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Tuesday 1 January 2013

F. A.     . PART-I
ENGLISH NOTES
by:                 NOSHAHI ACADEMY
                        of Computer Sciences
                          FAISAL COLONY
                                PATTOKI
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                                 Stories
                        1. Union is Strength:
Once there was an old man. He had three sons. They were not good.
They always fought and quarrelled among themselves. The old man was
worried about them. He told them to live in peace, but they did not listen to
him. One day, the old man fell seriously ill. The doctors declared his case
hopeless. He sent for his sons. He asked them to break a bundle of sticks. They
tried turn by turn, but failed to do so. Now the old man asked them to untie the
bundle. He gave one stick to the youngest one and asked him to break it. He
easily broke it. Now he gave one stick to the middle one. He also broke it. In
the end, the eldest one tried and he broke the stick as well. The old man struck
the iron when it was hot. He said that no one could harm them if they were
united. And any one could harm them if they were divided like sticks.
Moral: United you stand, divided you fall/ Unity is strength.
2. Greed is a curse/ It is useless to cry over spilt milk/ Haste Makes Waste/ Hurry Makes Bad Curry:
Once there was a miser. He had a strange hen. It laid an egg of solid
gold every day. The miser sold it in the market. By and by, he became very
rich. He was very impatient. He wanted to become the richest man there. He
made a plan to get all the eggs at one time. He caught the hen and killed it. He
opened its belly to find the eggs. But, to his surprise, he found no eggs at all.
Now he repented but nothing could be done now. Nether could he get back his
hen nor could he get any gold eggs again.
Moral: Hurry makes worry/ Haste makes waste .

3. God helps those who help themselves/ Necessity is the mother of
invention/ Where there is a will, there is a way/ No pains, no gains:
Once there was a crow. It was very thirsty. I t flew here and there to find
water but all in vain. At last it caught sight of a pitcher in a garden. It flew
down to it. It tried to drink water, but the water was very low. It did not lose
heart. It hit upon a plan. It flew to a nearby hill and came back with a little
pebble in its beak. It put it in the pitcher. He flew back and brought another. In
this way, it put many pebbles into the pitcher. By and by, the water rose up. It
drank it and flew away.
Moral: Where there is a will, there is a way. Necessity is the mother of
invention. No pains, no gains.

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4. Kindness never goes Un-rewarded/ Do good and have good:
Once there was a lion. It was winter and the lion was basking the sun.
Soon it was fast asleep. By chance, a rat came there. It climbed up the lions
body and started moving about. The lion was disturbed. It got up and caught
the rat. It was about to kill it. The rat requested it to forgive it. It promised the
lion to help it if time came. The lion laughed at this and forgave it . One day, the
lion was caught in a net. The hunter would take it and sell it for a lot of money.
Luckily for the lion, the rat came there. It cut the cords of the net with its sharp
teeth. The lion was now free.
Moral: Kindness is its own reward/ Do good and have good/ A good
deed requires a good return.

5. All that glitters is not gold/ Pride Hath a Fall/ Appearances are
often deceptive:
Once there was a stag. It was very foolish and proud. It was proud of its
beautiful horns. One day, it was drinking water at a stream. It saw its reflection
in the clear water of the stream. It saw its beautiful horns. It praised them. It
also saw its thin legs. It hated them. It thought that they were ugly. It was
drinking water when it heard some hounds. Soon they were in sight. It ran to
save its life. It ran as fast as it could. Its thin legs took it far away. But,
unluckily, its horns of which it was very proud were caught in a bush. It tried
hard to get them free, but in vain. The hounds came up and tore it into pieces.
Moral: Appearances are often deceptive/ Pride hath a fall.

6. Greed is a curse/ Look before you leap/ It is no use crying over
spilt milk:
Once there was a dog. It was very hungry. It went here and there in
search of food. At last, it came to a butchers shop. The butcher was looking
the other way when it picked up a piece of meat. It wanted to eat it alone. It ran
to find a safe place. It reached a bridge. It saw its reflection in the clear water.
It took it for another dog. It wanted to snatch its piece of meat. It barked and
jumped at it in the water. It lost its own piece of meat.
Moral: Greed is a curse/ Look before you leap/ It is no .............

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              7. A friend in need is a friend indeed:
Once there were two friends. They were fed up with their dull life. They
decided to go to a city, across the forest, and try their luck there. They
promised to help each other in difficulty. One day, they set out on their journey.
They were passing through the forest when they saw a bear. It was coming to
them. One of them knew how to climb up the tree. He at once climbed up and
did not care for his friend. The other friend knew that the bear does not harm
the dead. He lay down of himself and held his breath like a dead person. The
bear came near, sniffed, took him to be dead and went away. When the bear
went out of sight, the climber climbed down the tree. He asked his friend what
the bear had told him in his ear. The friend said that it had advised him not to
trust a false friend.
Moral: A friend in need is a friend indeed.

8. Tit for tat/ As you sow, so shall you reap/ It is no use crying & :
Once there was a tailor. He was very kind but naughty as well. There
passed through the bazaar an elephant to drink water at the river. The tailor
gave it a bun to eat every day. This went on for some period. Then one day, the
tailor hit upon a mischief. He pricked a needle in the trunk of the elephant
when it came to the shop. The elephant calmly went to the river, drank water
and filled its trunk with muddy water. On reaching the shop, it put its trunk into
the shop through the window. It squirted dirty water on the clothes of his
customers. All the clothes were spoiled. The tailor repented of his mistake but
nothing could be done now.
Moral: It is no use crying over spilt milk/ As you sow, ........ Tit for tat .

9. Truth is always truth/ Truth pays in the long run:
Once a young boy named Abdul Qadir Jeelani was travelling in the
company of merchants. He wanted to seek knowledge. On the way, a band of
robbers fell upon the caravan. They searched the travellers and looted them.
One of the robber searched the pockets of the boy and found nothing. He asked
the boy what he had. The boy said that he had forty gold coins. The robber
searched him again. He was surprised to find nothing. He took the boy to his
chief. The chief put him the same question. The boy gave the same reply. The
boy took out forty gold coins and put them before the chief. The chief was
moved to see his truth. He asked the boy what made him speak the truth. The
boy said that his mother had advised him always to speak the truth. The chief
felt ashamed that he disobeyed God. He gave up looting the people.
Moral: Truth is always truth./ Truth pays in the long run .

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           10. We cannot please every body:
Once there was a poor farmer. He had a little son who always went with
him where-ever he went. He had a donkey for transportation of different things.
One day the farmer had nothing to feed his family. He thought of selling his
donkey. He decided to take it to the market and sell it there. When he started,
his son was also ready to go with him. On the way to market, they had to face a
difficult situation. The little son was riding while the father was walking along.
The people said how disobedient the son was. The old man was walking while
his son was riding the donkey. The son felt ashamed to hear this. He requested
his father to ride the donkey. The father did so. Now the people said how cruel
the father was. His little son was walking while he was riding the donkey. The
father felt ashamed. He asked his son to come and ride the donkey. Now the
people said how cruel they were to ride a weak donkey. The both got down the
donkey and started walking along. The people laughed and said how foolish
they were to walk when they had a ride.
Moral: We cannot please every body .

          11. You cannot cheat for ever:
Once there was a farmer. He had a donkey. He loaded it with salt and
took it to the market every day. There was a stream on the way. One day, the
donkey slipped in the stream, by chance. When it got up after some time, it felt
light. Now it made it its routine to do so daily. It slipped in the stream and got
up after a lot of time. The farmer saw through his trick. He hit upon a plan. He
loaded the donkey with cotton. When they came near the stream, the donkey
slipped. It laid in the stream for much time. The farmer struck it with a stick to
make it get out. It tried to get up but could not. It felt the load too heavy to
carry. The farmer beat it hard to make it move. Now the donkey knew that it
could not cheat the farmer for ever.
Moral: We cannot cheat for ever .

                  12. Honesty it the best policy/strategy:
Once there was a wood-cutter. He was very poor. He went to jungle
every day, cut wood and sold it in the market. One day, he was cutting wood
near the bank of a river. By chance, his axe slipped and fell into the river. He
did not know how to swim. He could not buy a new one. He started crying. An
angel came there. He asked him the reason of his weeping. The wood-cutter
told him about his axe. The angel dived into the water and brought out an axe
of gold. The wood-cutter said that it was not his. The angel dived again. Now
he brought out an axe of silver. The wood-cutter said the same thing. The angel
dived for the third time. Now he brought out an axe of iron. The wood-cutter
cried, It is mine! It is mine. The angel was pleased at his honesty. He gave
him the three axes as a reward.
Moral: Honesty is the best policy/ strategy.

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                           Letters n applications
1. To father explaining why you failed in the last test/ examination
Examination Hall,
City ABC,
May 12, 2009
Dear Father,
Your letter came to hand yesterday. You have asked me why I failed in
the last test/ examination.
Well, it is for two reasons. First, our lecturer in English and Economics
were transferred six months before the examination. Lecturers in their place
never came to join. Thus we all suffered. Second, I fell ill a few days before the
examination. I thought it would get down within a few days. But, it prolonged
and lasted for two weeks. The doctor advised complete rest but I had to appear
in the examination. I could not revise my lessons properly. In the meantime, the
papers started. Then the result was to be clear. I failed in two subjects.
Now when the examination is over, I have made up the deficiency. I
hope to get good marks this time. I only need your blessings. Please convey my
regards to mom and all at home.
Yours affectionately,
_________________
2. To younger brother advising him about the choice of profession
Examination Hall,
City ABC,
May 12, 2009
Dear Ali,
Your letter came to ha nd yesterday. You have asked me about the choice
of profession.
Well, there are many professions and some reasonable ones. Amongst
them, teaching is the one that fits you. I think, you can serve the nation through
this profession best. No doubt, there are other professions to serve the nation.
But, I think a teacher can serve the best. Now the question why teaching after
all.
First, teaching is the noblest profession. A good teacher is a good
preacher too. He can teach good things. He can revolutionize the society. This
is what the prophets have been doing. Second, teaching is the most respectable
profession. The teacher gets the most respect from so many people. Engineers,
doctors, officers; all respect the teacher. It is because he raises them to their
present status. Third, teaching is lucrative profession. It can add to your income
to a great extent. You can get part time job in some academy and get
reasonable wages.
In the light of the above, you can understand why I suggest this career
for you.
Yours affectionately,
_________________
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3. To father requesting him to  increase your monthly allowance
Examination Hall,
City ABC,
May 12, 2009
Dear Father,
Your letter came to hand yesterday. You have asked me about my
monthly expenses.
Well, I have to pay the fees, mess charges and I have to buy books and
note-books. Sometimes I have to buy clothes as well. As you know, prices of
all the things are rising to the sky. I have to face much difficulty. You know,
the monthly allowance you send me has been the same. Prices are not the same.
Obviously, I need more to run the things well. I hope you to increase my
monthly allowance to a reasonable level.
Kindly say my slam to mother and all at home.
Yours affectionately,
_________________
4. To uncle thanking him for the birthday present/ gift
Examination Hall,
City ABC,
May 12, 2009
Dear Uncle,
Thank you for the present you have sent to me on my birthday. You
have sent me a very beautiful watch. I wonder how you came to know that I
needed it badly.
It will help me maintain my studies in view of the time. I have made a
time table. Ill read and write according to this time table. I have pasted this
time table on my cup-board in my reading room. It will ever remind me of your
love. Thank you again.
Kindly say my slam to auntie and all at home.
Y_o_u_r_s_ a_f_f_ec_t_io_n_a_t_e_ly_,_
5. To friend congratulating him on his success
Examination Hall,
City ABC,
May 12, 2009
Dear Farhan,
Your letter came to hand yesterday. You have told me about your result.
You have passed with flying colours. It is blessing of God that you have got
such a success. Thanks to good teaching you got from your teachers and of
course your hard work, now you can join the career you have been dreaming
of. Again, I hope you will go on working hard. You know it is not the end; it is
just the start. I wish you a bright and brilliant future for you. Your success
demands a treat, doesnt it? Ill get it when we meet. So be mentally prepared.
Kindly say my slam to all at home.
_Y_o_u_rs__s_in_c_e_r_e_ly_,____
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6. To friend condoling the death of his mother
In fact, your mother was a nice lady. She was kind and affectionate. She treated
Examination Hall,
City ABC,
May 12, 2009
Dear Friend,
I have just heard a very sad news about your mothers un -timely death.
She was quite hale and hearty last week when I came to see you. What
happened after all?
I know this is a great loss to you. But, you know it is the will of God.
Every one is to die; sooner or later.We should submit before the will of God.
me like her own son. Though she is no more in the world, yet her sweet
memories are with us. These memories will be a source of inspiration for you
and for me also.
Now we should pray for her. May her soul rest in peace! I will be with
you in a day or two. Regards to all.
Yours sincerely,
_________________
7. To father about mothers illness Examination Hall,
City ABC,
May 12, 2009
Dear Father,
Your letter came to hand yesterday. You have asked me about mothers
health.
Well, she is a little better now. In fact, she caught malaria. I sent for the
doctor who examined her. He gave her proper treatment. Now, thank God! She
is recovering very fast. The treatment is going on. I hope she will fully recover
in a day or two. The doctor has prescribed some medicines. I go to the medical
store and bring her medicines. She takes them regularly. You need not worry
any more.
Kindly say my salam all at home.
Yours affectionately,
_________________
8. To the chairman/ mayor/ nazim about un-hygienic conditions
The chairman/ nazim/ mayor,
City A.B.C.
Dear Sir,
We, the inhabitants of this area have for a long time been complaining against
bad sanitary conditions in our area. Dirty water keeps standing for many days.
It has become a perfect breeding place for mosquitoes and flies. There is no
proper cleaning of drains and streets. Standing water gives off stinking smell
which can make any man ill. Sweepers do not do their duty properly. Our area
cholera. Life has become a hell for us. Your kind attention can make it worth -
living.
It is requested that proper steps may please be taken to improve the
situation.We will be very thankful to you.
Yours faithfully,
_________________
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9. To the principal for the change of subject
The principal,
Government Degree College,
City ABC.
Sir,
Most respectfully, I beg leave to say that I took up science subjects on
the advice of my uncle. He said that this is an age of science. He advised me to
take up science subjects. But now I feel that I am misfit in this field. It is very
difficult for me to understand the lessons taught in English. Though I did my
matriculation with science subjects, yet I have never been good at science
subjects.
It is requested that I may very kindly be allowed to change my subjects.
I shall be very thankful to you.
Yours obediently,
_________________
10.To the principal for the grant of character certificate
The principal,
Government Degree College,
City ABC.
Sir,
Most respectfully I beg leave to say that I have been a student at your
college. I appeared in the intermediate examination last year. I got good marks
and was placed in the first division. Moreover, I have been a member of college
eleven. I played in the district tournaments. I was also vice president of college
union. Now I need my character as well as provisional certificate. It is
requested that my character and provisional certificate may please be issued
under the rules. I shall be very thankful to you.
Yours obediently,
_________________
11. To the principal for the remission of fine
I assure you sir that it was not negligence on my part. Medical certificate is
attached along-with this application.
It is requested that my fine may please be remitted. I shall be very
thankful to you.
Yours obediently,
_________________
The Principal,
Government Degree College,
City ABC.
Sir,
Most respectfully, I beg leave to say that I have been ill for the last few days. I
have no one to convey my application to college. I have been under treatment of Dr.
Ali. He advised me complete bed rest. That is why I could not come to college. Now, I
have been fined fifty rupees for being absent.
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12.To the principal for 15-day/ 30-day leave
The principal,
Government Degree College,
City ABC.
Sir,
Most respectfully, I beg leave to say that I have an urgent piece of work
at home. I have to be at home for a few days. In fact, we are shifting to our new
house. Again, we are setting up a new business in the city. It is because of such
things that I cannot attend to my classes for a few days.
It is requested that I may please be granted 15 day/30 day leave. I shall
be very thankful to you.
Yours obediently,
_________________
13.To brother giving him piece  of advice/ importance of games
Examination Hall,
City ABC,
May 12, 2009
You should take part in one game
Dear Farooq,
I have not heard from you for the last few weeks. Your friends meet me
very often. They don't have a good report about you. You mix with bad boys.
You have started smoking. You don't take part in any game. Sometimes, you
study so hard that you become a book-worm. All these things are very bad.
How is it? I cannot just imagine why it is so.
Brother! You know we are a religious family.We are to be model for
others. You know smoking is injurious to health. Again you know that games
are necessary for health and health is wealth.
or the other.Work hard with a balance. I hope you understand what I say. So
mend your ways and write to me about a good change.
Convey my regards to all at home.
Yours affectionately,
_________________
14.To father telling him about your hostel life
Examination Hall,
City ABC,
May 12, 2009
Dear Father,
Your letter came to hand yesterday. You have asked me abou t my hostel
life. Well, in the beginning I found it hard and boring. But with the passage of
time, things started becoming interesting. Every thing looked strange. But now
every thing is changing into familiar and acceptable.
In the beginning, I thought the discipline very stiff and stern. But by and
by I got accustomed to it. Now I think that discipline is a necessary part of life.
We have to get up and go to bed according to a time table. Then we have time
fixed for meals. Meals served here are nice ones, though not so tasty as we
have at home. Then there is Dars-e-Quran every afternoon. At night we have a
short walk. Then we study and go to bed. I would say hostel life is fantastic.
With regards to all at home, I would like to end.
_Y_o_u_r s_ _a_ff_e_c_ti_o_n_a_t e_l_y_,
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QUESTIONS ANSWERS For Part-I From Book-One
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               1. Button, Button
Q. 1: Why did Norma consider the tone and attitude of Mr. Steward offensive?
Ans: She was busy and she did not want to attend to any other thing. That is
why she considered his tone and attitude offensive.
Q. 2: Why did Arthur dis-agree with his wife?
Ans: He disagreed with his wife because he thought killing someone without
his guilt would be amoral.
Q. 3: Why did Norma persuade her husband to agree with her?
Ans: She wanted to get fifty thousand dollars at every cost.
Q. 4: What is the significance of Arthur’s insurance policy?
Ans: His policy would be doubled in case of any mishap or accident.
Q. 5: What arguments did Norma forward to convince her husband?
Ans: She tried to convince by saying that she did not think of herself but
themselves. She wanted to improve their standard of life by getting that amount
Q. 6: Did Norma remain normal on hearing the news of her husband’s accident?
Ans: No. She did not remain normal for sometime. She did not seem to breathe.
         2.  CLEARING IN THE SKY

Q. 7: Why did the old man not follow the advice of the doctors?
Ans: The doctors advised him to sit still and not to do any hard work. But the
old man wanted to work hard.
Q. 8: What had the doctors told the old man?
Ans: They had told him to sit still and enjoy the few days he had left.
Q. 9: Where did the old man take his son?
Ans: He took him to the top of the mountain where he had grown a few
vegetables.
Q. 10: What were the names of vegetable which the old man grew on the
highest peak of the mountain?
Ans: He grew potatoes, tomatoes and yams.
Q. 11: Why did the old man grow his secret garden?
Ans: He grew these vegetables with a view that anything grown in a new land
had a better flavour and taste. He wanted to taste these vegetables grown here.
Q. 12: Why did the boy cry at the age of six?
Ans: He cried at the loss of his wooden plough which his father had made for
him. He loved it very much.
Q. 13: Why did the old man take the steep path?
Ans: He wanted to know that he was recovering all the time. He made a steep
path, then the steeper and finally the steepest one.


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         QUESTIONS ANSWERS For Part-I From Book-One
       4. Dark They Were and Golden Eyed
Q. 14: Why did Harry want to go back to Earth?
Ans: He wanted to go back to Earth because conditions at Mars were not
favourable. He feared that they would totally change.
Q. 15: What was the climate they faced at Mars?
Ans: The climate was intense. There was fog at night but the summer burnt
everything dry.
Q. 16: What was the condition of the Bittering family on hearing the news of
war on Earth?
Ans: They were frightened on hearing this. Harry’ wife embraced him. Their
daughter started crying.
Q. 17: What did they want to grow?
Ans: They wanted to grow crops, vegetables and fruit.
Q. 18: How much dangerous can a Martian virus be?
Ans: It could burn their intellect and dissolve their identity.
Q. 19: What was the condition of their house?
Ans: It did not look like man’s house. The board had shrunk and went out of
shape.
               4. Thank You Ma’m
Q. 20: What was the time when the boy tried to snatch the purse of the lady?
Ans: It was eleven at night and there was dark in the street.
Q. 21: What did happen to the boy when he snatched the purse?
Ans: The purse was heavy. When he tried to snatch it, he lost his balance and
fell down on the pavement.
Q. 22: What was the conduct of the people to see this incident?
Ans: Some of them stopped, turned and look and moved away. Some of them
kept watching.
Q. 23: How did the boy look physically?
Ans: He was a thin and slim boy of fourteen, wearing blue jeans.
Q. 24: What was the condition of the boy when the woman gave him a few
jerks?
Ans: He was frightened and his teeth were chattering.
Q. 25: Why did the woman want to wash the face of the boy?
Ans: She wanted him to look presentable.
Q. 26: Why did the boy not run while the woman was preparing meal?
Ans: He did not run because he did not want to be mistrusted now.
Q. 27: What was the nature of woman’s work?
Ans: She worked in hotel beauty shop that kept open till late at night.
Q. 27: What lesson did the lady give to the boy?
Ans: She said that the shoes got by unfair means would burn his feet.
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                 5. The Piece of String
Q. 28: Why did Manana accuse Hubert of picking up the lost pocket book?
Ans: He saw him pick up something. He supposed that it was the pocket book.
Q. 29: What did the people think of Hubert when they heard the return of the
pocket book?
Ans: They suspected that he might have thrown it there.
Q. 30: Why did George give his employer the pocket book?
Ans: He was illiterate. That is why he gave it to his employer so that he may
return the pocket book to the concerned person.
Q. 31: What did make Hubert shameful?
Ans: The people thought that he was a liar. This thing made him shameful.
Q. 32: Why did Hubert keep claiming his innocence?
Ans: He kept claiming his innocence because he did nothing wrong.
Q. 33: How was Hubert’s innocence proved?
Ans: Hubert could not prove his innocence but a great flood proved it.
                                 6.  THE REWARD

Q. 34: What was the subject discussed at the Club?
Ans: Some said chance was needed for success; others said that determination
was needed.
Q. 35: How did Gorgios persuade his people to make his country strong?
Ans: He told the people that determination was necessary to achieve the goal.
He wanted to be a court acrobat. He stuck to his desire and attained it.
Q. 36: Did Gorgios use any short cut to achieve his ambition?
Ans: No. He did not use any short cut. Rather he stuck to his ambition and
worked hard to reach it.
Q. 37: How long did it take Gorgios to achieve his aim?
Ans: It took him sixty years to reach his aim.
Q. 38: What was the condition of the parents on the arrival of the doctor?
Ans: They were confused and worried about their daughter.
Q. 39: What was the behaviour of the child to the doctor?
Ans: The child did not show any feelings. She simply gazed at the doctor.
Q. 40: Did the girl change her expression when the doctor asked her if her
throat hurt her?
Ans: No, she did not show any change.
Q. 41: Why did the doctor call her by her first name?
Ans: The doctor wanted to show affection to the child.
Q. 42: What was the condition of the girl’s tonsils?
Ans: Both her tonsils were covered with membrane. She had diphtheria.
7. The Use of Force
       QUESTIONS ANSWERS For Part-I From Book-One
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               8. The Gulistan of Sadi
Q. 43: Who was Noshirvan and what was he famous for?
Ans: He was the king of Persia. He was known for his justice.
Q. 44: What was being cooked for him and what was not available?
Ans: A deer was being cooked for him and the salt was not available.
Q. 45: What advice did Noshirvan give to his people?
Ans: He advised the people to pay even for a small quantity of salt.
Q. 46: What remedy was suggested by the physicians for the diseease of the
king?
Ans: They suggested to the king to use the bile of a person endued with certain
qualities.
Q. 47: Why did the boy look to the sky and smile?
Ans: He looked to the sky to pray to God. He smiled at the cruel attitude of his
parents.
Q. 48: What should be the role of a Qazi?
Ans: The Qazi should render justice without any pressure or favour.
Q. 49: Why did the king weep?
Ans: He wept when he heard the boy’s view point.
Q. 50: How did the king recover?
Ans: He avoided the slaughter of the boy and he recovered for his kindness.
                                 9. THE FOOLISH QUACK

Q. 51: What is a clump of trees?
Ans: A group of trees grown close to one another is called a clump of trees.
Q. 52: What was stuck in the throat of the camel?
Ans: A melon was stuck in its throat.
Q. 53: What did the quack pretend to cure?
Ans: He pretended to cure goitre.
Q. 54: What did the quack do to the old woman?
Ans: He tied a blanket round her neck and struck the neck with a mallet.
Q. 55: What was the result of this cure?
Ans: The old woman could not bear the blow and instantly died.
Q. 56: What punishment was inflicted on the quack?
Ans: The people forced him to dig the grave of the old woman. They also beat
him.
Q. 57: Why did the quack go to the camel men?
Ans: He went to them to tell them that they had not told him the right treatment
of goitre. He was told that they treated the camel thus because the camel was a
big animal.

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         10. A Mild Attack of Locusts
Q. 58: What are locusts?
Ans: Locusts are winged insect that fly in swarms and destroy crops and plants.
Q. 59: Why did the farmers throw wet leaves on fire?
Ans: They threw wet leaves on  fire to make it acrid and black.
Q. 60: What was the desire of every farmer?
Ans: Every farmer desired to save his crop.
Q. 61: What was the condition of trees?
Ans: Trees were clotted with locusts.
Q. 62: Are the hoppers different from the locusts?
Ans: No. They are the young locusts.
Q. 63: Did Margaret lose heart at the loss of crops?
Ans: No, she did not.
                        11. I HAVE A DREAM

Q. 64: What was the cause of Negroes’ discontentment?
Ans: The Negroes were hated and disliked by white men for their black colour.
Q. 65:What are the qualities of the veterans of creative suffering ?
Ans: The Veteran were brave people. They face all tests and trials with patience
and courage.
Q. 66: What is the dream of Martin Luther King Jr.?
Ans: King dreams that hatred among different nations of the world on the basis
of colour and creed will disappear one day.
Q. 67: What should be the faith of Negroes?
Ans: Their faith should be that unearned suffering is redemptive.
Q. 68:What was the necessity of pleading the case of Negroes freedom ?
Ans: Negroes were leading a slavish life. They were being ignored and treated
badly. Therefore it was necessary to plead the case of Negroes freedom.
Q. 69: What should be the criterion of judgement for a person?
Ans: A person should not be judged by the colour of his skin but the content of
his character.
Q. 70: Do the Negroes enjoy liberty in all the part of their country?
Ans: No, they do not enjoy liberty in all the parts of the country.
Q. 71: From which part of the country the Negroes gathered there?
Ans: They gathered there from all parts of country including Mississippi,
Alabama, South Carolina, Georgia, Louisiana and the Northern Cities.
          11. The Gift of the Magi
Q. 72: How much did she save for Christmas?
Ans: She saved one dollar and eighty seven cents.
Q. 73: Why did she feel pride in the beauty of her hair?
Ans: In fact, she had the most beautiful hair. Her hair was matchless.
Q. 74: Why did she sell her hair?
Ans: She sold her hair to buy Christmas gift for Jim.
Q. 75: Why did Jim sell his gold watch?
Ans: He sold his gold watch to buy combs for Della.
Q. 76: Why did they want to present the gifts?
Ans: They wanted to present these gift as it was Christmas.
Q. 77: Why did she feel sad on losing her hair?
Ans: She felt sad to think that Jim may not like her with short hair.
Q. 78: Why did not Jim welcome her when he stepped in?
Ans: He was startled to see her without her long beautiful hair for which he had
bought costly combs.
Q. 79: What did he bring out from his coat?
Ans: He brought out combs from his coat. He wanted to present them to Della.
Q. 80: How beautiful was the gold watch chain?
Ans: It was also one of its kind. It was matchless.
Q. 81: What was the wisdom in selling the most valuable things?
Ans: The feelings they had for each other were unique. They tried their best to
buy the other a unique thing.

                                   PLAYS (15 Marks)
                         1. HEAT LIGHTNING 
Q. 1: Why could the girl not recognize the killer?
Ans: She could not describe him because she was afraid and had not seen him
clearly.
Q. 2: What were the circumstances which forced her to leave the car?
Ans: Her car ran out of gas. That forced her to leave the car.
Q. 3: Why did she ask the first man to help her?
Ans: She feared that the killer would come and kill her.
Q. 4: What was the condition of the weather?
Ans: It was stormy. There was lightning as well.
Q. 5: Did the girl become suspicious of the first man?
Ans: No, she was not doubtful about the first man till the end.
Q. 6: Why did the girl consider the first man her helper?
Ans: The first man showed sympathy for the girl. Thus she thought so.
Q. 7: How did she finally come to know of the fact??
Ans: She saw her flashlight in the hands of the first man. Thus she knew him.

                   2: VISIT TO A SMALL PLANET
Q. 1: How does Kreton prove his extra ordinary powers?
Ans: He forms an invisible wall around his ship. He reads human minds. He
says that nobody can touch him.
Q. 2: What is the purpose of Kreton’s visit?
Ans: He comes to earth as a visitor. He loves human beings. He wants to rule
the world.
Q. 3: How much more advanced is the civilization of Kreton?
Ans: The civilization of Kreton’s planet is very advanced. They can read human
brain. They have conquered death.
Q. 4: How much damaging can violence be?
Ans: Violence destroys peace. It causes enmity. It makes man savage.
Q. 5: Can the people of the earth compete with Kreton’s people?
Ans: No, they can’t do so. It is because they are very much advanced.
Q. 6: How much impressive were the morals of Kreton?
Ans: He is a harmless man. He has control over his emotions. He is wise,
loving and tolerant.
Q. 7: What is the role of General Powers?
Ans: He is set as contrast to Kreton. Unlike Kreton, he is narrow minded.
Q. 8: What is the theme of the study of Kreton?
Ans: He studies humans. He loves them. He visits earth as a tourist.
Q. 9: What is meant by small planet in this play?
Ans: Small planet refers to our Earth.
           
                      3: THE OYSTER AND THE PEARL
Q. 1: Who buys the oyster? How much does he pay for it?
Ans: The writer buys it. He buys it for three hundred dollars.
Q. 2: What does he do with the oyster?
Ans: He looks at it, turning it in his fingers. Then he puts it in his pocket.
Q. 3: Where does this play take place?
Ans: This play takes place in Harry’s shop in O. K. By the Sea, in California.
Q. 4: How much does Harry charge for a hair cut?
Ans: He charges one dollar, but here the people are poor. He charges half or sometimes a quarter.
Q. 5: Why is Harry sitting in barber’s chair?
Ans: He is having a hair cut by Clay.
Q. 6: What is Harry’s philosophy?
Ans: His philosophy is “The take-it easy way”.
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                           3: POETRY (15 Marks)
                                  1. The Rain
Q. 1: Who has written the poem “ The Rain”?
Ans:W. H. Davies has written this poem.
Q. 2: What does the poet hear?
Ans: He hears the rain falling on leaves. The leaves seem to be drinking water.
Q. 3: What is meant by rich leaves?
Ans: It means the thick leaves growing at the top of the trees.
Q. 4: What is meant by poor leaves?
Ans: The leaves growing under the top leaves are less in number. They are also
thin. They are the poor leaves.
Q. 5: How does rain fall on lower leaves?
Ans: Rain drops fall on rich leaves. They pass these drops onto the lower leaves
Q. 6: How does the scenery look after rain?
Ans: Tree-leaves are washed. They present a beautiful sight. Things look fresh. Every one feels happy.
Q. 7: What is the main idea/ theme of the poem?
Ans: The rain falls on top leaves. They are rich leaves. They pass this rain water
to the lower leaves. These are poor leaves. Every thing looks fresh and clean after rain. Every one feels happy.
                            2. NIGHT MAIL

Q. 1: What does the mail train bring?
Ans: It brings letters, cheques and parcels.
Q. 2: For whom does mail train bring mail?
Ans: It brings mail for every one.
Q. 3: Where does the train pass?
Ans: It passes through plains, by fields and moorland.
Q. 4: What is meant by bent grasses?
Ans: It means meadows and pastures.
Q. 5: What is meant by blank-faced coaches?
Ans: It means empty coaches or empty seats.
Q. 6: What is the reaction of the sheep dog at the arrival of the train?
Ans: It is not disturbed. It goes on sleeping on its paws.
Q. 7: What is the theme or central idea/ main idea of the poem?
Ans: The mail train brings letters, parcels and cheques. It passes by fields and
farms. It climbs high mountains. At the same time, it does not disturb the sheep
dog or the people around.
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               3. The Loveliest of Trees
Q. 1: What is hanging from the branches/ boughs of cherry?
Ans: White flowers are hanging from its branches.
Q. 2: What is expected age of the poet?
Ans: He hopes to enjoy seventy years of age. This is the expected age.
Q. 3: Why does the poet believe that he will live seventy years?
Ans: The poet believes in Christianity. In Christianity, the average age of man is
seventy years.
Q. 4: What is the present age of the poet?
Ans: He is now twenty.
Q. 5: How many more years does the poet expect to live?
Ans: He expects to live for fifty more years.
Q. 6: Why does the poet decide to go to the jungle?
Ans: He wants to enjoy the beauty of the jungle. He would see natural beauty.
Q. 7: The cherry is covered with snow, what does it mean?
Ans: Cherry flowers are white like snow. That is why the poet calls them so.
                 4. O' WHERE ARE YOU GOING

Q. 1: Whom does the reader represent?
Ans: The reader represent the coward who always fear taking new steps.
Q. 2: Whom does the rider represent?
Ans: He represents brave men who are ever ready to take daring steps.
Q. 3: When does the valley become fatal?
Ans: It becomes fatal when the furnaces burn.
Q. 4: What is meant by the phrase “When the furnaces burn”?
Ans: It does not mean actual furnace. It means the blazing sun and increasing
temperature of the earth.
Q. 5: What does the reader tell about the gap?
Ans: He says it is wide and very dangerous.
Q. 6: Who are two persons personified in the poem?
Ans: The first one is the reader and the second one is the rider.
Q. 7: What is the central idea of the poem?
Ans: It is a poem of courage. The coward person tries to frighten the riders. But
the rider is a brave man. He rejects the threats/ dangers on the way. He is resolved to go on with his journey.
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                       5. Street of Fruit Sellers 

Q. 1: Which fruit have been described in this poem?
Ans: Melon, guava and mandarin are mentioned in this poem.
Q. 2: Which shape are the fruit piled in this street?
Ans: They are piled in a pyramid shape.
Q. 3: How do the fruit look like?
Ans: They look like cannon-balls.
Q. 4: Who come there to buy fruit?
Ans: Black children come there to buy fruit.
Q. 5: What are the black children carrying?
Ans: They are carrying coins.
Q. 6: The children forget the dark street, what does it mean?
Ans: It means that they forget the troubles of the world.
Q. 7: What is the theme of the poem?
Ans: The world is full of troubles. But the children are innocent. They are unaware
 of hardships of the world. They run and play about merrily.
                               6. SindhiWoman
Q. 1: How is the Sindhi woman walking through the bazaar?
Ans: She is walking gracefully. She is walking vividly like her head cloth.
Q. 2: What is the Sindhi woman carrying on her head?
Ans: She is carrying a stone jar on her head.
Q. 3: What is the most appealing quality of the Sindhi woman?
Ans: The most appealing quality of the Sindhi woman is her graceful walk.
Q. 4: What does the poet reflect about Sindhi?
Ans: He thinks that those who do their duty do succeed in life.
Q. 5: What is the theme of this poem?
Ans: It shows that work is worship. Those who work do succeed in life. They
do their duty and lead life manfully. The poem shows dignity of man.

                                      8. OZYMANDIAS
Q. 1: Where was lying the visage of the statue?
Ans: It was lying half-sunk in the sand near the statue.
Q. 2: What was written on the pedestal of the statue?
Ans: It was written, “My name is Ozymandias, king of kings. Look my works,
ye mighty and despair”.
Q. 3: “Nothing beside remains” what does this mean?
Ans: It means that every thing of the statue is broken. Every thing has been
wiped by the crushing pressure of time.
Q. 4: What is the theme of this poem?
Ans: The poem shows that every thing of the world is mortal. Every thing falls
a prey to wear and tear. This is what happened to Ozymandias, once a king.
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                      9. The Feed
Q. 1: What is the mother sparrow holding in her beak?
Ans: She is holding a grain of millet in her beak.
Q. 2: “They are beaks when they cry” what does it mean?
Ans: They look like merely beaks as their bodies are too tiny to show them.
Q. 3: How many young ones are there in the nest?
Ans: There are  ten young ones in the nest.
Q. 4: How many grains are available for them?
Ans: Only one grain of millet is available.
Q. 5: “One grain is to be fed to young ones” what does it show?
Ans: It shows that there is less of food and more of population in the world.
Q. 6: What message does the poet convey to us through his poem?
Ans: The message is that food resources in the world are limited whereas population is on the increase. Man should try to find resources to feed thewhole population  of the world. This is the main idea of the poem.
                         10. Leisure

Q. 1: Why has the poet given this poem the title “Leisure”?
Ans: Life is full of hurries and worries. Modern man has no spare time to enjoy life. He is leading a very busy life. The title shows importance of leisure without which life is meaningless.

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