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**[Why was Laura weeping?]** Laura was weeping due to the devastating news from the radio flash about the war on Earth. She learned that atom bombs hit New York, the rocket was blown up, and there would be no more rockets to Mars, signifying the end of their connection and hopes. **[Why did Norma...

**[Why was Laura weeping?]** Laura was weeping due to the devastating news from the radio flash about the war on Earth. She learned that atom bombs hit New York, the rocket was blown up, and there would be no more rockets to Mars, signifying the end of their connection and hopes. **[Why did Norma consider the ton of Mr. Steward offensive?]** Norma considered the tone and attitude of Mr. Steward offensive because she had already told Mr. Steward that she was rather busy but he insisted on talking to her. He also acted like a typical sales person. Moreover, Mr. Steward was being manipulative which made Norma feel uncomfortable. **[Why was the slave crying in the boat?]** The slave was crying in the boat because he had never been to sea nor faced a calamity. When the boat, carrying the king, hit a storm and started tossing, he feared drowning and trembled, causing inconvenience for others due to his fear and distress. **[How did the boy look physically? (Thank you mam)]** In \"Thank You Ma'am\" by Langston Hughes, the boy is described as being fourteen or fifteen years old, frail and willow-wild, wearing tennis shoes and blue jeans. **[What was the condition of the parents on the arrival of the doctor?]** The parents were all very nervous upon the arrival of the doctor. They eyed the doctor up and down distrustfully and wanted him to tell them what the matter with their child was. **[Why did Mr. Hubert keep claiming his innocence?]** Mr. Hubert kept claiming his innocence because he valued his reputation as an honest man. Being labeled a liar was extremely shameful to him, causing great harm to his self-esteem and character. Upholding his honor and integrity was of utmost importance to him. **[Why didn't she accompany the second man?]** Notes **[Why does the First Man ask so many questions about the features and dress of the killer?]** The First Man asked many questions about the killer\'s features and dress because he wanted to know how much the Girl remembered about him. By doing so, he could gauge the extent of her memory and manipulate her perception to deceive her further. **[Why did the girl not like to go to the police station?]** The girl was very afraid to go to the police station because she believed she didn\'t remember much about the killer and his appearance. Her fear and lack of confidence in her recollection made her hesitant to seek assistance from the authorities. **[How does Kreton impress General Powers?]** Kreton impresses General Powers by demonstrating his extraordinary abilities such as immortality, reading minds, and speaking all languages. He reveals his ship, made of unknown metal with nothing inside, and creates an invisible wall. Kreton also reveals he is from another dimension, astonishing the General. **[What type of life do you foresee in the year 5000?]** The Earth people will be technologically much advanced in the year 5000. Life would be full of luxuries and amenities. People would have access to other planets like the Moon and the Mars. They would be more tolerant and peaceful. **[What were the reasons Norma gave to her husband to accept the offer?]** Norma claimed that it was only a research project and nobody would die. She also justified her husband that there was no crime to kill an unknown person whose death they would not know about. She also said that this money could help them to improve their lives. **[What did the Bittering family want to grow on the other planet?]** In the story \"Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed\" by Ray Bradbury, the Bittering family wanted to grow **familiar Earth crops on Mars.** They planted things like **Earth vegetables and fruits,** such as \*\*carrots, lettuce, and radishes\*\*, to maintain a sense of \*\*normalcy and comfort\*\* in their new environment. **[What as the advice given by Naushirvan to his people?]** Naushirvan advised his people to stay away from injustice and cruelty. He said that even a little act of prejudice could ruin a country. He said that inequity usually starts in a tiny volume and then it reaches its massive size somehow or the other. **[Why did the farmers throw wet leaves on fire?]** The farmers were burning large fires to stop locusts from landing on their fields. They were throwing wet leaves onto the fire to produce acrid, black smoke. **[Why could not the girl describe the killer?]** The girl was extremely frightened. It was pitch dark all around. She saw the killer in a quick flash of lightning, so she couldn't see his face properly. Therefore, she could not describe the killer. **[Describe the appearance of the First Man?]** He is a pleasant looking man of age 35. He is describes as tall, thin and dark. His appearance is meant to convey a sense of tension and mystery, which aligns with his role in the play. **[What is Mr. Spelding reaction on seeing the spaceship?]** Mr. Spelding reacts to seeing the spaceship with shock and disbelief. He is **stunned**, unable to comprehend what's happening. His confusion and anxiety highlight the surreal nature of the event, as he grapples with the unexpected sight. **[\ ]** **[Who is John? What does he do for his living?]** John, a dedicated farmer by profession, is a close friend of Ellen and has decided to marry her. He works tirelessly on his farm. **[What did Norma make for Arthur\'s breakfast?]** Norma made pancakes, eggs and tea for Arthur's breakfast. **[Why didn't the woman watch the boy while preparing the dish?]** The woman did not keep an eye on the boy while preparing the meal because she was confident he wouldn't attempt to escape. She wanted to demonstrate her trust in him. Furthermore, she had no intention of handing him over to the police. **[How did Gorgios achieve his aim?]** He entered politics and remained steadfast in his goals for a long time. Eventually, he gained power and advocated for his mission. Despite facing opposition, he ultimately triumphed. **[How did Edwin Arnold describe Gulistan?]** Edwin Arnold has aptly describes Gulistan in culinary terms as "an intellectual belief, a literary curry; a kebab of a versatile genius". **[Why didn't the villagers let the old man get cured?]** When the villagers heard the quack discussing the old man\'s death and grave before even beginning the treatment, they deemed him an incompetent doctor and refused to let him treat the old man. **[Why did the Girl ask for help from the First Man?]** The Girl asked for help from the First Man because she thought he was a passenger and was waiting for the bus. When she reached the bus station, the First Man was already there. She, therefore, considered the First Man her savior and preferred to stay with him on the arrival of the bus. **[\ ]** **[Describe the appearance of the Second Man.]** The Second Man is a nondescript sort of person. He is tall, nice-looking and about thirty years of age. He is a friendly guy. He is smart and intelligent. He is a carefree chap with a good sense of humor. **[How did the girl recognize the killer?]** The Girl realized the truth and identified the actual killer when she saw the First Man taking her flashlight from his coat pocket. It was her flashlight that she had dropped in her great terror. Besides, she was puzzled when the second man left the bus station and got on the bus. **[How damaging is violence in life? Write five sentences.]** Violence in life is very damaging. It is a threat to life and civilization. It results in frustration and chaos. It stops the cycle of progress and development. It negates all moral values and good norms. It creates revengefulness and savagery. It leads to increased incidences of depression and anxiety. **[What was Spelding's complaint against Ellen? ]** Mr. Spelding says that it is not very flattering when millions of people are his fans, but his own daughter does not give any value to his broadcast. He says that an ungrateful child is more thankless than a serpent's tooth. He calls his daughter Miss Know-it-all because she is always correcting his quotations. **[What was the message Norma received on pushing the button?]** After pressing the button, she received a call from Lenox Hill Hospital. She was informed that her husband had died in a subway accident because someone had pushed him in front of the train. **[Why did the old man take the steep path?]** He took the steep path to measure his physical fitness and health status. It was a way of knowing that he was getting better day by day. **[\ ]** **[What was the condition of the Bittering house on Mars?]** The hot wind had scorched their house, and the night fog had further damaged it. All the boards were warped out of shape, looking bent and twisted. The house no longer resembled an Earthman's dwelling. **[Why did George give the pocketbook to his employer?]** Notes **[What was the condition of the tonsils of the sick girl?]** The condition of the tonsils was alarming. They were covered with membrane, which was the clear symptom of diphtheria. **[What was the remedy suggested by the physicians for the disease of the king?]** The physicians suggested that the disease of the king could be cured by means of bile of a person having certain qualities. Then the royal orders were issued for the search of such a person. **[What was the cause of Negroe's discontent?]** Notes **[What is the Girl's impression about the Second Man?]** Notes **[What are the factors that played a role in saving the Girl? ]** The factors that played a role in saving the Girl were the Second Man and the dog. The Second Man left the bus station, so the Girl realized that he was not a killer. When the First Man revealed himself as the killer, a dog came there just by chance to save itself from the storm. The dog seized the man and forced him to run away. **[\ ]** **[What is the theme of Kreton's study?\ ]** Notes **[How much advanced is the civilization of Kreton as compared to that of the Earth?]** The civilization of Kreton is much more advanced as compared to that of the Earth. According to Kreton, the civilization on the Earth is only at the initial stages. The people of the Earth have primitive traits like wonder, fear and pride. Kreton and his people do not die. Kreton can read people's minds. **[Why didn't the old man follow the advice of the doctors?]** He did not follow the doctors\' advice because he had a family of five children to raise. He believed that if he sat idle, he would become weak. Moreover, he did not trust what the doctors told him. **** ====================== **[What was the message Norma received on pushing the button?]** After pressing the button, she received a call from Lenox Hill Hospital. She was informed that her husband had died in a subway accident because someone had pushed him in front of the train. **[Why didn't the old man follow the advice of the doctors?]** He did not follow the doctors\' advice because he had a family of five children to raise. He believed that if he sat idle, he would become weak. Moreover, he did not trust what the doctors told him. **[What was the advice Harry gave to the people?]** Harry advised them to build a rocket to return to Earth. He tried to alarm them by pointing out the strange peach blossoms, onions, and grass. He also hinted at their dark bodies and golden eyes. He warned them of the impending threat. **[How did Gorgios persuade his people to make his country strong?]** Notes **[Why did the quack come back to the camel-men?]** Notes **[How do birds react on the arrival of the Night Mail?]** The train has minimal impact on the birds. As Night Mail nears, the birds briefly glance at it but remain indifferent. They are accustomed to its arrival and see only the dull, blank coaches, so they do not react. **[Describe the Sindhi woman's walk through the bazaar.]** The Sindhi woman's walk through the bazaar is graceful and inspiring. She is walking smoothly and elegantly, though her path is rough and uneven. She carries a stone jar on her head, but her walk is steady and dignified. There is undulant grace and wonderful rhythm in her walk. **[What is the theme of the poem \"The Feed\"?]** The poet contrasts human skill with a bird's natural ability. A mother bird's love ensures her ten young ones are fed despite scarcity. She joins her beak to theirs. The poet urges humans to learn to nurture and give life, rather than seize it. **[What has made the efforts of the Muslims fruitless?]** Muslims\' shallow faith, disharmony, and allure of modernity have made their efforts fruitless. The spark of love is extinguished, and their blood has lost its warmth. Relying on spiritually dead Europeans, their prayers are lifeless, and their hearts disturbed. **[What did the Girl tell the First Man at the bus station?]** The condition of the Girl was terrible when she entered the bus station. Her clothes were wet and muddy, and her hair was untidy. She was sobbing and was awfully scared and nervous. She told him that she had seen a man dragging a dead body out of his car. **[How was the weather like when the play started? (Heat Lightning)]** The condition of the weather was dreadful as the play started with heavy rain, lightning, and thunder. The storm added terror and melodrama, creating a highly emotional and tense situation. The significance of the storm was manifold, enhancing the overall impact of the scene. **[Who is General Powers?]** General Powers is a vigorous product of the National Guard. His duty is to maintain law and order. He is an ambitious man and wants to get promotion by arresting Kreton. He puts Mr. Spelding "s house under martial law. He believes that Kreton is a spy from outer space sent by an alien race. **[Where did the spaceship land?]** The spaceship landed in the backyard of Mr. Spelding "s house. It landed right in the rose garden of Mrs. Spelding. She was worried more about her rose garden than about anybody else. In Spelding "s estimation, the flying object is not much larger than a car. **[What are Kreton's views about earth people?]** Kreton\'s views about earth people are as follows: Earth\'s people are still living primitive lives. Their civilization is just beginning. They have primitive traits like fears, pride, and prejudices. Kreton finds earth people and their engagements interesting, charming, and intoxicating. **[Why did the old man take the steep path?]** He took the steep path to measure his physical fitness and health status. It was a way of knowing that he was getting better day by day. **[What was the effect of the woman behavior on the boy?\ ]** Notes **[Who is Mr. Hubert?]** KIPS Notes **[What was the viewpoint of the parents of Gorgios?]** KIPS Notes **[What should be the role of a Qazi?]** KIPS Notes **[What was the punishment inflicted upon the quack by the villagers?]** The villagers forced him to dig the grave of the old woman. He had to exert all his strength to dig into the stiff ground. After burying the woman, they beat him severely and then let him go. **[Describe the atmosphere when the play started.]** The atmosphere was dreadful as the play started with heavy rain, lightning, and thunder. The storm added terror and melodrama, creating a highly emotional and tense situation. The significance of the storm was manifold, enhancing the overall impact of the scene. **[Why did the Girl go to the bus station?]** The Girl went to bus station to save herself from the killer. She had seen a man pulling out a dead body from his car and ran away to save herself. She wanted to reach the bus station as soon as possible in order to save herself from the killer. **[Who is Kreton?]** Kreton, an extraterrestrial visitor in his forties, arrives on Earth in a spaceship. He is a mild and pleasant-looking with side-whiskers, dressed in 1860s fashion. With impressive manners and extraordinary powers, he is a hobbyist who loves the people of Earth. **[What is Mr. Spelding‟s advice to his daughter about marriage?]** He does not want his daughter to marry a boy who plans to sit on a farm all his life, growing peanuts. Mr. Spelding wishes that his daughter should be married to a hard-working ambitious man who will make his mark in the world. **[Can the people of the Earth compete with those of Kreton?]** KIPS Notes **[What does the Night Mail bring?]** KIPS Notes **[What are the feelings of the poet standing in the dark?]** The poet is sad standing in the dark street. He is sad at the miserable conditions the poor people are living in. "The dark street" stands for poverty, suffering and misery. The spontaneous jubilation of the dark children only heightens the gloomy mood of the poet. **[What is Ecclesiastes?]** Ecclesiastes is one of the Wisdom Books of the Christian Old Testament. The actual author of Ecclesiastes is unknown. However, King Solomon, the son of David, is supposed to be the author of Ecclesiastes, who was a seeker on a quest for the meaning and purpose of life. **** **[Why did Arthur disagree with his wife? (I , II)]** KIPS Notes **[How did the old man prove his doctors wrong?]** The doctors advised the old man to rest and enjoy his remaining days with family. Despite this, he worked hard, regained his health and strength, thereby proving the doctors wrong. **[What made Mr. Hubert shameful?]** Being labeled a liar was extremely shameful to Mr. Hubert. It caused great harm to his self-esteem and character. Mr. Hubert valued his reputation as an honest man, and upholding his integrity and honor was of paramount importance. **[What were the feelings of Gorgios on the occasion of inauguration?]** Notes **[Why did the parents rebuke their child?]** KIPS Notes **[How did the king recover?]** KIPS Notes **[What was the desire of every farmer?]** Notes **[Why does Spelding hate John?]** Spelding hates John because John does not have get-up-and-go. He dislikes him because he is not hard working and ambitious. He does not want his daughter to marry a boy who plans to sit on a farm all his life, growing peanuts. Mr. Spelding wishes that some ambitious man should marry his daughter. **[How did Kreton secure his spaceship?]** Kreton secured his spaceship by creating an invisible wall around it when General Powers decided to take his spaceship apart. So, General Powers could not smash Kreton‟s ship. **[Write a short note on Ellen. (I , II)]** Ellen, a lively twenty-year-old, is unambitious and non-materialistic unlike her father. Restless during her father\'s broadcast, she yearns for a simple farm life with her fiancé. She defends John, asserting he is not lazy, but a hardworking man. **[What type of person is the second man?]** The Second Man is a nondescript sort of person. He is tall, nice-looking and about thirty years of age. He is a friendly guy. He is smart and intelligent. He is a carefree chap with a good sense of humor. **[Who saved the life of the girl?]** The Second Man and a dog saved the Girl. The Second Man left the bus station, showing he wasn\'t the killer. The First Man, revealed as the killer, was attacked by a dog seeking shelter from the storm, forcing him to flee. **[What were the circumstances that forced the Girl to leave her car?]** The circumstances that forced the Girl to leave her car were that it ran out of gas. Coming from a late-night party, she thought she had enough fuel to reach home. Abandoning the car on the road, she began walking alone, hoping to catch a bus to get home. **[What does the word "poor" mean in the poem "The Rain"?]** The word "poor" in the poem "The Rain" means poor people who do not have direct access to the basic necessities of life. The poet wants to say that rich people should care for poor people as rich leaves care for poor leaves. ( Nature gives us a lesson of generosity and large-heartedness.) opt **[How does the reader frighten the rider?]** The reader attempts to scare the rider, warning of a valley full of deadly dangers, heaps of foul-smelling dung and rubbish, and a huge gap ahead that will be his grave. Despite this, the rider remains unfazed by these threats. **[What words were inscribed at the bottom of the statue?]** KIPS Notes **[Why does the poet call modern men hollow men?]** KIPS Notes **[Why did George give the pocketbook to his employer?]** Notes **[Where did the old man take his son?]** KIPS Notes **[How did the boy look physically? (Thank you mam)]** In \"Thank You Ma'am\" by Langston Hughes, the boy is described as being fourteen or fifteen years old, frail and willow-wild, wearing tennis shoes and blue jeans. **[What were the circumstances that forced the Girl to leave her car?]** The circumstances that forced the Girl to leave her car were that it ran out of gas. Coming from a late-night party, she thought she had enough fuel to reach home. Abandoning the car on the road, she began walking alone, hoping to catch a bus to get home. **[Why does the girl not become suspicious of the first man?]** KIPS Notes **[Describe the scene of the play "Heat Lightning".]** When the curtain rises the stage is bare. We see a dull interior of a bus station along a deserted highway. There are two long benches: one faces the audience and the other faces the rear wall. A door leads out onto the road. The room is lighted by an overhanging light. **[What is the purpose of Kreton's visit?]** KIPS Notes **[What will happen after the rain stops?]** Notes **[How does cherry add to the glory of Easter?]** The cherry adds to the glory of Easter by wearing white dress. It seems that the cherry is going to welcome spring and celebrate Easter, the celebration of the rebirth of Christ, comes off in spring. The spectacular beauty of the cherry intoxicates the poet. **[What was the condition of statue in the poem "Ozymandias"?]** The condition of the statue was very bad. It was broken and ruined. The damaged face of the statue lay „half sunk‟ in the sand, and two huge „trunk less legs‟ stood in the desert, mocking at the pride of the king, Ozymandias. **[\ ]** **[Why is mother sparrow worried in the poem \"The Feed\"?]** The mother sparrow holds a small grain of cereal in her beak. She has ten young ones to feed. She is worried how to satisfy their hunger. However, she succeeds in feeding them by conjoining her beak with theirs and satisfies them all. **** **[On which place was the package lying?]** The package was lying at the front door. Norma found it. It was a cube-shaped carton sealed with tape. The names and addresses of Arthur and Norma were printed by hand on it. **[Why did writer\'s father want him to visit the fertile clearing?]** **[What were the feelings of the bittering family after landing on the Mars?]** **[How did Gorgios become the court acrobat?]** KIPS Notes **[Why was the sick girl kept in the kitchen by her parents?]** KIPS Notes **[What were the feelings of the slave during his journey in the boat?]** The slave felt fear and distress in the boat. He had never been to sea nor faced a calamity. When the boat, carrying the king, hit a storm and started tossing, he feared drowning and trembled, causing inconvenience for others due to his panic. **[What are the services of Martin Luther King for the Negroes?]** **[What efforts did the farmers make to prevent the swarm from landing on their crops?]** Notes **[What were the circumstances that forced the Girl to leave her car?]** The circumstances that forced the Girl to leave her car were that it ran out of gas. Coming from a late-night party, she thought she had enough fuel to reach home. Abandoning the car on the road, she began walking alone, hoping to catch a bus to get home. **[What was the condition of the weather in the play Heat Lightning?]** The condition of the weather was dreadful as the play started with heavy rain, lightning, and thunder. The storm added terror and melodrama, creating a highly emotional and tense situation. The significance of the storm was manifold, enhancing the overall impact of the scene. **[What is the Girl's impression about the Second Man?]** Notes **[What is the purpose of Kreton's visit?]** KIPS Notes **[How damaging is violence in life? Write five sentences.]** Violence in life is very damaging. It is a threat to life and civilization. It results in frustration and chaos. It stops the cycle of progress and development. It negates all moral values and good norms. It creates revengefulness and savagery. It leads to increased incidences of depression and anxiety. **[What is the role of General Powers in the play?]** KIPS Notes **[How can a rainy day be enjoyed? ]** Different people can enjoy a rainy day in different fashions according to their taste. We can enjoy it by playing outside with our friends. We can go on a rainy day walk. Children can play in the mud. Women can cook special foods on a rainy day. **[Who is the writer of the poem "Loveliest of Trees, the Cherry Now" and what time of year is mentioned in the first stanza?]** A.E.Housman is the writer of the poem "Loveliest of Trees, the Cherry Now". The word "Eastertide" in the first stanza of the poem indicates that it is spring time. It is a time when the beauty of nature is the most captivating. **[What were the words written on the pedestal in the poem "Ozymandias"?]** KIPS Notes **[What does the Mother Sparrow hold in her beak and how many young ones are to be fed?]** The Mother Sparrow is holding one grain of millet in her beak and ten young ones are to be fed. The Mother Sparrow is in a dilemma that how she can feed her ten babies with only one grain. **[Why did the old man take the steep path?]** He took the steep path to measure his physical fitness and health status. When the doctors forbade him to walk or climb, the old man made a longer, easier path in order to avoid doing so much climbing. As he got better, he made steeper paths. It was a way of knowing that he was getting better day by day. **[What circumstances did the Bittering family face?]** **[What made Mr. Hubert shameful?]** Being labeled a liar was extremely shameful to Mr. Hubert. It caused great harm to his self-esteem and character. Mr. Hubert valued his reputation as an honest man, and upholding his integrity and honor was of paramount importance. **[What is the lesson that the story "The Reward" teaches?]** Notes **[What should be the role of a Qazi?]** KIPS Notes **[Why did the girl break the wooden blade?]** Notes **[Why could not the girl describe the killer?]** The girl was extremely frightened. It was pitch dark all around. She saw the killer in a quick flash of lightning, so she couldn't see his face properly. Therefore, she could not describe the killer. **[What were the reasons that the girl didn't accompany the second man?]** Notes **[What did the Girl see in the flash of lightning?]** The Girl saw a man\'s face in the lightning flash, thinking it was the killer chasing her. She screamed upon seeing the Second Man\'s face pressed against the glass. He wanted to enter the waiting room, but the door was locked. **[What is the purpose of Kreton's visit?]** KIPS Notes **[Can the people of the Earth compete with those of Kreton?]** KIPS Notes **[How does Kreton impress General Powers?]** Kreton impresses General Powers by demonstrating his extraordinary abilities such as immortality, reading minds, and speaking all languages. He reveals his ship, made of unknown metal with nothing inside, and creates an invisible wall. Kreton also reveals he is from another dimension, astonishing the General. **[What is the central idea of the poem "Night Mail"?]** Night Mail delivers vital news, messages, and documents, bridging communication gaps across society. Carrying cheques, postal orders, and letters, it serves everyone: the rich and poor, shopkeepers, and neighbors. Night Mail overcomes all obstacles and is always on time. **[What are the qualities of the Sindhi woman?]** The poet honors the / pays a tribute to Sindhi woman for her steadiness, diligence, and delicacy. Despite walking through a bazaar littered with stones, garbage, and broken glass, she remains graceful and elegant. Her courage has made her firm, strong, and stable. **[What is the message the poet wants to convey in "Ozymandias"?]** Shelley points to the bitter reality of time. With a man's death, all signs of his existence and superiority disappear. There remains nothing behind but the sand which stands for barrenness. The poet wants to convey the message that power and pride are vain and temporary. **[Why does the poet consider hollow men useless for a nation?]** The poet uses \"hollow men\" to portray modern individuals. + KIPS Notes