NCERT Solutions For Class 11 English Snapshots Mother's Day
NCERT Solutions Class 11 English Snapshots Mother's Day
NCERT Solutions For Class 11 English Snapshots Mother's Day is designed and prepared by the best teachers across India. All the important topics are covered in the exercises and each answer comes with a detailed explanation to help students understand concepts better. These NCERT solutions play a crucial role in your preparation for all exams conducted by the CBSE, including the JEE.
NCERT TEXTBOOK QUESTIONS SOLVED
1. How are Mrs Pearson and Mrs Fitzgerald contrasted?Ans. The two ladies are sharply contrasted. Mrs Pearson is a pleasant but worried looking woman in her forties. She speaks in a light, flurried sort of tone with a touch of suburban cockney. Mrs Fitzgerald is older, heavier and has a strong and sinister personality. She smokes. She has a deep voice, rather Irish tone.
2. "I'm much obliged," says Mrs. J Pearson. What for does she feel obliged and to whom?Ans. Mrs. Pearson feels obliged to Mrs Fitzgerald for telling her fortune. She thinks it quite wonderful having a real fortune teller living next door.
3. What fortune does Mrs Fitzgerald predict for Mrs Pearson?Ans. Mrs Fitzgerald is quite equivocal in her predictions. She says it could be a good fortune or a bad one. All depends on Mrs Pearson herself now. She asks her to decide firmly. Her fortune depends on it.
4. What problem does Mrs Pearson face? Who do you think is responsible for this state of affairs?Ans. Mrs Pearson devotes all her time and energy to serve her husband, son and daughter. These thoughtless and selfish persons go out every night to enjoy themselves leaving Mrs Pearson alone at home. She is no better than a servant in her own home. Mrs Pearson herself is responsible for the ill-treatment, neglect and lack of concern shown to her.
5. What course of action does Mrs Fitzgerald suggest to Mrs Pearson to tackle the situation?Ans. Mrs Fitzgerald tells Mrs Pearson to decide firmly and stick to her decision. She must assert her position and become the real mistress of the house. Her own initiative can help her. She must let them wait or look after themselves for once.
6. What difficulties does Mrs Pearson face while dealing with the various members of her family?Ans. Mrs Pearson loves her husband and children too much. She does not find courage enough to discuss the problem with them. She only keeps dropping hints. She hates any unpleasantness. She does not know where to start. She doesn't know how to begin discussion with the other members of the family.
Ans. Mrs Fitzgerald offers to deal with the family of Mrs Pearson and teach them to treat her properly Mrs Pearson feels flustered. She thanks her saying that it wouldn't do at all. They would resent being ill-treated by somebody else and wouldn't listen.
8. How does Mrs Fitzgerald plan to deal with the family of Mrs Pearson?Ans. She tells Mrs Pearson that she will deal with her family not as herself but as Mrs Pearson. They will change places or really bodies. Mrs Pearson would then look like Mrs Fitzgerald and the latter would look like the former.
9. Why does Doris Pearson feel astounded on returning home?Ans. Doris finds her mother smoking away—lighting another cigarette and laying out the cards for patience on the table. She shoots her query about ironing her yellow silk, but feel astounded on seeing her mother's behaviour.
10. What are the two reasons that annoy Doris Pearson?Ans. Firstly, Doris is annoyed that her mother has not ironed her yellow silk dress which she has to wear that night. Secondly, she has returned home after working hard all day and mother hasn't even bothered to get her tea ready.