15 to 18. Prose Questions (3 out of 4)
LESSON 1: HIS FIRST FLIGHT
1. Why did the seagull fail to fly?
The seagull failed to fly, because he was afraid to fly.
2. What did the parents do when the young seagull failed to fly?
His parents called to him shrilly. They scolded and threatened to let him starve.
3. What did the young seagull manage to find in his search for food on the ledge?
The young seagull managed to find the dried piece of egg shell to eat.
4. What made the young seagull go mad?
The sight of the food made the young seagull go mad.
5. Why did the young bird utter a joyful scream?
The seagull's mother showed him food. So, the young seagull uttered a joyful scream.
6. What did the young bird's family do when he started flying?
His father and mother flew over him screaming. His two brothers and sister were flying around him soaring and diving.
7. How was the young seagull's first attempt to fly?
The young seagull was afraid. He felt that his wings would never support him. So, he was desperate.
8. What prompted the young seagull to fly finally?
The young seagull was maddened by hunger. He wanted his mother to offer him the fish. This made him dive at the fish.
LESSON 2: THE NIGHT THE GHOST GOT IN
1. Where was the author when he heard the noise?
The author had just stepped out of the bathtub when he heard the noise.
2. What did the narrator think the unusual sound was?
The narrator thought that the unusual sound was that of a ghost.
3. What were the various sounds the brothers heard when they went downstairs?
When the brothers went downstairs they heard the steps like a man running.
4. What did the Bodwells think when they heard the mother shout?
The Bodwells thought that there were burglars in their house.
5. What conclusions did grandfather jump to when he saw the cops?
The grandfather thought that the cops were all deserters from General Meade's army.
6. What do you understand by the mother's act of throwing the shoe?
I feel the mother's act of throwing the shoe was incomparable. It was unnecessary at that moment.
7. Why do you think Mrs. Bodwell wanted to sell the house?
Mrs. Bodwell wanted to sell the house because her husband had mild attacks earlier.
8. Why were the policemen prevented from entering grandfather's room?
The grandfather was going through fits and he may be shocked to see them at night. So the policemen were prevented from entering grandfather's room.
LESSON 3: EMPOWERED WOMAN
1. What does INSV stand for?
Indian Naval Ship Vessel.
2. When was INSV Tarini commissioned to Indian Navy service?
On 18 Feb 2017.
3. Who is Tara-Tarini? After whom was the sailboat named?
Patron deity for sailors. It was named after a famous Tara Tarini Temple.
4. Where did the crew undergo their basic training?
Indian Naval Waterman Ship Training Centre (INWTC).
5. How long were they trained?
3 years.
6. Which skill was considered important in the selection process?
Survival skills.
7. Who mentored the crew?
Vartika Joshi.
8. Which quality of the skipper helped to bring out a successful expedition?
Honesty and teamwork.
9. Who among the crew mentioned about teamwork?
Payal Gupta.
10. When did they witness the brilliant southern lights from the sea? How did the sky appear there?
While crossing Tasman Sea. Entire sky lit up in green light.
11. What festival did they celebrate during their expedition?
Diwali.
12. Mention the special features of INSV Tarini.
Eco friendly, Renewable energy. Updated meteorological ocean and wave data.
13. What does the term circumnavigation mean?
To travel all the way around the earth.
14. How did the all-women Indian Navy crew go about their voyage?
They sailed comfortably with mutual understanding.
15. When did the crew start their voyage?
On 10 Sep 2017.
16. When did they return back to India?
In April 2018.
17. How many days it take to complete the expedition?
254 days.
18. What sort of training did the crew undergo before their expedition?
Theoretical courses on navigation, communication and weather prediction. Hands on training, Tactical aspects.
19. How did the crew members work as a team to make their expedition successful?
With mutual understanding and tolerance.
20. What challenging tasks did the team face during their voyage?
They encountered a storm.
LESSON 4: THE ATTIC
1. Why did Aditya think that the school would not be recognizable?
The school had undergone many changes. So, Aditya thought that the school would not be recognizable.
2. How was the landscape through which they travelled?
The landscape through which they travelled were with paddy fields on either side of the road.
3. What did Nagan uncle tell about Sanyal?
Nagan uncle told that Sanyal was short of sight and hearing. He had no money to buy spectacles.
4. Why was the attic "a favourite place" for the children?
The child seems to be in a world of its own away from the adult world. So, attic was their favourite place.
5. What did Aditya do on reaching the attic?
On reaching the attic, Aditya searched for an article and found it on the top of the packing case in the attic.
6. What was the condition of the attic?
The attic had probably been the worst hit by wind and weather. The floor was strewn with twigs and straw and pigeon droppings.
7. Why did Aditya and his friend go to the jeweller?
Aditya and his friend went to a jeweler to find out the weight of the antique medal.
LESSON 5: TECH BLOOMERS
1. What is the future of technology?
The future of technology is more advanced.
2. How many people in India suffer with disability?
2.7 crore people living with disability.
3. Who is Kim?
Kim is assistive technologist.
4. How does Kim help Alisha?
By introducing Dragon Dictate.
5. Why is technology important according to David?
It enables him to communicate and be independent.
6. Which instrument does David control with his eye movements?
Liberator communication device (LCD).
7. What device helps David to move from one place to other?
Electric wheelchair.
8. What are the benefits of the internet to the common man?
It helps to expand his knowledge and to communicate with people.
9. Do you think technology has improved communication? How?
Yes. It even helps disabled people.
10. How does David operate computer without LCD?
With his eyes.
11. Which devices are controlled using active controller?
Television, music player and Blu Ray.
12. Who says this line: "I want everyone to know the difference tech knowledge has made in my life"?
David.
13. Which software helps Elisha to overcome difficulty in typing?
Dragon Dictate.
14. Name a few Indian innovations which are helpful to the disabled and make their day to day life easier.
Lechal shoes, Blee watch, IGEST.
15. Is it possible to control the computer screen with eye gaze?
Yes.
16. Suggest ways of making our society inclusive?
Inclusive education.
17. How would you help the people with disabilities in our neighbourhood?
I will introduce them to LCD and Dragon Dictate.
LESSON 6: THE LAST LESSON
1. What was the usual scene when school began everyday?
When school began, there was a great commotion, which could be heard out in the street. Students would open and close the desks and would repeat lessons in unison, very loud, and the teacher would go around with a great ruler rapping on the table.
2. What was Franz asked to tell? Was he able to answer?
Franz was asked to tell the rules of participles and he was not able to answer the question.
3. What did M. Hamel say about the French language?
Teacher said that the French language was the most beautiful, clearest and most logical language of the world.
4. How many years had M. Hamel been in the village?
M. Hamel had been in the village for forty years.
5. Why did Franz dread to go to school that day?
Franz did not study participles and the teacher would ask questions on participles. So he was afraid to go to school.
6. What was Franz sorry for?
Franz was sorry for having not learnt French properly.
7. What were the thoughts of the narrator's parents?
The narrator's parents thought that it would be better to go to work and earn some extra money than to learn French.
LESSON 7: THE DYING DETECTIVE
1. Why didn't the landlady call the doctor?
Holmes did not allow the landlady to call a doctor. She did not want to disobey Holmes.
2. Who did Watson see when he entered the room?
Watson saw a small black and white ivory box with sliding lid when he entered the room.
3. Who was responsible for Victor Savage's death? What was the evidence for it?
Smith was responsible for Victor Savage's death. His self-proclamation was the evidence for it.
4. How was Holmes able to look sick?
Holmes did not eat for three days and he did some make-up to look sick.
5. Why didn't Holmes let Watson examine him?
Actually Holmes was not sick; he pretended to be sick to solve a murder case. So he did not let Watson examine him.
6. What did Watson find on the table near the mantle-piece?
Watson found an ivory box on the table near the mantle-piece.
7. Who arrested Smith? What were the charges against him?
Inspector Morton arrested Smith. Smith was the murderer of his nephew Savage and he attempted to murder Holmes.
