INDEX NOTE-BOOK QUESTIONS- Grade 11

We’re Not Afraid to Die if We Can All be Together”

By Gordon Cook & Alan East
Quote-
Flow chart of the Events
Themes
1. Adventure
2. Family Bonding
3. Determination
4. Courage

I. Answer the following questions in 40-50 words.

a. How did the narrator react to the problems? What does it reveal?
b. How did the narrator, and the other members react to the presence of
water in the ship?
c. “I had no time to worry about bumped heads,” says the narrator. What
problems do you think deserved his immediate attention?

Rubric
 Appreciates the theme.

 Analyses the characters and forms an opinion.

 Uses appropriate vocabulary.

 Uses accurate language (punctuation, spellings and grammar).

APPRAISAL
Self-Appraisal Teacher’s
Remarks
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Value based Question (120-150 words)

 II.

1. How does the story suggest that optimism helps to “endure the direst
stress”? How would you react in a situation that demands huge courage and
optimism? What makes humans explore the unknown knowing the threats
and risks would show no mercy?
Or
2. “In time of test, family is best.” – How does ‘We are not Afraid to Die, bring
out the truth of this proverb? Support your answer with relevant details from
the text.

Rubric
 Critically analyzes the theme of the story.

 Analyses and expresses the message and presents it

optimally.

 Uses appropriate vocabulary.

 Uses accurate language (punctuation, spellings and grammar).

APPRAISAL
Self Appraisal Teacher’s
Remarks
I was able
to……………………………………………………………………
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I need to improve……………………………………………………
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