Chapter 13 The Dear Departed TextBook Questions Question 1. Read an excerpt from the diary of a man of 72 years : As I sit here alone and waiting I gaze at people passing me by. I try to smile and reach out to them But no one notices; no one waits. They look to me...
Chapter 14 Julius Caesar TextBook Questions Question 1. Consult a dictionary and find out the difference between (a) killing (b) murder (c) assassination. Answer: (а) ‘killing’ means : to cause the death of somebody or something (b) ‘murder’ means : unlawful killing...
Chapter 12 Snake TextBook Questions Question 1. Snakes generate both horror and fascination. Do you agree? Why? Why not? Answer: Snakes generate both horror and fascination because our reasoning often misleads us. Though snakes are creations of nature, we are afraid...
Chapter 11 The Rime of the Ancient Mariner TextBook Questions Question 1. Look at the picture carefully and answer the questions given below : (a) What can you see in the picture? Does the man look happy? Give reasons for your answer. (b) Why does he have the bird...
Chapter 10 Ozymandias TextBook Questions Question 1. Look at the picture given below : While on a sight-seeing tour to an old and mysterious country far away from home, you saw this statue. Discuss with your partner what this picture tells you about the people, the...
