10 Questions
What is the profession of the narrator in the story 'His First Flight'?
A seagull
What is the main obstacle faced by the narrator in 'His First Flight'?
Fear of flying
What is the name of the French airmail pilot who flew over the Andes in the story 'Flight'?
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
What is the role of the wind in 'His First Flight'?
It lifts the narrator up
What is the theme of the two stories 'His First Flight' and 'Flight'?
Overcoming fear and achieving success
What is the primary concern of the young seagull in 'His First Flight'?
Learning to fly
What is the significance of the Andes in 'Flight'?
A barrier that must be overcome
How does the mother seagull behave towards her young one in 'His First Flight'?
She deliberately leaves her young one alone
What is the outcome of the pilot's journey in 'Flight'?
He successfully flies over the Andes
What motivates the young seagull to finally take the first flight in 'His First Flight'?
Hunger and desperation
Study Notes
Character Analysis
- The narrator in 'His First Flight' is a young seagull.
Challenges and Obstacles
- The main obstacle faced by the narrator in 'His First Flight' is overcoming his fear of flying.
Historical Context
- The French airmail pilot, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, flew over the Andes in the story 'Flight'.
Symbolism
- The wind in 'His First Flight' represents the force of nature and the challenges that the young seagull must overcome.
Themes
- The theme of the two stories 'His First Flight' and 'Flight' is the struggle to overcome fear and achieve independence.
This quiz tests your understanding of the chapter 'Two Stories of Flight' from the 10th class English NCERT book. It covers questions about the narrator's profession, obstacles, and themes in the stories 'His First Flight' and 'Flight'.
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