PRACTISE THESE QUESTIONS FOR I TERMINAL EXAMINATION 2009
NIGHT OF THE SCORPION
1. A scorpion attacks in self-defence but Man kills for pleasure or power. So do you think it is right to call the scorpion ‘the evil one’? Justify your answer.
2. When in dire need, all logic and reasoning fail. Explain with regard to the actions of the father in ‘Night of the Scorpion’.
3. Though illiterate, the peasants come up with their own explanation for mother’s suffering. What is their line of reasoning?
4. Even in danger a mother’s first thoughts are for the safety of her children. How is this exemplified in ‘Night of the Scorpion’?
5. What role does the weather play in heightening the drama in ‘Night of the Scorpion’?
6. The role of the holy man is of prime importance in solving the problems of the illiterate peasants. Comment with regard to ‘Night of the Scorpion’.
THE TRIBUTE
1. Babuli’s journey to his village was a journey to his past. Elucidate.
2. “Mother was not to been seen anywhere at the vicinity.” Comment upon the helplessness of the mother.
3. Babuli’s wife was already waiting for this event to take place. In the light of her behaviour bring out the materialistic greed taking precedence over familial ties.
4. Though Babuli had not been visiting home, but the news of partition made him feel orphaned. Comment upon the hidden fears that Babuli had.
5. Nowadays people are more inclined towards nuclear families than joint families. Comment upon the ‘I, me, mine’ attitude predominant among the present day youth.
6. Compare and contrast the responses of Babuli and his middle brother to the division of family property.
CUTIE PIE
1. Media’s nature of sensationalizing small and big issues has been highlighted in the story. Giving references from the lesson explain the statement.
2. Although Cutie Pie is an alien yet he exhibits intense human emotions. Elaborate.
3. At various places in the story we realize that Cha-tsal is an intelligent little creature. Point out the instances, which show this.
4. You are one of the scientists taking care of Cha-stal. Write a letter to Dr. Spock, your senior, seeking his help in saving the alien.
5. On the basis of your reading of the lesson ‘Cutie pie’ point out the similarities between Cutie Pie and the humans, physical and mental.
6.One does not actually need words to communicate when one is in sync with another. Comment on the comfort level between Cutie Pie and C. H. Winters
