Unit-13: The Chimney Sweeper

Unit-13

The Chimney Sweeper

a.    Who composed the poem?

Ans- William Blake composed the poem.

b.    Why did the speaker cry?

Ans- The speaker cried because his mother died early, and his father sold him into a chimney sweeping business.

c.    What does the expression ‘That curled like a lamb’s back’ mean?

Ans- The expression ‘That curled like a lamb’s back’ means Tom’s hair that was curly like that of lamb’s fur.

d.    How did the angel open the black coffins?

Ans- The angel opened the black coffins using a bright key.

e.    At what condition would Tom get joy?

Ans- If Tom became a good boy, he would get joy.

f.     What do you think there might be in their bags?

Ans- In their bags, I think there might be the tools needed for chimney sweeping.

g.    What did the angel tell Tom?

Ans- The angel told Tom that if he were a good boy, then, he’d have God for his father and never miss joy.

h.    How was the morning?

Ans- The morning was dark and cold.

i.      At the end of the poem what message was given to Tom?

Ans- If we do our duty, we don’t fear harm.

Unit-12: Reading- II

 

Unit-12

Reading- II

a.    What do you mean by Typhoid fever?

Ans- Typhoid fever is a fatal infectious disease caused by bacteria called Salmonella Typhi and Salmonella Parathtyphi A and B.

b.    What is an infectious disease?

Ans- An infectious disease is a disease caused by the entrance of pathogenic microorganism such as bacteria, virus, parasites, fungi etc. into the human body.

c.    What are the symptoms of Typhoid fever?

Ans- The symptoms of typhoid fever are high-grade fever, headache, body ache, loss of appetite, constipation, diarrhea, vomiting, etc.

d.    How does Typhoid fever transmit?

Ans- The typhoid fever transmits through;

    -       human excreta

    -       direct contact with the infected persons

    -       contaminated food, water, milk, etc.

    -       flies.

e.    What are the preventive measures of Typhoid fever?

Ans- The preventive measures of typhoid fever are:

    -       washing hands with clean water and soap

    -       having hygienic foods

    -       improved sanitation

    -       protection and purification of drinking water.

Unit-12: I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud

Unit-12

I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud

a.    Who is compared with a cloud?

Ans- The poet (The speaker) is compared with a cloud.

b.    Where did the person in the poem see the daffodils?

Ans- The person in the poem saw the daffodils beside the lake and beneath the lake.

c.    What word does the poet use to compare the daffodils with?

Ans- The poet uses the word ‘stars’ to compare with the daffodils.

d.    The speaker dances with the daffodils. Why?

Ans- The speaker dances with daffodils because the memory of daffodils fills his heart with pleasure.

e.    What is the theme of the poem?

Ans- Natural beauty and its recollection can bring happiness to a human when he/she is alone.

f.     Is the ‘loneliness’ of the first stanza similar to the ‘solitude’ of the last stanza?

Ans- No, the ‘loneliness’ of the first stanza similar to the ‘solitude’ of the last stanza as they are used for the different context.

    Loneliness- The speaker was alone and saw daffodils.

    Solitude- The speaker is on his sofa and alone, and recollects beautiful dancing daffodils.

Unit- 11: Parents

Unit- 11

Parents

a.    Where is Anuja going?

Ans- Anuja is going to the place where she can meet her e-friend.

b.    What was her father’s suggestion?

Ans- He warned her about bad people who fake themselves as teenagers, chat with girls like her and seek opportunities to take advantage of innocent girls.

c.    Why did Anuja tell her secret to her father?

Ans- Anuja told her secret to her father because he commented on her dress. Or she might think her father would handle the matter.

d.    What did her father notice on the other side of the road?

Ans- Her father noticed a car with dark windows parked on the other side of the road.

e.    Did Anuja meet her friend? Why not?

Ans- No, she didn’t meet her friend because she didn't appear.

f.     How did her father feel in the end?

Ans- He felt very sad and unhappy in the end.

g.    Who do you think is cleverer, Anuja's father or the mother of Anuja’s friend?

Ans- I think the mother of Anuja’s friend is cleverer.

h.    Write down the major traits of Anuja’s father.

Ans- He was obsessed, protective and impossible.

i.      Do you think Anuja’s father was caring? Why? Why not? Give reasons.

Ans- i. Yes, he was caring because:

        ii. he examines Anuja’s activities.

        iii. he suggests her to be careful about bad people who fake themselves as teenagers.

Unit-10: Yogamaya: Poet, Teacher, Insurgent

Unit-10

Yogamaya: Poet, Teacher, Insurgent

a.    Who is Yogamaya? Who is Manamaya?

Ans- Yogmaya is a poet, teacher and insurgent during1930s' Nepal. Manamaya is her follower.

b.    What were the two main reasons that made Yogamaya a rebel?

Ans- The two main reasons that made Yogmaya a rebel were:

        a.    the cultural and political oppression of her time

        b.    the ruler who allowed corruption and inequality to prevail in the country

c.    What was Yogamaya's demand with the government?

Ans- Yogamaya's demand with the government to grant them justice.

d.    What is the hazurbani? How is it popular?

Ans- The hazurbani is a collection of the powerful verses composed by Yogamaya. It is popular as the verses carry equality, love of homeland and a message of virtues.

e.    Why do you think Yogamaya stopped her revolt?

Ans- I think Yogmaya stopped her revolt because the rulers did not pay heed to her demand of reforming the corrupt practices and justice.

f.     How did Yogmaya die?

Ans- Yogamaya jumped into the thundering current of the Arun river with her 68 followers.

g.    After Yogamaya’s death, what might have been the reaction of the government?

Ans- After Yogamaya’s death, the government banned all mention of her. Also, her campaign was thoroughly expunged from the nation’s historical record.

h.    Yogamaya’s preaching was in the form of poetry. What have you understood from the given verses?

Ans- The given verses have the message of reform, justice, equality, love of nature, satire on the cruel rulers, mutual respect, parity, virtue, and non-violence.

i.      What lesson did you learn from this text?

Ans- I learned to raise voice against inequality and discrimination, and fight against social evils in a peaceful manner.

Unit-9: Reading-II A Scary Secret of Two Sisters

 

Unit-9

Reading-II A Scary Secret of Two Sisters

a.    Where did the two sisters go to spend their vacation?

Ans- The two sisters went to their grandparent's home town to spend their vacation.

b.    What did they decide to do in the absence of their grandparents?

Ans- They decided to go out of the hotel in the absence of their grandparents.

c.    Why did they go out of the lodge?

Ans- They went out of the lodge because they didn’t like the lodge. Or they wanted to look for another lodge.

d.    What happened when they reached the street?

Ans- When they reached the street, suddenly, a thug stepped out from the bush, looted the precious things of both sisters, jumped into the bush and vanished.

e.    What important lesson did they learn from their mistake?

Ans- They learned that they should obey their parents and elders because their experience and knowledge are guidelines for their better life.

f.     Why did they decide not to share that scary incident to anyone?

Ans- They decided not to share that scary incident to anyone because they knew that their grandparents would punish them.

g.    What lesson did you learn from this text?

Ans- We should never disobey our parents as their experience and knowledge are our guidelines for a better life.