Notes On Book - 1

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Notes by: Prof. Akhtar Ali Ghumman

Department of English, Govt. Allama Iqbal College, Paris Road, Sialkot.
Chapter. No.1:
BUTTON, BUTTON
By: Richard Matheson
Questions/Answers:
Q. 1: Why did Arthur disagree (‫ )اتفاق نہ کرنا‬with his wife? *****
Ans. Arthur’s moral vision (‫ )اخالقی بصیرت‬was much better than that of his wife. He did not
like the idea of pushing the button and killing anybody for money. He called it a pure
murder. He knew that his wife was greedy for money, so he disagreed with her.
Q. 2: What was the message Norma received on pushing the button? Or What did
happen when Norma pressed the button? Or How was Arthur killed?*****
Ans. Soon after pushing the button, Norma received a phone call from Lenox Hill Hospital.
She was informed that her husband Arthur had been pushed from the platform in front
of the train in a subway accident (‫ )زیر زمین ٹرین کا حادثہ‬and had lost his life.
Q. 3: Why did Norma try to persuade (‫ )راغب کرنا‬her husband to agree with her? Or Why
did Norma persuade her husband to accept the offer? Or Why did Norma want to
get 50000 dollars? Or What did Norma want to do with 50000 dollars?*****
Ans. Norma wanted to improve her life style (‫)طرز زندگی کو بہتر بنانا‬.
ِ She wanted to have a trip
to Europe and buy a cottage (‫ )چھوٹا سا گھر‬on Island. She wanted better apartment, better
furniture and a car. For all these, they needed money and she kept on persuading her
husband to push the button.
Q. 4: Why did Mr. Steward continue persuading Norma?*****

Ans. Mr. Steward continued persuading Norma because he had noticed her selfish nature
(‫)خود غرضی والی فطرت‬. He was perhaps some commission agent. He was convinced of
her curiosity (‫ )اسکی دلچسپی کا یقین آگیا‬and greed when she called him in the afternoon. He
expected her to push the button.
Q. 5: Did Norma remain normal on hearing the news of the accident of her husband?
Or Why did Norma not remain normal on the news of her husband’s death? Or
What did Norma feel on hearing the news of accident?*****
Ans. Norma did not remain normal on hearing the news of the accident of her husband. She
felt unreal (‫ )جیسے یقین نہ آیا ہو‬when the voice informed her of her husband’s death. She
could hardly stand and walk. (‫)اس کے لئے کھڑا ہونا اور چلنا مشکل ہوگیا‬. She was shaking her
head without being aware of it.
Q.6: What is the significance (‫ )اہمیت‬of Arthur’s life insurance policy?*****

Ans. Arthur’s life insurance policy was the same amount (‫ )وہی رقم‬that was offered by Mr.
Steward for pushing the button. Its actual value ($ 25000) would be doubled in case of
the accidental death (‫)حادثاتی موت کی صورت اسی رقم نے دگنا ہو جانا تھا۔‬. The doubled money
was the real amount that was promised by Mr. Steward on pushing the button.
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Q.7: What were the reasons Norma gave to her husband to accept the offer?***
Ans: Norma told Arthur that it could be a psychological research (‫ )نفسیاتی تحقیق‬to study
the reactions (‫ )ردعمل معلوم کرنے کے لئے‬of the people in such situations or this might be
a game played by some eccentric millionaire. There might not be any murder in reality.
She also told him of her desires to improve their life style.
Q.8: Why did Norma consider the tone and attitude of Mr. Steward offensive? ***
‫نورما کو مسٹر سٹیوارڈ کا لب و لہجہ ناگوار کیوں لگا؟‬
Ans: Norma considered (‫ )سمجھا‬the tone and attitude (‫ )لب و لہجہ‬of Mr. Steward offensive
(‫ )ناگوار‬because he was insisting (‫ )ضد کرنا‬on talking to her while she was busy. He was
talking in a business-like manner (‫)کاروباری انداز‬. Norma did not like this attitude.
Q. 9: How did Arthur react to the offer given by Steward?**

Ans: Arthur did not like Mr. Steward’s offer. He instantly rejected his offer with anger and
asked him to go back. He also asked him to take his button unit with him. He did not
want to listen to him anymore.
Q.10: Write a note on the character of Arthur? OR What type or sort of person is
Arthur? **
Ans: Arthur has a great moral vision (‫)اعلی اخالقی بصیرت‬. ٰ He is not greedy and selfish. He
disagrees with his wife because he considers it a murder to kill somebody for money. He
believes in honesty and hard work to improve the standard of life. ( ‫اسکا یقین ہے کہ‬
‫)معیار زندگی ایمانداری اور محنت سے بہتر بنایا جا سکتا ہے۔‬
Q.11: What was written on the folded piece of paper scotch taped to the bottom of the
package?**
Ans: The following note had been written on the folded piece of paper scotch-taped to the
bottom of the package, “Mr. Steward will call on you (‫ )آپ سے ملنے آئے گا‬at 8:00 P.M.”
Q.12: Write a note on the character of Norma? OR What type of woman is Norma? *
Ans: Norma is a greedy woman. She gets ready to kill an unknown person for the sake of
money. Her moral vision is poor (‫)اسکی اخالقی سوچ بہت پست ہے۔‬. She is also a silly woman
as she does not understand the trick of Mr. Steward and foolishly kills her own husband
by pressing the button.
Q.13: What is the moral lesson of the story “Button, Button…” *

Ans: Basically, the story teaches us the old moral lesson in a new way i.e. ‘Greed is a curse’. It
also teaches us the value of human life. We must not think of killing anybody for the
sake of money or personal gains (‫)ذاتی مفادات‬.
Q.14: What was there inside the package or carton? (‫*)ڈبے کے اندر کیا تھا؟‬
Ans: Inside the package or carton was a push-button unit fastened to (‫ )جُڑا ہوا‬a small wooden
box. A small dome (‫ )خول‬covered the button. It was locked in its place.
Q.15: What is the last conversation (‫ )آخری گفتگو‬between Norma and Arthur at the end
of the lesson?
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Ans: In the last conversation Norma tells Arthur that they can go to Europe and buy a cottage
on the Island. Arthur strongly disagrees with her. Then she says that it may be just a
research work and no actual death will take place. Arthur does not reply and goes away.
Q.16: What did Mr. Steward tell Arthur and Norma about the function of the button-
unit (‫ )بٹن یونٹ کے کام کا طریقہ کار‬and what was Arthur’s reaction?
Ans: Mr. Steward told that if they pushed the button, someone in the world would die and in
return, they would get $50000. Arthur called it a practical joke.
Q.17: What kind of box did Mrs. Arthur or Norma find by the door?
Ans: Mrs. Arthur or Norma found a cube-shaped carton, (‫ )مکعب شکل کا ڈبہ‬sealed with tape
and their names printed by hand. Inside it was a push-button unit, covered with a locked
dome.
Q.18: What did Norma do with the card halves while leaving for office?
Ans: While leaving for the office, Norma saw the card halves on the table. Impulsively , ( ‫بال‬
‫ )سوچے سمجھے‬she dropped them into her purse and left the apartment.
Q.19: Who was Mr. Steward?

Ans: Mr. Steward was a small but very clever man. He was perhaps a commission agent of
some organization. He offered an award of $50000 to Norma for pushing the button
inside the package which would result in the death of somebody.
Q.20: What did Norma find inside the box when she broke it?
Ans: When Norma broke the box, she found nothing inside it. There were no nails or screws;
no wires, transistor or tubes. The box was empty from within.
Q.21: What was written on the card given by Mr. Steward?

Ans: Mr. Steward’s name and telephone number were printed on the card. Nothing else had
been written over there.
Q.22: Why did Norma telephone Mr. Steward?

Ans: Norma was a greedy woman. She telephoned Mr. Steward to get back the package as she
was curious in the offer made by him. She wanted to get the prize money after pushing
the button.
M.C.Q’s Based on Synonyms:
S# Question Statements Possible answers
1. Norma repressed (‫ )دبا گئی‬a smile. Checked, controlled
2. Arthur’s tone had been offensive. (‫ تحقیر آمیز‬،‫)ناگوار‬ Rude, impolite, scoffing
3. Norma challenged if the button was valuable monetarily? Financially
(‫)پیسے کے لحاظ سے‬
4. What is the gadget (‫ آلہ‬،‫ )پُرزہ‬anyway? Device, tool
5. Mr. Steward looked embarrassed. (‫)شرمندہ‬ Humiliated, ashamed
6. May be some eccentric (‫ )عجیب و غریب‬millionaire is playing Strange, odd, abnormal
games.
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7. Impulsively, (‫ نہ چاہتے ہوئے بھی‬،‫ )جبلی طور پر‬Norma dropped On impulse, automatically
them into her bag. spontaneously, suddenly
8. Norma made a scoffing (‫ نفرت آمیز‬،‫ )طنزیہ‬sound.*** Mocking, contemptuous
9. Arthur looked incredulous. (‫ت حال میں‬ ِ ‫)غیر یقینی کی صور‬ Disbelieving, Doubtful
10. Arthur looked astounded. (‫** )حیران پریشان‬ Shocked, amazed,
astonished
11. Arthur countered. (‫)مخالفت کی‬ Contradicted, opposed,
resisted
12. Arthur stared at her appalled. (‫ حیران ہو کر‬،‫)ششدر ہو کر‬ Shocked, dismayed
13. Norma thought it ridiculous. (‫ مزاحیہ‬،‫)مضحکہ خیز‬ Absurd, silly, nonsensical
14. Norma made a contemptuous (‫ طنزیہ‬،‫ )تحقیر آمیز‬noise. Hateful, arrogant
15. She walked into the kitchen numbly. (‫)بے جان سی کیفیت‬ Without feeling, dully
16. She began to smash(‫ )ٹکرانا‬it on the edge of the sink. Break, shatter
17. He turned off (‫ )بجھا دیا‬the lamp. switched off
18. He stared at her in dismay. (‫)مایوسی‬ Disappointment, sadness
19. While she was stacking (‫ )ترتیب سے خانوں میں لگانا‬the dishes. Heaping, Piling up in
frame
20. He stared (‫ )گھور کے دیکھا‬at her. Gazed
21. The package (‫ )بند ڈبہ‬was lying by the front door. Parcel, bundle
22. It was a cube-shaped (‫ )مکعب شکل کا‬carton. Having sides
23. It was a cube-shaped carton. (‫)ڈبہ‬ Box, packet
24. It was a cube-shaped carton sealed (‫ )بندکیاہوا‬with tape. Closed, preserved
25. Push button unit was fastened (‫ )جُڑا ہوا‬to a small wooden box. Tied, fixed
26. She thought that it was a sales-pitch. (‫)مال بیچنے کی باتیں‬ Selling argument
27. It could prove very valuable. (‫)قیمتی‬ Beneficial, precious
28. Monetarily, she challenged. (‫)سوال کیا‬ Asked, questioned
29. Mr. Steward nodded. (‫)ہاں میں سر ہالیا‬ Approved, indicated
30. Norma frowned. (‫)تیوری چڑھائی‬ Scowled.
31. The offer is completely genuine. (‫)خالص‬ Real, authentic, true
32. The organization is of international scope. (‫)پھیالو‬ Range
33. Arthur tossed (‫ )اچھال دئے‬the pieces onto the table. Threw
34. Are not you curious? (‫)متجسس‬ Inquisitive, inquiring,
interested
35. Doesn’t it intrigue (‫ )لچسپ لگنا‬you? Attract
36. It is some kind of psychological research. (‫)تحقیق‬ Investigation, inquiry
37. Arthur shrugged. (‫)کندھے اچکائے‬ Gestured,
38. He considered it immoral. (‫)غیر اخالقی‬ Wicked, corrupt,
dishonest
39. Norma slid (‫ )چ ُھپ گئی‬beneath the covers. Hid
40. She joined Arthur in the elevator. (‫)لفٹ‬ Lift
41. She hung up. (‫)فون بند کر دیا‬ Disconnected
42. She restrained (‫ )روک لیا‬herself. Controlled
43. It is quite authentic. (‫)خالص‬ Real, genuine
44. Norma swallowed. (‫)کھاتی رہی‬ Ate
45. That’s crazy. (‫ احمقانہ‬،‫)غیر معقول‬ Nonsense, mad, absurd
46. Nonetheless, (‫ )تاہم‬that is the proposition. Nevertheless
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47. Nonetheless, (‫ )تاہم‬that is the proposition. (‫)پیشکش‬ Scheme, offer, proposal

48. Norma stiffened. (‫)اکڑ گئی‬ Hardened
49. She glared (‫ )غصے سے دیکھا‬at the carton. Looked angrily
50. She went back to turn the cutlets. (‫)گوشت کے ٹکڑے‬ Pieces of meat
51. Norma looked disgusted. (‫ پریشان‬،‫)ناراض‬ Shocked, displeased
52. It might be an old Chinese peasant. (‫)کسان‬ Farmer
53. Some diseased (‫ )بیمار‬native in Congo. Sick, ill
54. Some diseased native (‫ )مقامی باشندہ‬in Congo. Local person
55. Arthur countered. (‫)مخالفت کی‬ Opposed
56. Norma interrupted. (‫)مداخلت کی‬ Interfered.
57. She shuddered. (‫)کانپ اٹھی‬ Trembled.
58. She gestured (‫ )اشارہ کیا‬vaguely. Motioned
59. She gestured vaguely. (‫)غیر واضح‬ Unclearly
60. His voice was guarded. (‫)محتاط‬ Cautious, protected,
secure
61. What average people would do under such circumstance.‫ حال‬Situation
62. If there is some guilt. (‫)احساس جرم‬ Sense of crime, criminality
63. If there is some anxiety. (‫)پشیمانی‬ Nervousness, worry,
concern
64. She was staring (‫ )گھور کے دیکھنا‬into her coffee. Gazing
65. All this furore (‫ )غم و غصہ‬over a meaningless button. Rage, uproar, commotion
66. When she had turned over the supper (‫ )شام کا کھانا‬steaks. Evening meal
67. There was a shoving (‫ )دھکم پیل واال‬crowd? Pushing
68. It was not her voice shrieking (‫ )چیختی ہوئی‬so. Screaming
69. After she had turned the supper steaks. (‫)گوشت کے ٹکڑے‬ Slices of meat, pieces
70. She was conscious (‫ )باخبر‬of shaking her head. Aware
71. She remembered the insurance policy with double Compensation, security
indemnity. (‫)تالفی‬
72. She began pounding (‫ )ٹکرانا‬it harder and harder. Beating, hammering
73. She whirled (‫ )گ ُھومی‬with a gasp. Turned
74. Stumbling (‫ )لڑکھڑاتی‬into the living room she picket the Staggering
receiver.
75. She whirled with a gasp. (‫)ہانپنا‬ Breath
M.C.Q’s Based on Comprehension:

1. Where did Norma put lamb chops? *** In the broiler
2. There was a small man------- In the hallway
3. What was the reward for pushing the button? $50,000
4. Where was the key to the bell unit dome? In the sealed envelope
5. What would happen by pushing the button? Somewhere in the world
some unknown person
would die
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6. Why did not Arthur agree to the offer of Mr. Steward for pushing He considered it a
the button? murder
7. Why was the offer of $50,000 attractive for Norma? She wanted to improve
her life
8. Who, in Norma’s opinion the researcher? An eccentric millionaire
9. What covered the button? A glass dome
10. How was Steward in appearance? A small man
11. What was Steward selling? Nothing
12. What did Steward draw out from the inside of his coat pocket? A small envelope
13. Arthur called the explanation of the working of the button unit -- A practical joke
---
14. Norma put the package in the bottom cabinet because she Throw it out later
intended to -----
15. To which place did Norma want to have a trip? Europe
16. For how much money was Arthur’s life insured? $25,000
17. Norma received a call from ____ Lenox Hill Hospital
Chapter. No.2:
CLEARING IN THE SKY

By: Jesse Stuart
Questions/Answers:
Q. 1: Why did the old man not follow the advice of the doctors?*****
(‫) ُبوڑھا ڈاکٹروں کی نصیحت پر عمل کیوں نہیں کرتا تھا؟‬
Ans. The old man did not follow the advice of the doctors because he knew that hard work
kept a man physically fit (‫) وہ جانتا تھا کہ محنت انسان کو جسمانی طور پر تندرست رکھتی ہے۔‬. He loved manual
work (‫ )ہاتھ سےکام‬as he had to earn (‫ )روزی کمانا‬for his family. Work was his passion and he
loved to raise crops. He wanted to prove the doctors wrong.
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Q. 2: Where did the old man take his son?*****

Ans. The old man took his son to the top of a mountain where he had made his secret
agricultural farm. It was a small clearing, not more than three- fourth of an acre. There
he had grown his favourite vegetables.
Q. 3: Why did the old man, Jess’s father take steep paths to reach the mountain
top?*****
Ans. The old man was an ambitious (‫ )بہت ُپر عزم‬person and he liked toughness (‫ )مشقت‬in life.
When his health was extremely poor, he used longer paths but as his health grew better,
he used steeper paths to test that he was getting better all the time. He also wanted to
prove his doctors wrong.
Q. 4: What had the doctors told Jess’s father or the old man? Or What did the doctors
tell the old man? Or Give the opinion of the doctors about the health of the old
man?*****
Ans. The doctors had told the old man that his heart was weak and his life was in a risk. They
also advised him not to walk more than the next street and spend the remaining few
days of his life among his family by staying at home. They thought that he would die very
soon.
Q. 5: Why was the writer reluctant (‫ )مجبور‬for a walk with his father? Or Why did Jess
not want to accompany his father?*****
Ans. The writer was reluctant to go with his father because he did not like to climb up the
mountain in hot weather but his father was insisting on (‫ )ضد کر رہا تھا۔‬showing him
something secret. He had already walked half mile uphill as he could not drive his car
due to slips.
Q.6: Why had the old man planted his secret garden? *****
(‫)بُوڑھے نے اپنا خُفیہ باغ کیوں اگایا تھا؟‬
Ans. The old man had planted his secret garden at the top of the mountain for three reasons:
i. Anything grown in the new land has a better flavour.
ii. He wanted to test his physical power and prove his doctors wrong.
iii. The rich loam (‫اعلی چکنی مٹی‬
ٰ ) at the top of the mountain gave better
production. (‫)بہتر پیداوار‬
Q.7: Why did the son at the age of six cry? OR What had happened to the wooden
plough (‫ )لکڑی کا ہل‬that Jess’s father had made for him?*****
Ans: When Jess was six, his father made a small wooden plough for him. He lost this plough
and cried a lot over its loss as he liked it very much. The old man made another plough
to pacify the son (‫ )بیٹے کو چُپ کرانے کے لئے‬but he did not like the new plough as much as he
liked the old one.
Q.8: What excited the curiosity of Jess?**

Ans: Jess’ curiosity was aroused by his father’s announcement that he wanted to show him
something that he had never seen before. Jess thought that perhaps his father had found
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some new kind of grass, herb or tree. In fact, the old man wanted to show him his secret
garden, so he kept Jess in suspense.
Q. 9: Name or describe the vegetables the old man grew on his farm. Or Which
vegetables did the old man grown on his secret farm? ( ‫ُبوڑھے نے اپنے کھیت میں کون کون سی‬
‫**)سبزیاں اگائی تھیں؟‬
Ans: The old man grew three types of vegetables on his secret farm. He grew potatoes,
tomatoes and yams on his uphill farm. All the plants were strong and in good condition.
Q.10: Describe the physical appearance (‫ )جسمانی حُلیہ‬of the old man. Or What type of man
Jess’ father was?
Ans: The old man was quite active and fit even at the age of seventy. He had pale-blue eyes.
Although he had some heart problem, he looked quite healthy and strong. He was very
hardworking and there was always a shine of determination (‫ )ارادے کی چمک‬in his eyes.
Q.11: Why did Jess’s father fence his fields or fenced against what?
(‫)جیس کے باپ نے اپنے کھیتوں کو باڑ کیوں لگائی اور کس چیز کے خالف لگائی؟‬
Ans: Jess’s father had fenced his fields against the stray cattle (‫ )آوارہ مویشی‬so that they could not
enter his fields to damage his crops. These cattle generally came from the nearby
pastures.
Q.12: How did Jess manage to stand on the steep path?

(‫)جیس نے عمودی راستے پر کھڑے ہونے کے لئے کیا طریقہ اختیار کیا؟‬
Ans: The track was steep and it was difficult to stand there. So, Jess managed to stand on the
steep path by holding on to a little sapling (‫۔)چھوٹا خود رو پودا‬
Q.13: What guaranteed the old man’s health? (‫)کون سی چیز بوڑھے کی صحت کی ضامن تھی؟‬
Ans: The old man’s love for hard work and his habit of climbing the mountains guaranteed
his health. He also ate fresh and pure vegetables and inhaled fresh air. He did like the
life of laziness and idleness.
Q. 14: What were the feelings of the old man at the age of seventy?
Ans: The old man felt very fit and healthy even at the age of seventy. He was quite happy
to see the production of his secret farm. He was quite satisfied with his life as he had
lived the life which the Good Book (‫ )انجیل مقدس‬allows a man in this world.
Q. 15: Had the son there been ever before?

Ans: Yes, with the exception of last three years, the son, Jess had been there many times
before. He had already visited this area in his early childhood and youth age with his
parents.
Q. 16: What did the son remember from his childhood? Were these good memories?
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Ans: The son remembered that his parents used to bring him to the fields to thin corn when
he was only six years old. He also remembered that once his father made him a wooden
plough which he lost in a furrow and started weeping. These were good memories.

1. I could not protest (‫)احتجاج کرنا‬to him now. Complain, object
2. I wiped (‫ )صاف کئے‬the streams of sweat. Cleaned
3. Sweat might have caused stinging (‫ )چُبھنا‬in his eyes. Pricking, hurting
4. My father cut a wisp (‫ ) ُمٹھا‬of alfalfa. A piece or thin stem, a small
handful
5. ‘Look at this, Jess’ he bragged. (‫)فخر سے کہا‬ Boasted, spoke proudly
6. Jess saw many species (‫ )اقسام‬of wood. Kinds, types
7. Jess held a little sapling. (‫)ننھا خود رو پودا‬ Young tree
8. Jess’ curiosity (‫ )دلچسپی‬was aroused. *** Interest, eagerness, suspense
9. My father answered me curtly. (‫** )تیزی سے‬ Abruptly, bluntly
10. The fingers of pines were fondling the substance Matter, material
(‫ )جسم‬of white cloud.
11. The fingers of pines were fondling (‫ گدگدی کرنا‬،‫ )چ ُھونا‬Touching lovingly, caressing
the substance of white cloud.
12. The October winds rustled (‫ )سرسراہٹ پیدا کرنا‬the big Rubbed softly, crackled
leaves.
13. I had never been on this rugged (‫ )ناہموار‬land. Rough and hard
14. It was too steep (‫ )عمودی‬for my feet to hold. ** Vertical
15. I braced (‫ )سہارا دیا‬myself. Supported, protected
16. Look at the fertile (‫ )زرخیز‬land. Rich, productive
17. He whiffed (‫ )سونگھنا‬and whiffed the smell of this dirt. Inhaled, breathed in
18. Jess’ father improved the worn out (‫ )خستہ حال‬area. Old and rough
19. Stray (‫ )آوارہ‬cattle come out of the pasture. Wandering
20. This is the cleanest patch. (‫)قطعہ زمین‬ Piece of land
21. There was a rim (‫ )گوالئی میں لکیر‬of shadow. Circular edge
22. I saw a row of dark, stalwart (‫ )مضبوط‬plants. Strong and healthy
23. The father wanted to sift (‫ )مسلنا‬the dirt. Rub through
24. He had made up his mind. (‫)ارادہ کرلیا‬ Decided it
25. Even if he had to crawl. (‫)رینگنا‬ Creep, move on all fours
26. I followed him in the pasture. (‫)چراگاہ‬ Grassland
27. We passed near the meadow. (‫)سبزہ زار‬ Grassy field
28. The second bluff lifted abruptly. (‫)اچانک‬ Suddenly
29. I had never seen anything extraordinary. (‫ )غیر معمولی‬Unusual
30. My curiosity was aroused. (‫)پیدا ہونا‬ Stimulated, awaken, stirred
31. He had found an unfamiliar (‫ )نایاب‬herb. Unusual, uncommon
32. I saw a clearing in the heart of this wilderness. (‫ )ویرانہ‬Wasteland, rough land
33. He crossed the fence. (‫)باڑ‬ Barrier, hurdle, boundary
34. I don’t see a weed. (‫)جڑی بوٹی‬ Wild plant, bush
35. He said motioning (‫ )اشارہ کرنا‬for me. Directing, gesturing
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36. Wild vines (‫ )بیلیں‬had matted their tops. Creeping plants

37. Wild vines had matted (‫ )آپس میں لی ہوئی‬their tops. Entangled, entwined
38. The branches of pines were touching substance (‫)جسم‬ Matter, material, body
of a cloud.
39. He began the climb the second bluff. (‫)عمودی چٹان‬ Steep rock, cliff
40. The path circled around the slope gradually. (‫)رفتہ رفتہ‬ Step by step, little by little
41. He sat down on a big stump. (‫)کٹا ہوا تنا‬ Cut main trunk
42. Regardless (‫ )قطع نظر‬of my age. In spite of, despite
43. He wiped sweat with his big blue bandana. (‫)رومال‬ Handkerchief

1. What did the old man want to show his son?* A patch of clearing
2. How many years ago did the doctors advise the old man to Forty
take complete rest?
3. How many children did the old man have? ** Five
4. What did the old man cut with his pocket knife? *** A wisp of alfalfa
5. In how many years did the old man improve the land? Thirty
6. Why did the old man hunt for the squirrels? ** To cook for meal
7. What type of special tree was found by the old man?*** Coffee
8. The clearing on the top was not more than---- Three-fourth of an acre
9. The land was fenced by ---- The old man
10. What did Jess wipe from his face? Sweat
11. What was it on the road that did not let Jess drive his car? Slippery places
12. How was the weather when Jess went with his father? It was too hot
13. When did the rabbits become ripe according to Jess’ father? October
14. What was the age of the old man? ** Seventy
15. What is the age of man according to the Good Book? Seventy
16. What did the dogs hunt in the clearing in the sky? Fox squirrels
17. Where were the branches of the tall pines reaching? White clouds
18. What crossed the path of Jess and his father? ** A fox squirrel
19. What was the age of Jess when his father made him a plough? Six
20. The old man used the straight path ---- To test his physical power
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Chapter. No.3:
DARK THEY WERE

AND GOLDEN-EYED
By: Ray Bradbury
Questions/Answers:
Q. 1: Why did Harry want to go back to the earth after landing on Mars?*****
Ans. Harry wanted to go back to the earth because he had smelt something dangerous in the
climate of Mars. The wind, the atmosphere and the food on Mars were all unfavourable to the
earthly people. The wind could damage their identities and draw their souls from them.
Q. 2: What was the advice that Harry gave to the people of America on Mars and why? OR
Why did Harry try to build the rocket?*****
Ans. After the news of war on the earth, Harry was in a great shock. He advised the people to build
a rocket and go back to the earth otherwise the climate of Mars would change them
mysteriously. It was because he had smelt something dangerous in the air.
Q. 3: How much dangerous can a Martian virus be?*****
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Ans. A Martian virus can be very dangerous. It can change the identity of human beings in a
mysterious way. It can make the earthly people dark and golden eyed. They start looking taller
and smarter than before. It can also harm their memories.
Q. 4: What climate or circumstances did Bittering family face on Mars? OR What were the
weather conditions that the Bitterings faced on Mars?
Ans. They faced a severe climate on Mars. The wind at day time and the fog at night badly
influenced the earth settlement. The wind seemed to flake away their identities and draw out
their souls from them. The paint of their house peeled away and all the boards were warped
out of their shape.
Q. 5: What was the condition of the Bittering family on hearing the news of war on the
earth? **
Ans. The news of war on the earth gave them a heavy shock. Harry wanted to strike Laura. They
thought that they had been stranded on Mars forever as all the rockets had been blown in the
war. Sweat poured from Harry’s face, hands and body. He was drenched in the hotness of his
fear.
Q.6: What was the shocking news that Laura brought? Or What radio news frightened
Laura? *****
Ans. Laura brought the shocking news of war on the earth. A radio flash told them that New York
had been hit with atom bomb. All the rockets had been blown and there would be no more
rockets to Mars. They were stranded (‫ )پھنس چکے‬on Mars forever.
Q.7: What was the effect of the weather on the house in which Harry’s family was living?
OR What was the condition of the Bitterings’ house on Mars?***
Ans: The hot wind at day and the fog at night had badly damaged their house. The paint had peeled
away and all the boards were distorted and out of shape. It did not look like an earthman’s
house anymore.
Q.8: What did the Bittering family or Harry want to grow on Mars and why?***
Ans: They wanted to grow their own earthly vegetables on Mars because the food available there
was not fit for them. It could affect them mysteriously. That is why Harry refused to eat the
food from Mars.
Q. 9: Why did Cora want to stay on Mars? Or Why did Cora not want to go back to the
earth? Or Why did Harry’s wife want to stay on Mars?***
Ans: Cora wanted to stay on Mars because of the fear of war on earth. She thought that one day the
nuclear war would break out and the atom bomb would fix the earth and then they would be
safe on Mars. It was nonsense to return to the earth in such conditions.
Q.10: What report did the lieutenant submit to the captain? Or What was the report
sent to the earth from Mars by the rocket men?**
Ans: The lieutenant reported that the town was empty. He found the native life in the hills. The
people were dark and yellow eyed. They were very friendly and learnt English fast. He further
said that the absence of the earthly people would remain a mystery forever.
Q.11: What did the man, his wife and children feel when they landed on the Mars?**
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Ans: When the man, his wife and children landed on Mars, they felt their hair flutter and tissues of
their bodies draw tight. It seemed as if they were standing at the centre of a vacuum. Harry’s
wife seemed to whirl away in smoke.
Q.12: How much social were the people on Mars?*
Ans: According to the lieutenant’s report, the dark people with yellow eyes on Mars were very
social and friendly. They were very peace loving people and learnt English fast. He hoped
that their relations would be most friendly with them.
Q.13: How many children did Harry Bittering have and what were their names?
Ans: Harry Bittering had three children: one daughter and two sons. The name of the daughter
was Laura while the names of the sons were Dan and David.
Q.14: Where had the captain established his headquarters?
Ans: The Captain established his headquarters in an abandoned bar.
Q.15: How many people lived in the ruins of the hills?

Ans: According to the report of the lieutenant submitted to the captain, about six or eight hundred
people lived in the ruins of the hills at Mars. He considered them Martians, although, they
were Americans.
Q.16: What did the Bittering children do on Mars?
Ans: The children mostly played and enjoyed themselves. The daughter wove tapestries and the
sons played songs on flutes and pipes. Their laughter echoed in the marble villa.
Q.17: What does Harry mean when he uses the word ‘ghosts’ for dead cities?
Ans: By the word ‘ghosts’ Harry means some mysterious and evil influence which can change the
people slowly. It may also indicate the souls of the dead people or some magical influence that
can alter their identities.
Q.18: Who were the people whom the rocket men thought to be Martians?
Ans: They were actually the earth people who had set up an earth settlement on Mars. The Martian
air had changed them so much that they had lost their memories and looked like Martians.
Q.19: What startling changes had occurred in Harry and his wife?
Ans: Many startling changes occurred in Harry and his wife. Harry became very dark and golden
eyed and looked as young as his eldest son; while his wife Cora became golden and slender
like her daughter. They had also lost their memory.
Q.20: Why did Harry try to build the rocket?
Ans: Harry wanted to build the rocket to go back on the earth because he had smelt something
dangerous in Martian air. He knew that they would all change if they stayed on there. He
wanted to save himself and the others by going back.
1. It gave a bulging pop. (‫)اُبھرتی تیز آواز‬ sharp, , explosive sound
2. His wife seemed (‫ )محسوس ہوا‬almost to whirl away. Appeared
3. The other passengers whirled away. **(‫) گھومنا یا اڑنا‬ Turned or moved away
4. He felt submerged in a chemical. (‫)ڈوبنا‬ Drowned, drenched
5. It could dissolve his intellect. (‫)حل ہوجانا‬ Melt, End slowly
6. The children hollered at the sky. **(‫) چیخنا چالنا‬ Shouted or cried
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7. “Chin up Harry” said his wife. (‫)ہمت کرو‬ Be brave

8. Fear came as the third unbidden partner. (‫) ِبن بالیا‬ Uninvited
9. You haven’t been prowling up (‫ )گھومنا پھرنا‬in those ruins. Moving around, roaming
10. Laura stumbled (‫ )لڑکھڑاتی ہوئی‬through the settlement. Staggered, moved unsteadily
11. A radio flash just came. (‫)خبر‬ News item
12. They were stranded (‫ )پھنس گئے‬on the Mars. Trapped, left without hope
13. Harry looked with dismay (‫ )مایوسی‬at his house. Disappointment
14. He was drenched (‫ )بھیگ گیا‬in the hotness of his fear. Fully wet
15. Harry had some blueprints (‫ )خاکے‬of the rocket. Detailed plans
16. His wife came with a wicker ( ‫ )شاخوں سے بنی‬basket. Made of straw
17. His daughters wove tapestries. (‫)کڑھائی کا کام‬ Wall hangings
18. She was golden and slender. (‫)دُبلی پتلی‬ Slim, thin
19. We are here to rescue you. (‫)بچانا‬ Save
20. They established headquarters in an abandoned bar. (‫)ویران‬ Left unused
21. This is one of those mysteries (‫ )راز‬we will never solve. Puzzles, secrets
22. The wind blew as if to flake away (‫ )مٹا دینا‬their identies. ** Spread or scatter, destroy
23. One day the atom bomb will fix (‫ )تباہ کردینا‬the earth. Punish, destroy
24. There were dim flecks (‫ )دھبے‬in his eyes. Spots
25. They found a flimsy rocket frame. ( ‫ نامکمل‬،‫)بھدا سے‬ Thin and weak,
26. ‘Dark, eh?’ mused (‫ )سوچا‬the captain. Thought seriously
27. Men leaped (‫ )چھالنگیں لگائیں‬out shouting. Jumped
28. The rocket metal cooled in the meadow. (‫)سبزہ زار‬ Pasture, grazing land
29. They came out from the clock interior (‫)گول اندرونی حصہ‬. Round inside
30. His hair seemed to flutter. (‫)پھڑپھڑانا‬ Tremble, quiver
31. He felt standing in a vacuum. (‫)خالء‬ Void, emptiness, space
32. Children might be sown (‫ )بونا‬at any instant in all climes. Planted
33. Children might be sown at any instant (‫ )لمحہ‬in all climes. Moment
34. Children might be sown at any instant in all climes. (‫)موسم‬ Climates, weather
35. As marrow (‫ )گودا‬comes out from white bones. Core, fatty tissues
36. That might dissolve his intellect. (‫)عقل و فہم‬ Mental power, wisdom
37. They were lying like children delicate (‫ )نرم و نازک‬bones. Soft, fragile, weak
38. Wind in the stiff (‫)اکڑی ہوئی‬grass. Firm, hard
39. A man standing on the edge (‫ )کنارا‬of a sea. Border, ridge
40. A man ready to wade in. (‫)پانی میں داخل ہونا‬ Enter into water
41. We are clean and decent (‫ )مہذب‬people. Civilized
42. There are some kind of ghosts (‫ )بُھوت‬in dead cities. Phantom, spirit, spectre
43. Have you been prowling up in those ruins. (‫)کھنڈرات‬ Devastated place
44. Laura dashed (‫ )دوڑتے ہوئے‬onto the porch. Came running
45. She sobbed. (‫)سسکیاں لینے لگی‬ Sighed
46. All the rockets have been blown up. (‫)تباہ ہوگئے‬ Destroyed
47. He wanted to strike (‫)ضرب لگانا‬Laura. Beat, hit
48. He stroked (‫ )ٹکرایا‬Laura’s head with his own. Touched, fondled
49. Men were sitting at the grocery (‫ )کریانہ کی‬store. Retail foodstuff
50. Men were conversing (‫ )بات چیت کرنا‬with leisure and ease. Talking, chatting
51. He was frightened. (‫)خوف زدہ‬ Afraid, scared, terrified
52. I can’t recall (‫ )یادکرنا‬Harry. Remember
53. He said casually. (‫)الپرواہی سے‬ Carelessly
54. Mostly they remained idled. (‫)بےحرکت‬ Lazy, inactive
55. He said laying out (‫ )پھیالتے ہوئے‬blueprints. spreading
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56. The painted houses flaked and peeled. (‫)ٹُکڑیاں بن بن کر اترنا‬ Chipped off,
57. Rubber tyres lay suspended. (‫)لٹکے ہوئے‬ Hanging, poised
58. They stood in the blazing air. (‫)جلتی ہوئی‬ Burning, scorching
59. In quiet (‫ )پ ُرسکون‬autumn. Silent, calm
60. Their voices echoing (‫ )گونجنا‬in the marble villa. Resounding
61. Such odd (‫ )عجیب و غریب‬houses the earth people made. Strange, unusual
62. How ridiculous. (‫)مضحکہ خیز‬ Absurd, ludicrous
63. I am glad (‫)خوش‬that they have gone. Happy
64. Such ugly (‫ )بدصورت‬people. Unattractive
65. He was startled (‫ )خوف زدہ‬by what he had said. Shocked, upset
66. They saw the native (‫ )مقامی باشندہ‬life. Local
67. They did not have the foggiest (‫ )مدھم سا‬notion. Dimmest
68. They did not have the foggiest notion. (‫)تصور‬ Idea
69. This is one of those mysteries. (‫ بھید‬،‫)راز‬ Secrets
M.C.Q’s Based on:

1. At any moment the Martian air might ---- Draw his soul from him
2. What did the Bitterings see on Martian hills? The old cities
3. What was it that Laura conveyed to her parents? The war on earth
4. Which city of the USA was attacked? *** New York
5. What did the Bitterings feel on Mars after the attack on That they were stranded
earth?
6. What were the men doing in the town on the shadowy step Conversing with great
of the grocery store? ** leisure and ease
7. For how many dollars did the man on the steps of grocery Five hundred dollars
store offer to sell the metal?
8. In which season did Mr. Bittering stand very golden eyed? Autumn
9. How did the rocket metal cool down? In the meadow winds
10. How did the lid of the rocket open? With a bulging pop
11. Where did Harry and his family land? In a meadow
12. Harry suggested building a ---- Rocket
13. In how many years was Harry expected to build a rocket? 30 years
14. What did Sam offer to Harry? Metal for building a rocket
15. Where did the Captain establish his Head-quarters? In an abandoned bar
16. Harry seemed as young as his eldest--- Son
17. After how much time the rescuer rocket came on the Mars? Five years
18. Which language did the Martians learn and speak fast? English
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Chapter. No.4:
THANK YOU, MA’AM
By: Langston Hughes
Questions/Answers:
Q. 1: What was the reaction of the woman whose purse was being snatched? OR How
did the large woman behave with the boy? Or What did the lady do to the boy
when he fell down? OR What was the reaction of the woman when the boy fell
down? *****
Ans. The lady simply turned around and kicked the boy on his buttocks. She picked him up
by his shirt front and shook him until his teeth rattled. She dragged him to her house
and got his face washed, gave him food and taught him good manners.
Q. 2: What happened to the boy when he tried to snatch the purse?*****

Ans. When the boy tried to snatch the purse, its strap broke with a sudden single tug the boy
gave it from behind. The boy’s weight and the weight of the purse combined caused him
to lose his balance. He fell on his back on the sidewalk and his legs flew up.
Q. 3: Why did the woman ask the boy (Roger) to wash his face? *****
Ans. The boy’s face was dirty and unclean. He was looking very poor by his appearance. The
woman felt pity on him and wanted to wash his face to give him a better look before
letting him go. She wanted to show her motherly affection to him.
Q. 4: Why did the boy (Roger) not run away from the house of the woman?*****
Ans. The boy did not run away from the house of the woman because she had treated him
kindly. He was impressed by her kind behaviour. So, he did not want to lose the trust of
the woman. He was sure that she was a harmless woman.
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Q. 5: How did the boy (Roger) look physically? Or Describe the physical appearance
of the boy who tried to snatch the purse.*****
Ans. The boy was about fourteen or fifteen years old and he was physically very weak and
thin. His face was dirty and he wore tennis shoes and jeans. His physical appearance
showed that he was very poor and hungry.
Q.6: What did the lady advise the boy at the end? OR What was Luella’s advice to
Roger? Or What advice did lady give to Roger?*****
Ans. The lady gave the boy ten dollars and advised him not to snatch anybody’s purse in
future. She also told the boy that shoes got by devilish ways would burn his feet. Finally
she asked him to behave himself and then let him go.
Q.7: What was the nature of the woman’s (Luella’s) job?***

Ans: She worked in a hotel beauty shop. She worked till late at night. She attended all kinds
of fashionable women. She was a very hardworking woman.
Q.8: What was the conduct of the people who saw the incident?***
Ans: By that time two or three people passed and they behaved differently. Some of them paid
little attention but some of them turned and stopped and stood watching there with
interest.
Q. 9: Why did the woman not watch the boy while preparing a dish?***
Ans: The woman did not watch the boy while preparing a dish because she was quite
confident that he would not run after she had shown love and care to him. She also
wanted to show the boy that she trusted him.
Q.10: What was the condition of the boy when the woman gave him a few jerks?*
Ans: When the woman gave him a few jerks, the boy was highly shocked. He felt extremely
ashamed at what he had done. He was fully in the grip of the large woman. He requested
the woman to set him free but she did not do so.
Q.11: At what time and situation did Roger try to snatch the lady’s purse? Or What
was the time when the boy tried to snatch the purse?*
Ans: He tried to snatch the lady’s purse at about 11 p.m. It was dark and the lady was going
home alone on foot.
Q.12: What did the woman serve to the boy? OR Describe the dinner prepared by the
woman for Roger.*
Ans: She served lima beans and beef to the boy. She also made cocoa with milk as a drink
and gave him cake to eat. She refilled him cup and asked him to eat more and more.
Q.13: Why did the boy (Roger) try to snatch the lady’s purse?
Ans: The boy tried to snatch the lady’s purse because he wanted to buy a pair of suede
shoes. He was poor and hungry and he had no family sources to fulfil his needs.
Q.14: What is the moral lesson of the story ‘Thank You Ma’am’?
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Ans: The moral of the story is that young people are not always criminals by nature.
Sometimes, their poor circumstances force them to commit evil deeds. We must not
punish such people in a merciless manner; rather we should use polite ways to teach
them.

1. The strap broke with a single sudden tug.(‫)جھٹکا‬ Pull, jerk
2. The boy was frail. (‫)کمزور‬ Weak and thin
3. The being-dragged (‫ )گھسٹتا ہوا‬boy said. Pulled
4. I just want you to turn me loose. (‫)مجھے آزاد کردو‬ Set me free
5. Sweat popped (‫ )نمودار ہوگیا‬out on boy’s face. Came out suddenly, appeared
6. The woman was sitting on the daybed. (‫)صوفہ‬ Sofa changeable into bed
7. The boy was firmly gripped. (‫)مضبوطی سےپکڑا گیا‬ Strongly held
8. She shook him until his teeth rattled. (‫)بجنے لگے‬ Clattered, made sharp sounds
9. I want a pair of suede (‫)نرم چمڑا‬shoes. Soft-leather
10. The water dripping (‫ )گرنا‬from his face. Falling in drops
11. Sit down while I fix (‫)ترتیب سے لگانا‬something to eat. Set, arrange
12. You will look presentable. (‫)قاب ِل دید‬ Decent, fit to be seen
13. She did not ask anything to embarrass (‫ )شرمندہ کرنا‬him. Humiliate, Put him to shame
14. Don’t make mistake of latching (‫ )جھپٹنا‬onto my Snatching, gripping
pocketbook.
15. Shoes got by devilish (‫ )شیطانی‬ways will burn your feet. Evil, wicked, immoral
16. She took the boy into a furnished (‫)سجا ہوا‬room. Equipped, arranged well
17. The strap (‫ )پٹی‬broke. Belt, band
18. She carried it slung (‫ )لٹکا کر‬across her shoulder. Suspended, hung
19. The weight of the boy and weight of purse combined. Joined, united
20. The woman reached down. (‫)جُھکی‬ Bent down
21. The woman shook (‫)جھٹکے دئے‬the boy. Shuddered, moved back and
forth
22. The boy left the barren stoop. (‫)دہلیز کی سیڑھیاں‬ Steps at porch
23. The boy was gripped firmly. (‫)مضبوطی سے‬ Strongly
24. He wanted her to release him. (‫)آزاد کرنا‬ Set free, let go
25. The boy was frightened. (‫)گھبرایا ہوا‬ Scared, terrified, shocked
26. Was I bothering you? (‫)تنگ کرنا‬ Disturbing, troubling
27. Sweat (‫ )پسینہ‬popped out on boy’s face. Perspiration
28. Sweat popped out (‫ )نمودار ہوگیا‬on boy’s face. Appeared, came quickly
29. They went to the rear (‫ )پچھال‬of the house. Back
30. The boy tried to snatch (‫ )چھیننا‬the purse. Grab, seize, steal
31. They ate supper. (‫)رات کا کھانا‬ Night dinner
32. The boy could make a dash. Run fast
33. The boy frowned. (‫)تیوری چڑھائی‬ Scowled
34. She went behind a screen. (‫)پردہ‬ Divider
35. She put he lima beans in an icebox. Fridge, refrigerator
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36. She used canned milk. (‫)ڈبے واال دودھ‬ Milk in cans or skimmed milk
37. She did not ask anything about his folks. Relative, people
38. Some women had blonde(‫ )سنہری‬hair. Pale golden
39. The boy left the barren (‫ )ویران‬stoop. Desolate, deserted

1. What was the woman carrying? *** A large purse
2. Where was she coming from? Beauty shop
3. The boy washed his face on the directions of --- The woman
4. What was the age of the boy? Fourteen or fifteen
5. The name of the woman was---- Luella Bates Washington
Jones
6. The boy was dragged into --- Kitchenette furnished room
7. What did she suggest the boy to look presentable? To comb his hair
8. The woman cooked food and asked the boy --- To eat
9. What did the boy want to say to the woman? Something other than
‘Thank you Ma’am
10. The woman was walking alone when a boy tried to snatch Purse
her ---
11. How did the woman grip the boy? By his shirt front
12. After bringing home, the woman asked him to --- Wash his face
13. What did the woman heat to serve the boy? Lima beans and beef
14. What did the woman offer the boy to have? Cocoa
15. What did the woman make out of the canned milk? Cocoa
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Chapter. No.5:
THE PIECE OF STRING

By: Guy De Maupassant
Questions/Answers:
Q. 1: What made Hubert shameful?*****
Ans. Mr. Hubert was an extremely honest, truthful and straightforward man. He was very
sensitive about his honour and self-respect. The most shameful thing in his eyes was to
be doubted and called a liar by the people. The people were not willing to believe him.
Q. 2: Why did Hubert keep claiming his innocence before his death?*****
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Ans. Hubert kept claiming his innocence before his death in order to assert his honesty and
truthfulness because the people were not willing to believe him. He could not bear the
title of a liar or a thief. He wanted the people to change their cheap opinion about him.
Q. 3: Why did George give pocket book to his employer?*****

Ans. George was an illiterate (‫ )ان پڑھ‬person. He found the pocketbook on the road to the
village market. As he did not know how to read the address, he gave the pocketbook to
his employer. Thus he wanted to trace out its true owner.
Q. 4: Why did people make fun of Hubert’s innocence? Or What did the people think
of Hubert when they heard about the return of the pocketbook by some other
person? Or Write a note on the mentality of the people who did not believe
Hubert.*****
Ans. People generally like the scandalous discussion. They like to see others being degraded
and insulted. So they thought that Hubert was a liar. They made fun of his innocence to
amuse themselves. Hubert’s simplicity and poverty also became the cause of his insult.
Q. 5: Why did Manana accuse Hubert of picking up the lost pocketbook?***

Ans. Manana’s accusation was based on a misunderstanding. He had seen Hubert picking up
something from the ground. In fact, it was a piece of string which he mistook for the
pocketbook and accused him of picking it.
Q.6: Why did the Mayor not believe the innocence of Hubert?***
Ans. The Mayor did not believe Mr. Hubert for two reasons. Number one he believed that Mr.
Manana was a man of worthy credence (‫)قاب ِل اعتماد شخص‬, so he could not lie. Secondly,
the simplicity and poverty of Mr. Hubert made his character doubtful in his eyes.
Q.7: What did the drum beater announce? OR What was the public
announcement?***
Ans: The announcement was that a pocketbook containing five hundred shillings and some
papers had been lost on the road between 9 and 10 a.m. Anyone who found it should
return it to the Mayor’s office or to Mr. James, the caretaker. There would be a reward of
twenty shillings.
Q.8: Describe the scene of a big meal in a big hall at the end of the market day. Or
Describe the dishes served at a great meal in ‘The Piece of String’.***
Ans: The rich people using different type of transport came to the big hall for a big dinner.
There were roasted chickens, pigeons and legs of mutton with their appetizing odours.
The people were eating their favourite dishes.
Q. 9: What did happen after the death of Hubert? OR What proved the innocence of
Mr. Hubert? OR How did the flood prove the innocence of Mr. Hubert?***
Ans: It is said that a great flood carried away the people and all their belongings. Only the
grave of Mr. Hubert remained stable. In this way, the people who made fun of Hubert
were punished buy the divine (‫ )آسمانی‬law.
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Q.10: What was engraved on Hubert’s tombstone? OR What was written on the grave
of Hubert after the flood?*
Ans: It was engraved on his tombstone, “Here lies a man who told nothing but truth. Here
lies the man who would not prove his innocence, but the flood proved it.
Q.11: What were the people discussing in the great hall?

Ans: They were discussing their sales and purchases in the market. They also talked about the
weather and its influence on the crops. It was good for the vegetables but bad for wheat.
Q.12: What were the comments of the Mayor about Mr. Manana?
Ans: The Mayor said that Manana was a man of worthy credence. Thus he could not be
disbelieved. In his eyes Manana was more reliable than Hubert.
Q.13: What was the effect of Mr. Hubert’s protesting?

Ans: Mr. Hubert’s protesting had no effect on the people around. Whatever reasons he gave
to defend himself, the people thought that those were lame excuses. Nobody was willing
to believe him.
Q.14: How did Hubert try to make people believe him?

Ans: Hubert used different techniques to make people believe him. He stopped them and
showed them his empty pockets. He gave his statement to defend his honour, but
nobody was willing to believe.

1. There was an appetizing (‫ )بھوک بڑھانے والی‬odour of Mouth-watering, enticing
roasted beef.
2. There was an appetizing odour (‫ )بُو‬of roasted beef. Smell
3. Hubert flushed (‫ )سُرخ ہو گیا‬with anger. ** Became red, reddened
4. Hubert looked at the Mayor astounded. (‫)حیران پریشان‬ Shocked and surprised, stunned
5. Hubert furiously (‫ )غصے سے‬lifted his hand. *** Very angrily
6. Hubert said it with most exasperating (‫ ) ُمشتعل‬tone. Infuriated, angry, annoying
7. Manana is a man of worthy credence. (‫)اعتماد‬ Credibility, trust
8. The people were impatiently waiting for him. Anxiously, without patience
9. James was the caretaker (‫ )نگران‬of the public hall. One who looks after
10. The mayor was a stout, serious man. *** Fat, heavy
11. I repeat it on my soul and salvation. (‫)مغفرت‬ God’s forgiveness, deliverance
12. He was choked with indignation. (‫ اشتعال‬،‫)غصہ‬ Anger, resentment, fury
13. He was choked (‫ )بے قابو‬with indignation. ** Suffocated, unable to breathe
14. Mr. Manana repeatedly maintained. (‫)کہتا رہا‬ Continued saying
15. You old rascal, (‫ )بدمعاش‬get out of here. Rogue, scoundrel, dishonest
16. He was met with incredulity. (‫)بے یقینی‬ Disbelief, doubt
17. Hubert felt this shame and disgrace. (‫)بےعزتی‬ Shame, dishonour
18. Hubert felt this shame and disgrace against his self- Self-respect
esteem. (‫)عزت نفس‬
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19. In the delirium (‫ )جنون‬of his death, Hubert kept Frenzy, fever, extreme mental
claiming his innocence, reiterating. disturbance
20. In the delirium of his death, Hubert kept claiming his Repeating, saying again and
innocence, reiterating. (‫)بار بار کہ کر‬ again to emphasize
21. The grave of Mr. Hubert withstood (‫ )محفوظ رہی‬the Resisted, endured, survived
havoc of the flood.
22. The grave of Mr. Hubert withstood the havoc (‫)تباہ کاری‬ Destruction, disaster
of the flood.
23. It was engraved (‫ )لکھا گیا‬on his tombstone. Carved, written
24. Gravy was dripping on the meat. Falling in drops
25. The odour increased the appetite. (‫)بھوک‬ Hunger
26. The diners (‫ )کھانا کھانے والے‬discussed the crops. Eaters
27. Everybody rose from his seat. Got up, stood up
28. When the drum beat ceased. Stopped, ended
29. They were waiting for the public announcement. Proclamation, declaration
(‫)اعالن‬
30. Particularly the inhabitants (‫ )رہائشی‬of this area. Residents, dwellers
31. The flood took away the belongings (‫ )سامان‬of the Things, possessions
people.
32. When the meal concluded. Finished, ended
33. The chief asked Hubert to accompany him. Go with
34. Hubert was confused because of suspicion on him. Doubt
35. He picked a piece of string. Rope, cord
36. Hubert was a peasant. (‫)کسان‬ Farmer
37. He spat on one side to attest (‫ )منوانے کے لئے‬his honour. Prove, show
38. Nevertheless, (‫ )تاہم‬this is the truth of the good God. However, yet, nonetheless
39. The sacred (‫ )مقدس‬truth. Holy, blessed
40. A flood came with its full wrath. (‫)غیظ و غضب‬ Anger, fury
41. The Mayor discharged Hubert. Let go, freed
42. He would consult the public prosecutor. (‫)سرکاری وکیل‬ Attorney, lawyer
43. People asked with great curiosity. Interest, inquisitiveness
44. Hubert was in triumph. (‫)فتح‬ Victory
45. What grieved (‫ )افسوس ہے‬me the most. Saddened, made upset
46. These are lying excuses. (‫)جھوٹے بہانے‬ False pretensions
47. He felt it against his self-esteem. (‫ت نفس‬ ِ ‫)عز‬ Self honour
48. Hubert consumed (‫ )جلنے لگا‬over it. Wasted away, fell ill
49. People told the story to amuse themselves. Entertain
50. As a soldier tells of his campaign. (‫)معرکہ‬ Adventure

1. The rich people gathered at a big hall for ---- A great meal
2. What was the public statement made by the drum beater? Loss of a black leather
pocketbook
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3. Mr. Hubert was surprised when the police officer asked him to The mayor’s office
accompany him to ---
4. What were the feelings of Hubert when he was informed of the Triumphed
recovery of the lost pocketbook?
5. But he only met with incredulity’ means that people thought Lying
he was ---
6. What did the people say behind his back? Those are lying excuses
7. What did Hubert feel? Insult to his self-esteem
8. What were the last words Hubert uttered before his death?By my word of honour, I
did not lie
9. What did Hubert pick from the ground? A piece of string
10. Who had seen Hubert picking up the pocket book? A harness-man
11. How much reward did the drum beater announce for the one 20 Shillings
who found the pocket-book?
12. What is the name of the old man? Hubert
13. Who was Mr. Manana? A harness man
14. Who returned the pocketbook to Mr. James? George
15. What was there in the village after Hubert’s death? A great flood
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Chapter. No.6:
THE REWARD
By: Lord Dunsany
Questions/Answers:
Q. 1: What was the subject discussed at the club? Or What was being discussed at the
club? Or Give the details of the subject being discussed at the club.*****
Ans. The subject discussed at the club was “Opportunity and Determination”.
Some said that opportunity was required for success while the others argued that
determination was necessary for success.
Q. 2: What was the viewpoint of Gorgios’ parents? *****

Ans. His parents opined that the achievement of high aims demanded opportunity, a lot of
time and endless efforts. They believed that mere determination was nothing. Gorgios
planned to prove them wrong.
Q. 3: Describe the scene of inauguration ceremony. Or What type of arrangements

were made for the function of inauguration?*****
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Ans. The royal court had been turned into a kind of gymnasium and the royal family and high
officials were present in brilliant dresses. Shining swings were hanging and neat hudlres
were arranged on the polished floor. Musicians were playing beautiful tones. All gave a
warm welcome to Gorgios and applauded his efforts.
Q. 4: How did Gorgios feel on the day of inauguration? Or What were the feelings of
Gorgios on the occasion of inauguration?*****
Ans. Gorgios had mixed feelings of happiness and melancholy. On one hand, he was proud
on the achievement of his life’s ambition and on the other hand he felt sad as he had
grown too old now. It had taken him more than sixty years to achieve his goal.
Q. 5: How did Gorgios persuade his people to make his country strong?*****
Ans. He said that the post of the court acrobat would increase the glory of their country and
its ancient throne. The soldiers would become stronger and more active on seeing the
court acrobat. They would give a crushing defeat to the enemy and would win the just
rights of their nation.
Q.6: Did Gorgios use any short cut to achieve his goal?
Ans. No, Gorgios did not use any short cut to achieve his goal. He made untiring efforts for
more than sixty years to achieve it. It was his endless struggle that ensured his success.
Q.7: What did Terbut think of Jorkens argument? Or What did Terbut think was
needed for the success in life?
Ans: Terbut disagreed with Jorkens that only determination was required for success. He
thought that determination was of no use to a person if he did not have money and
chance. He believed that only opportunity was a source of success in life.
Q.8: What is the message or moral of the story ‘The Reward’?***

Ans: The story teaches us the value of determination and continuous struggle to be successful
in life. If we stick to our mission hard enough and long enough, we will surely achieve it.
We can surely win our goal with untiring efforts.
Q. 9: How did Gorgios achieve his ambition? Or Describe in brief Gorgios’ efforts to
achieve his goal. Or What was the ambition of Gorgios and how did he achieve
it?***
Ans: Gorgios ambition was to become the court acrobat. He achieved his ambition by sticking
to it for more than sixty years. He went into politics and made speeches in the favour of
the post of the court acrobat. Finally, he won the public favour and succeeded in his
mission.
Q.10: How did Jorkens convince others that a man can become a skating champion of
the Sahara? ***
Ans: Jorkens said that if a person did not have money to go to the Sahara desert, he could earn
or make it. Then he could go there and make a skating-rink and become a skating
champion alright.
Q.11: How long did Gorgios have to stick to his aim or ambition to achieve it? ***
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Ans: Gorgios had to stick to his unusual ambition for more than sixty years before its
accomplishment. He spent almost whole of his age in this struggle.
Q.12: Describe the uniform of the court acrobat or Gorgios.*

Ans: Gorgios’ uniform was a magnificent clothing. It was a tight-fitting suit of red velvet. It
was decorated with gold buttons and golden lace that twisted about it. It was more
beautiful than the dresses of the ladies of the royal family.
Q.13: What did Jorkens say about life?

Ans: He said, “Life is like a race in which the people get tired after a while and sit down, or
get interested in something else. The man who keeps on, wins the race.”
Q.14: What are the political views of Jorkens?

Ans: Jorkens says that many people oppose your point of view in politics. You have to make
speeches and you have to struggle long and hard before achieving your goal in political
arena. Politics is not an easy affair.
Q.15. Who enters the court when the curtain rises?

Ans: Gorgios, as the Court Acrobat enters the court when the curtain rises. He enters for the
achievement of his life time ambition in a tight velvety uniform.
Q.16. Why did people choose Gorgios as court acrobat?

Ans: The people chose Gorgios as their court acrobat because he alone had struggled for the
creation of that post throughout his life. He had spent of his energies for this purpose.
They could not give this title to anybody else.

1. Our talk at the club was of opportunity and determination. Firmness, will power
(‫ ارادہ‬،‫)عزم‬
2. A man succeeds in life if he is determined. (‫)پُرعزم‬ Resolute, firm
3. He hit on (‫ )سوچا‬the most extraordinary ambition. Thought of
4. Jorkens said that the man should arrange a competition. Contest
5. Man should stick to (‫ )قائم رہنا‬his ambition. Adhere, remain attached
6. Gorgios won the hurdles (‫ )رکاوٹیں‬at school. Barriers
7. Gorgios never gave up (‫ )ترک کیا‬his ambition. Abandoned, stopped
8. The glory (‫ )شان و شوکت‬of their country would be increased. Grandeur, splendour
9. He never gave up his ambition. (‫)ارادہ‬ Aim
10. He wore down (‫ )شکست دی‬opposing arguments. Defeated, beat down
11. It only remained now to inaugurate (‫ )افتتاح کرنا‬Gorgios. Introduce, instate, induct
12. I came on the scene wandering (‫ )گ ُھومتا پھرتا‬about Europe. Roaming
13. Gorgios’ clothes were magnificent. (‫)شاندار‬ Splendid, grand
14. It was indeed a splendid (‫ )شاندار‬scene. Grand, impressive
15. His thin figure was made all the more melancholy. *** Sad, depressed
16. Gentle applause (‫ تالیاں‬،‫ )ستائش‬broke out from every hand. Praise, appreciation
17. They let him see the great ceremony. (‫)تقریب‬ Celebration
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18. Our talk was about opportunity and determination. Good chance
19. He would get it if he remains stuck to it. Attached
20. He would build a skating rink. Floor for ice-skating
21. He wanted to be a court acrobat. Gymnast, performer of
gymnastics
22. The glory of their ancient throne will increase. Very old
23. He wore down the opposing arguments. Against, contradictory
24. The glory of their ancient throne will increase. King’s chair
25. They should have an acrobat exhibiting physical fitness. Showing, displaying
26. They would get their right in victorious battle. Winning, Triumphant,
27. The post of the court acrobat was duly created. Properly, accordingly
28. It was a gay clothing. Shining, brilliant
29. He leaned on the first hurdle. bent
30. Gilded ropes were hanging. Gold coloured
31. No actual activity was expected of him. Real
32. Jorkens seemed mourning over some lost ambition. Feeling sad

1. Jorkens said that a man who wanted to succeed had to be ------Determined
2. The man who keeps on wins--- The race
3. He would be a skating champion if he really gave it --- All his time
4. He hit on the most extraordinary ambition to be appointed --- The court acrobat
5. At the age of sixteen he won --- High jump, the hurdles
and the hundred yards
6. Gorgios probably wanted to --- Prove his parents
wrong
7. When the ceremony was inaugurated, the people appreciated He had achieved his
Gorgios because --- life’s ambition
8. The great throne-room had been turned into a kind of ---** Gymnasium
9. Gorgios achieved his ambition by --- Sticking to it (going
into politics)
10. What was the age of Gorgios when he hit on his ambition to be Sixteen
appointed a court acrobat?
11. Who was selected as the court acrobat? Gorgios
12. Who opposed Gorgios on creating the post of court acrobat? Many people
13. On what subject did Gorgios make speeches? Many subjects
14. The post of the court acrobat would increase --- The glory of the
country and throne
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Chapter. No.7:
THE USE OF FORCE

By: William Carlos Williams
Questions/Answers:
Q. 1: Why did the doctor call the girl by her first name?*****
Ans. The doctor called the girl by her first to make her frank and cooperative. He wanted to
win her confidence so that he could easily examine her throat. This was a professional
technique of the doctor to achieve his aim.
Q. 2: What was the condition of the tonsils of the sick girl?*****

Ans. The tonsils of the sick girl were in a very critical condition. Both of the tonsils were
covered with membrane. She had an extremely red and painful throat and could die of
it. She needed immediate medical treatment.
Q. 3: How did the sick girl look by appearance OR Describe the physical appearance
of the girl.*****
Ans. The girl was fully dressed and sitting in the lap of her father. She was unusually attractive
and as strong as a heifer. Her face was flushed and she was breathing rapidly. She had
magnificent blonde hair in profusion. She looked like those picture children who
appeared in the photo section of Sunday paper.
Q. 4: What was the girl’s behaviour with the doctor? Or How did the child behave
with the doctor?*****
Ans. The girl’s behaviour with the doctor was extremely rude. As she was afraid of the doctor,
she did not like the doctor to examine her. She broke his wooden spatula and threw away
his glasses in anger. She resisted every effort of the doctor forcefully.
Q. 5: Under what circumstances can the use of force be justified in medical or
surgical treatment?*****
Ans. The use of force for medical or surgical treatment can be justified when a patient like
Mathilda resists the examination. If the doctors do not use force in such a situation, this
may result in the death of the patient. So, force is used for the patient’s own good.
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Q.6: What was the condition of the parents on the arrival of the doctor?*****
Ans. When the doctor arrived, he found both of the parents highly worried and upset over
the critical condition of their daughter. Their attitude was apologetic and they were
looking at the doctor with questioning eyes.
Q.7: Why did the parents rebuke their daughter, Mathilda?***

Ans: The parents rebuked the girl because she had been very rude to the doctor. She had
knocked the doctor’s glasses off when he tried to examine her throat. She was using force
to keep the doctor off, so the parents rebuked her severely.
Q.8: Why did the girl break the wooden blade?***

Ans: The girl broke the wooden blade in anger and rage. She did not want to open her mouth
and let anyone see her throat to diagnose her disease. She also feared that the wooden
blade would hurt her throat.
Q. 9: For how long had the girl fever and for what reason? OR What was the girl
suffering from?*
Ans: The girl had been suffering from high fever for three days. It was because of her bad
tonsils which were covered with membrane but the parents did not know the reason
before the doctor came.
Q.10: Why did the sick girl not promptly respond to the instructions of the doctor? Or
Why did the sick girl resist the efforts of the doctor to examine her throat?*
Ans: The sick girl did not respond to the instructions of the doctor and resisted his efforts
strongly because she wanted to hide her disease. She was afraid of the treatment and so
she was lying to her parents and the doctor.
Q.11: How did the doctor finally open her mouth and what did he find? OR How did
the doctor succeed in examining her throat?*
Ans: The doctor took the girl’s neck and jaws into his hands forcefully. Then he pushed the
silver spoon behind her teeth into her throat. As she felt difficult to breathe, she opened
her mouth. Thus the doctor saw both of her tonsils covered with membrane.
Q.12: What was the threat of the doctor to the sick child if she did not show her
throat?
Ans: The doctor threatened her to use force in case she did not show her throat. It meant that
he would open her mouth forcefully to examine the inside of her mouth if she did not
cooperate with him.
Q.13: What was the sick girl doing when the doctor arrived?
Ans: When the doctor arrived, the girl was sitting in the lap of her father in the kitchen. She
was doing nothing but suffering from high fever and was breathing rapidly.
Q.14: Why did the parents keep the sick child in the kitchen?
Ans: The parents kept the child in the kitchen because it was warm there. They wanted to
make her comfortable and reduce the intensity of her disease by giving her warmth.
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Q.15: What did the girl do when the doctor tried to insert the wooden blade into her
mouth?
Ans:
Q.16: How did the doctor make his first attempt to see the throat?
Ans:
Q.17: Why did the doctor need a throat-culture?

Ans:
Q.18: Did the girl change her expression when the doctor said, ‘Does your
throat hurt you?’
Ans:

1. Who is ‘I’ in the story “The Use of Force”? The doctor
2. The parents were nervous because --- The child did not tell
anything
3. The doctor was impressed by--- The beauty of the child
4. The doctor took ‘a trial shot of it’ means--- He made a wild guess
to begin with
5. The doctor feared that the child might be suffering There had been such
from diphtheria because --- cases in the local school
6. The child did not respond to the doctor’s instructions because --- She was a stubborn child
7. The doctor ground his teeth in anger because--- The child did not
respond
8. The doctor almost succeeded in opening the mouth of The child resisted
the girl but failed because --- strongly
9. Please come down as soon as you can, my daughter is very Sick
10. How did the eyes of the sick girl look? Cold and steady
11. Where did the parents have the girl? In the kitchen
12. The sick girl looked as strong as a --- Heifer or young cow
13. Where did the doctor examine the sick girl? In her own house
14. What was the nick name of the sick girl? Matilda
15. How was the sick girl shrieking? Hysterically
16. With which instrument was the doctor able to open A silver spoon
the sick girl’s mouth?

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1. She was very clean and apologetic. Regretful, sorry
2. It is very damp here sometimes. Moist, humid
3. I motioned for him not to bother. Worry
4. I could see that they were all nervous. Anxious, worried, upset
5. Her face was flushed. Red
6. She had magnificent blonde hair. Superb, wonderful, very
grand
7. She had magnificent blonde hair. Pale-gold
8. She had blonde hair in profusion. Abundance, in large quantity
9. She was like children’s pictures reproduced in Of reflective photographs
the photogravure section.
10. I ground my teeth in disgust. Hateful anger
11. Her mother admonished her severely. Warned
12. Both her hands clawed instinctively for my eyes. Impulsively, without thought,
automatically
13. The girl shrieked hysterically. Screamed, Cried
14. The girl shrieked hysterically. Frantically, wildly
15. I grasped the child’s head with my left hand. Clutched, grabbed, held
16. She fought with clenched teeth. Tightly pressed
17. She fought desperately. ** Recklessly, in hopeless violence
18. The doctor got furious. ** Very angry, enraged
19. She reduced the wooden blade into splinters. Small pieces
20. I told the parents that it was entirely up to them. Fully, completely
21. She had fought valiantly. Bravely, heroically
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Chapter. No.8:
THE GULISTAN OF SAADI

By:
Shaikh Saadi
Questions/Answers:
Q. 1: What does Emerson say about the Gulistan of Sadi?
(31)
Ans. Emerson said, “He speaks to all nations and is perpetually modern.” In fact,
Emerson considers Shaikh Saadi a great story teller and praises his
universality.
Q. 2: What should be the role of a Qazi? ***

Ans. The role of a Qazi is to do perfect justice. He should never show any partiality
for any one. He must give his verdicts without the fear of the King or higher
authorities.
Q. 3: Why did the King weep? **

Ans. The king wept on hearing the words of the boy about the injustice of the Qazi,
the greed of his parents and the selfishness of the king. He fully understood
that he was doing wrong and will be answerable to God for this cruel act.
Q. 4: What was the remedy suggested for the disease of the King? ***
Ans. The physicians suggested that the disease of the King could only be cured by
means of the bile of a person endued with certain qualities. There was no other
option for his recovery.
Q. 5: Which decree did the Qazi issue about the health of the king?
Ans. The Qazi issued an unjust decree. He ordered to shed the blood of the boy for
the health of the King.
Q.6: Why did the boy look to the sky and smile?
Ans. The boy looked to the sky and smiled because he was mocking at the greed of
his parents, the injustice of Qazi and the selfishness and cruelty of the king.
He found no refuge but God Almighty to save him.
Q.7: What should be the role of a king?

Ans: The role of a king should be to do justice to all of his subjects. He must not be
cruel and despotic. He must not take anything by force from the people. He
should rule the hearts of the people by loving them and giving them their due
rights.
Q.8: Why did the slave begin to cry and tremble while sailing in a boat?
OR How did the Persian slave create inconvenience for other
passengers?
Ans: The Persian slave was sailing in a boat with the king and others when it was
hit by a storm. The boat started tossing and the Persian slave started crying
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and trembling because of the fear of being drowned. He created inconvenience

for others.
Q. 9: What was the advice given by Nushirvan to his people? ***

OR What did Nushirvan say about the foundation of oppression?
Ans: Nushirvan advised his people not to get anything from anyone without paying
its price. He said that cruelty was small in the beginning and later it expanded
to unlimited proportions. A cruel ruler dies but the curse remains on him
forever.
Q.10: How did the king recover? **

Ans: The king recovered because of the mercy of God on him. He was moved to hear
the words of the boy against his parents, the Qazi and the king himself. He
took pity on the boy and God took pity on him and gave him health.
Q.11: What type of king was Nushirvan?

OR Write a short note on the character of Nushirvan.
OR Who was Nushirvan and why was he famous?
Ans: Nushirvan was famous for his justice and fairness. He never allowed his
soldiers to get anything from his subjects without paying the money. He was
against all forms of cruelty and injustice.
Q.12: Evaluate the Gulistan of Saadi.

Ans: The Gulistan of Saadi is a great book. It is full of moral lessons. It teaches how
to live and how to rule. The book mainly focuses the social justice and
kindness. It is full of intellectual gems for the readers.

1. The slave had never experienced any ---** Calamity
2. The boast started tossing means that the boat --- Started shaking
3. The slave began to cry and tremble --- In the fear of being
drowned.
4. The slave was thrown into the water --- To experience the
true danger of life
5. Who was Nushirvan? A king of Persia
6. Nushervan was famous for his --- Justice
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7. The foundation of oppression was small in the world There was not
means --- much cruelty in the
world
8. The king fell seriously ill and the hopes of his recovery --- Vanished
9. For what purpose did the parents give consent to kill their For money
son?
10. On hearing the words of the boy the king could not Tears
control his ---
11. The boy saved his life by praying to --- ** God Almighty
12. Who called the ‘The Gulistan of Saadi’ the literary curry? Edwin Arnold
13. Who suggested that the slave should be thrown into the The sergeant
water?
14. Who offered to quieten the slave? A sergeant
15. Where was the boy sent to bring the salt? To a village
16. The king could be cured by means of ---- The bile of a person
with certain
qualities

1. The readers are sure to enjoy these parables. ** Moral stories
2. Shaikh Saadi is perpetually modern. *** Always, forever
3. Arnold described Gulistan in culinary terms. * Of cooking
4. The slave had never experienced a calamity. *** Disaster, catastrophe
5. It was very inconvenient for the passengers. Troublesome,
problematic
6. The other travellers tried to pacify him by affection. Soothe, calm down,
quieten
7. The other travellers tried to pacify him by affection. Feeling of love
8. Their uneasiness lasted longer. Restlessness,
discomfort, disturbance
9. The sergeant said that he could quieten the slave. Make silent
10. Man does not understand the worth of safety. Value
11. The foundation of oppression was small in the world. Base
12. The foundation of oppression was small in the world. Cruelty, injustice
13. What harm could arise from such a trifling demand? Ordinary, petty, minor
14. A tyrant does not remain in this world. A cruel ruler
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15. The curse of the tyrant abides. Stays, remains

16. The king summoned the parents of the boy. Called
17. I see no other refuge but God. Shelter, protection, safety
18. To whom should I complain against your brutality? Extreme cruelty
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Chapter. No.9:
THE FOOLISH QUACK
A Folktale
Questions/Answers:
Q. 1: What was stuck in the camel’s throat? *
Ans. A melon was stuck in the camel’s throat.
Q. 2: What was the punishment inflicted upon the quack by the villagers? *
OR How did the villagers punish the quack?
OR For whom did the quack dig the grave?
Ans. The villagers forced the quack to dig the grave of the old woman who had
fallen a victim of his foolish treatment. After that they gave him a good
beating and let him go.
Q. 3: Why didn’t the villagers let the old man get cured? OR Why was the
quack not allowed to cure the old man? **
Ans. The quack was talking of digging the grave of the old man before starting his
treatment. Therefore, they did not let him cure the old man.
Q. 4: What did the quack pretend to cure? **

Ans. The quack pretended to cure goitre.
Q. 5: What is a clump of trees?

Ans. A clump of trees is a group of trees growing close together.
Q.6: What did the quack do the old woman? ***

OR How did the quack cure the old woman? What was the result of
his cure?
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Ans. The quack tied a blanket round the swollen throat of the old woman and then
hit it hard with a mallet. The old woman could not bear this blow and died at
the spot.
Q.7: How did the quack come to realize his error?

OR How did the camel men prove the stupidity of the quack?
Ans: A camel man hit a camel with a heavy stick but nothing happened to it. Then
he hit the quack with the same stick and the same force. The quack fell
unconscious. When he came to his senses, he realized his error that human
beings and animals could not be treated alike.
Q.8: What did the quack do in the next village?

Ans: The quack was not affected by his punishment in the first village. In the next
village again he pretended to cure goitre. When an old man came forward to
get cured, the quack said that he would not dig his grave if the old man died.
Q. 9: Why did the quack come back to the camel men?

Ans: The quack came back to the camel men to complain that they had not taught
him the right way of curing goitre. He came back to learn the proper
treatment of the disease without killing the victim.
Q.10: How did the camel man cure the camel?

Ans: A melon stuck in the throat of a camel. The owner tied a blanket around its
throat and then struck the place with great force. The melon broke in the
throat of the camel and it was then easily swallowed.

1. Where did the travellers stay? Under a clump of trees
2. Why did the camel fall ill? A melon stuck in its
throat
3. What did the quack claim to cure? *** Goitre
4. What had happened to the throat of the old woman? It got swollen
5. What punishment did the villagers propose for the To dig her grave
quack on the death of the old woman?
6. How was the quack treated when he had dug the Beaten well
grave?
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7. What was the effect of the punishment on the quack? Uninfluenced

8. What was the condition the quack suggested before Not to be compelled to
treating the old man? dig the grave
9. Why did the quack return to the camel men instead of To find the cause of the
continuing his profession? death of the old woman
10. Who was proved stupid? The quack
11. Who offered himself for treatment in the second village? An old man

1. The poor creature instantly expired. At once, immediately
2. The poor creature instantly expired. Died, passed away
3. The fellow is a villain. Knave, scoundrel, rogue
4. They seized him. Grabbed, held
5. Thus exhorted, he laboured away with all his Insisted, advised strongly
might.
6. These animals are of prodigious size. Extra-ordinary, very large
7. The quack shouldered his bundle and went to the Put on his shoulder
next village.
8. He pretended to be a doctor. Posed, to show oneself
what one is not
9. How was a feeble woman to stand the blow of a Weak, frail
mallet?
10. How was a feeble woman to stand the blow of a Wooden hammer
mallet?
11. How was a feeble woman to stand the blow of a Tolerate
mallet?
12. The stolid creature moved away. Impassive, not easily
moved, insensitive
13. Which felled him to the earth like a log. A piece of wood
14. Do you not perceive? Understand
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Chapter. No.10:
A MILD ATTACK OF LOCUSTS

By:
Doris Lessing
Questions/Answers:
Q. 1: What are locusts?
Ans. Locusts are insects that fly in large groups and destroy crops. They are
generally found in Asia and Africa. They can eat and ruin all vegetation in an
area and can cause famines.
Q. 2: Why did the farmers raise a cloud of smoke?

Ans. The farmers were raising a cloud of smoke to expel the locusts from their fields
so that they could not settle on their farms and ruin their crops.
Q. 3: What did every farmer hope when the locusts were approaching the
fields? Or What was the desire of every farmer?
Ans. Every farmer desired and hoped that the locusts would overlook his farm and
go on to the next one and settle there.
Q. 4: What was the condition of trees?

Ans. The trees looked queer. They were all covered with thick layers of locusts.
Their branches were bending down under the heavy weight of locusts. Their
leaves were eaten. Some of the branches cracked and broke and a tree fell on
the ground.
Q. 5: Why are the locusts compared to the bad weather? *

Ans. Locusts are compared to the bad weather because like bad weather they are
always imminent. They can attack any time like bad weather and can ruin the
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agricultural farms of the farmers. Locusts also attack like heavy rain and a
violent storm.
Q.6: What did Stephen tell Margret?

Ans. He told Margret that they had been finished because of the attack of the
locusts. The locusts would eat up every leaf within an hour. If they succeeded
to move the swarm somewhere else before evening, they would be able to keep
their kettle going.
Q.7: Did Margret lose hope at the loss of crops?
Ans: No, she did not lose hope. She was mentally ready to face the attacks of the
locusts for two or three years more. She was ready to struggle against them
and raise new crops.
Q.8: How did the farmers try to prevent the main swarm of the locusts
from landing on their farms.
OR What different tactics were used by the farmers to keep the
locusts away?
OR Did Margret know what to do to keep the locusts away?
Ans: Margret and the farmers knew how to keep the locusts away. The farmers
made lot of fires and made heavy noises to keep them away. Thick clouds of
bitter smoke could force the locusts to move on.
Q. 9: Why did the farmers throw wet leaves on the fire? **

Ans: The farmers threw wet leaves on the fire to make it acrid and black. This was
a good technique to make the locusts fly away because they could not bear
the bitter and black smoke.
Q.10: How did old Stephen treat the stray locust which he found on his
shirt?
Ans: He picked the stray locust off his shirt and split down with his thumbnail. It
was clotted inside with eggs.
Q.11: Why did the men eat their supper with good appetites?
Ans: The men had been fighting against the locusts all day long, burning fires and
making noises. They were extremely tired and hungry. So, they ate their
supper with good appetites.
Q.12: What was the condition of the lands when the locusts had moved to
the South?
OR Describe the destruction caused by locusts.
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Ans: The lands looked barren and ruined. The leaves of the trees had been eaten
up. Some of the insects were still whizzing here and there. The entire
country-side looked devastated and mangled.
Q.13: Are hoppers different from the locust?

Ans: Hoppers are, in fact, young locusts that are born from the eggs of the
locusts. The hoppers grow up and become locusts after sometime.

1. Why did the cook boy run? To summon the
labourers
2. Why did the houseboy run off to the store? To collect any bit of
metal
3. Why did they throw wet leaves on the fire? To make the smoke
acrid and black
4. How did the locusts attack the crops? *** In swarms
5. Why did the people beat the cans? To keep the insects
away
6. The tree fell down because of the load of Locusts
7. Locusts attack in the area of ---*** Fifty miles
8. What made the boughs of trees weighed to the ground? Locusts
9. How did the land look after the locusts had moved away? A devastated landscape
10. How did the air look over the rocky levels of the mountains? Rust-coloured
1. Old Stephen yelled at the houseboy. Shouted or cried loudly
2. The labourers were shouting excitedly. Passionately
3. The sun was blazing. Shining brightly
4. It was a perverted darkness. Distorted, un-natural
5. A branch had snapped off. Broken noisily
6. It was clotted inside with eggs. Thickened
7. The old man said emphatically. Forcefully
8. Locusts were going to be always imminent. Coming soon, approaching
9. The countryside was devastated. Ruined, destroyed
10. They all stood and gazed. Stared, looked fixedly
11. The farm was ringing with the clamour of the gong. Loud noise
12. The farm was ringing with the clamour of the gong. Metal disc
13. They were throwing wet leaves on to the fires to make it Sharp in smell, pungent
acrid.
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14. Smoke was rising from myriads of fires. Numerous, innumerable,

in very large number
15. The sunlight comes down distorted. Dulled
16. It’s a thirsty work. Hard work
17. All trees were queer. Strange
18. All trees were still. Motionless
19. The locusts were crawling on the ground. Moving slowly
20. What then was ruin? Destruction
21. If this devastated and mangled countryside was not Damaged, distorted
ruin, what then was ruin?
Chapter. No.11:
I HAVE A DREAM
By:
Martin Luther King
Questions/Answers:
Q. 1: What is the dream of Martin Luther King? ***
Ans. The dream of Martin Luther King is that all the Americans should have equal
rights whether they are black or white. There should be no discrimination and
persecution on the basis of colour. He wishes to see the rule of justice,
brotherhood, equality and freedom.
Q. 2: What should be the faith of negroes? *

Ans. The faith of Negroes should be that unearned suffering is redemptive. They
must have faith that one day their struggles will bear fruit and they will
succeed to finish racism from their country.
Q. 3: What was the cause of Negroes discontentment? * * *

Or What was the necessity of pleading the case of Negroes freedom?
Or What was the condition of the Negroes in Martin Luther King’s
days?
Ans. The cause of Negroes discontentment was that they were not treated equally
with the white men of the U.S.A. They were not given their due rights. They
were persecuted and tortured by the authorities.
Q. 4: What did Luther hope or dream about his four little children?
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Ans. Luther dreamed that one day his four little children would live in a nation
where they would be judged by the content of their character and not by the
colour of their skin.
Q. 5: What does Martin Luther King emphasize in his speech?

Ans. Luther emphasizes complete freedom, equality, justice and fraternity in his
speech. He also emphasizes the abolition of racism from the country.
Q.6: What are the qualities of the veterans of creative suffering?

Ans. The veterans of creative suffering face all the trials and tribulations with great
courage and patience. They do not wallow in the valley of despair. They fight
with the faith that unearned suffering is redemptive.
Q.7: From which parts of the country had the Negroes gathered there and
for what purpose?
Ans: The Negroes came from the states of Mississippi, Alabama, South Carolina,
Georgia and Louisiana. They had gathered there to win complete freedom for
themselves.
Q.8: What should be the criterion of judgement for a person? *

Ans: A person should always be judged by the content of his character and not
according to the colour of his skin. Only deeds should determine the
personality of a man and not his physical appearance.

1. You have come down here after great trials and Facing great
tribulations means that you have come here after --- persecutions and
griefs
2. You have been veterans of creative suffering means that Experienced soldiers
you have been --- of intellectual
suffering
3. This nation will live out the true meaning of its creed of All will attain the level
equality means --- of equality
4. What is the dream of Martin Luther King? Equality of high and
low
5. Which one is a desert state sweltering with the heat of Mississippi
injustice and oppression? **
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6. What will be exalted? Valleys

7. Every hill and mountain shall be made low means? All high and low will
become equal
8. The glory of whom shall be revealed?*** Lord
9. What is the beautiful symphony of brotherhood? The beautiful song of
brotherhood
10. Who was Martin Luther King? The leader of American
Negroes or Blacks in 20th
Century
11. Mississippi is sweltering with the heat of --- Injustice
12. Luther King dreamt that one day his four little children Character
would not be judged by their colour but by ---
13. In which part of the country did Martin Luther King Washington
address the people?
14. What are the Alleghenies or the Alleghany mountains? Pennsylvania
15. Martin Luther King was famous for his --- Justice
16. Where is Rockies situated? Colorado

1. Mississippi is sweltering with the heat of injustice and Roasting, baking
oppression.
2. Mississippi is sweltering with the heat of injustice and Great cruelty,
oppression.
3. Let freedom ring from the prodigious hilltops of New
Very large,
Hampshire. impressive or
wonderful
4. Let freedom ring from the curvaceous peaks of Having curves,
California. curvy or curved
5. The glory of the Lord shall be revealed. Honour and
greatness
6. The crooked places will be made straight. Having bends or
defects, uneven
7. The glory of the Lord shall be revealed. Exposed, made
known
8. The beautiful symphony of brotherhood. A musical
composition
9. Let freedom ring from every hamlet. Small village
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10. Unearned suffering is redemptive. Purgative,

redeeming
11. Let us not wallow in the valley of despair. Stumble, stagger
12. You have come here out of great trials and tribulations. Misfortunes,
sufferings, miseries
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Chapter. No.12:
THE GIFT OF THE MAGI

By:
O, Henry
Questions/Answers:
Q. 1: Why did Della and Jim want to exchange gifts? OR What urged Jim
and Della to exchange gifts?
Why did Jim and Della sell their most valuable and most beautiful
things?
Ans. Della and Jim loved each other sincerely. They could not live without sharing
gifts on Christmas. Although they lacked money, yet they managed to
exchange gifts somehow to express their deep love.
Q. 2: How much did Della save for Christmas?

Ans. Della saved one dollar and eighty seven cents for Christmas.
Q. 3: What was the wisdom in selling the most valuable things?

Ans. The wisdom in selling the most valuable things was that they considered their
love-relationship more important than their hair or gold watch. Each
preferred the happiness of the other over their personal wishes and needs.
Q. 4: What was the James Dillingham Youngs were proud of?

Ans. The James Dillingham Youngs were very proud of two things they owned: one
thing was Jim’s gold watch which belonged to his forefathers and the other
thing was Della’s beautiful hair.
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Q. 5: Why did Jim sell the gold watch? ***

OR What was the wisdom on Jim’s part to sell his most valuable
thing?
OR From where did Jim get money to buy a gift for Della?
Ans. Jim wanted to exchange gift with Della on the eve of Christmas. He had no
money and he wanted to purchase the special combs for Della. So, he sold his
gold watch to buy those combs for her.
Q.6: Why did Della sell her hair? *

Ans. Della wanted to exchange gift with Jim on the eve of Christmas. She wanted
to purchase a beautiful chain for Jim’s gold watch but she lacked money.
Therefore, she sold her hair to manage the amount and purchase that gift.
Q.7: Why did Della feel sad on losing her hair?
Ans: Della felt sad on losing her hair because she thought that she was looking just
like a school-boy. She feared that Jim might say to her that she was looking
like a girl that worked for money. He might dislike her in her new look.
Q.8: What is the central idea of this story?

OR What is the moral lesson or theme of the story?
Ans: The central idea or lesson of the story is that a love-relationship is more
important than material things. A large-hearted giving or sacrifice for our
loved-ones is our true treasure. We must not feel shy of sacrificing our
personal needs and pleasures for the happiness of our true relations.
Q. 9: Why did Della feel proud of her hair?

OR What was Della’s hair like what do you think she felt about it?
Ans: Della’s hair was more beautiful than any queen’s hair. Her hair fell about her,
shining like a stream of brown water. It reached below her knee. It was just
like a dress for her.
Q.10: Who were the Magi?

OR Why did the Magi want to exchange the gifts?
OR How did the Magi want to celebrate their Christmas?
Ans: The Magi were three wise men from the East who brought gifts for Jesus Christ
on his birth. They wanted to express their love for him. They were the trend
setters of sharing Christmas gifts.
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Q.11: Why did Jim not welcome Della when he stepped in?
Ans: Jim did not welcome Della as she stepped in because he was amazed to see her
hair gone. In fact, he had purchased beautiful combs for her hair which was
now missing. In his astonishment, he could not welcome her.
Q.12: What did Jim bring out from his coat-pocket?

Ans: Jim brought out something tied in paper from his coat-pocket. He threw it
on the table. When Della opened the packet, she found special combs for her
hair.

1. The James Dillingham Youngs had two valuable things. Jim’s gold watch
and Della’s hair
2. Della’s hair was more beautiful than any --- Queen’s jewels and
gifts
3. Della’s hair reached below her --- Knee
4. Down fell the brown waterfall means --- Della’s brown hair
fell down
5. What did Della buy for Jim? A gold watch chain
6. What was common between Jim and the gold-chain? Quietness and value
7. With her short hair, Della looked wonderfully like a --- School-boy
8. What did Della pray? May he think her still pretty
9. Jim bought a gift of --- Combs
10. How many times did Della count her saved money? Three times
11. Della paid ----- dollars for the gift. 21
12. What type of people were the Magi? They were wise
13. What was the total saving of Della? $1.87
14. Della saved money with difficulty --- In her careful buying
of meat and other
food
15. For how many dollars did Della sell her hair? Twenty dollars
16. How old was Jim? Twenty-two

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1. She put it on her head nervously. Fearfully, anxiously

2. It surely had been made for Jim. Certainly
3. Both Jim and chain had quietness and value. Calm, tranquillity
4. When Della reached home, her mind quietened a little.
Became peaceful
and calm
5. She began to think more reasonably. Sensibly
6. Love and large-hearted giving can leave deep marks. Generous
7. She had looked at them without least hope of owning possessing
them.
Chapter. No.13:
GOD BE PRAISED
By:
Ahmad Nadeem Qasmi
Questions/Answers:
Q. 1: How much was collected and distributed among the needy and the
poor by Maulvi Abul Barkat on every Eid?
Ans. Maulvi Abul collected 150 to 200 rupees on every Eid. He distributed 40 to 50
rupees among the poor and the needy.
Q. 2: Which business was started by Shamim Ahmad and who inaugurated it?
Ans. Shamim Ahmad opened a cloth shop in the village and Maulvi Abul
inaugurated it.
Q. 3: What kind of songs were sung by the girls at Mehrun’s marriage?

Ans. The girls sang the songs of love and friendship, flowers and their fragrance,
the romantic rainy season, the excitement of union and the pangs of
separation.
Q. 4: How did Maulvi Abul live before his marriage?

OR Describe briefly Maulvi Abul’s life and dress before marriage.
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Ans. Maulvi Abul lived a carefree life, full of comfort and even pomp. He wore
impressive dresses and used fragrant oil for his hair. He carried a walking
stick with decorative bands. He was very generous and charitable.
Q. 5: How did Chaudhri Fatehdad help Maulvi Abul?

OR What was the role of Chaudhry Fatehdad as a well-wisher of
Maulvi Abul?
Ans. Chaudhry Fatehdad sent regular meals to Maulvi Abul. He helped Maulvi
Abul in arranging the marriage of his eldest daughter with Shamim Ahmad.
He gave money and jewellery on the wedding ceremony. He supported Maulvi
Abul in every matter.
Q.6: What was Abul’s Turban known as and where did it originally come
from?
Ans. Maulvi Abul wore a light-brown turban on his head which was known as
Mashadi Lungi. Originally, it came from Mashad in Iran.
Q.7: Who was Chaudhry Fateh Dad? *

OR What was the name of the Member of the District Board of the
place where the Maulvi lived? (Give only the relevant answer)
Ans: Chaudhry Fatehdad was a well-known member of the District Board and head
of the village. He was a very generous and kind-hearted man. He helped
Maulvi Abul in every matter of life.
Q.8: Describe Maulvi Abul’s appearance?

Ans: Maulvi Abul had slightly bulging eyes. On his fingers he wore silver rings with
large stones. He always carried a walking stick with him. He used fragrant oil
for his hair. He also wore a Mashadi lungi on his head with a gilded tip.
Q. 9: Write the names of Maulvi Abul’s daughters and the son mentioned
in the story.
Ans: His eldest daughter was Mehrunnisa. The other daughters were Zabda,
Shamsun and Umda. The name of his son was Arif.
Q.10: What was the name of Maulvi Abul’s wife?

Ans: The name of Maulvi Abul’s wife was Zaibunnisa.
Q.11: Briefly describe the variety of rings of Maulvi Abul.

OR What type of rings were worn by Maulvi Abul?
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Ans: He wore silver rings with large turquoise stones. These rings came off his
fingers five times a day before ablution and yet he wore them in the same order
always.
Q.12: Why did Maulvi Abul make mistakes in his prayers?

OR What changes occurred in Maulvi Abul when his eldest daughter
reached the age of marriage?
OR What change did the responsibilities of daughters brought in
Maulvi Abul?
Ans: When Maulvi Abul’s eldest daughter, Mehrun, reached the age of fourteen,
he started making mistakes in his prayers. It was because he was worried
about her marriage along with his financial problems.
Q.13: How did Maulvi Abul feel or react when Chaudhry Fatehadad
criticized him for making mistakes in his prayers?
Ans: Maulvi Abul felt like shouting back at Chaudhry Fatehdad, “You have a
whole row of boys, Chaudhry Saheb. Had you also been blessed with a
daughter, you would have understood why I repeated a chapter of the Holy
Quran twice!”
Q.14: What present was given by Chaudhry Fatehdad to Maulvi’s eldest

daughter?
Ans: Chaudhry Fatehdad presented a pair of gold pendants and a hundred-rupee
note to Maulvi’s eldest daughter.
Q.15: How did Maulvi Abul’s wife help him?

Ans: She helped Maulvi Abul by teaching the Holy Quran to the young girls of the
village. She would store sugar and morsels of bread that the girls brought on
every Thursday.
Q.16: Describe Maulvi Abul’s inauguration of Shamim Ahmad’s cloth-shop.

Ans: Maulvi Abul inaugurated Shamim Ahmad’s shop by reciting the Holy Quran.
Then he became the first customer of Shamim Ahmad by purchasing a suit
for Mehrunnisa.
Q.17: Who was Shamim Ahmad?

Ans: Shamim Ahmad was an old disciple of Maulvi Abul. He was the only son of a
Hafiz. He opened a cloth shop in the village and later married his eldest
daughter.
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1. What type of eyes did Abul have? Bulging
OR
Maulvi Abul had slightly ---- eyes
2. He wore --- rings with large stones. Silver
3. Maulvi Abul’s bag contained ----- rupees collected from 200
the villagers.
4. The name of his first born child was --- Mehrunnisa
5. Chaudhry Fatehdad was a member of --- District Board
6. Shamim Ahmad was the ---- son of a Hafiz. Only
7. Maulvi Abul had saved rupees ---- only. 43
8. Maulvi Abul paid ---- rupees for the suit. 42
9. A few months after Mehrun’s marriage, a ----- school was Primary
opened in the village.
10. What happened to Abul when Mehrun reached the age of He started making
14? mistakes in prayer
11. Who was the member of the District Board? Chaudhry Fatehdad
12. What did Abul’s wife teach the girls of the village? The Holy Quran
13. What did Chaudhry Fatehdad present to Maulvi Abul Cloths
every year?
14. The name of Shamim Ahmad’s father was --- Hafiz Abdul Rahim
15. Shamim Ahmad had gone to the city when he was --- About 16
16. Mehrun was married to --- Shamim Ahmad
17. For whom did Maulvi Abul buy a suit? Mehrunnisa
18. Maulvi offered his children special treat of --- A little raw sugar
with bread

1. Abul used fragrant oil. Sweet-smelling
2. The sweet, pungent smell of the oil lingered in the village lanes. Sharp, strong
3. The sweet, pungent smell of the oil lingered in the village lanes. Stayed behind,
remained behind
4. Abul had bulging eyes. Curving outwards
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5. Like the children who came in quick succession, time too Quickly one after
had changed fast. the other
6. I have spent on these dainty shoes. Delicate and
beautiful
7. Chaudhry Fatehdad reprimanded him for a mistake. Reproached,
criticised severely
8. Fatehdad’s censure was purely religious. Criticism,
disapproval
9. Abul’s voice was resonant. Resounding,
booming, ringing
10. Fatehdad tried to negotiate with a couple of elders. Talk, discuss
11. Shamim was an erstwhile disciple of Abul. Former
12. Shamim was an erstwhile disciple of Abul. Pupil
13. Maulvi Abul took a momentous decision. Very important
14. I consider it a good omen. Sign or indication
15. After the preliminary greetings, Shamim Ahmad said. Introductory,
initial, opening
16. It was used for offering prayer in solitude. Loneliness, privacy
17. Shamim could not overcome his embarrassment. Discomfort,
awkwardness
18. They had all clustered around their sister. Gathered
19. Gratified and almost dazed, he went back to his wife. Pleased or satisfied
20. Gratified and almost dazed, he went back to his wife. Astonished,
confused, shocked
21. Mehrunnisa was put in seclusion. Privacy, isolation
22. Mehrunnisa was put in seclusion till the auspicious day. Fortunate, lucky,
favourable
23. The entire village was stunned by what they saw. Astonished, amazed
24. This Zabda of ours has suddenly matured. Grown up, become
adult
25. The woman added with conviction. Strong belief
26. Mehrun was made to sit in palanquin. Paalaki
27. Mehrun had been married with splendour. Grand show,
magnificence
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Chapter. No.14:
OVERCOAT
By:
Ghulam Abbas
Questions/Answers:
Q. 1: Why did the people come out on the Mall? ***
OR State the scene of the Mall on Saturday evening.
Ans. The people came out on the Mall to enjoy the gaiety and colours of life. They
were enjoying themselves according to their means at variety of hotels,
restaurants, cafes and snack bars. Those who could not afford were just
looking at the coloured lights and brilliant advertisements.
Q. 2: Describe the appearance of the young man. ***

OR How did the young man look like.
Ans. The young man was well-groomed and looked like a dandy. His hair was
smooth and shining and he wore side burns. He had thin moustache. He wore
a brown overcoat with a rose in the button-hole. He also wore a hat at rakish
angle and a white silk scarf was knotted at his neck.
Q. 3: What was playing in one of the restaurants?

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Or What type of music was being played in one of the restaurants?

Ans. An orchestra was playing in one of the restaurants. An orchestra is a large
group of musicians who play a variety of instruments together.
Q. 4: What was the young man doing while sitting on the bench?
Ans. While sitting on the bench, the young man kept watching with interest the
people passing on the pavement before him. He also smoked a cigarette there.
Q. 5: Who took the young man to the hospital after the accident?
Ans. The young man was carried to the hospital in a car by some unknown persons.
Q.6: What was the colour of the young man’s coat? What do you think of
its quality?
Ans. The young man was wearing a brown-coloured overcoat. It was old but it was
well cut and the material was of good quality. The lapels were stiff and the
sleeves were creased. The buttons were of horn, big and shiny.
Q.7: What were the people wearing who came out on the Mall?
Ans: The people who came out on the Mall were wearing different types of warm
clothes. Mostly they were wearing overcoats of different kinds. These included
astrakhan, rough military khaki and others.
Q.8: Why did the driver of the truck speed off/away after the accident?
Ans: After hearing the young man’s loud cry, the truck driver sped away. He feared
that he would be caught and arrested if he stopped.
Q. 9: Give the list of the articles which were found in the coat of the young man.
OR What things were found in the pockets of the young man?
Ans: A small comb, a handkerchief, six annas and a few pies, a half-smoked
cigarette, a little diary, a list of gramophone records and a few hand-bills were
found in the young man’s pockets.
Q.10: What is the moral lesson of the story ‘Overcoat’?

OR Explain the theme or central idea of the story.
Ans: The theme or moral lesson of the story ‘Overcoat’ is that appearances are
generally deceptive. People are not what they look like to be. We are generally
not, what we show to others.
Q.11: What did the young man purchase from the boy?
Ans: The young man purchased a cigarette from the boy for one anna.
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Q.12: Why did the tongawalas and taxi drivers draw near the young man
and what was his reaction?
Ans: The young man looked a rich person by his appearance. The tonga-walas and
the taxi-drivers drew near him because they considered him a well-paying
passenger.
Q.13: What does the coat of the young man symbolise in the lesson
‘Overcoat?
Ans: The coat of the young man symbolizes the appearance of the people or the
desire of the people to look what they are actually not. So, the coat has been
used as a status symbol in the lesson.

1. What was the colour of the overcoat of the young man? Brown
2. What happened when the evening advanced? The cold became more
intense
3. What was the condition of the overcoat? It was old
4. What amount of money was discovered on the young Six annas and a few
man after his death? pies
5. What were the names of two nurses who were on duty Shehnaz and Gill
in the hospital?
6. What was the owner of the shop wearing on his head? Silk turban
7. After the accident, what were the words of the Catch him
passersby when the driver sped away?
8. After the accident, the young man was --- In precarious state
9. After the accident, what was the first thing removed The white silk scarf
from the body of the young man?
10. The young man was wearing in winter--- A brown overcoat
11. What was the boy in ‘Overcoat’ carrying in his tray? Pan and cigarettes
12. Who passed by the young man? A young couple
13. A huge ---- piano diverted the young man’s attention. German
14. What crushed down the young man? A truck

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1. The young man seemed to be immune to them. Safe from, resistant, protected
2. The young man was ambling along the road. Strolling, moving at ease,
moving slowly and in a
leisurely manner
3. The cold induced the people to seek comfort in pleasure. Persuaded, caused
4. People converged on the Mall. Gathered together,
congregated
5. The pavement was thronged with the pedestrians. Path, footpath
6. The pavement was thronged with the pedestrians. Crowded
7. The pavement was thronged with the pedestrians. People walking on foot
8. The carpet dealer spoke amiably. Pleasantly, in a friendly manner
9. He adjusted it with a peculiar smile of satisfaction. Particular
10. He was in a precarious state. Uncertain, unstable, in a
dangerous condition
11. Things were found in various pockets. Different
12. ‘Seems quite well-to-do’ said nurse Shehnaz. Rich, wealthy
13. A well-groomed young man was on the road. Well-dressed
14. His hair was sleek. Smooth, silky
15. He looked such a dandy. A beau, a person who
gives extra attention to
his personal dress
16. He twirled his cane jauntily. Turned around and
around, moved around
17. He twirled his cane jauntily. Cheerfully, happily
18. It was not only the profligate who ranged about. Extravagant, wasteful
19. People came out to join the gaiety of the streets. Merriment, joy
20. He examined it with an air of a connoisseur. Expert, good judge
21. The girl wore a floppy shalwar of white satin. Loose
22. He had been deeply engrossed in himself. Absorbed, lost in his own
thoughts
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Chapter. No.15:
THE ANGEL AND

THE AUTHOR – AND OTHERS
By:
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Jerome K. Jerome
Questions/Answers:
Q. 1: What does the author like about Christmas?
OR Write down the good deeds the author Jerome K Jerome has
admitted are a great joy on Christmas. *
Ans. The author likes the generosity of the people that they show towards the fellow
human beings. He is delighted to see the rich people distributing eatable stuff
among the needy and the poor.
Q. 2: Why noble deeds are always a great joy for the author?
Ans. The noble deeds are always a great joy for the author because he feels pride
on counting them. The story is basically an ironic story. He discusses his good
deeds to impress the angel.
Q. 3: At what stage of his journey Jerome hear the throbbing sound of

wings?
Ans. In his dream, the writer flew over the city of London. He reached a stage where
he could not see the lights of the city and it was completely dark. It was then
he heard the throbbing sounds of wings behind him.
Q. 4: What time of year it was when Jerome K Jerome had a vexing dream?
OR When did the writer have his vexing dream and what did he see in
it?
Ans. It was about a fortnight after Christmas in January when the author had his
vexing dream. He saw that he was flying out of a window in his night shirt.
The world grew smaller as he rose up.
Q. 5: What were the good deeds the author had done and wanted the angel
to mention in his recording book?
Ans. His subscription of five shillings to the Fund for the unemployed, sending his
dozen photographs to a charity bazaar, his contribution to the fund for the
poor church fathers and four balcony seats for the monster show were the
writer’s good deeds.
Q.6: What was the last thing the author saw of London during his flight in
the dream?
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Ans. The last thing the writer saw of London was the long line of electric lamps
bordering the Embankment.
Q.7: Why was the Recording Angel looking tired?

Ans: The Recording Angel was looking tired because the practice of writing the
good deeds of people on Christmas had over-exhausted him.
Q.8: What did the author send to the rummage sale?

Ans: The author sent all of his old clothes including a bit better coat that had got
mixed up with them by accident.

1. The author had the dream about a ------ after the Christmas. Fortnight
2. It was the recording ----- following the author. Angel
3. At ----- men and women become generous in London. Christmas
4. The author subscribed --- shillings to the fund for the Five
unemployed.
5. The author had been to ---- charity dinners. Four
6. The notice appeared in the ---- post. Morning
7. It was a --- show in aid of the fund for the destitute. Monster
8. There were many other --- deeds of the author. Noble
9. The author sent all his old clothes to the ---- sale. Rummage
10. What kind of dream did the author have? Vexing
11. What did the writer judge about the angel? To be tired
12. How did the angel look? Weary
13. The writer wanted to have a diary to take down his --- Noble deeds
14. How many signed photographs did he send to the charity Twelve
bazaar?
15. How many balcony seats did the author have for the monster Four
show?
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1. The author had a vexing dream one night. Troublesome
2. Nothing remained, but a faint luminosity buried Glow, light, Shine
beneath darkness.
3. It was a bulky-looking volume. Very heavy or large
looking
4. The angel said I really need not to be alarmed. Frightened, worried
5. The author heart the throbbing sound of wings. Thumping
6. It makes me yearn to borrow a collecting box. Desire, have a strong wish
7. I have often thought of jotting them down. Writing them
8. I did not really doubt his care and conscientiousness. Care, dutifulness
9. Both subscriptions had been entered. Contributions, donations
10. All the celebrities one had never heard of. Famous persons, super
stars
11. There was nothing to grumble at. Complain against, protest
12. And also the raffle I had joined for motor car. Lottery
The End

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Notes by: Prof. Akhtar Ali Ghumman

Q. 4: Why did Mr. Steward continue persuading Norma?*****

Q.6: What is the significance (‫ )اہمیت‬of Arthur’s life insurance policy?*****

Q. 9: How did Arthur react to the offer given by Steward?**

Q.13: What is the moral lesson of the story “Button, Button…” *

Q.19: Who was Mr. Steward?

Q.21: What was written on the card given by Mr. Steward?

Q.22: Why did Norma telephone Mr. Steward?

47. Nonetheless, (‫ )تاہم‬that is the proposition. (‫)پیشکش‬ Scheme, offer, proposal

M.C.Q’s Based on Comprehension:

CLEARING IN THE SKY

Q. 2: Where did the old man take his son?*****

Q.8: What excited the curiosity of Jess?**

Q.12: How did Jess manage to stand on the steep path?

Q. 15: Had the son there been ever before?

M.C.Q’s Based on Synonyms:

36. Wild vines (‫ )بیلیں‬had matted their tops. Creeping plants

M.C.Q’s Based on Comprehension:

S# Question Statements Possible answers

DARK THEY WERE

Q.15: How many people lived in the ruins of the hills?

7. “Chin up Harry” said his wife. (‫)ہمت کرو‬ Be brave

M.C.Q’s Based on:

S# Question Statements Possible answers

Q. 2: What happened to the boy when he tried to snatch the purse?*****

Q.7: What was the nature of the woman’s (Luella’s) job?***

M.C.Q’s Based on Synonyms:

S# Question Statements Possible answers

M.C.Q’s Based on Comprehension:

S# Question Statements Possible answers

THE PIECE OF STRING

Q. 3: Why did George give pocket book to his employer?*****

Q. 5: Why did Manana accuse Hubert of picking up the lost pocketbook?***

Q.11: What were the people discussing in the great hall?

Q.13: What was the effect of Mr. Hubert’s protesting?

Q.14: How did Hubert try to make people believe him?

M.C.Q’s Based on Synonyms:

M.C.Q’s Based on Comprehension:

Q. 2: What was the viewpoint of Gorgios’ parents? *****

Q. 3: Describe the scene of inauguration ceremony. Or What type of arrangements

Q.8: What is the message or moral of the story ‘The Reward’?***

Q.12: Describe the uniform of the court acrobat or Gorgios.*

Q.13: What did Jorkens say about life?

Q.14: What are the political views of Jorkens?

Q.15. Who enters the court when the curtain rises?

Q.16. Why did people choose Gorgios as court acrobat?

M.C.Q’s Based on Synonyms:

M.C.Q’s Based on Comprehension:

THE USE OF FORCE

Q. 2: What was the condition of the tonsils of the sick girl?*****

Q.7: Why did the parents rebuke their daughter, Mathilda?***

Q.8: Why did the girl break the wooden blade?***

Q.17: Why did the doctor need a throat-culture?

M.C.Q’s Based on Comprehension:

M.C.Q’s Based on Synonyms:

S# Question Statements Possible answers

THE GULISTAN OF SAADI

Q. 2: What should be the role of a Qazi? ***

Q. 3: Why did the King weep? **

Q.7: What should be the role of a king?

and trembling because of the fear of being drowned. He created inconvenience