English Question No 9 to 13

9. Answer any four of the following in 30-40 words each: [3×4=12]
(a) Describe the irony in Saheb’s name.
Ans. Saheb’s name is a great example of irony. His full name is Saheb-e-Alam’ and moreover, 
he doesnot know that it means ‘lord of universe’. The real state of Saheb is just opposite to 
the real meaning of his name. Unaware of what his name represents, he roams the streets 
picking up the rags for livelihood.

(b) Why was Gandhiji opposed to C.F. Andrews helping him in Champaran?
Ans. Gandhiji was opposed to C.F. Andrews helping him in Champaran because he wanted to 
teach his companions a lesson in self-reliance. C.F. Andrews was the English pacifist who 
had become a devoted follower of Gandhiji. Gandhiji believed that this act would show the 
weakness of their heart. He also said that the cause was just and they should rely upon 
themselves to win the battle.

(c) Aunt Jennifer’s efforts to get rid of her fear proved to be futile. Comment.
Ans. Aunt Jennifer made tigers on the screen to get rid of her traumatized pangs. She faced a 
lot of difficulties in her married life. Now, she wanted to vent out her feelings of becoming 
brave like tigers. But, all of her efforts proved to be futile since she would never be able to 
realize her dreams. She would die eventually without getting any justice still ringed with 
ordeals. This reflects that male domination will continue.

(d) What does Stephen Spender want to be done for the children
of the school in a slum?
Ans. Stephen Spender being a socialist and a pacifist wants to eliminate the evils of social 
injustice and class inequalities. Hence, he wants the children to be taken out to green 
fields under the azure sky on gold sands. He wants them to be well educated to create 
history. He urges the people to give them opportunities like everybody else.

(e) When he was only ten days old, a prediction was made about the future of the Tiger King.

What was ironic about it?
Ans. The astrologers predicted that the child would become a brave warrior and a great ruler. 
But he would one day have to die. The irony is that the ten day-old prince asked the 
astrologers to reveal the manner of death. The wise men were baffled at this miracle. It 
was actually unbelievable and unnatural that a ten day old baby was speaking.

(f) What was his father’s chief concern about Dr. Sadao?
Ans. Sadao’s father was a true, die-hard Japanese who was blindly patriot. His father’s chief 
concern was Sadao’s education. For this reason he had been sent at twenty two to America 
to learn all that could be learned of surgery and medicine. This shows that his father had 
a great bonding and attachment with him.

10.  Answer the following question in 120-150 words :  [6]
Our language is part of our culture and we are proud of it. Describe how regretful M. Hamel and
the village elders are for having neglected their native language, French.
Ans. v Linguistic chauvinism – biased towards their own mother tongue.
* Most beautiful language in the world. The clearest and the most logical.
* One must guard it and never forget it.
* Mother tongue is the key to their prison.
* Each one reproaches himself for procrastinating.
*An enslaved people with no identity of their own.
* The imposition of the German language makes them suddenly feel the authority of their 
captors and they experience complete loss of freedom.

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Teachers always advise their students to dream big. Yet, the same teachers in your classrooms
find fault with Sophie when she dreams. What is wrong with Sophie’s dreams?
Ans. v To dream is to achieve as dream serves as the corner stone for success. Thus, teachers 
encourage, students to dream big but criticize Sophie.
* Sophie is an incorrigible dreamer.
* Doesn’t ever work towards translating her dreams into reality.
*Has no plans, focuss or aim.
* A victim of fantasising and hopeless future.
* In a bid to escape the sordid reality of her stature makes a vain attempt at alleviating her 
hopelessness and misery.
* She is impractical, oscilated between the world of reality and dream so much so that the 
two worlds merge and she becomes a pathetic entity.
* Unlike her friend Jansie, who is pragmatic and realistic, Sophie dwindles into oblivion 
owing to her unrealistic nature.

11.  Answer the following question in 120-150 words :  [6]
Derry sneaked into Mr. Lamb’s garden and it became a turning point in his life.
Comment.
Ans. Derry before meeting Mr. Lamb
* introvert           * defiant
* scared              * defensive
* pessimistic         * escapist
After meeting Mr. Lamb which became a turning point
* open minded       *courageous
* confident             * calm
* loves people        * optimistic
* very welcoming.

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How did Jo want the Roger Skunk story to end? Why?
Ans. * Jo was not convinced with the ending of the story.
* Wants Roger Skunk to be accepted by his friends.
* Wanted the wizard to hit that unreasonable mummy.
* Four year old, intelligent and inquisitive child
*Mind was bubbling with queries
* Jo could not accept the mother’s stubborness hitting the wizard.
* Story should have ended at a happy note

12.  Answer the following question in 120-150 words :  [6]
What do we learn about Mrs. Hall and Griffin from their first interaction at Coach and Horses
inn?
Ans.  Mrs. Hall, the owner of Coach and Horses Inn was a gracious landlady who was excited to 
have a guest during that part of the year.On seeing the man’s outlandish looks she offers 
to help.
* She appears to be over pleased with the fact that the stranger doesn’t haggle over money, 
though she is intrigued by his looks.
* She prepares his supper and offers to dry his hat and coat but the stranger refuses.
* She concludes that the man must have encountered an accident as a result of which his 
attire was bizzare.
* The stranger is shown as an enigmatic personality who right from the start yells and 
misbehaves.
* He reciprocates Mrs. Hall’s offer to help with rudness and reticience. He refuses to talk to 
her and dismisses her with the payment.
* Right at the onset he excites the interest of the readers.

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What kind of life did Silas lead before coming to Raveloe?
Ans.  Silas Marner was a weaver by occupation.
* Was a zealous participant in the local church.
* Had poor sight and fits at times in which he became motionless for a brief moment and 
forgot what happened in the process.
* Was a very dedicated friend and the people of lantern yard saw a lot of promise in him.
* A helpful man, bitterly betrayed by his best friend is left devasted.
* The rosy days in Lantern Yard come to an end and he moves to Raveloe to start a fresh 
innings but with unfathomable disgust and distrust in his heart.


13.  Answer the following question in 120-150 words :  [6]
Everyone who comes into contact with Griffin suffers. Attempt a character sketch of Griffin in 
the light of this remark.
Ans.*Griffin is an epitome of science without humanity and morality.
* He was invisible even before he actually became invisible because of societial rejection.
* A very vindictive man, sought revenge at the drop of the hat and was replete with anger
* Becomes the cause of his father’s death but has no remorse.
* Burns down the apartment of his landlord.
* Initially was very happy to have become invisible but gradually realised its discomfort.
* Goes to Iping to seek isolation but his strange looks and behaviour make people suspicious.
* Is not totally devoid of morality as the accidental murder of Wicksteed generates regret in 
him. He displays mixed emotions.
* Once without money resorts to stealing and plans to unleash ‘a reign of terror’.
* Tries to woo Kemp, who betrays him and finally he is mobbed and pelted to death.

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Attempt a character sketch of Nancy Lammeter.
Ans.* An elegant young woman but her hands betrayed her beauty.

* Lives in Raveloe.
* Is in love with Godfrey despite his unfortunate marriage.
* A strong woman committed to her ideals.
* Hates to disregard God’s will and refuses to adopt a child although she cannot have her 
own children.
* She is precise, tidy and hard working.
* She proves to be a wonderful mistress of the Red House after he marriage to Godfrey.

* She is often troubled by their childlessness and Godfrey’s sadness owing to it.