The Journey

TS 10th Class English 7th lesson The Journey Important Questions lesson

Section - A : Reading Comprehension

(Q.1 - 7) (A) Read the following passage

After spending a leisurely Sunday at home, the very thought of returning to work on Monday is tiring. Lethargy creeps in, if the holiday continues over , an extended period. That is how I felt when I was preparing to return to my place of work after spending six months at home. The fact that I was to leave behind my newly-wed wife and go to a far-off place did not help either. Obviously I did not want to go

However, I finally did decide to go. I did not have much to carry by way of luggage- just a trunk. Ours is a hilly terrain, without any motorable roads -and there is no certainty that we are ever going to have any roads. In any case, while coming home we do not carry bedding. Besides, I had come home this time round for a special purpose: to get married

My parents had arranged my marriage, according to the customs of our tribal society. Time flew, and five months into my marriage I realized it. Initially I thought of extending my leave - even taking unpaid leave. But after some dillydallying, I finally decided against it because marriage had increased my responsibilities and I had got into debt

On my way home from the bus stop, my trunk had been carried by a porter. The problem now was we couldnt find anyone who could help me carry the trunk to the bus stop. At another time of the year, we would have easily found someone to spare for me. In fact, carrying the trunk should not have been such a worry for me except that my education had made me shun physical labour

After all, I was a government officer and the idea of people seeing me carry my own luggage was not at all amusing. Otherwise, for a young man like me it should not have been an issue to carry a 20-kilo chest on my back

Now answer the following Questions. EachQuestion has four choices. Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B), (C) or (D) in your answer booklet

Question 1.
For the narrator, why is the thought of returning to work tiring after a holiday?

1. We lose energy
2. We get used to taking rest
3. Lack of interest in work makes us so
4. The work is laborious

Answer:

1. We get used to taking rest

Question 2.
Why did the narrator use the sentence obviously I did not want to go ?

1. He lost interest in the job
2. He did not want to leave his wife alone
3. He was rich enough to live even without job
4. He was completely in debts in his place of work

Answer:

1. He did not want to leave his wife alone

Question 3.
The narrator needs another person to carry the trunk?

1. as people would laugh at him if he carried the trunk
2. as his education did not encourage physical labour
3. as his father would not allow him to carry his luggage
4. as he was not able to carry the trunk

Answer

:
1. as his education did not encourage physical labour

Question 4.
What kind of text is this passage?

1. Essay
2. Narrative
3. Drama
4. Conversation

Answer:

1. Narrative

Answer the following Questions in two or three sentences each

Question 5.
What made the narrator not want to join his duties after the holiday ?

Answer: One reason is lethargy. It happens in almost all the persons. Another reason is he has to leave his newly-married wife behind and go to the place of work alone

Question 6.
Why did the narrator finally decided to go ?

Answer: Though he did not want to go to Join his duties, he finally decided to go because marriage had in creased his resonsibilities and he had got Into debts

Question 7.
Who might have carried the luggage ? why ?

Answer: The writers father carried the luggage for his son. The father did not want him to carry the trunk

(B) Read the following passage

However, I finally did decide to go. I did not have much to carry by way of luggage - just a trunk. Ours is a hilly terrain, without any motorable roads - and there is no certainty that we are ever going to have any roads. In any case, while coming home we donot carry bedding. Besides, I had come home this time round for a special purpose; to get married. My parents had arranged my marriage, according to the customs of our tribal society. Time flew, and five months into my marriage I realized it. Initially I thought of extending my leave - even taking unpaid leave. But after some dilly-dallying, I finally decided against it because marriage had increased my responsibilities and I had got into debt

Now answer the following Questions. Each Question has four choices. Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B), (C) or (D) in your answer booklet

Question 1.
Who is the narrator of this passage?

1. Abdul Kalam
2. Nick
3. Yeshe Dorjee Thongchi
4. Mr.Narayana Murthy

Answer:

1. Yeshe Dorjee Thongchi

Question 2.
Where is the narrator now ?

1. at his home
2. at his office
3. in the fields
4. at the bus stop

Answer:

1. at his home

Question 3.
What is meant bydilly-dallying?

1. sleeping for a long time
2. working for a long time in the fields
3. taking a long time to make a decision
4. playing a game for a long time

Answer:

1. taking a long time to make a decision

Question 4.
Special purpose in the above passage refers to?

1. getting marriage
2. taking rest
3. earning money
4. attending a marriage function

Answer:

1. getting marriage

Answer the following Questions in two or three sentences each

Question 5.
The narrator preferred less luggage while coming home. Why ?

Answer: The narrator preferred less luggage, because his village was in a hilly area. There was no transport to his native village. There were no motorable roads

Question 6.
What was the decision taken by the narrator finally ?

Answer: The narrator finally decided to go to his work place or his office

Question 7.
Why did the narrator get into debt ?

Answer: Because he had to spend money on his marriage and for bearing his responsibilities

(C) Read the following passage

On my way home from the bus stop, my trunk had been carried by a porter. The problem now was we couldnt find anyone who could help me carry the trunk to the bus stop. At another time of the year, we would have easily found someone to help me, but now most of the villagers were busy in the fields. Nobody had time to spare for me. In fact, carrying the trunk should not have been such a worry for me except that my education had made me shun physical labour. After all, I was a government officer and the idea of people seeing me carry my own luggage was not at all amusing. Otherwise, - for a young man like me it should not have been an issue to carry a 20- kilo chest on my back

Finally, my father came up with a solution. Dont worry. I myself will see you off a, Dirang: I protested. How could I allow my old father to carry my trunk? What would people think? What would they say? But I failed to dissuade him. It was decided that father would carry the chest

Now answer the following Questions. Each Question has four choices. Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B), (C) or (D) in your answer booklet

Question 1.
While going to the bus stop, the narrator could not get a person to carry his trunk to the bus-stop because?

1. he would not pay the porter well
2. most of the villagers were busy in the fields
3. his father would help him
4. There were no porters in the village

Answer:

1. most of the villagers were busy in the fields

Question 2.
The aspect/factor which made the narrator shun physical labour was his( )?

1. ego
2. status
3. wealth
4. education

Answer:

1. education

Question 3.
The word dissuade means?

1. try to convince some one to do
2. persuade
3. persuade not to do
4. request not to interfere

Answer:

1. persuade not to do

Question 4.
After all, I was a government officer Name the part of speech of the word government?

1. Noun
2. Adjective
3. Adverb
4. Conjunction

Answer:

1. Noun

Answer the following Questions in two or three sentences each

Question 5.
Why was the author reluctant to carry his own luggage ?

Answer: The author was reluctant to carry his own trunk because he was a government officer, and the idea of people seeing him carry his own luggage was not at all amusing. Moreover, his education had made him avoid physical labour

Question 6.
Why was the authour unable to get a porter ?

Answer: During other seasons, the author would have easily got someone to help him. But it was the season of agricultural activities. So, most of the villagers were busy in the fields. Nobody had time to spare for him. Hence he couldnt get a porter

Question 7.
Finally, how was the problem of carrying the trunk solved ?

Answer: Finally the authors father came up with a solution. He asked his son not to worry about his luggage. He decided to carry the trunk himself and see his son off at Dirang bus station

(D) Read the following passage

Finally, my father came up with a solution. Dont worry. I my self will see you off at Dirang

I protested. How could I allow my old father to carry my trunk ? What would people think ? What would they say ? But I failed to dissuade him. It was decided that father would carry the chest

A large crowd gathered at our place the day I was to leave. People had come to wish me luck. It was 10.20 when left for Dirang. My father had already left. As I had to do a bit of catching up, I walked fast. Three kilometers down the road, I caught up with my father. Father said, You are late. Would you like to rest for sometime ?"

Having walked fast I was tired. Moreover, I had to cross two hills on the way up to the spot, I quickly sat down on a rock. My father laughed at my plight So this little distance has tired you ? Rest for a while. But we have to be in time for the bus.

Father was quiet for some time. He thoughtfully looked at the sun for a moment, and then his eyes fell on the can of home-made wine that I was carrying. Wetting his lips with his tongue he said in a matter-of-fact manner, I am thirsty. I gave him the can of wine. He poured himself a mug and handed me the can. He drank all of it at one go

He then arranged the belt that was attached to the trunk carefully on his forehead. So, this was the picture : my father carrying my luggage on his back and me following him with a tiny bag in my hand. We were walking up a narrow hilly road, and neither of us uttered a word as if we were strangers who spoke different languages. I did not know what was going on in his mind

From time to time it crossed my mind that it was improper for me to left father carry the luggage. I wanted to tell him that I would like to carry the trunk my self, but my guilt and shame did not allow me to do so. This self-consciousness had probably to do with my education, the white-collar job that I had, or quite simply my pride, Somehow, I had the feeling that if I carried the luggage, my father and my people, in fact the whole world would laugh at me and I would be belittled

Now answer the following Questions. Each Question has four choices. Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B), (C) or (D) in your answer booklet

Question 1.
The narrator had to walk fast because?

1. inorder to catch the bus
2. as it was the time for the bus to leave
3. inorder to catch up with his father
4. in order to meet the large crowd of people

Answer:

1. inorder to catch up with his father

Question 2.
Which of the following phrases given in the passage means, "to say good-bye"?

1. see off
2. catch up with
3. leave for
4. come up with

Answer:

1. see off

Question 3.
The type of text you have just read is?

1. a detailed report
2. a picturesque description
3. a narrative.
4. an autobiographical account

Answer:

1. a narrative

Question 4.
The narrator thought that he would be belittled when?

1. he made his father carry his luggage
2. he carried the luggage himself
3. the whole world saw his father carrying his luggage
4. the other person carried his luggage

Answer:

1. he carried the luggage himself

Answer the following

Questions in two or three sentences each

Question 5.
Why do you think the narrator was tired ?

Answer: The narrator had to walk fast to catch up with his father who started earlier. Having walked fast he was tired. Moreover he had to cross two hills on the way up to the spot

Question 6.
What does the narrators father mean by saying, "I am thirsty" ?

Answer: When the narrator and his father sat for rest, his fathers eyes fell on the can of home-made wine that the narrator was carrying. Wetting his lips with his tongue, his father said that he was thirsty. Here the lathers words, 1 am thirsty," means he wants to drink the wine

Question 7.
What were the thoughts lingering in the narrators mind while he was walking along with his father ?

Answer: From time to time it crossed the narrators mind that it was improper for him to let his old father carry the luggage. He wanted to tell his father that he would like to carry the trunk himself, but his guilt and shame didnt allow him to do so. He had the feeling that if he carried the luggage, his father and his people, in fact the whole world would laugh at him arid he would be belittled

(E) Read the following passage

Having walked fast I was tired. Moreover, I had to cross two hills on the way up to the spot. I quickly sat down on a rock. My father laughed at my plight. So this little distance has tired you? Rest for a while. But we have to be in time for the bus.

Father was quiet for some time. He thoughtfully looked at the sun for a moment, and then his eyes fell on the can of home-made wine that I was carrying. Wetting his lips with his tongue he said in a matter-of-fact manner, I am thirsty.I gave him the can of wine. He poured himself a mug and handed me the can. He drank all of it at one go. He then arranged the belt that was attached to the trunk carefully onhis forehead. So, this was the picture : my father carrying my luggage on his back and me following him with a tiny bag in my hand

We were walking up a narrow hilly road, and neither of us uttered a word as if we were strangers who spoke different languages. I did not know what was going on in his mind. From time to time it crossed my mind that it was improper for me to let father carry the luggage. I wanted to tell him that I would like to carry the trunk myself, but my guilt and shame did not allow me to do so. This self-consciousness had probably to do with my education, the white-collar job that I had, or quite simply my pride. Somehow, I had the feeling that if I had the feeling that if I carried the luggage, my father and my people, in fact the whole world would laugh at me and I would be belittled

Father had provided for my education, and I had been able to realize his dreams. My parents were truly proud of me. It was through me that they had earned a greater degree of admiration and respect from the villagers. My father would not like to see me carrying a trunk on my back and would be very hurt if I did so. I concluded that it would be better to let him carry it. Father was used to carrying luggage anyway. He was stronger and more skilled than me in these matters. I had never got used to physical labour having stayed in hostels right from my childhood

Now answer the following Questions. Each Question has four choices. Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B), (C) or (D) in your answer booklet

Question 1.
"My father laughed at my plight." - What do you think was the narrators plight ?

1. The narrator couldnt reach his father
2. The narrator had to run all the way to reach his father
3. The narrator had to drink palm-wine
4. The narrator was tired after crossing two hills on the way up to the spot

Answer:

1. The narrator was tired after crossing two hills on the way up to the spot

Question 2.
The writer couldnt tell his father that he would carry his luggage himself because?

1. his guilt and shame didnt allow him to do so
2. he felt that his father would be unhappy if he did so
3. he was suffering from severe pains
4. he couldnt walk such long distance with heavy load on his head

Answer:

1. his guilt and shame didnt allow him to do so

Question 3.
Which of the following words given in the passage means, "feelings of ner-vousness about what other people think of oneself"?

1. guilt
2. self-consciousness
3. plight
4. pride

Answer:

1. self-consciousness

Question 4.
According to the narrator, he was not accustomed to physical labour because?

1. of his staying in hostels right from his childhood
2. he had not been healthy since his childhood
3. of his fathers love for him
4. of his lack of strength

Answer:

1. of his staying in hostels right from his childhood

Answer the following

Questions in two or three sentences each

Question 5.
The narrator feared that the whole world would laugh at him if he carried the trunk. Was his fear imaginary or real ? Give reasons?

Answer: His fear was imaginary. In fact no one would laugh at us when we do our work. For a young man like the narrator it should not have been an Issue to carry his luggage on his back

Question 6.
How did the narrator convince himself that it would be better to let his father carry his luggage ?

Answer: The narrator thought that ¡t was through him that his parents had earned a greater, degree of admiration and respect from the villagers. He felt that his father would not like to see him carrying a trunk on his back and would be very hurt if he did so. Thus the narrator convinced himself that it would be better to let his father carry his luggage

Question 7.
Why do you think the narrator was unwilling to carry his own luggage ?

Answer: The narrator had the feeling that he was a great person because of his education and the white-collar Job. He felt that ¡f he carried the luggage, his father and his people, in fact the whole world would laugh at him and he would be belittled: According to the narrator, he had never got used to physical labour having stayed in hostels right from his childhood

(F) Read the following passage

I gave him the can of wine. He poured himself a mug and handed me the can. He drank - all of it at one go. He then arranged the belt that was attached to the trunk carefully on his forehead. So, this was the picture : my father carrying my luggage on his back and me following him with a tiny bag in my hand. We were walking up a narrow hilly road, and neither of us uttered a word as if we were strangers who spoke different languages. I did ; not know what was going on in his mind

From time to time it crossed my mind that it was improper for me to let father carry the luggage. I wanted to tell him that I would like « to carry the trunk myself, but my guilt and shame did not allow me to do so. This self-consciousness had probably to do with my education, the white-collar job that I had, or quite simply my pride. Somehow, I had the feeling that if I carried the luggage, my father and my people, in fact the whole world would laugh at me and I would be belittled

Now answer the following Questions. Each Question has four choices. Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B), (C) or (D) in your answer booklet

Question 1.
He drank all of it at one go.What doesitindicate in this line?

1. the wine poured in the mug
2. the wine in the can
3. the water in the can
4. the water poured in the can

Answer:

1. the wine poured in the mug

Question 2.
He drank all of it at one go.. What does this act indicate ?

1. It indicates that he is a drunkard
2. It indicates that he is tired
3. It indicates that he is very thirsty
4. It indicates that he is weak

Answer:

1. It indicates that he is very thirsty

Question 3.
The narrator and his father did not utter a word during their walk. Why ?

1. Because they speak different languages
2. Because they were strangers
3. Because they did not have love and affection
4. Because the narrator was thinking something

Answer:

1. Because the narrator was thinking something

Question 4.
Where were the narrator and his father going ?

1. They were going to the bus stop
2. They were going to their fields
3. They were going to shop shoes
4. They were going to have an evening walk

Answer:

1. They were going to the bus stop

Answer the following Questions in two or three sentences each

Question 5.
What was going on his mind ?

Answer: The thought that it was Improper of him to let his old father carry his luggage

Question 6.
"So this was the picture". What was it?

Answer: The writers father carrying the writers luggage on his back and the writer following him with a tiny bag

Question 7.
What was the job of the narrator ?

Answer: The narrator was a government officer

(G) Read the following passage

Father had provided for my education, and I had been able to realize his dreams. My parents were truly proud of me. It was through me that they had earned a greater degree of admiration and respect from the villagers. My father would not like to see me carrying a trunk on my back and would be very hurt if I did so. I concluded that it would be better to let him carry it

Father was used to carrying luggage anyway. Fie was stronger and more skilled than me in these matters. I had never got used to physical labour having stayed in hostels right from my childhood. So, in spite of my youth and strength, I was physically useless. I continued walking silently with father. We rested at two places on the way and had our tiffin but we hardly talked

Finally, we reached Dirang. The bus from Tawang had not yet reached Dirang and so we had some time in hand. We entered a tea shop and sat facing each other. Father appeared tired. I felt sorry for him but couldnt bring myself to say anything. I asked the waiter to get us two cups of tea. Just as I was going to take my first sip, I heard fathers voice, Do you have a pair of old shoes?

Why?" I asked. The road is uneven and full of pebbles. It hurts while walking.

Now answer the following Questions. Each Question has four choices. Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B), (C) or (D) in your answer booklet

Question 1.
"My parents were truly proud of me" - says the author, the reason was?

1. they had earned a greater degree of admiration and respect from the villages, owing to his job
2. father had provided for his education that he got a government job
3. that he got a government job
4. he got a white-colour job

Answer:

1. they had earned a greater degree of admiration and respect from the villages, owing to his job

Question 2.
"The bus from Tawang had not yet reached Dirang and so we had some time in hand. Here in hand means?

1. extra time
2. time left available to be used
3. for tiffin
4. for snacks, tiffin and tea

Answer:

1. time left available to be used

Question 3.
"He was stronger and more skilled than me in these matters " says the nar¬rator "these matters" refer to?

1. carrying trunks
2. carrying luggage
3. walking on hilly roads
4. in doing manual work which requires strength

Answer:

1. in doing manual work which requires strength

Question 4.
"Do you have a pair of old shoes ? asks father". Why does he ask for a pair of old shoes ?

1. to economise on shoes
2. unable to buy new shoes due to financial problems
3. because he has no shoes
4. The road is uneven and full of pebbles. It hurts while walking

Answer

:
1. The road is uneven and full of pebbles. It hurts while walking

Answer the following Questions in two or three sentences each

Question 5.
What did the narrator say about his parents and their love for him ?

Answer: The narrators parents love him very much. They leave no stone unturned for the progress and welfare of their son. Father provided adequate money and other requirements for his studies

Question 6.
How did the narrator feel when his father carried his luggage ? Was his attitude right? Justify your answer?

Answer: When the narrators father was carrying his luggage, the former (the author) felt that it was improper for him to allow his father carry his luggage. At first, the narrator wanted to tell him that he would like to carry his trunk himself. But his sense of guilt and shame did not allow-him,to do so. His father would be hurt to find his son carrying luggage. Of course, his fathers attitude was-not right and reasonable

Question 7.
Say whether the following statements are false or true?

1. The author offered to carry the trunk for sometime
2. The author did not take unpaid leave. He decided to join his duties
3. The father was happy with the shoes his son gave him

Answer:

1. False
2. True
3. True

(H) Read the following passage

Just as I was going to take my first sip, I heard fathers voice, "Do you have a pair of old shoes?" "Why?" I asked. "The road is uneven and full of pebbles. It hurts while walking."

I looked at fathers bare feet. Never having worn shoes, his feet had developed cracks and somehow resembled those of an elephant. I noticed this for the first time. I hadn noticed that the road was uneven. I didnt have to, since I was wearing a pair of hunting boots. I checked my wallet and saw I still had around Rs.40 with me. A pair of canvas shoes costs around Rs. 12 and the remaining amount would be enough for me to get to Bomdilr

My father protested "Give me an old pair. You dont have to spend money on a new shoes" I couldnt convince him to limy a new pair Reluctantly I gave hinthe, hunting boots I was wearing. I then took out my pair of leather shoes from the trunk, and noticed now fathers face lighting up with contentment. Suddenly he looked at me and said "Take care Write to us."

Father wanted to say something but the bus started moving. I saw that the road we had come by looked like a giant motionless rope. Simultaneously our journeys started in two opposite directions, with me seated in the luxurious seat of a bus and father walking back with weary legs on the pebble - strewn road. - The Journey

Now answer the following Questions. Each Question has four choices. Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B), (C) or (D) in your answer booklet

Question 1.
The narrator did not notice that the road was uneven because?

1. this was his first journey on that road
2. he travelled in a luxurious bus
3. he was wearing comfortable shoes
4. he was busy talking with his father

Answer:

1. he was wearing comfortable shoes

Question 2.
In this passage, the road is compared to?

1. an elephant
2. pebbles
3. a snake
4. a rope

Answer:

1. a rope

Question 3.
The father was not ready to buy a new pair of shoes because?

1. he liked to wear hunting boots
2. he did not want to waste money
3. he did not like new shoes
4. he already had his old shoes

Answer:

1. he did not want to waste money

Question 4.
I noticed it for the first time. What doesitrefer to in this sentence ?

1. The road was full of pebbles
2. The road was uneven
3. The fathers feet had cracks in them
4. The narrator was wearing hunting boots

Answer:

1. The fathers feet had cracks in them

Answer the following Questions in two or three sentences each

Question 5.
Why do you think, the narrator had not noticed the cracks on his fathers feet ? What does this tell us about the narrator ?

Answer: The narrator had not noticed the cracks on his fathers feet because he did not have so much concern for him. This tells us about the narrators apa- thetic attitude towards his father

Question 6.
How did the father feel after receiving the shoes ? Quote a sentence from the passage to support your answer?

Answer: After receiving the shoes, the father was very happy. The sentence, and noticed my fathers face lighting up with contentment" supports this

Question 7.
How is the narrators journey different from that of his fathers ?

Answer: The narrators journey was a luxurious one whereas his fathers journey was a laborious one. Their journeys were quite opposite

(Q.8 - 12): (A) Read the following passage

This morning she bought green methi in the market, choosing the freshest bunch; picked up a white radish, imagined the crunch it would make between her teeth, the sweet sharp taste, then put it aside, thinking it an extravagance, counted her coins out carefully, tied them, a small bundle into her sari at the waist; came home, faced her mother-in-laws dark looks, took the leaves and chopped them, her hands stained yellow from the juice; cut an onion, five and cooked the whole thing in the pot over the stove, shielding her face from the heat

Now answer the following Questions. Each Question has four choices. Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B), (C) or (D) in your answer booklet

Question 8.
What did the woman buy in the market ?

1. radish
2. tomatoes
3. raw green methi
4. brinjals

Answer:

1. raw green methi

Question 9.
Why didnt she buy the white radish ?

1. It was an extravagance
2. It was not tasty
3. It was sweet and sharp
4. It was bitter

Answer:

1. It was an extravagance

Question 10.
Who was the cruel person mentioned in the poem ?

1. husband
2. mother-in-law
3. father-in-law
4. sister-in-law

Answer:

1. mother-in-law

Answer the following Questions in one or two sentences each

Question 11.
What did the woman do with the coins left ?

Answer: The woman counted her coins carefully and tied them, a small bundle into her sari at the waist

Question 12.
Why did she shield her face ?

Answer: She shielded her face to protect herself from the heat

(B) Read the following passage

The usual words came and heat their wings against her: the money spent, curses heaped upon her parents, who had sent her out to darken other peoples doors. She crouched, as usual, on the floor beside the stove, When the man came home she did not look into his face nor raise her head; but bent her back a little more. Nothing gave her the right to speak

Now answer the following Questions. Each Question has four choices. Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B), (C) or (D) in your answer booklet

Question 8.
The womans parents were cursed by?

1. all the other people.
2. the green grocers.
3. the womans mother-in-law
4. the man

Answer:

1. the womans mother-in-law

Question 9.
The literary device used in the expression, "The usual words came and beat their wings .." is?

1. personification
2. simile
3. hyperbole
4. metaphor

Answer:

1. personification

Question 10.
The expression, " but bent her back a little more," suggests that?

1. she was suffering from neck pain
2. she was angry with her husband
3. she was frightened of her husband
4. she wanted to show respect for her husband

Answer:

1. she was frightened of her husband

Answer the following Questions in one or two sentences each

Question 11.
Why do you think the woman did not raise her head , When her husband came home?

Answer: The woman didnt raise her head as she was frightened of her husband and she was very humble to him

Question 12.

1. What does the phrase, "The usual words came and beat " suggest
2. What would be your reaction if you were that woman

Answer:

1. The phrase, "The usual words came and beat ", suggests that the mother in-law cursed all her daughter-in-laws actions
2. If I were that woman, I wouldntbear the harassment experienced by the woman. I wouldnt allow the mother-in-law to rebuke my parents. I would divorce my husband

(C) Read the following passage

She watched the flame hiss up and beat against the cheap old pot, a wing of brightness against its blackened cheek. This was the house she had been sent to, the man she had been bound to, the future she had been born into

Now answer the following Questions. Each Question has four choices. Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B), (C) or (D) in your answer booklet

Question 8.
She watched the flame hiss up-spot the figure of speech in this line?

1. Personification
2. Metaphor
3. Simile
4. Onomatopoeia

Answer:

1. Onomatopoeia

Question 9.
The man she had been bound to?

1. is her helpful husband
2. is her husband who does not help her
3. is her spouse who is co-operative
4. is her life parterner who is indifferent to her sorrows and sufferings

Answer:

1. is her life parterner who is indifferent to her sorrows and sufferings

Question 10.
This was the house she had been sent to means?

1. a house where she is put to all kinds of troubles, tortures, sufferingsand humiliations
2. a house where she is burnt to death
3. a house where she never enjoys any comforts
4. a place of misery, agony and anguish

Answer:

1. a house where she is put to all kinds of troubles, tortures, sufferingsand humiliations

Answer the following Questions in one or two sentences each

Question 11.
Here, in the given passage, the suffering and humiliated woman talks of three things. What are they ?

Answer: They are -

1. the house she had been sent to - where she suffered silently (unable to rebel) all kinds of troubles and tortures
2. The man she had been bound to - is equally harsh, cruel, rude just like his mother, He is the husband and a silent spectator to the sorrows and sufferings inflicted on his wife, by his mother
3. The future she had been born into - she had no future at all

Question 12.
Explain the terms - "a wing of brightness and blackened cheek "?

Answer: Unable to put up with her predicament, ceaseless suffering and bleak future - compel her to commit suicide. She herself threw kerosene at her, the only choice, she had ever known

(D) Read the following passage

So when the kerosene was thrown (just a moment of surprise, A brilliant spark) It was the only choice that she had ever known. Another torch, blazing in the dark. Another woman. We shield our faces from the heat

Now answer the following Questions. Each Question has four choices. Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B), (C) or (D) in your answer booklet

Question 8.
When the kerosene was thrown.. who threw the kerosene on the woman?

1. her husband
2. her mother-in-law
3. the woman herself threw it
4. her husband and her mother-in-law together

Answer:

1. the woman herself threw it

Question 9.
"Brilliant spark" symbolises?

1. the killing of herself by throwing kerosene
2. committing suicide
3. a bright idea
4. sparkling flames of fire

Answer:

1. the killing of herself by throwing kerosene

Question 10.
Another torch blazing the dark - This implies?

1. Another womans suffering
2. Another woman who is committing suicide
3. Some more bright light
4. torch which shows the way

Answer:

1. Another woman who is committing suicide

Answer the following Questions in one or two sentences each

Question 11.
What does the title of the poem suggest?

Answer: The title Another Woman suggests that domestic violence and harrassment by in-laws - is not applied to a single woman. The woman in the poem is a typical example of the docile, submissive, traditional woman. She is a representative of all suffering women who experience the same troubles, tortures, humiliations, curses and abuses. The title implies that there are more women in society who are suffering and struggling like her

Question 12.
Words do not have wings, but the poet employed them as if they had wings. "Attributing life and human qualitites to lifeless objects" is a figure of speech known as "personification". Find out other examples of personification in the poem?

Answer: The other examples of Personification in the poem are

1. She watched the flan,e hiss up"
2. "A wing of brightness",
3. Against its blackened cheek," and
4. Another torch" Personification is a popular figure of speech. All stories of children will have this literary device. A squirrel quarreling with a mountain, a conversation between a crow and a fox, hope deceiving people, etc

(E) Read the following passage

Jill : And this is the lounge. Aunt Jane : Charming ! Charming ! Such a cosy little room ! And such pretty furniture. Jack : (modestly) We like it, you know, handy place to sit in and listen to the radio-gram. Aunt Jane : Oh, have you got a radio-gram as well as a car and a piano ? Jack : Why, of course, Jane. You simply must have a radio set now a days, Jill : And its so nice for me when Jacks away at business. I even make him move it into the kitchen, so that I can listen to it while I cook. Jack : Sit down, Aunt Jane, You must be tired-and weve shown you everything now

Now answer the following Questions. Each Question has four choices. Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B), (C) or (D) in your answer booklet

Question 8.
"I even make him move it into the kitchen." - What doesitrefer to ? ( )

1. a radio set
2. a sofa set
3. a car
4. a table

Answer:

1. a radio set

Question 9.
What is the handy place mentioned above ?

1. The outhouse of Jack and Jill
2. The cosy little room of Jacks (Jills) house
3. The house of Aunt Jane
4. The guest house of Jack and Jill

Answer:

1. The cosy little room of Jacks (Jills) house

Question 10.
Why does Jack think Aunt Jane is tired ?

1. Because Aunt Jane has just arrived to the young couples house. Not only that, she was busy seeing the furniture, refrigerator, radio, piano, etc
2. Because Aunt Jane worked very hard
3. Because Aunt Jane became old and weak
4. Because Aunt Jane helped Jill in cooking

Answer:

5. Because Aunt Jane has just arrived to the young couples house. Not only that, she was busy seeing the furniture, refrigerator, radio, piano, etc

Answer the following Questions in one or two sentences each

Question 11.
Who is Aunt Jane ?

Answer: Aunt Jane is the young couples aunt

Question 12.
Why does Jane remark, "Charming ! Charming ! ?"

Answer: Because the room was cosy with pretty furniture

(F) Read the following passage

Jill : What do you think of our little nest, Aunt Jane? Aunt Jane : I think its wonderful, my dears. The furniture-and the car-and the piano and the refrigerator and the radio-whats it- its wonderful, really wonderful! Jack : And we owe it all to you. Aunt Jane : Yes, jack, thats whats worrying me. Jack : Worrying you, Aunt Jane? Aunt Jane : Yes. That cheque I gave you for your wedding present-it was only two hundred pounds, wasnt it? I- didnt put two thousand by mistake? Jill : Why no, Aunt Jane. What on earth made you think that ? Aunt Jane : (relieved) Well, thats all right. But I still dont altogether understand. This house-its very lovely-but doesnt it cost a great deal for rent? Jack : Rent? Oh, no, we dont pay rent. Aunt Jane : But, Jack, if you dont pay rent youll get turned out-into the street. And that would never do. Youve Jill and the baby to think of now, you know. Jack : No, no, Aunt Jane. You misunderstood me. We dont pay rent because the house is ours. Aunt Jane : YOURS? Jill : Why, yes; you just pay ten pounds and its yours. Jack : You see, Aunt Jane, we realized how uneconomic it is to go on paying rent year after year, when you can buy and enjoy a home of your own for ten pounds-and a few quarterly payments, of course. Why be Mr. Tenant when you can be Mr. Owner? Aunt Jane : I see. Yes, theres something in that. Even so, you must be getting on very well to keep up a place like this

Now answer the following Questions. Each Question has four choices. Choose the correct answer and write (A)f (B), (C) or (D) in your answer bookletQuestion 8.
Jack and Jill dont pay rent because?

1. it is their relatives house
2. the house owner is kind and generous; he allows them to reside at his house without paying rent
3. they own it on instalment basis
4. they dont have any money with them to pay rent

Answer:

1. they own it on instalment basis

Question 9.
The little nest in the expression, "What do you think of our little nest, Aunt Jane?" refers to?

1. a sparrows nest
2. the young couples house
3. Aunt Janes house
4. the nest made by Jack and Jill for their little parrot

Answer:

1. the young couples house

Question 10.
Jack says, "No, no Aunt Jane. You misunderstood me." According to Jack, how did Aunt Jane misunderstand him ?

1. Jane misunderstood that the house was theirs
2. Jane misunderstood that they bought that new house
3. Jane misunderstood that they were not paying rent for the house they were residing at
4. Jane misunderstood that they bought the house with the money she gave to them as wedding present

Answer:

1. Jane misunderstood that they were not paying rent for the house they were residing at

Answer the following Questions in one or two sentences each

Question 11.
Aunt Jane says, "Yes, Jack, thats whats worrying me" - Why do you think Jane was worrying ?

Answer: Aunt Jane thought whether she hadgiven them the cheque for 2000 pounds instead of 200 pounds as wedding present. She doubted that they could have bought all those things with the cheque she had presented to them

Question 12.
"The furniture - and the car - and the piano - and the refrigerator and the radio How do you think Jack and Jill manage to get all those things ?

Answer: Jack and Jill manage to get all those things by instalment scheme

(G) Read the following passage

Aunt Jane : And the rest belongs to Mr. Sage, I suppose? Jill : Er-Yes. Aunt Jane : Well. Im not going to sit on-Mr. Sages part for any one. (She stands up.) Now, tell me, how much do all these instalments come to? Jack : Well, actually-(He takes out, his pocket-book and consults it.) actually to seven pounds eight and eight pence a week. Aunt Jane : Good heavens! And how much do you earn? Jack : As a matter of fact-er-that is-six pounds. Aunt Jane : But thats absurd! How can you pay seven pounds eight and eight pence out of six pounds? Jack : Oh, thats easy. You see, all you have to do is to borrow the rest of the money for the payments from the Thrift and Providence Trust Corporation. Jill : Theyre only too glad to loan you any amount you like, on note of hand alone. Aunt Jane : And how do you propose to pay that back? Jack : Oh, thats easy, too. You just pay it back in instalments. Aunt Jane : Instalments! (She claps her hand to her forehead and sinks back weakly into the chair. Then realises that she is sitting on Mr. Sages piece and leaps to her feet again with a little shriek.) Jack : Aunt Jane! Is anything the matter? Would you like to lie down? Aunt Jane : Lie down? Do you suppose Im going to trust myself in a bed that belongs to Mr. Sage, or Marks and Spencer, or somebody? No, I am going home. Jill : Oh, must you really go? Aunt Jane : I think Id better. Jack : Ill drive you to the station. Aunt Jane : What! Travel in a car that has only one tyre and two thingummies! No thank you-Ill take the bus

Now answer the following Questions. Each Question has four choices. Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B), (C) or (D) in your answer booklet

Question 8.
"And the rest belongs to Mr. Sage, I suppose ?" Who do you think is Mr. Sage?

1. Jacks relative
2. Jills relative
3. a financier
4. Janes relative

Answer:

1. a financier

Question 9.
"As a matter of fact-er-that is - six pounds." - Here er is referred to?

1. surprise
2. agony
3. hesitation
4. distress

Answer:

1. hesitation

Question 10.
Aunt Jane refuses to sit on furniture because?

1. the furniture is dirty
2. she comes to know that the furniture is owned by instalment scheme
3. she is suffering from joint pains
4. she opposes Mr. Sage very much

Answer:

1. she comes to know that the furniture is owned by instalment scheme

Answer the following Questions in one or two sentences each

Question 11.
Why do you think Aunt Jane claps her hand to her forehead and sinks back weakly into the chair ?

Answer: When Aunt Jane comes to know that Jack and Jill have owned all those things on Instalment basis, she claps her hand to her forehead and sinks back weakly into the chair. She doesnt like to own things on instalment scheme. Cash down and carry the things is her motto

Question 12.
Why does Aunt Jane say that she will take the bus ?

Answer: Aunt Jane realises that the young couple have owned all the things including the car on instalment scheme. Hence, she refuses Jack when he tells her that he will drive her to the station in his car, She opts to travel by a bus

(H) Read the following passage

Jack : Well, of course, if you feel like that about it.. Aunt Jane: (relenting a little) Now, Im sorry if I sounded rude, but really Im shocked to find the way youre living. Ive never owed a penny in my life-cash down, thats my motto and I want you to do the same. (She opens her handbag.) Now look, heres a little cheque I was meaning to give you, anyway. (She hands it to Jill.) Suppose you take it and pay off just one of your bills- so that you can say one thing at least really belongs to you. Jill : (awkwardly)Er-thank you. Aunt Jane. Its very nice of you. Aunt Jane: (patting her arm)There! Now I must be going. Jack : Ill see you to the bus anyway. Jill : Good-bye, Aunt Jane-and thanks so much for the present. Aunt Jane: (kissing her) Good-bye, my dear. (She and Jack go out. Jill looks at the cheque and exclaims Ten pounds! Then she hurries to the table, addresses an envelope, endorses the cheque and slips it inside with a bill which she takes from the bag and seals the envelope. Then she rings the bell. In a - moment the nurse comes in with the baby in her arms.) Jill : Oh, nurse. I want you to run and post this for me. Ill look after baby while youre gone. Nurse : Certainly, madam. (She hands the baby to Jill, takes the letter, and goes.) (A second later Jack comes in again.) Jack : Well, shes gone! What a tartar! Still, she did leave us a bit on account- how much was it? Jill : Ten pounds. Jack : (with a whistle) Phew! Thats great! We can pay off the next two months on the car with that. Jill : I-Im afraid we cant -

Now answer the following

Questions. Each

Question has four choices. Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B), (C) or (D) in your answer booklet

Question 8.
What do you mean by the word that in the expression, "We can pay off the next two months on the car with that" ?

1. Jacks salary
2. Jills salary
3. the cheque given by Aunt Jane
4. Jacks increased salary

Answer:

1. the cheque given by Aunt Jane

Question 9.
Which of the following words given in the passage means, "a person who is irritably and hard to cope with"?

1. tartar
2. phew
3. thingummy
4. relent

Answer:

1. tartar

Question 10.
Aunt Jane advises Jack and Jill?

1. to buy things on instalment basis
2. no to buy things on instalment basis
3. not to give cheque to financiers
4. to pay off all their bills in that month

Answer:

1. no to buy things on instalment basis

Answer the following Questions in one or two sentences each

Question 11.
Do you think Jack could pay off his instalments ? Why (not)?

Answer: No, I dont think Jack could pay off his instalments because the salary he earned was not enough to pay all the instalments

Question 12.
Why do you think Jill says, "I - Im afraid we cant -" ?

Answer: Jill had sent the cheque to the doctor to own their daughter. So, when Jack told her that they could pay off the-next two months on the car with the cheque they got from Aunt Jane, she said so