family and servants used to look happy and prosperous in the old days + they never starved and the baker's plump physique proved that baking was a profitable profession Q. 12 'During our childhood in Goa, the baker used to be our friend, companion and guide’. Why does the author say so? the baker's arrival filled the household with activity and excitement Ans * @) English-10 + his musical entry would wake them up from sleep, they rush to meet and greet him + the children excitedly chose bread- bangles from his huge basket Answer the following questions in about 100-120 words each. Q. 13 The narrator shares, "Baking was indeed a profitable profession in the old days.” Ans a) What do you feel has changed now? Why? b) State any one way, you feel, the paders can regain their lost glory. (@) * a lot of things changed that reduced the profitability of the local bakers + big business houses replaced small bakers, local bakers find it difficult to sell their high in quality but a less known or less advertised product (b) + the paders can regain their lost glory by government's support + the government's _ initiative might help the small workers to earn their livelihood scale and lost glory Q. 14 In the chapter, 'A Baker from Goa’, the narrator talks about his childhood in Goa and his fond memories. Compare the childhood of Nelson Mandela with that of the narrator, Childhood memories of both the writers gives us a glimpse into their traditions and cultures Ans *Q.15 Ans + Mandela spent his childhood around fields and streams whereas Rodrigues, the narrator of 'A Baker from Goa’ seems to be inspired by the English and Portuguese culture. + Mandela grew up in a poor family and ate whatever he got in the fields. + Lucio-born in a well - settled family and could afford bread bangles and other delicacies available in Goa. * Mandela had to struggle for his basic freedom while Lucio lived a privileged life What do our elders often heard reminiscing nostalgically about in Goa? Did the old profession of making the famous loaves of bread end with the Portuguese? + elders often reminiscing about good old Portuguese days + talknostalgically about their famous loaves of bread, the eaters might have vanished but the makers are still alive + the profession of baking loaves has not ended with ending of the Portuguese rule Creative Kids Digital Home Tutor App the furnaces still bake those unique loaves of bread marriages, festivals and other important occasions are meaningless without the sweet bread known as ‘bol’, the presence of a baker is absolutely essential in every villageCreative a Ch-Glimpses of India (Part-II) Coorg Answer the followin: Qi Ans Ans Q3 Ans Ans ‘ions in )-40 wor Why does the author think that Coorg Q.5. Where is Coorg located? is a place must have drifted from the ‘Kingdom of God’? + serene and picturesque beauty + tranquility of the place is heavenly What shows that Coorgi culture is distinct and different from the Hindu mainstream? + martial traditions + marriage and religious rites What similarity between the Kodavus and the Arabs draws its support from the theory of Arab origin? + long black coat called 'Kuppia' with an embroidered waist belt + ‘Kuppia’ is similar to ‘Kuffia’, the one worn by the Arabs How is a climb to Brahmagiri hills rewarding? + the narrator recommends a climb to the Brahmagiri hills as they provide a panoramic view of the entire misty landscape of Coorg + it takes the visitor to Nisargadhama island and close to the island, is India’s largest Tibetan settlement Cece Ans Q6. Ans Ans Q9 Ans Creative Kids Digital Home Tutor App * Coorg is the smallest district of Karnataka + situated between Mysore and the coastal town of Mangalore What is Kodagu? Why is it famous? + another name of Coorg + famous for its coffee gardens, spices and rainforests What is the story regarding the Greek origin of the people of Coorg? + part of Alexander army moved to South and settled there + married amongst the locals + expanded their family What is so similar between the Kodavus and the Arabs? + long, black coat with an embroidered belt, called 'Kuppia’ + resembles the Kuffia worn by the Arabs, Why are the Kodavus permitted to carry firearms without a license? + Coorgis are a very hospitable and valorous race. + The Coorg Regiment has maximum decorations. the Cod English-10 @)Q. 10. Coorg is a tourist's delight. Discuss. Ans Coorgis have their own marriage and Ans + offers number of adventure sports religious rites, distinct from those of the a . . mainstream Hindus. + one can enjoy river rafting, conoeing . paki + one should not forget their roots * rock climbing and mountain hiking, * values and customs support as are also popular anchors in our life * our value system shapes our personality Q.13 How does Coorg's location, people and natural features add to the diversity of Q.11 The Coorgis are happy because they India? are true lovers of nature. They have Ans * has rolling hillside with a pollution great environmental sense. They never free river interfere with nature. + dense forests teeming with wildlife What can we learn from them about the «has coffee and epice plantations environmental issues? SA, he“local pot ental is | ‘odavus, the local people, are a Ans + Coorgis live in harmony with nature artial race * many wild animals and birds live in * known for their hospitality, just like the dense forests fearlessly all Indist% + they teach us to preserve our flora and fauna + teach us to respect nature and be sensitive towards environment Q 12 The Coorgis are said to be descendants of Greek/Arabs. They have settled here and there but they have never given up their values and culture, Today, many Indians have settled abroad but they are still Indian by heart, They still believe in Indian culture and keeping it alive. Doyou think that when we settle abroad, we must change our values and culture to adopt the culture of the country where we settle? Does it help us? Creative Kids Digital Home Tutor App @) English-10Glimpses of India Creative a (Part-III) Tea from Assam An Qi Ans Ans Q3 Ans Ans Describe the scenery that Rajvir saw as soon as the train pulled out of the station. + there were huge fields, full of green plantations + the tea bushes were spread like a sea against the backdrop of densely wooded hills What is the best production? season for tea This season lasts from May to July. The best tea is produced during this season. Why did Pranjol's father say in surprise that Rajvir had done his homework before coming there? + Rajvir asked Pranjol's father about second flush and sprouting period. + Rajvir told him that the second sprouting period lasts from May to July and yields the best tea. How has tea become a popular beverage? Support your answer with reference to the text "Tea from Assam’, + more than eighty crore cups of tea are drunk every day throughout the world Cece Ans Q6 Ans Creative Kids Digital Home Tutor App wer the following questions in about 30-40 words each. + at every platform in India one can hear vendors crying ‘chai garam’, people buying the steaming hot cups of tea can't resist How are tea pluckers unique in relation to other homestead workers? + the ladies culling tea leaves in the tea gardens look like dolls, + they wear plastic covers and convey bushels on their backs to put tea leaves in them How did Rajvir plan to spend his summer vacation? + in Assam with his friend and classmate Pranjol + to learn new things about tea and tea cultivation What fascinated/excited Rajvir the most during the train journey to Assam? + vast expanse of greenery + magnificent view of tea bushes + densely wooded hills Rajvir felt too excited on reaching Assam while Pranjol showed least interest in his excitement. Why? og English-10 @) Download the AppAns Qg Ans Q.10 Ans Qu Ans Qn Ans Q13 + Rajvir was excited to see the beauty of tea plantation + new experience for him * Pranjol, born and brought up on a plantation + familiar sight for him Why does Rajvir call the tea plantation workers doll - like figures? local women as tea pluckers covered with clothes from top to bottom looked like moving dolls What is the historical backdrop of tea in China? + a Chinese emperor boiled water before drinking it + few leaves of some twigs burning under the pot, fell into the water gave it a delicious flavour What does the Indian legend say about the discovery of tea? + a Buddhist ascetic, Bodhidharma had cut off his eyelids + ashe felt sleepy during meditation + ten tea plants grew out of eyelids How does Arup Kumar Dutta describe Dhekiabari Tea Estate? + off the main road, could be reached only through a cattle bridge + acres of tea bushes on both sides of gravel road + bushes neatly pruned + groups of tea pluckers with bamboo buckets on their backs Why was Mr Barua, Pranjol's father, surprised with Rajvir? @) English-10 Ans + he knew interesting facts about tea cultivation + told about the sprouting period of tea leaves Q. 14 What evidences does the author give to Ans Answer the prove that tea travelled to India from China? * Indian words like ‘Chai’ and 'Chini’ have Chinese origin * tea, first drunk in China around 2700 Bc. lowing questions in about 100-120 words each. Q. 15 Give an account of the history of tea and Ans its journey from China to Europe and then to India * tea was first drunk in China around 2700 BC + discovered by a Chinese emperor + gradually became popular beverage in China + travelled to Europe in the sixteenth century + initially drunk over as medicine + tea came to India from China * words like 'Chai’ and 'Chini' have Chinese origin Q. 16 Rajvir felt too excited on reaching Assam Ans while Pranjol showed least interest in his excitement. What could be the reason behind this? Do you think it is appropriate on Pranjol's part to react like this? Justify your answer with a reason. + Pranjol invited Rajvir to spend his holidays in Assam+ Rajvir was stunned to see the beauty of tea plantations + mew experience for Rajvir * common sight to Prajol + bom and brought up there + not appropriate to show least interest, indifference + should try to understand Rajvir's feelings and excitement Q.17 It seems that Rajvir had done a lot of homework regarding tea and its history. Do you support Pranjol’s father's statement that he gave about Rajvir's knowledge in this regard? Ans + Rajvirhad never visited a tea estate + his friend, Pranjol, invited him to Dhekiabari Tea Estate + Rajvir read about tea and tea plantation before coming to Assam + told many interesting facts about tea Creative Kids Digital Home Tutor App Download the App SP Breetacy English-10 @)aA Madam Rides The Bus (First Flight) Answer the following in Q1. Ans Q2 Ans Q.3. Ans Qa Ans Q5. Ans Who was Vallimmai? What was her favourite pastime? * Valliammai, known as Valli, an eight year old little girl + standing in the front doorway of her house Why did Valli keep on watching the street? + Valli didn’t have any playmate of her age + watching what was happening in the street outside gave her rich and unusual experiences What was the most fascinating scene for Valli in the street? + arrival of the bus + watched new passengers boarding the bus every day What did Valli wish? How did this desire creep in her mind? + tohave aride on the bus + listened tothe passengers’ conversation, heard about city Why did Valli collect information about the bus? + had a strong desire to ride the bus + had to plan her journey to the city by the bus, about the distance, time and fare How did the conductor treat Valli? + treated her as a child 40 wor Q7. Ans Q8. Ans Q9. Ans ch. + asked her if someone accompanied her How did Valli feel when the conductor called her 'My fine Madam’? + she overcame with shyness + avoided everyone's glance walked quickly to an empty seat Why does Valli initially stand during her bus ride? + the outside view was cut off owing to the canvas blind that covered the lower part of her window + to be able to look over the blind to see the view outside Why did Valli rebuke the elderly woman on the bus? + she treated Valli as a child + asked her many questions + Valli didn't like her appearance, unnecessary interference and Q.10.How did Valli conduct herself before Ans and after entering the bus for a ride? + conducted herself with dignity and confidence, before entering + raised her hand commandingly to stop the bus + overcame with shyness, when everyone looked at her, quickly walked to an empty seat Q. 11. What did the elderly man on the bus tell Creative Kids Digital Home Tutor App Valli? How did Valli respond to him? Cod English-10 @)Ans * Valli felt extremely annoyed when asked to sit down + showed her displeasure, told him she was not a child and paid the same amount of money to buy the ticket Q.12.How did Valli save up money for her first journey? Was it easy for her? Ans + made careful, and elaborate plans painstaking + thriftly saved every stray coin + resisted every temptation to buy toys, balloons and riding the merry- go-round Q. 13. What did Valli see on her way that made her laugh? Ans + sight of a young cow running very fast in the middle of the road Q.14.Why do you think the conductor asks the girl, "won't your mother be looking for you?” Ans + Valli, too young to venture alone on a bus journey + this kept her absent from her house for about two hours Q.15.Why didn't Valli get off the bus at the bus stand? Ans + had come in the bus just fora ride + would go back in the same bus + afraid of moving alone Q.16.How did Valli react when she saw the dead cow by the roadside? Ans * overwhelmed with sadness + shocking to her, memory of a young cow lying dead haunted her + her enthusiasm dampened Q.17.Do you think the bus journey made Valli wiser and more knowledgeable? Ans + any new experience makes a person wiser and more knowledgeable @) English-10 + trip to town addsto Valli’s knowledge and experience + she has seen the difference between life and death Q.18.What was the topic of discussion between Valli's mother and her aunt? + discussing things happening outside the city Ans * her mother said that it was not possible for ladies to know everything that happened outside + even after knowing such matters, they couldn't understand them completely Q.19. Valli didn’t like the way adults treated her during her bus journey, Describe how would you feel and react if you were to find yourself in a similar situation, Ans, I would also react like Valli did because I would consider myself to be responsible enough. Valli thought that she could take care of herself so, she disliked being interrupted by elders. Answer the following questions in about 100-120 words each. Q. 20. How can you say that the conductor was a good natured jolly fellow? Ans + the conductor was good natured fellow with pleasant manners + he was concerned for Valli + took care that she was comfortably seated + addressed her as ‘Madam’ Q. 21. Valli dared to travel alone in the bus and behaved haughtily with everyone who showed care and concern for her. Why do you think she was behaving in such a way? Was it proper on her part to go to the city without the knowledge of her mother?Ans Q.22 Ans Q.23. Ans + Valli travelling alone in a bus for the first time + natural on her part to behave like that + was avery confident and mature girl + planned carefully forher bus journey + sense of responsibility + not proper to go outall alone without telling her parents What kind of a person is Valli? Illustrate your answer from the text that you have read. + determined, confident and a brave gitl + good planner and executes her plan well + curbed temptation to buy sweets and riding the merry-go-round to save money for the bus ride * behaved confidently in the bus + saved the little amount of money, she had for her return journey + politely refused cold drink offered by the conductor, shows she was careful . The people and surroundings are a great book to learn. Valli, in the lesson'Madam Rides the Bus’, learns a lot from others. Mention the traits of her character which help her to learn from her surroundings. + dreamt of riding on the bus + eager to fulfill her dream Ans Creative Kids Digital Home Tutor App + attentively listened to the conversation of people going on the bus ride + asked discreet questions to gather information + on the bus journey acted confidently and in a mature manner + on the return journey, learnt about death when she came to terms with the dead cow + became aware of the fact of life and death ‘Once we decide to achieve something, so many difficulties come in our way, with focus and attention we can successfully achieve our goal. How did Valli succeed in fulfilling her desire of riding a bus? + to achieve something one has to face many hurdles + pressure of doing good, competition, parental and peer pressure * with focused attention and determination success can be achieved + Valli, an eight year old girl, decided to ride a bus + confident and bold, she strongly desired to fulfill her dream + planned carefully and executed her plan well + all these qualities made her realise her dreamaA (First Flight) The Sermon at Benares Answer the following in 31 words. Qu. Ans. Q2. Ans, Q3. Ans. Qu. Ans, Qs. Ans, Why did Prince Siddhartha leave the Q.6. palace and become a beggar? + while hunting, saw a sickman, an Ans, aged man, a funeral procession and a monk begging for alms-made him sad Q7 + to search for enlightenment Ans What do you know about the early life of Buddha? * born ina royal family Qs. + childhood name Siddhartha, at Ans. twelve, sent away for schooling in Hindu sacred scriptures + four years later got married Where did Buddha preach his first sermon? + at the city of Benares Qs. + as itis regarded as the holiest of the bathing places on the river Ganges Ans. Why was Gautama known as Buddha? + Buddha means ‘The Awakened’ or ‘The Enlightened’ * after seven years of wandering, Q.10. Gautama attained wisdom * started sharing his new Ans. understanding with people Why was Kisa sad? + lost her only son Qu. + loved him very much and wanted him to be alive Ans, Creative Kids Digital What did Kisa ask her neighbours to give her? + asked everybody to give her some medicine that would bring her dead child back to life What did Buddha ask her to bring? + to bring mustard seeds from a house which had never lost any member of the family How did 'Bodhi Tree’ get its name? + After years of wandering, Gautama sat under a peepal tree + attained knowledge under that tree and got enlightened + renamed the tree as ‘Bodhi tree’, means tree of wisdom Who sent Kisa Gotami to Sakyamuni (the Buddha) and why? + aman who expressed his inability to help her + confident that Buddha would be able to find a way out What did the Buddha ask Kisa Gotami to bring and why? + ahandful of mustard-seed + wanted Kisa to understand that death is common to all How did Kisa Gotami realise that life and death is a process? + realised that similar to city lights ‘Tutor ADD aaa =human lives also flicker up for some time and are extinguished again Q.12. According to Kisa Gotami, what is the greatest grief of life? Ans. + + one's inability to stop them from dying or to reconcile the loss Q.13. Which people are referred to as ‘wise’ by the Buddha in his sermons? death of one's loved ones Ans, + everything that is born will come to its end * Death is inevitable + those who do not grieve are wise people, they neither weep nor grieve Q. 14. How did Buddha teach Kisa Gotami the truth of life? Ans, * asked her to procure a handful of mustard-seed + from a house where no one had died + made her realise that death is inevitable Q.15. What kind of suffering is reflected in the sermon? main theme-grief over the death of loved one Ans, * * death is common to all + no use of lamentation, for peace of mind one must overcome sorrows Q.16. Mention the incidents which prompted Prince Siddhartha to become a beggar. Ans, + while going for hunting, saw a sick man, an old man, a funeral procession and a monk begging for alms + it was the first encounter with suffering and grief + moved him so much, went in search of enlightenment Q.17. Can an aggrieved person get peace of mind by weeping or grieving? @) English-10 Ans. * nobody can get peace of mind by weeping or grieving + pain will be greater and his body will suffer by doing so + willmake him sick and pale With what does Buddha compare the death and decay of human beings? Ans. * Q8, an earthern vessel made by the potter ends in being broken similarly, the life of all mortals will ultimately meet death Why did Kisa Gotami say, ‘How selfish am T in my grief!’ What did she realise about the fate of mankind? + realised that she had been very selfish in her grief Q:19, * death spares none, it is inevitable + one who is born is destined to die sooner or later + no grieving or lamenting would bring a dead man to life What qualities of Buddha made him different from a common man? Ans. * Buddha was ‘the Awakened or the Enlightened’ one + told humanity about the cause of human suffering * apeaceful soul with composed mind Q.20, + found that to obtain peace, one must not grieve, lament or complain Answer the following questions in about 100-120 words eacl Q21. How does Gautama Buddha make the human beings realize that death is common to all? Ans. * life is full of troubles and grief * combined with pain after death + death is inevitable + no use grieving and lamenting, + allare subject to death + accept death, this truth brings less painQ2. Ans, What induced Prince Siddhartha to renounce his home? How did he attain enlightenment? * had never seen sickness, old age and death * lived a life of comfort and luxury, Q.23. Personal losses are a part and parcel of life. Instead of wailing on them, we should move on in life. This message of Gautama Buddha has become more relevant in modern times. Do you agree? Why/why not? oblivious of the human suffering Ans. * In modern times, people have lot to + chance encounter with suffering explore individuals affected him + need to understand practical aspect + decided to renounce his life of reality of life + seek enlightenment, wandered for + need to realise that death is the seven years ultimate truth, mortals are short- + attained enlightenment under a live peepal tree shared his wisdom with + no use being sad or lamenting over people the loss * known as Buddha - 'the Awakened" + life is full of suffering, pain and or ‘the Enlightened’ separation are essential part of life + delivered first sermon at Benares + to seek peace one should draw out the arrow of lamentation, complaint and grief Creative Kids Digital Home Tutor App = English-10 @)Creative a The Proposal Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words each. Q.1. Who is Lomov? why does he visit Chubukov? Ans. * Lomov-a wealthy youngman + to seek his daughter Natalya’s hand for marriage Q.2. What does Chubukov think of Lomov's visit? Ans, * misunderstands that Lomov had come to borrow money + as Lomov didn't reveal his purpose directly Q.3. Chubukov says to Lomoy, "And I've always loved you, my angel, as if you were my own son.” Is he sincere in saying so? Ans, + No,he is not sincere + didn't have a good opinion about Lomov Q.4, State the qualities that are common in all three characters of the play, ‘The Proposal’. Ans, * argumentative, full of pride + ready to argue over petty things Q.5. Why did Lomoy want to get married? ‘Ans, * already 35 years old * suffered various ailments, wanted company of someone to look after him Q.6, What does Lomov think about Natalya? Q.7. Why is Lomov not able to answer properly? Ans. * nervous and confused as he goes to propose Natalya Q.8 How does Chubukov react when he comes to know that Lomov has come to seek his daughter's hand in marriage? Ans. * feels extremely happy + tell Lomov that he has been hoping for it for a long time Q.9 What does Lomov quarrel over with Natalya for the first time? Ans, + quarrels over the ownership of Oxen Meadows Q. 10. What is the cause of the second quarrel between Natalya and Lomov? Ans, + both start praising the qualities of their dogs + try to prove the qualities of their dogs over other's dog Q. 11. How does Natalya react when she comes to know that Lomov has come to make a marriage proposal to her? Ans, * she grows hysterical + blames her father for not telling her before and asks her father to bring Lomov back Q. 12. Why does Lomov come to Chubukov? How does Chubukov react his visit? Ans, * purpose-the proposal of marriage Ans, + He thinks Natalya is an excellent Fl howd lp x for Chubukov's daughter, Natalya + not bad looking and well-educated Creative Kids Digital Home Tutor Apn [ee www.creativekidssolutions.com+ Chubukov misunderstands and thinks that Lomov has come to borrow money + however, feels overjoyed when comes to know the real purpose Q.13.How does Lomov speak warmly of Chubukov's family in the beginning? Why does he change his stand? Ans, * speaks quite warmly in the beginning, shows respect towards the family + changes opinion when picks up a quarrel with Natalya over the ownership of Oxen Meadows Q.14.Describe Oxen Meadows. How were they a bone of contention between Lomov's and Natalya’s family? Ans, + a piece of land known as Oxen Meadows + both claim their ownership over the land Q.15.Both Lomov and Natalya claim to be generous enough to make a present of Oxen Meadows to each other, why, then are they quarrelling? Do you think they really mean what they say about making a present? Ans. * + both of them are greedy, want to grab the land by hook or by crook + pretend to be acting on principle Q.16.Describe, in brief, the character of Natalya as sketched in the chapter, ‘The Proposal.’ Ans, * 25 years old, daughter of Chubukov + good housekeeper, not bad looking and well-educated + greedy and short-tempered Q.17.Why does the proposal remain unmade during Lomov's first visit? Ans. * the offer is not for real nervousness and excitement of Lomov + starts an argument with Natalya over a piece of land * furiously leaves the room, cursing and threating Chubukov and @) English-10 Natalya, all about the proposal Q. 18. How does Natalya react when she comes to know that Lomov had come to propose for her hand? starts weeping urges her father to bring him back + accuses her father for driving Lomov out, becomes hysterical Q.19."You are not a neighbour, you're a grabber"-who says this? To whom? Why is this said? Ans, + Lomov says this + He says this to Chubukov, his neighbour + Lomov claims to have the ownership of Oxen Meadows, Natalya confronts and Chubukov takes her side, then Lomov address him as a grabber. Q.20.How do Natalya and Lomov defend forgets their dogs? Ans. * Claim superiority of their dogs over each other + Natalya claims her dog-squeezer- young and of best pedigree- thoroughbred animal + Lomov says his dog, Guess- very best, a first rate dog, Answer the following questions in about 100- 120 words each. Q.21.Neighbours must have a cordial relationship which Lomov and Natalya do not have, Describe the first fight between them Ans, * next door neighbours * Lomov comes to propose Natalya * inspite of being very rich landlords, they quarrel over a very tiny piece of land, Oxen Meadows + the quarrel continues endlessly * Lomov says that it was given to the peasants of Natalya’s great grandfather in return for making bricks + Natalya, not convinced with the explanation offers to make a presentof it, to Lomov, who rejects the suggestion + both — very hypocrites materialistic and Q.22.Why did Chubukov tell Natalya "Go, Ans. Q.23. Ans. there is a merchant come for his goods"? + Chubukoy, keen to get his daughter married off at the earliest + extremely excited to know that Lomov had come with a proposal of marriage + didn’t tell Natalya in plain words + wanted an element of suspense, wanted Natalya to hear from Lomov himself + Besides, the Russian customs consider a daughter like goods that are given away in marriage. What do you understand by a marriage of convenience? Would you consider Lomov and Natalya's union to be a marriage of convenience? If so, why? Give reason for your answer. * Marriage of convenience-when some specific purpose is planned to be gained through matrimonial alliance + Could be a financial or a political motive + merits and demerits of bride and groom overlooked + Lomov and Natalya get into such relationship + Lomoy, at 35, decides to propose Natalya, for him it was unlikely to geta bride of his choice + Natalya, at the age of 25, very desperate to get married + Lomov has frail health, want Crealive Download the App | avewnrse someone to look after him + Chubukoy, too, wishes his daughter to get married soon, thus accepts Lomov's proposal Q.24.It is a common observance that more Ans, Ans. Creative Kids Digital Home Tutor App attention is paid to unimportant issues at the cost of important ones. The play, ‘The Proposal’ beautifully portrays this fact. Suggest some steps how we can avoid this unhealthy practice. + Undue importance given to unimportant issues, forgetting the priorities + Like, Lomov comes to propose Natalya, due to their argument, it is left undressed * it becomes very important to set priorities + not paying too much attention to trivial issues + time and energy should be saved on spending over some useful and important issues + it gives fruitful results Give a brief pen-portrait of Lomoy, highlighting his strength and weakness of his character, why can't he express himself like a calm and composed man? + aRussian landlord, 35 years of age + neighbour of another rich landlord, Chubukov * highly impulsive, quarrelsome + suffers from palpitations, hyper- tension and heart problems, easily excited and irritated + Can't talk like calm and composed, picks arguments with Natalya over petty issuesCreative a Amanda (Poem) Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words each. Q.1 What does the speaker ask Amanda not Q.7 What are the instructions that Amanda to do to her nails and her shoulders? get? Ans, + notto bite her nails Ans © tosit straight, not to slouch + should not hunch her shoulders + to do her homework, not to eat Q.2 What does Amanda wish to do in the chocolates sea? Q.8 Where does Amanda roam? What does Ans ¢ to drift blissfully along the she do with her bare feet? soft-moving waves of the sea Ans * roam around the streets Q.3 Why does Amanda dream to be an + makes patterns in the dust with her orphan? bare feet Ans * She thinks orphans lead a carefree @Q.9 What does the line, "Never let down my life bright hair’ tell us about Amanda? * no one to pester them with Ans * does not want anybody to come up instructions the tower Q.4 What can you depict of Amanda's * wants no one to spoil the silence nature? Q. 10 What do you think is the significance of Ans * amoody gitl, escapes from reality the exclamation mark in the title of the + nagged most of the time poem ‘Amanda’? Q.5 What is Amanda asked not to eat? Why? Ans * to display anger of the speaker ‘Ang © chocolaies + not replied even after repeated * because of her acne problem calling Q.6 Why does Amanda want to beRapunzel?_Q- 11 Is Amanda an orphan? Why does she say Ans * wantstoliveinatowerlike Rapunzel ce Ans + she isnot an orphan + tolead a rare and tranquil life Cece Creative Kids Digital Home Tutor App * wants to lead a carefree life just like orphans og English-10 @) Download the AppQ. 12 Why does the speaker want Amanda to stop sulking? Ans * the speaker constantly been nagging Amanda + though stops Amanda from sulking, so that people might not think that the mother is nagging the child (Amanda) Q.13 What do you think is the cause of Amanda's sulking? Ans * constant chiding by her mother annoys her very much + unnecessary interference Q.14 What does Amanda's wish to be an orphan reveal about her? Ans + strong desire to enjoy her absolute freedom * wants to do what she is forbidden to do + fed up with noisy and dominating commands Q.15 What behaviour of Amanda irritates the mother while she is talking to her? Ans * indifferent and cold response + looks the other way while she is talking + disrespectful in not paying attention Q. 16 Why does Amanda wish to escape from the real world into the world of fantasy? Ans * feels stifled and suppressed by her mother's constant rebukes + imagines herself to be amermaid, an orphan and Rapunzel + all three have a life of freedom without interference Q.17 Write a brief note on the title of the poem, ‘Amanda’. Ans * the poem revolves around the upbringing of a little girl Amanda @) English-10 + feels that she is denied freedom and expression + irritated with her behaviour, escapes reality * experiences calmness in imaginative world mother's her Q.18 What impression do you form about ‘Amanda's mother from the poem? Ans * keeps closer eye on her daughter * constantly instructs her with do's and don'ts + careful and sensitive to what others think about her Answer the following questions in about 100-120 words each. Q.19 Discuss the importance of proper upbringing with reference to the poem ‘Amanda' by Robin Klein. Ans * plays anessential role in personality development + the poem highlights the tension in proper upbringing of a child + shows that a child feels trapped within the cluster of instructions + escapes the reality and experiences solace in her own imaginative world + wishes to live alone and carefree * proper balance is required to deal with such delicate issues Q. 20 How does Amanda lead a double life-the life of reality and the life of imagination? Ans * double life - life of reality on one hand + world of imagination on the other + sharp contrast between both + real life - no freedom of thoughts and actions + constantly rebuked by mother+ finds escape in her imaginative world, imagines herself to be a mermaid, orphan and Rapunzel + world of solitude and freedom Q.21 How does the poet present the idea Ans of parent-children relationship in the poem, ‘Amanda’? * beautifully depicts the parent- children relationship + emphasises the need of a healthy, friendly and cordial relationship + shows regular nagging of a parent, too many restrictions + the child, Amanda, finds solace in her imaginative world, feels free of all kinds of restraints * the poem reveals too many instructions and restrictionsCreative a Animals (Poem) Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words each. Qi Ans Q2 Ans Q3 Ans ‘I think I could turn and live with animals .. Why does the poet wish to live with animals? * The poetthinks that animals are self- contained, peaceful, unambitious, simple and honest. + He wants to turn away from the world of falsehood, hypocrisy and greed. Why does the poet look at the animals ‘long and long’? + Thepoetis fascinated by the animals’ genuineness, simplicity, calmness and contentment. + The repetition of long’ shows the length of time that the poet looks at animals, considering his decision to turn to them, About what do the animals not ‘whine’ or ‘weep? * Animals do not show anxiety or distress nor do they mourn about the condition in which they live. + They do not lie awake in the dark and weep for their sins, Cece Q4 Ans Ans Q6 Ans Creative Kids Digital Home Tutor App ‘Not one kneels to another, nor to his kind that lived thousands of years ago.’ How does the poet distinguish between animals and human beings in these lines? + in the world of animals, no animal has to go down on knees before others + there is neither ego nor servility among animals, there is a sense of equality that prevails among the animals What is considered by the poet as a ‘mania’? Who suffers from this 'mania’? + the materialistic pursuits to acquire more and more is considered as ‘mania’ + human beings in the modern world suffer from this ‘mania’ ‘The poem ‘Animals’ is a satirical comment on man's way’. Justify. * According to the poet, man commits sins, repents, complains, preaches about his duties to God. + The poet dislikes and is fed up of all this, so he wishes to turn away from ‘man's world and live with animals. og English-10 @) Download the AppAns Ans Q9 Ans What is the relevance of ‘tokens’ in the poem, ‘Animals’? Who brings them to the poet? + Animals show tokens of goodness. They are self-contained, peaceful, thankful and happy. + Animals bring out tokens of man's good nature, lost long ago. Why does the poet ask the question in the last line of the poem, ‘Animals’? + The poetasks the question asa guess about the possible ways in which animals got the human qualities. + He believes that man must have dropped the virtues negligently ages and ages ago and animals must have picked them up. Does Whitman believe that animals and humans are essentially similar? Provide one reason to support your opinion. + Yes, Whitman believes that animals and humans are essentially similar, + Humans too, possessed the same qualities like calmness, self restrain, honesty, love and so on. However, with the passage of time they have lost them. Q.10 Calling someone ‘an animal’ is usually Ans has a negative connotation. How does the poet invert? + Calling someone ‘animal’ means he/ she is uncivilised. The poet inverts this by highlighting the qualities of calmness and self-restrain possessed by animals. @) English-10 + This brings about the fact that animals are for more civilised than humans. Q.11 Whitman's ode to animals is merely Ans a yearning for a simpler life. Do you agree? Justify your answer, + Yes, it is Whitman's yearning for a simpler life that makes him turn away from the human world. + He urges man to slowdown and lead a peaceful life. Answer the following questions in about 100-120 words each. Q.12 "Human beings are called the most Ans civilised species in the entire world, but sometimes they lack the values which are better exhibited by the animals". Elucidate the statement with reference to the poem, ‘Animals’. + Human beings lack the qualities of being respectable, happy, contented and peace-loving which is still reflected in animals. + Animals do not grumble about their lives, lie awake at night, cry over their sins. + They donot have a mania for owning things nor they kneel before others. + The ‘tokens’ of goodness, love, respect and happiness have been dropped by human beings. Q. 13 How is the poem ‘Animals’, a contrast between humans and animals?Ans + Humans can be described as selfish, jealous, restless, unhappy and grumbling creatures, * In contrast, animals are peaceful, self-contained and happy creatures. * Animals don't lie awake crying over their sins or discussing their duties towards God as humans do, + Animals bring out the tokens of man's goodness, which has been lost long ago by the humans. ‘+ Animals possess human qualities like love, contentment and happiness. Q. 14 Nelson Mandela is more hopeful about Ans human kind than Walt Whitman. Do you agree? Support your opinion based on your reading of ‘Animals’ and 'Nelson Mandela : Long Walk To Freedom’. + Nelson Mandela's ‘Long Walk To Freedom’ talks about the value of freedom. He states that a human being who has not enjoyed freedom knows its value better than the one who is free. Download the App [Seam Creative Kids Digital Home Tutor App He believed in the power of humans to unite and fight against evils. ‘Walt Whitman, in the poem ‘Animals’ says that human beings are inferior to animals as they no longer possess the virtues that they possessed once. He states that they are not free creatures as they are bound by greed, over-ambition, repentance and so on.Creative o= First Flight The Tale of Custard the Dragon (Poem) Read the following extracts and answer the questions that follow : Q.1 ‘Belinda was as brave as a barrel full of Ans Ans, Q2 Ans. Q3 Ans, Q4 bears.’ Identify two poetic devices used in the above line - 0 + Gi) Brave as a barrel full of bears alliteration Who all lived in a white house with Belinda? + Ink a black Kitten, Blink a grey mouse As braver as a barrel - simile + Mustard -a yellow dog, Custard - a dragon How is 'The Tale of Custard the Dragon’, a ballad? + A ballad is a highly musical poem that tells a story. The theme of a ballad is adventure, bravery or romance. + This poem has these qualities but it is a parody of a ballad, The poet shows these qualities in a humorous way. Did Custard match his appearance? physical Q5 Ans, Q6 Ans, Creative Kids Digital Home Tutor App Www.creativekidssolutions.com + Custard his appearance as he looked ferocious but he actually was a coward. barely matched + He always cried for a nice and safe cage Describe the bravery of everyone in the house. + Belinda was as brave as a barrel full of bears. Ink and Blink were brave enough to chase lions away. + Mustard's bravery was like a tiger's rage. It was only Custard, who was coward. Was everyone really as brave as they claimed? Support your answer with an evidence from the poem + Belinda and her three pets, excluding Custard, were very proud of their bravery but they were not really brave. + Asit was only Custard, who had the courage to face the pirate as he was the real brave Cod English-10 @)Q.7 Describe the appearance of the dragon. Ans * Custard, the dragon, had a formidable appearance, with sharp teeth, toes like daggers, spikes on back and scales on the belly. Its mouth was a fireplace and the nose was always fuming like a chimney. * However, in sharp contrast to the appearance, his temperament was extremely timid. Q.8 Do you find ‘The Tale of Custard the Dragon’ to bea serious or a light-hearted comedy. Give reasons to support your answer. Ans * The poem is a humorous, light- hearted poem as the characters display behavioral attributes, contrary to their appearance as well as nature + It is extremely funny to imagine a fierce looking dragon crying for a safe cage. Q9 Is there a hidden message that the poet is wishing to convey or do you think that entertainment is the sole purpose of writing this poem? Ans + The situation narrated in the poem underscores a basic truth that the real test of courage is during a crisis. + The dragon though never put his strength on display but exhibited it in action when it was required. Q.10 "Bravery is spontaneous." Explain with reference to the poem ‘The Tale of Custard the Dragon’. Ans * In the poem, Custard always keeps complaining for not getting a nice @) English-10 safe cage. While other pets boast about their bravery and also tease Custard for his cowardice + However, when the pirate appears, all others become coward while Custard becomes brave and faces the pirate fearlessly. Q.11 Who was ‘Percival’? Why did the pets call the dragon ‘Percival’? Ans * Percival was one of the king Arthw's legendary knights of the round table. + The pets called the dragon ‘Percival’ satirically, making fun of his cowardice and timidity. Q. 12 How did Belinda and her pets behave at the appearance of the pirate? Ans * Belinda was so terrified by the sinister appearance of the pirate, she turned pale and cried for help. + Mustard, Blink and Ink ran away and hid themselves. It was only custard who faced the pirate bravely. Q.13 Is there any change in the life and behaviours of the inmates of the white house after the pirate incident? Ans ¢ There is no change in the life and behavior, Belinda still believes that she is as brave as barrel full of bears. Mustard believes he is bold and fearless. Ink and Blink, have not stopped the false claims that they can chase a lion away. + Custard still behaves like a comfort- loving, lazy and weak creature who wants a nice, safe cage.Q.14 Despite killing the pirate, Custard Ans agreed that everybody was braver than him, What does this show about Custard’s character? + Custard never boasted of his bravery and as earlier kept up his demand for a nice, safe cage. + This indicates his modesty. He did not realise that he was capable of brave deeds and could act fearlessly. Q.15 What is the central idea of the poem. Ans “The Tale of Custard the Dragon’? * Our judgement should be based on the real deeds of people, not on their self-recommendations. ‘* Appearances may be deceptive and claims may be hollow. Moreover, people with true virtues, need not include in false pretenses. Answer the following questions in about 100-120 words each. Q.16 "Do not judge a book by its cover,” Ans Discuss with reference to Custard’s character in the poem, 'The Tale of Custard the Dragon’ * The poem conveys that judgement should not be based on external appearance and self-recommending claims. + A person evaluating a book by its captivating cover may be deceived as the cover may belie the content. * Belinda calls the dragon, Custard lacks firmness strength and limps like custard. because he and * However, when the terrifying pirate intrudes, Custard unlike Belinda and her other pets, refuse to run away and faces the pirate fearlessly. + It shows that real virtues does not resort to false pretence, The real acts of people speak for their essential character. + Appearances must not be the basis of the judgement about people. Q. 17 Imagine that Custard writes a blog on ‘Ans Q. 18 Custard, ‘overcoming fears’, A part of the blog focuses on ways to overcome that fears within, As Custard, write this part of the blog. + While we agree that fear is like a big monster that resides withing us. The monster will continue to overpower us if we don't overpower it, Some easy ways to overcome the fear- () Keep a positive approach towards life, do not think about the problem too much. ) Courage has to be activated from within yourself iii) be prepared to the consequences of fighting with the face problem (iv) don't accept failure without trying, don't think about the consequences of failing. though mocked for his cowardice, displayed courage and was the one who saved the day in the end. Pick a character from any of the units (lessons/poems) in the First Flight who displayed similar characterstics, like English-10 @)Ans Custard and overcame a troubling issue? What similarities and differences do you find between the character and Custard? + Similarities and difference between Custard and the seagull. + The seagull, from the chapter ‘His First Flight’ resembles Custard. * Custard was very humble to talk about his strength but he was not afraid to face any problem, Whereas the seagull was worried and unable to take his first flight. @ English-10 Custard didn't involve in any celebrations after defeating the pirate, the seagull celebrated his first flight. They both displayed true courage when the situation fell on them, They proved that real courage is in facing danger.