Ch.
1. The Summer of the Beautiful white Horse (William Saroyan)
Short Type
Q-Ans.
*1. Who were
Aram and Mourad?*
Ans.
Aram and Mourad are the two
characters from the Summer of a Beautiful White Horse. Aram is the narrator of the story and Mourad
is his cousin. Aram was nine years old. Mourad was thirteen. Both of them were fond of horse-riding.
*2. Who was
Mourad? What did everybody think about him?*
Ans.
Mourad is a thirteen-year-old kid
from the Garoghlanian tribe which is famous for honesty. Mourad is an adventurous and active boy. The
story also shows that he loves animals and is capable to taming them. But he was very crazy like his uncle Khosrove and
he thinks that everybody thinks about him.
*3. What do you
know about the narrator’s cousin?*
Ans. Both the cousins shared a common
heritage. They were living in the
most amazing poverty. They didn't have even money enough to buy their
food. But the family was famous for its integrity and honesty
*4. Why was the
narrator shocked when he came to know that his cousin had stolen a horse?*
Ans. The narrator was surprised. He knew
that his cousin Mourad couldn't
have bought the horse. Since he couldn't have bought it, he must have
stolen it.
*5. Who was
Khosrove? How did the narrator’s uncle react when John Byro said that his horse
had been stolen?*
Ans.
Khosrove is Aram and Mourad's uncle. He is
described as an "enormous" man with a thick mustache, well-known for
his fiery temper and irritability. .John
Byro was sad that his white horse had been stolen last month and it was missing
even then. Instead of showing any sympathy, uncle Khosrove became very
irritated and shouted: “It's no harm.
*6. What did the
narrator and his cousin do after enjoying horse riding every morning?*
Ans.
The narrator and his cousin
returned the stolen horse to its rightful owner, John Byro. They felt they should have maintained the tribe's
fame for honesty. So the boys took the horse to Byro's vineyard the
following morning and put it in a
barn.
*8. What
happened when the narrator rode the horse alone?*
Ans.
After Mourad's successful and
skillful ride of the horse, it was Aram's turn to enjoy the horse ride alone. As he jumped on the horse to ride alone, the horse did not move; after many
tries the horse ran suddenly; Aram lost control and fell. Mourad ran after the
horse and brought it after half an hour.
2.
The Address (Marga Minco)
Short type
Q-Ans.
1. How does the
narrator become sure that she has come to the right address?
Ans.
The narrator got convinced she had
come to the right address when she
saw the woman wearing her mother's cardigan. Besides, she had kept in
mind the address given by her mother. She looked at the address many times. It
was House No: 46, Marconi Street.
2. Did the woman
welcome the narrator to her house?
Ans.
No, Mrs Dorling did not welcome the narrator to her house. As she hid
herself and was talking with her in an abrupt way. Also she behaved as if she
does not know the narrator and she was trying not to show the interior of her
house to the narrator.
3. What was the
name of the woman? Where did she live?
Ans.
Mrs Dorling was an old
acquaintance of the narrator's mother. She lived at house number 46, Marconi Street, Holland.
4. What had the
narrator’s mother told her about Mrs. Dorling?
Ans.
Mr. Dorling was an old
acquaintance of the narrator's mother whom she had not seen for years. The
narrator's mother told her daughter that Mrs. Darling had been
visiting their house regularly and every time she left with some belongings
with her.
5. Why did Mrs.
Dorling take away a number of things from the narrator’s family?
Ans.
Mrs Dorling take away number of
things from the narrator's house because
at that time there was war was going on. The narrator and her mother cannot
live there. So narrator's mother decided to leave that place but she
can't take all those expensive and precious things with her.
6. When did the
narrator meet Mrs. Dorling for the first time?
Ans.
The narrator visited Mrs.
Dorling house after the world war. The narrator goes to 46, Marconi
Street to meet Mrs
Dorling. She goes there in search of her mother's belongings. The narrator's
mother hands over all her articles and valuable things to Mrs Dorling before
leaving her town during the war.
7. What happened
when the narrator visited Mrs. Dorling for the second time?
Ans.
When the narrator visited Dorling's
house for the second time, she was
welcomed by Mrs. Dorling's
daughter. After stepping into the room, she was shocked to see all her
mother’s belongings in the room. She recognized all the belongings of her
mother kept in the living room.
8. What other
familiar things did the narrator find in the girl’s room?
Ans.
She noticed the candle-holder that hung right next to the
mirror. She also noticed cutlery set, the old table cloth, tea pot and
the plates. She also notices other furniture. She was very sad to see all these
things.
3.
Ranga’s Marriage (Masti Venkatesha Iyengar)
Short Type
Q-Ans.
*1. What does the writer say about his village?*
Ans. The narrator lived in a small village
Hosahalli (Mysore) in the state of Karnataka. It was not a popular village.
Their village was not on the map. There were mango trees in his village which
were famous for their sourness. Narrator means that eating these fruit can make
anyone cough.
*2. What does the writer say about the mango
trees of his village?*
Ans. There were mango trees in his village,
Hosahalli which were famous for their sourness. The raw mangoes are not
eatable but they are very useful. The sourness is sure to go straight to
brahmarandhra. It is very useful as cough medicine.
*3. Why was Ranga’s homecoming a great event?*
Ans. Ranga was the village accountant's son who
went to Bangalore for studies. Ranga homecoming was a great event in the
village because he was the only person from the village to go Bangalore for
studies. When he returned after six months, every villager rushed to his house
to have a look at him. They were assured he had not lost his caste.
*4. What were Ranga’s views about marriage?*
Ans. Ranga believed that he needed to find the
right girl to get married. He believed if he would ever marry a girl, she would
be mature, not a very young girl. Besides, he wanted to marry a girl whom he
admired. He was not in favour of arranged marriage.
*5. What did the writer decide about Ranga’s
marriage?*
Ans. Ratna was the niece of Rama Rao who had
come to stay with him. She was a beautiful girl of eleven. The narrator thought
that she would be the perfect bride for Ranga. So he should devise a plan to
let them get married.
*6. How did the writer plan the meeting between
Ranga and Ratna?*
Ans. He plans to get Ranga married with Ratna.
He calls Ranga when Ratna was singing. Ranga was impressed by her sweet voice.
He was attracted towards her at first sight. The writer decided that Ratna
would be a suitable bride for Ranga.
4.
Albert Einstein at School (Patrick Pringle)
Short Type
Q-Ans.
1. Do you think
Albert is being impolite while answering the history teacher’s questions?
Ans.
No, Albert was not impolite while
answering questions of history teacher. He just kept his point of view in front
of the teacher as he could know the reason why one should learn dates; one
could always look them up in book. It is a matter of personal choice and
depends on which subject a person is interested in.
2. Why did
Albert see no point in learning dates and facts?
Ans.
Albert thought that there was no
point in learning dates and facts. These can always be looked up in a book.
Dates and facts were not important education. According to Albert, ideas were
the basis of education.
3. Why did
Albert feel miserable when he left school that day?
Ans.
Albert was punished for his
'insolence' that day by his history teacher.
He had to stay in for an extra period after the school that day. Albert
felt miserable because he hated
the school and would have to return there the next day as well.
4. What reasons
did the head teacher offer for expelling Albert from School?
Ans.
The head teacher told Albert that
he was expelling him from school because
his presence in the classroom made it impossible for the teacher to teach and
other pupils to learn. No serious work could be done while he was in the
class. Albert refused to learn and he was” in constant rebellion.
5. Where did
Albert Einstein stay in Munich?
Ans. Einstein lived in a rented room in one of the poorest quarters
of Munich. He did not like the place because of the atmosphere of slum
violence. Albert was forced to
spend six months in Munich alone.
6. Who was
Elsha? What did she tell Albert about getting diploma from the school?
Ans.
Elsa was Albert Einstein's cousin
from Berlin whose dad had a business there. She advised Albert to just repeat the lesson in the examination.
She advised Albert to cram the subjects to get school diploma. She
believed that one must learn just enough to pass exams.
7. Describe
Albert’s meeting with Dr. Weil.
Ans.
Ernest Weil tells Albert that he is sure Albert is nervous
about his school. He asks Albert if he certifies that he is close to a
nervous breakdown, what he will do. Albert says that he will go to Italy and
get admission to some Italian college or institute.
8. Yuri calls Albert ‘the world’s worst liar’. Do you think
this is an insult or compliment to Albert? Why ?
Ans.
It is a compliment. Albert is honest and truthful. He can't
tell a deliberate lie. He can't deceive anyone. He is so simple hearted.
5.
Mother’s Day (J.B. Priestley)
Short Type
Q-Ans.
1. Who was
Doris? What was it that surprised her
about her mother?
Ans.
Doris is Mrs Pearson, daughter.
She is surprised to find her
mother smoking and playing cards. She has never seen her doing these
things before.
2. What is Mrs.
Fitzgerald’s advice to Mrs. Pearson?
Ans.
Mrs. Pearson advised her to take strong steps and become the mistress
of her house. She told her that she should not be so docile. She should
act in such a manner that her family members realize their mistake and show
respect towards her.
3. What is Mrs.
Fitzgerald’s final advice and warning to Mrs. Pearson?
Ans.
She fears that Mrs Pearson can go
soft and feel sorry for what she has done. Then everything will go waste.
Therefore, she advises her to be
tough with them.
4. Why was Cyril
annoyed with his mother?
Ans.
Cyril Pearson was angry with his mother when he heard that tea is not ready and his
mother does not care about that. His mother had not taken out the things
that Cyril would take with him. She also had not mended the things.
7.
Birth (A.J. Cronin)
Short Type
Q-Ans.
1. Who was
Andrew Manson?
Ans. Andrew Manson is a young man who has recently qualified as a doctor and
started his medical practice as an assistant to Dr Edward Page in the small
Welsh mining town of Blaenelly.
2. Who was Joe
Morgan?
Ans. Joe Morgan was a driller in the city and he was
waiting for Andrew Manson because he
was attending his first child which was born after twenty years from marriage.
In the small town of Bryngower, Andrew Manson was the most reliable doctor.
3. What did
Andrew find when he entered the bedroom in Morgan’s house?
Ans. It was nearly midnight. He found Joe Morgan waiting for him. His wife
needed immediate help. When he enters the room, he saw Morgan’s mother was
sitting beside the patient. There is still time to childbirth.
4. Who was
Christine? What sad episode did Andrew remember about her?
Ans. Christine was Andrew
Manson’s girl friend. Andrew loved her deeply. But she had quarreled with him at the Cardiff
station. It had made Andrew very sad.
5. What did the
midwife do with the child and why?
Ans. The elderly midwife was sure that the child was
stillborn or lifeless. She had
placed it beneath the bed. After attending the mother, he searched for
the baby among the dirty newspapers below the bed and pulled out him.
6. What special
method did Andrew use to revive the child?
Ans. First, he laid the child upon a blanket and gave it artificial respiration.
Then he dipped the child alternately in hot and cold water.
7. What last
effort did Andrew make to revive the child?
Ans. He then made another last effort. He rubbed the child with a rough towel.
He went on pressing and releasing the baby's little chest with both his hands.
At last the baby responded.