Class: XI> Karma> Q & A

12:26 am

 Karma

KARMA  BY  KHUSHWANT  SINGH


1. Who was the writer of the prose Karma?

* Khushwant Singh is the writer of the prose Karma.

2. Where was this published and when?

* This prose was published in 1989 in “The Collected Stories”.

3. Who was Mohan Lal?

* Mohan Lal, the main character of the story ‘Karma’, was a middle-aged, arrogant man who always followed the British culture.

4. What was the name of Lady Lal?

* The name of Lady Lal was Lachmi.

5. Where was Mohan Lal found for the first time in the story?

* Mohan Lal was found for the first time in the first-class waiting room of railway compartment.

6. How was the mirror in the waiting room?

* The mirror in the waiting room was partly broken and the red oxide at its back had come off at several places.

7. For what was Saville Row famous?

* Saville Row, a shopping street in Central London, was famous for making suits.

8. What is “eau de cologne”?

* “Eau de cologne” is a perfume produced in Cologne, Germany.

9. Which college did Mohan Lal’s tie belong to?

* Mohan Lal’s tie belonged to Balliol college, a college under Oxford University.

10. “Koi hai!”—Who said this and to whom and why?

* Mohan Lal said this to the bearer for a peg of hard drinks.

11. What was Mohan Lal doing in the waiting room?

* In the waiting room Mohan Lal was examining the mirror and then he looked at himself at the mirror.

12. Where was Lachmi sitting?

* Lachmi was sitting outside the first-class waiting room on a steel trunk.

13. What was Lachmi doing outside the waiting room?

* Outside the waiting room sitting on a steel trunk, Lachmi was chewing betel leaf and fanning herself with a newspaper.

14. Describe Lachmi and her dress?

* Lachmi was short, fat, native woman and in the middle forties. She wore a dirty white sari with a red border and had several ornaments on her body.

15. Whom was Lachmi talking with?

*Lachmi was talking with a bearer whom Mohan Lal called for.

16. What is zenana?

* Zenana is middle-class train compartment only reserved for ladies.

17. Where did Lachmi stop while following the coolie and why?

* While following the coolie, Lachmi stopped on the way by a hawker’s stall to replenish her silver betel leaf case.

18. What did Lachmi eat before the train’s arrival?

* Before the train’s arrival, Lachmi ate a bundle of cramped chapattis and mango pickles.

19. “I am with my master, brother.”—Who said this? Who was the ‘brother’? Who was the ‘master’?

*Lachmi said this. Here ‘brother’ referred to the collie. Here ‘master’ referred to Mohan Lal.

20. What was Mohan Lal’s profession?

* Mohan Lal was a vizier and a barrister by profession.

21. Where did Lachmi and Mohan Lal live?

* Lachmi lived in the upper storey and Mohan Lal lived on the ground floor.

22. Why did Lachmi’s relative not come to her husband’s house?

* Lachmi’s relative did not come to her husband’s house because her husband Mohan Lal did not like her poor illiterate relatives hanging around a bungalow.

23. In which compartment did Lachmi travel and why?

* Lachmi travelled in the inter class zenana compartment as she was a native woman and she did not know upper classes’ culture.

24. Why did Lachmi thank God?

*Lachmi thanked God for giving her the favour of finishing her meal.

25. “Lachmi chatted away merrily”—Who did Lachmi chat away with and what was the reason behind her merriment?

* Lachmi chatted away merrily with coolie. She was happy to chat as she got none to speak in her house.

26. How much rupees did Lachmi give to the coolie?

* Lachmi gave the coolie a two-anna bit.

27. Where did Lachmi use to put her rupees?

* Lachmi used to put her rupees in the knot in her sari.

28. How did Lachmi prepare her two betel leaves? Where did she sit in the compartment?

* Lachmi prepared two betel leaves charged with a red and white paste, minced betel nuts and cardamoms.

29. “You are a bit of alright, old chap”—Who is referred to as ‘old chap’?

* Here ‘old chap’ refers to Sir Mohan Lal.

30. What was Mohan Lal doing when the train arrived?

* When the train arrived, Mohan Lal was drinking scotch and was relaxing.

31. What is meant by “tickety-boo”?

* “Tickety-boo” means “in good order”.

32. What was Mohan Lal fond of?

* Mohan Lal was fond of conversation on any matter like books, politics etc.

33. “I have finished with it”—What does ‘it’ refer?

* Here ‘it’ refers to “The Times”.

34. What for did Mohan Lal become dismayed after entering the compartment?

* After entering the compartment Mohan Lal became dismayed to see no Englishmen there.

35. What were the soldiers carrying on their back?

* The soldiers were carrying on their back their haversacks.

36. Give the names of two English soldiers.

* The names of two English soldiers were Jim and Bill.

37. How was the five years of abroad of Mohan Lal?

* The five years of abroad of Mohan Lal was crowed and glorious and far worthy than his time in India.

38. By which name did the soldiers call the Mohan Lal?

* Soldiers called Mohan Lal a nigger.

39. What was soldier’s point of view to get Mohan Lal out of the compartment?

* Soldiers got Mohan Lal out as according to them, the compartment was reserved only for the army men.

40. In which compartment were the soldiers entitled to travel?

* The soldiers were entitled in the second class compartment to travel.

41. What is meant by “toodle-oo!”?

* “Toodle-oo!” means “see you later”.

42. How did the soldiers throw Mohan Lal from compartment?

* The soldiers threw Mohan Lal from the compartment by arm and flung him out of the train. He reeled backwards, tripped on his beddings and landed of the suitcase


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Class: XI> Daybreak> Questions & Answers

11:10 pm

 Daybreak



·         Give the substance of the poem, "Daybreak".

Ans:     At dawn, a wind rises from the sea and asks the mists to make room for its movement. It greets the ships and urges the mariners to sail in the wake of the day. Then it rushes to a distant land and impels all to wake up. One by one, the wind visits the forest, the farms, the fields of corn, the belfry tower and the churchyard. It urges the forest to hang out its leaves. Then it touches the folded wings of the wood-bird and urges it to sing. After that, the wind rushes over to the farms and asks the chanticleer to crow and announce the beginning of a new day. Then it whispers to the fields of corn to bow down to greet the morning. It also urges the belfry tower to ring the morning bell. But it sighs for the dead at the churchyard and asks them to lie quietly.

·         Write a note on the significance of the title of the poem, "Daybreak".

Ans:     In the concluding part of “The bells of Sans” Blas, Longfellow writes:

                        Out of the shadow of night

                        The world rolls into light;

                        It is daybreak everywhere.

            This prophetic vision of daybreak is the main theme of the poem, "Daybreak". The night is dark. Out of the darkness of the night, emerges the day. The light of the morning sun brings new hope and refreshes all. The wind is the harbinger of new hope to the world. It wakes up the living world represented by the mariners, the wood-bird and the chanticleer. It urges the belfry tower to ring its bells to announce the beginning of the day. But the wind sighs for the dead and tells them to enjoy eternal sleep. The title of the poem highlights the hour when the wind urges all, except the dead, to wake up with new hope and action. So the title is appropriate.

·          Give the central idea of the poem, "Daybreak".

Ans:     In the poem "Daybreak", Longfellow wants to see a world throbbing with life and action. He gives the wind the human ability to speak and personifies it. The wind performs the function of an alarm clock here. It announces the beginning of a new day. The dark night is gone. So the wind brings new hope to the living world. It urges all to wake up in action to perform the duties of their earthly existence. It impels the living world to follow the natural course of day and night. But it asks the dead to lie quietly in eternal sleep as they have already completed their earthly duties. Thus, through this wind, Mother Nature touches all corners with the message of a new day.

 

·         How does Longfellow personify the wind in the poem; "Daybreak"?

Ans:     In the poem "Daybreak", Longfellow images the wind to be a messenger of Nature. He personifies the wind and gives it the human ability to speak and communicate verbally. Emerging from the sea, it moves and speaks to all it meets. In the sea, it encounters the mists and the mariners. It asks the mists to make room for its movement. It urges the mariners to sail on. On distant land, it impels the forest to hang out its leaves, the birds to sing, the chanticleer to crow, the corn to bow and greet the morning, and the belfry tower to ring its bell to proclaim the hour. But when it blows across the churchyard, its sighs for the dead and asks them to lie quietly. As human beings, the wind uses different language and tone to wake up different objects of Nature. Thus, the poet personifies the wind.

·         What role does the wind play in the poem, "Daybreak"?

Ans:     In the poem "Daybreak", the wind is the messenger of nature. It can move freely. It can speak like a human being. At dawn, t6he wind rises from the sea and there it meets the mists and the mariners of the ship. It asks the mists to make room for its movement and urges the mariners to sail on at daybreak. Then it rushes to a distant land, crying to all living beings to be awake. There it impels the forest to hang out its leaves, the wood-bird to sing, the chanticleer to crow, the corn to bow and greet the morning, and the belfry tower to ring its bell and proclaim the hour. Actually, the wind performs the function of an alarm clock. It announces the beginning of a new day. The dark night is gone. So it brings new hope to the living world. It urges all to wake up in action to perform the duties of their earthly existence. It impels the living world to follow the natural course of day and night.

·         “It crossed the churchyard with a sigh…”

Who crossed the churchyard? What did the wind say while crossing the churchyard? Why did it say so?

Ans:     The wind crossed the churchyard in the poem, "Daybreak".

            The wind sighed for the dead buried in the cemetery.

            In the poem, "Daybreak", the wind, while crossing the churchyard, sighed for the dead and asked them to lie in eternal sleep.

            It was not yet time for the dead to wake up. They should lie in eternal sleep in the calmness of grave. It also refers to the belief that the dead buried in the churchyard will rise at the end of time.

 


Class: XI> Othello> Questions & Answers

11:00 pm

 Othello


1.            What did Brabantio hope for his daughter's marriage?

Or, What did Brabantio expect?

Ø  Brabantio hoped (expected) that as a Venetian lady, his daughter would marry a man of senatorial rank.

2.            Who brought the charge against Othello in the court?

Ø  Brabantio brought the charge against Othello in the court.

3.            What was the accusation against Othello?

Ø  The accusation was that he had married Desdemona by his spells and witchcraft.

4.            Why did Brabantio accuse Othello?

Ø  Brabantio accused Othello of marrying his daughter privately by spells and witchcraft, and without his consent.

5.            Who was the chief judge of the court?

Ø  The Duke was the chief judge of the court.

6.            Why did Desdemona love Othello?

Ø  Desdemona loved Othello for his bravery and his noble qualities.

7.            How was the statement of Othello confirmed?

Ø  The statement of Othello was confirmed by the evidence of Desdemona.

8.            Why was the State of Venice in immediate the help of Othello?

Ø  The State of Venice was in immediate help of Othello to defend Cyprus against the Turks.

9.            When did the Turkish fleet sail for the island of Cyprus?

Ø  When Othello was accused of marrying Desdemona without his father's consent, the Turkish fleet sailed for Cyprus.

10.            Which country ruled over Cyprus then?

Ø  Venice ruled over Cyprus then.

11.            Why did the Duke set Othello free?

Ø  The Duke released Othello because Brabantio's daughter confirmed Othello's statement.

12.            When did Othello undertake the charge of wars in Cyprus?

Ø  He undertook the charge of wars in Cyprus when he was released from the charge brought against him.

13.            What news did Othello hear when he landed in Cyprus?

Ø  Othello heard that a violent storm had dispersed the Turkish fleet.

14.            What did Othello do when he knew Cyprus was secure from any attack?

Ø  He made a sort of holiday there for feasting and merry-making.

15.            What did Othello direct Cassio during the party?

Ø  Othello directed Cassio to keep the soldiers from excess in drinking.

16.            What did the logo do during the party?

Ø  logo enticed Cassio to drink and enjoy the party to his heart's content.


Class: XI> Jimmy Valentine> Questions & Answers

11:25 pm

Jimmy Valentine    ---- O. Henry



1.   1.  Describe the contents of Jimmy’s suitcase. Why do you think he gazes fondly at them?

Ans:    In Jimmy Valentine, we find Jimmy as a skilled safecracker. He has a unique set of tools for burglary in his suitcase. It is a complete set made of tempered steel. There are drills of latest design, punches, braces and bits, clamps, and augers, with two or three novelties by Jimmy himself.

            Jimmy opens his suitcase and gazes fondly at his suitcase of tools fondly. It is the finest set of tools of burglary in the East. Some of the tools are invented by Jimmy himself and therefore he takes pride in them. He spends nine hundred dollars to build them. They are made at a place where they make such things for this profession. Moreover, they are Jimmy’s pet tools. So, he gazes fondly at them.

2.  2.   Describe the elements of irony in Jimmy Valentine.

Ans:    O. Henry is a master in using irony. The irony is prevalent all through his story Jimmy Valentine. Jimmy is released from the prison. The warden advised him to live straight but he has no intention to live straight. He comes to Elmore to rob Elmore Bank but an unexpected turn is taken place in his life. He falls in love with the Banker’s daughter and he is reformed. Mr. Ralph D Spencer, the phoenix, arises from Jimmy Valentine’s ashes. He becomes an accepted member of the Elmore society. He writes his friend that he would only live the life of honesty. He would not another crooked thing for the whole world. Then another unexpected thing takes place. Agatha gets locked in the vault and Jimmy has to do another crooked deed to save her. Ralph D Spencer passes away and Jimmy Valentine takes its place. Ironically, Ben Price is moved by the greatness of Jimmy and leaves him.

3. 3.    What did Jimmy write in his letter to his old friend? What made him write the letter?

And:    Jimmy wrote a letter to his old friend in St. Louis. He wrote to him to come at Sullivan’s place to give him his unique collection of burglary tools. He had left his old business a year ago and opened a nice shoe-store. He decided only to live straight. So, would not touch another man’s money. He also decided to go West after his marriage with Annabel by selling out everything, because there would not be so much danger. He wrote that his ladylove was like an angel. She believed him and therefore he would not do another crooked thing for the whole world.

4. 4.   Write a note on the surprising ending of the story Jimmy Valentine.

Ans:    O. Henry is famous for ending surprisingly in many of his stories as he himself believes that life is a surprise itself. His story Jimmy Valentine tells that the tale of safe-cracker Jimmy Valentine. Jimmy is freed from prison. He starts his old business and goes to Elmore to rob Elmore Bank. But he falls in love with the Banker’s beautiful daughter and decided to live straight life by leaving his criminal career. Ben Price, the famous detective arrive there to inspect Jimmy’s activity. Jimmy and Annabel with Annabel’s family go to the bank for inspecting a new vault. Annabel’s niece accidently gets locked into the airtight vault and Jimmy has to open the vault to save her. The end of the story appears as a surprise. Jimmy Valentine surrenders but Ben Price does not recognize him. He turns and walks away.

5. 5.    Give a brief account of the character of Jimmy Valentine ?

Ans:    Jimmy Valentine is the protagonist/hero of O. Henry’s story “Jimmy Valentine”. Jimmy is a charming and handsome rogue, a skilled safe-cracker. He has a taste for food society. He was in jail for cracking safes but having many friends outside, he is released from the jail. Out of jail, he is back in business. After a series of bank robberies, he goes to Elmore to rob the Elmore Bank.But when he meets Annabel, he becomes another man. He begins an honest life, save Agatha from dying, surrender himself and proves himself a reformed man. He is no longer the same person. He is a new, reformed Jimmy Valentine.

 


Class XII> Asleep in the Valley> Q &A

1:58 pm
Asleep in the Valley

Asleep in the Valley-----Arthur Rimbaud(a Sonnet)

1. What is the subject matter of the poem?
is the futility of war.

2. How does the stream flow through the valley ?
>slowly

3. In what verse is the poem written?
>in free verse.

4. What kind of grass is found on the banks of the stream?
>bright grass

5. What happens on the grass as the stream flows on it?
>The stream leaves a silvery layer on the bright grass.

6. From where do the sun rays fall on the valley ?
>The sunrays come streaming down on the valley from the mountain top.

7. What are the sun rays compared with?
>…a softly flowing stream.

8. What happens when the sun rays come down into the valley?
>fills the valley with a lot of light.

9. Who is lying asleep in the valley?
>A very young soldier is lying asleep in the valley.

10. What are the two adjectives the poet use to describe the valley?
>’ small’ and ‘green’

11. What is serving as the bed of the sleeping soldier?
>A dense undergrowth (plentiful growth of bush) soaked with warm sun rays is serving as the bed of the sleeping soldier.

12. What is serving as the pillow of the sleeping soldier?
>Ferns are serving as the pillow of the sleeper.

13. How does the pillow of the sleeping soldier feel and look?
>The so-called bed of the sleeping soldier looks green and it feels warm because it is soaked with sunrays.

14. What has nature given to the feet of the soldier in his last sleep ?
>Nature has offered some wildflowers to the feet of…

15. How does the poet describe the soldier’s smile?
>…to that of an infant, because it is gentle and innocent.

16. Why does the poet ask nature to keep the sleeper warm?
>…because he is afraid that the young soldier may catch a cold in the open air.

17. What does the poet expect from nature besides keeping the soldier warm?
>The poet wants that besides keeping the soldier warm, Nature should also save him from the disturbance of the humming insects.

18. How does the soldier sleep?
>The soldier is sleeping peacefully, open-mouthed, in the sunlight, and has kept one hand on his breast.

19. How is the dead soldier shown respect by the nature?
>Nature has shown respect to the soldier by providing flower at his feet.

20. How can you say that the poem is an anti-war poem?
>as its ending evokes out pity at the ultimate and unfortunate death of a young soldier.

21. What do two red holes indicate?
>The two red holes imply that the soldier has been killed in the war with two rifle-shots in his side. It indicated that the soldier will never wake up again.

22. How did you know that the valley is rich in its flora and fauna?
>…as there is a different kind of flower, plants and insects.

23. What does the concluding line of the poem reveal?
>…a rude shock that the soldier is the victim of war.
BAQ
What is the role of nature in Arthur Rimbaud‘s poem, Asleep in the Valley‘?
O, Explain the title of the poem. 

ANS.: In Arthur Rimbaud’s poem ‘Asleep In The Valley’, the soldier is lying in the soft green valley on soft grass putting his hand on his chest and an innocent smile in his face. Nature plays a significant role in Arthur Rimbaud‘s poem ‗Asleep in the Valley‘. The death of a young soldier becomes poignant in tragedy against the sunny backdrop of Nature. The sunlit green valley with a slow small river flowing through it creates an atmosphere of peace and silence, as if, to facilitate the eternal sleep of the soldier. The valley provides the soldier with a pillow of fern and a warm, green, sun-soaked bed to help him sleep in peace. Such a backdrop of Nature also serves to highlight the tragic irony of a soldier who is fated to be expired unsung, unsolved and uncared. (The politicians and the diplomats, who send them to the battlefield, gloating over their exploits, do not care a fig for his death.) The title of the poem contradicts between the beautiful scenery of the valley and the harsh reality. Hence the title is appropriate and ironical.

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Nirmal Vidyalaya Abhiyan OBSERVED AT ABC SCHOOL

ABC School observed 1 March, 2017 as the beginning of a three-day long "Nirmal Vidyalaya Abhiyan' which was inaugurated by the Municipal Councillor of the zone. He appreciated the initiative taken by the students and expected that it will spread a message to bring awareness among the public to keep their surroundings clean. The students cleaned their classrooms on the first day. On the second day the sports field and auditorium were nicely cleaned. More dust bins were placed in ithe path from junior to senior wing. On the third day poster making competition was held in primary, middle and senior categories and the winners were awarded for the best posters. The school Principal, Dr. Name Title expressed his satisfaction in his concluding speech in the assembly and expected that it would not restrict to the three days it was observed, rather it would be a way of life for the whole school. 

 

ROTARY CLUB ORGANISED BLOOD DONATION CAMP AT Malda

A blood donation camp was organized by the Rotary Club of Malda on 26th January, 2014 on the auspicious occasion of the Foundation Day of the club and 65th Republic Day of India. The large playground of the club was the venue. A medical team consisting of a physician and his trained assistants from Malda Medical Hospital was invited to the camp to run it smoothly. They arrived at the camp at 9 am on the eventful day. Thereafter the camp began to operate on full swing. At least 200 donors gave blood in the camp. At around 11 am Mr. Name Title, the MLA of Malda District visited the camp. He appreciated the solemn effort of the club and expressed his gratitude to the medical team for their active part in such a social work. The blood collected in this camp was later sent to the Blood Bank of ABC Hospital. The donors were given a packet of dry food and an I-Card each. This I-Card would help them get blood in time of their dire need. The camp ended with a smiling face on everybody’s face.

 

AN EDUCATIONAL TOUR TO MURSHIDABAD

 

Educational tours are of great importance. They broaden our outlook and enhance our knowledge more than books can. Last year our school organized an educational tour to Murshidabad in the summer vacation. We, a party of twenty-five students, joined the tour. It was a two-day long tour. Our teachers of history accompanied us on the tour as our escorts. Early in the morning we boarded the luxury bus hired for the purpose. The boys were in a jubilant mood. The entire journey was transported by witty jokes and quiz on History. The bus sped past the hamlets, fields and shops. After a journey of five hours, we reached our destination and checked in a hotel. The very next day we went out a-visiting from site to site. The tombs of different Nawabs, palaces, Qatra Mosque, the beautiful garden of Katgola, Moti Jheel – all began to throb with historical implications before our very eyes. The majestic beauty of Hazarduari and the cannon lying on the bank of the Bhagirathi made History real. The very air of the vast field of Plassey across the Ganges appeared to be laden with battle cry and bloodshed. This reminded me of Siraj fighting against Robert Clive tooth and nail only to lose because of Mirjaffar’s betrayal. The tour proved to be browsing page after page of History on the Muslim period in Bengal. We set out for our return journey on the third day morning with the experience of a hilarious trip of History.

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 SCIENCE EXHIBITION AT (School Name)

A three-day-long science exhibition was held at A. C. The institution (H.S) from 15th November to 18th November here. It was organized by the students on the occasion of the Diamond Jubilee celebration of the school. The event took off with the Headmaster delivering a brief introductory speech. Name, a scientist of ABC Research Centre, Kolkata graced the opening ceremony as the Chief Guest. Various items of science like arc-indicator, barometer, sounding-line, metal detector etc were on display in the exhibition. The students from the science section also arranged for a demonstration. They demonstrated to the visitors how the so-called Sadhus create fire from nowhere by using glycerine, how the electric bell works, how light influences the resistance of some conductors etc. Scientific-minded visitors poured out into the exhibition to make it grandly successful. 

---Sujit Chakraborty



ANNUAL PRIZE DAY

The Annual Prize giving ceremony was an occasion of grandeur as usual at C.C. Girls High School (H.S). this year. The Leader K. N. Chowdhury, having offered his precious presence was honoured as the Chief Guest, distributing prizes to the deserving students, students from different spheres like academics, sports, extra-curricular activities were given due recognition. A gala cultural concert was presented by the students of the higher secondary faculty. The toddlers of the primary level participated in recitation accompanied by dance and the secondary students ornamented the show with their excellent recital on instruments. The teachers and guardians, who graced the occasion left with a note of praise and applause for each and every event. The administration, staff and students had all contributed to make the programme a grand success.

                                                                        ---Sujit Chakraborty


SCHOOL CELEBRATES GOLDEN JUBILEE

The A. C. Inasitution School held its golden jubilee celebrations on Sunday on the school premises. The event started off with a procession by students that circumnavigated the school. Then came the lighting of the lamp ceremony. (X-teacher), the former secretary, school education, lit the lamp, along with other guests of honour. “I’m immensely proud to be a part of this golden jubilee celebration,”__said. A host of cultural events followed. These held the audience captive. Various dance performances based on eastern dance forms made the audience spell-bound. “This year is immensely special as the school has stepped into its 50th year. This school has been an integral part of our locality and is extremely proactive towards various social causes,” said K. N. Chowdhury, the local MLA, who was one of the guests of honour. The students were evidently proud to be part of the celebrations. “Our school is like a family and each student, teacher and staff member is a family member. I feel immensely proud that we have managed to make it this far,” said Chanchal Jha, the principal. The ceremony came to an end with a vote of thanks followed by the singing of our National Anthem.


No.st /nd /rd /th INDEPENDENCE DAY OBSERVED

The students of C.C. Girls’ (H.S.) School today observed here the 54th Independence Day of India with pomp and grandeur. The ceremony started with the hoisting of our tri-colour by the Headmistress at 7 am. It was accompanied by our national song – ‘Van de Mataram’ sung by the students in chorus. Around 7-30 am a mass rally went out from the school. It marched past the local road with slogans, flags and posters. At 10 am a cultural function was organized by the students and the teachers. Numerous local dignitaries and guardians were invited to it. The school-secretary presided over the ceremony. The local BDO graced the ceremony as the guest-in-chief. A host of events like patriotic songs, recitation of patriotic poems etc. was presented. Then a one-act play ‘On to Delhi’ (Dilli Chalo) was staged by the students. It was a grand success. The HM then gave a neat but impressive speech followed by a short one by the chief guest. Finally, the ceremony ended with a vote of thanks.

Comedy of Errors > Rapid Reader > MCQs & SAQs > XI

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Comedy of Errors

1. What are the two enemy states in Comedy of Errors?

->…Syracuse & Ephesus.

2. What was the cruel law in Ephesus?

->…that if any merchant of Syracuse entered the land of Ephesus, he would either pay a heavy fine or he would be  

put to death for that offence.

3. Why did Aegeon visit Epidamnum?

->…for an urgent piece of business.

4. Why did Aegeon buy the two sons of the poor woman?

->…for their parents were very poor and he also wished to make them servants of his sons.

5. How was Aegeon separated from his wife and elder son?

->…because of a shipwreck in the sea.

6. What were the names of Aegeon’sson?

->…Both the sons of Aegeon were Antipholus.

7. What were the names of of the slaves?

->…Dromio.

8. How old was Antipholus Y when he went out in search of his brother and mother?

->…18 years.

9. Why did Aegeoncome to Ephesus?

->…in a search of his younger son.

10. Why  did the Duke of Ephesus take pity on Age?

->…as he heard the misfortune of Aegeon.

11. What did the Antipholus Y hear when he landed on Ephesus?

->…that a man from Ephesus was waiting to receive the death punishment for breaking the rule.

12. What did a friend advise AntipholusY?

->…to reveal his identity as a merchant of Epidamnum.

13. Why did not Antipholus help his father by paying the ransom?

->…as he did not know that the victim was his own father.

14. Where did elder Antipholus live and for how long?

->…in Ephesus for 20 years.

15. How was the Antipholus separated from his mother?

->the the fisherman who saved them took him away from his mother and sold him to Xenophon, a great warrior.

16. Who was Menaphon?

->…the uncle of the Duke of Ephesus.

17. Why and how was Antipholus E rewarded by the Duke of Ephesus?

->…once saved the Duke’s life and therefore the Duke …by getting him married to a rich a lady named Adrina in

    Ephesus.

18. What was the name of the wife of Anti Of Ephesus?

->…Adriana.

19. Whom did Elder Dromio invite to dinner in Adriana’s house?

->…the Younger Anti.

20. Why was Anti Y angry with Dro. ?

->…he pressed him to meet and dine with Adriana.

21. Why did Anti Y beat Dro. ?

->…as he thought Dro was jesting with him untimely.

22. What sort of woman was Adriana?

->…of jealous temper and suspicious minded in nature.

23. Where did Adriana catch Anti.S?

->…near an inn.

24. Who claimed Dromio as her husband?

->…the cook maid.

25. Why was the real husband driven away from his own home?

->…as his servant could not identify him and his wife also ordered the servant not to allow anybody to enter the house.

26. Why was elder Antipholus angry and why did he leave his own house?

->…. Moreover when the servant laughed at him and reported that his wife was dying with Antipholus,…

27. Why did Anti S escape from the house of Adriana?

->…as she claimed and treated him as her husband.

28. What did Anti S decide after strange happening?

->…to leave the place immediately and ordered Dromio to get their things on board.

29. Why did Anti Y refuse to accept the gold chain?

->…as he quite sure that he is not its real owner.

30. Why was the goldsmith arrested?

->…as he owed some money to another person.

31. Why was Elder Anti arrested?

->…as the goldsmith brought against him the charge of non-payment for the gold chain.

32. Who bound Elder Anti with rope and why?

->…as she thought him to be mad.

33. Who was the Abbess?

->The lost wife of Aegeon…

34. Where did the Elder Anti take shelter?

->…in the convent of the abbess.

35. Why did the abbess reproach/criticise  Adriana?

->…for her bad temper and jealous mind.

36. Where was the place of Aegeon’sexecution?

->…near the convent of abbess.

37. Why did Adriana come to meet the Duke?

->...for the justice as the abbess refused to hand over her lunatic/mad husband.

38. Why did the Anti of E come to the Duke?

->.... to complain that his wife had confined him on a false charge of lunacy.

39. Who first, understood the cause of disturbance?

-.The Duke.

40. Why did Anti of E deny to acknowledge Aegeon or pay ransom for him?

->…as he had never seen his father since the shipwreck in his infancy.