Sub: Eng- T Term- 1
Answer the following questions. (Poem) (06)
1. According to Leslie Norris, what contrasts the tiger in the zoo with the tiger in its natural habitat?
2. Why does Walt Whitman want to live with animals?
3. What is ‘dust of snow’? What does Robert Frost say has changed his mood?
4. According to John Berryman, what does “in the world of possession” means?
5. What could Amanda do if she were a mermaid?
6. How does the crow change the mood of the poet?
7. In the poem, “ice” stands for? How is it sufficient to bring destruction?
8. Why do you think the tiger looks at stars?
9. What would the tiger do in the forest?
10. Where has the boy lost his ball? What is the effect of the loss on his mind?
11. Do you know the story of Rapunzel? Why does she want to be Rapunzel?
12 What does the girl yearn for? What does this poem tell you about Amanda?
13. Do you agree the wild should be caged? Comment with reference to the lesson.
14. What does the loss of the ball teach the boy?
15. According to Leslie Norris, what should be the behavior of the tiger in its natural habitat?
Answer the following questions. (Footprint without feet) (06)
1. What does the thief say about the different reactions of people when they are robbed?
2. Horace Danby was a meticulous planner but still he faltered. Where did he go wrong and why?
3. Why does not Anil hand the thief over to the police?
4. What encouraged Anil Singh to make Anil his next prey?
5. Why is he tempted to keep Tricki on as a permanent guest?
6. Why is Mrs. Pumphery worried about Tricki?
7. Does Anil realise that he has been robbed?
8. How does Ausable say he got in?
9. What does Horace Danby like to collect?
Answer the following. (First Flight) (06)
1. Lencho had immense faith in God. Explain.
2. Describe the narrator’s experience as he flew the aeroplane in the storm.
3. Why do you think Wanda gave Maddie and Peggy the drawing of the dresses? Why are they surprised?
4. Why does the postman send money to Lencho? Why does he sign the letter ‘God’?
5. “The sight of food maddened him”. What does this suggest? What compelled the young seagull to finally fly?
6. What important decision did Maddie make? Why did she have to think hard to do so?
7. How did Mandela’s understanding of freedom change with age and experience?
8. Why was the young seagull afraid to fly with his family members?
9. Does Mandela think the oppressor is free? Why/Why not?
10. Do you think the seagull’s family loved him? Justify their attitude towards him.
11. Why was the narrator happy when he decided to fly that night?
12. Do you think Mr. Kessing was a strict teacher?
13. Describe the scene in which Peggy made fun of Wanda.
14. Sketch the character of Maddie.