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Question 3:
How did the rain change? What happened to Lencho’s fields?
Answer:
The rain started pouring down. But suddenly a strong wind blew and very large hailstones, like frozen pearls, began to fall along with the rain.
Question 1:
Was Lencho surprised to find a letter for him with money in it?
Answer:
No, Lencho was not at all surprised to receive a letter from God with money in it. He was very confident and had firm faith in God that his request would definitely be taken care of by the Almighty.
Question 2:
Why does the postmaster send money to Lencho? Why does he sign the letter ‘God’?
Answer:
The postmaster was deeply moved by Lencho’s faith in God. Hence, he decided to send some money to Lencho in order to avoid shaking the latter’s faith in God.
Question 2:
Can you say how 10 May is an ‘autumn day’ in South Africa?
Answer:
South Africa is located in the Southern Hemisphere, i.e., below the equator. In the Southern Hemisphere, the timing of the seasons is different from that of Europe and Asia, which are in the Northern Hemisphere. In Southern Africa, autumn is from March to April, and winter is from June to September.
Question 4:
What does Mandela thank the international leaders for?
Answer:
Mandela felt extremely privileged to welcome the dignitaries and international leaders at the swearing-in ceremony because it was not too long ago when the South Africans were considered outlaws. He therefore, thanked all of them
Question 2:
Why were two national anthems sung?
Answer:
On the auspicious occasion of the inauguration ceremony, two national anthems were sung – the Whites sang ‘Nkosi Sikelel –iAfrika’ and the Blacks sang ‘Die Stem’ that was the old anthem of the Republic. Singing of both the anthems symbolized the equality of rights between Whites and Blacks.
Who is the poet of ‘Dust of Snow’?
The poet of ‘Dust of Snow’ is Robert Frost.
Why is time a significant factor in our lives?
Lost time will never return. It is important for all of us to spend time in a productive and constructive manner.
What is a ‘Hemlock tree’?
A hemlock tree is a poisonous tree with white flowers. It generally stands for sorrow.
Who is the poet of ‘Fire and Ice’?
The poet of ‘Fire and Ice’ is Robert Frost.
What are the different types of human emotions?
There are four kinds of basic human emotions: happiness, sadness, fear and anger.
What are the negative emotions that are to be avoided by humans?
Anger, fear, resentment, frustration and anxiety are negative emotional states that people experience regularly but try to avoid.
Why does Mrs Pumphrey think the dog’s recovery is “a triumph of surgery”?
Answer:
Mrs Pumphrey thought that Tricki was seriously ill when she consulted Dr Herriot, but her pet recovered from his condition completely within a span of two weeks. She was glad to see that he had been transformed into a flexible and hard-muscled animal. When Dr Herriot brought Tricki to Mrs Pumphrey, he took a tremendous leap and sailed into his mistress’s lap.
Do you think Tricki was happy to go home? What do you think will happen now?
Answer:
Yes, Tricki was happy to return home as he loved his mistress dearly, and he missed the comfort of his lavish life. Although he didn’t have any friends at home, like in the hospital, he seemed equally excited to meet his mistress after two weeks. t
Question 1:
Why is Mrs Pumphrey worried about Tricki?
Answer:
Mrs Pumphrey was worried and upset about Tricki’s health as he was not eating anything. He refused to eat his favourite dishes and had bouts of vomiting.
Question 2:
What is he “a fairly successful hand” at?
Answer:
He is “a fairly successful hand” at stealing and robbing people. By this, he meant that he was an experienced thief who was very swift and adept in his work while robbing people without getting caught.
Question 1:
How does the thief think Anil will react to the theft?
Answer:
Hari, the thief, thought that on discovering his theft, Anil would be filled with sadness, not because of the loss of money, but for losing the trust he had in him.
Does Anil realise that he has been robbed?
Answer:
Yes, Anil realised that he had been robbed by Hari. He probably came to know of it from the damp notes, which got wet due to rain the previous night. However, he didn’t express anything and gave a fifty rupee note to Hari and promised to pay him regularly.
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