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Do you have a pet? What do you call it?

Ans: Yes, I have a pet. I call it Bruno.

How old is it? What does it look like?

Ans: Bruno is two years old. It is a small brown dog with shiny eyes and a fluffy tail.

What does it eat? Who takes care of it?

Ans: It eats dog food, bread, and sometimes biscuits. I take care of it with the help of my parents.

Does it understand you? What does it do?

Ans: Yes, it understands simple words like “come,” “sit,” and “stop.” It usually plays with me and runs around the house.

Have you taught it any tricks?

Ans: Yes, I have taught it to shake hands and sit properly.

Do you refer to it as ‘it’ or as ‘he’ / ‘she’?

Ans: I refer to my dog as “he.”

 

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(1) Name of the play : 'All the best' – By Devendra Pem.

(2) Important Characters : A blind, A dumb, A deaf, and A girl.

(3) Its main theme : All the three best friends like the same girl and do not want her to know of their disabilities. They try to outdo each other to win her affection.

(4) Whether it was a Comedy/Tragedy/Social Theme or any other : It was a total comedy.

(5) Why did you like it? : The play is a humorous take on three friends and the situation that arises when they fall in love with the same girl. It is presented in such a lively manner that one can't stop laughing while watching it. So I liked it very much.

(6) Message of the play : A modern perspective towards love, especially the hardships in the love of physically challenged.

(7) Any other information about the play : The roles played by all characters are amazing and we never feel bored while watching it. Their ploy and plans to woo and win the girl are source of wit in the play.

 

(a) Name of the play –

The Merchant of Venice

(b) Important Characters –

Antonio, Bassanio, Shylock, Portia, and Jessica

(c) Its main theme –

The play mainly deals with friendship, justice, mercy, and human values.

(d) Whether it was a Comedy/Tragedy/Social Theme or any other –

It is a tragic-comedy, because it has both serious and humorous moments.

(e) Why you liked it –

I liked it because the story was very interesting and full of emotion. The characters acted very well and their dialogues were powerful.

(f) The message of the play –

The play gives the message that love and mercy are greater than revenge and money. It also shows that friendship is valuable.

(g) Any other information about the play –

I watched this play in English, and it was performed by school students. The costumes, stage decoration, and music made it more enjoyable. The audience appreciated the performance and clapped many times.

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2. The following are the different steps in a drama/play. They are in a mixed up order. Rearrange them in ‘a’ proper order. Just write the order numbers in brackets.

(a) Characters Enter ( )     

 (b) Climax ( )

(c) Curtain opens ( )      

(d) Action begins ( )

(e) Scene of the play ( )      

(f) Curtain closes ( )

(g) Finale (Final outcome) ( )     

 (h) Interaction of characters ( )

Ans:

(a) Characters Enter (2 )     

 (b) Climax (6 )

(c) Curtain opens (1 )      

(d) Action begins ( 3)

(e) Scene of the play (5 )      

(f) Curtain closes ( 8)

(g) Finale (Final outcome) (7 )     

 (h) Interaction of characters ( 4)

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3. William Shakespeare was one of the greatest playwrights of all times. He lived in the 16th century. Many of Shakespearean plays have been written in the short-story form. Find out the names of at least 5 of Shakespearean plays.

Ans:

1.    As you like it

2.    Othello

3.    The Taming of the Shrew.

4.    Hamlet

5.    Twelfth Night

 

What was the difference between Prospero and his brother Antonio?

Ans:

Prospero	Antonio
(1) Prospero was a studious and learned scholar.	(1) Antonio was a treacherous man.
(2) He spent most of his time reading books.	(2) He managed the business of ruling the kingdom and wanted to become Duke of Milan in his brother's place.

 

What evil deed did Antonio do, to become a Duke himself ?

Ans:

        Antonio conspired with the king of Naples, Alonso to take his brother's Dukedom. They took Prospero and his baby daughter Miranda far away from land. They left them in a broken, old boat and sailed away.

 

What had the faithful Lord Gonzalo done to help Prospero?

Ans:

        Out of his love and loyalty for the rightful duke, Prospero, Gonzalo had secretly placed fresh water, food and clothes and most valued possessions, his books in the boat to help Prospero.

 

What good deed did Prospero do on the enchanted island?

Ans:

        The enchanted island was under the spell of Sycorax, a dead witch. Prospero, set free all the imprisoned good spirits on that island and compelled them to follow his orders. Being a good magician, he could do it so all the spirits were grateful and obedient to him.

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Who was Ariel?

Ans:

            Ariel was the chief of the imprisoned spirits.

 

Who all were sailing in the ship, close to the enchanted island?

Ans:

            The King of Naples - Alonso, his brother - Sebastian, Antonio, Prince Ferdinand of Naples, and the old, loyal courtier Gonzalo.

 

For what two reasons did Prospero raise a great tempest?

Ans:

(1) Prospero raised a great tempest in his daughter's interest.

(2) He also wanted to bring his enemies, Alonso and Antonio within his power. So he raised a great tempest.

How did Ferdinand get separated from his father?

Ans:

            When the ship was struggling in the waves, Ferdinand had jumped into the sea. So everyone on the ship thought that he was dead. But actually he got separated from his father and was left alone on a beach.

 

How did Ferdinand and Miranda react on seeing each other

Ans:

        Miranda had never seen any other human being in her life beside her father so when she saw Ferdinand she was thrilled and thought that he was divine and noble. On the other hand Ferdinand was astonished to see a beautiful girl on an isolated island. Basically both of them gazed at each other in wonder, admiration and love.

 

What gave Prospero a secret pleasure?

Ans:

        When Ferdinand was brought there, be and Miranda looked at each other in wonder, admiration brought him there for his daughter. So seeing his daughter get attracted to Ferdinand, Prospero was pleased.

 

How did Ariel save Kind Alonso's life?

Ans:

            Antonio and Sebastian had plotted tomurder of king Alonso. Ariel saved his life by waking up the king from his sleep in the nick of time

 

What surprise awaited King Alonso when Prospero drew back the curtain?

Ans:

            When Prospero drew back the curtain from the entrance of his cave, King Alonso saw Ferdinand, his lost son happily playing a game of chess with Miranda. That was a pleasant surprise for the king Alonso.

 

What could be the reason for Prospero to give up the practice of magic?

Ans:

            After using the power of his magic at an enchanted island he was back to his own kingdom, Milan. He wanted a new beginning, he wanted to rule his kingdom with human values and virtues rather than magical spells. So he might have given up the practice of magic.

 

Retell the happy end in your own words.

Ans:

 

ENGLISH WORKSHOP

 

1. Write down the relation between the characters given below :-

(a) Prospero and Miranda - Father and daughter

Ans: Father and daughter

(b) Prospero and Antonio

Ans: Brothers

(c) Gonzalo and Prospero

Ans: Lord and Duke

(d) Sycorax and Caliban

Ans: Mother and son

(e) Alonso and Sebastian

Ans: Brothers

(f) Alonso and Ferdinand

Ans: Father and Son

 

2. Find two supporting points from the story to prove the following facts :

(1) Antonio was a disloyal and dangerous man.

Ans:

(a) He wanted to become Duke of Milan in his brother's place.

(b) Antonio wouldn't have hesitated to kill his brother Prospero,

(2) Gonzalo was loyal to the rightful Duke.

Ans:

(a) Among Prospero's courtiers was a true and loyal Lord called Gonzalo.

(b) Out of love and loyalty for the rightful duke, he had secretly placed in the boat fresh water, food and clothes, and along with them, Prospero's most valued possessions, his books.

 

(3) Prospero was a great magician.

Ans:

(a) Prospero was a great magician for his life had been devoted to the study of magic.

(b) The power of his art enabled him to set free the imprisoned spirits of whom Ariel was the chief.

 

(4) Miranda was very kind hearted

Ans:

(a) Miranda, a kind-hearted girl begged her father to have pity on the people caught in the storm.

(b) Please, please quell the storm now! Save the poor souls on board!

 

(5) Ariel was very faithful to Prospero

Ans.

(a) Ariel appeared before Prospero to give an account of the storm.

(b) He gave lively story of the fears of the sailors, the anxiety of the lords and how Prince Ferdinand had leaped into the sea.

 

 (6) The story 'The Tempest' has a happy ending.

Ans:

 

3. Who said to whom and when?

Speech	Who said?	To whom?	When?
........ and you shall be my Queen.
Follow me, I shall tie you up ........
........ please, please quell the storm now!
I have served you faithfully, all these years ........
I have been duly punished for my sins.
What I have done now is in your interest.
Most sure, she is the goddess of the island!

 

Ans:

Speech	Who said?	To whom?	When?
........ and you shall be my Queen.	Prospero	Ferdinand	When he was sure that Ferdinand loves his daughter
Follow me, I shall tie you up........	Prospero	Ferdinand	When he pretended to be angry.
........ please, please quell the storm now!	Miranda	Her Father	When she saw the ship struggling on the wild waves.
I have served you faithfully, all these years.........	Ariel	Prospero	Prospero asked him to get Ferdinand
I have been duly punished for my sins.	Alonso	Prospero	When he realized that he had lost his son
What I have done now is in your interest.	Prospero	His Daughter	When she requested him to quell the storm.
Most sure, she is the goddess of the island!	Ferdinand	himself	When he saw Miranda on the isolated island for the first time.

 

4. Match the paragraphs in Column A with their suitable titles in Column B. (Only the first and last words of the paragraph are given in Column A to identify it.)

A		B
Paragraphs		Titles
(1)	Now Antonio was treacherous man its wealth and power.	(a)	Prospero Creates a Storm
(2)	woods nearby, Prospero In the his tasks properly.	(b)	Ariel Reports about the Storm
(3)	Knowing that his enemies were near all people on board.	(c)	Ariel is a Mischievous Spirit
(4)	Having narrated this story, Prospero down with the ship.	(d)	Prospero loses his Dukedom.
(5)	Many more tricks did Ariel play touched the food.	(e)	Milan Welcomes Prospero's Return
(6)	Thus after many years very nobly forgave them!	(f)	Caliban Serves Prospero

Ans:

Ans. (1) Now Antonio was treacherous man ... its wealth and power. - Prospero Loses his Dukedom

(2) In the woods nearby, Prospero ... his tasks properly. – Caliban Serves Prospero

(3) Knowing that his enemies were near ... all people on board. -Prospero Creates a Storm

(4) Having narrated this story, Prospero ... down with the ship. -Ariel Reports about the Storm

(5) Many more tricks did Ariel play ... touched the food. - Ariel is a Mischievous Spirit

(6) Thus after many years ... very nobly forgave them! - MilanWelcomes Prospero's Return

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