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MOTHER’S DAY- REVISION
Q1. Who is the writer of the play “Mother’s Day”?
i.A.J. Cronin
ii.William Wordsworth
iii.Patrick Pringle
iv.J.B. Priestley
Q2. What does the play “Mother’s Day” talk about?
i.Status of the mother in the family
ii.Status of the father in the family
iii.Status of the children in the family
iv.Status of the family in the society
Q3. How does the author describe Mrs. Fitzgerald?
i.Worried looking
ii.Sinister looking
iii.Has a deep voice
iv.Both (B) and (C)
Q4. Mrs. Fitzgerald is a __________ of Mrs. Pearson.
i.relative
ii.neighbour
iii.maid
iv.None of the above
Q5. “It’s wonderful having a real ____________ living next door.”
Complete the dialogue.
i.doctor
ii.writer
iii.fortune-teller
iv.chef
Q6. Where did Mrs. Fitzgerald learn to tell the future?
i.The West
ii.The East
iii.The Middle-East
iv.Not mentioned in the play
Q7. How does Mrs. Pearson describe her family members?
i.Thoughtless and selfish
ii.Pleasant and helpful
iii.Hardworking
iv.Mindful
Q8. In what endeavour does Mrs. Fitzgerald help Mrs. Pearson?
i.To see future
ii.To make her family treat her well
iii.To run errands
iv.None of the above
Q9. How would you describe Mrs. Pearson?
i.Dominating
ii.Considerate
iii.Compliant
iv.Both (B) and (C)
Q10. How does Mrs. Fitzgerald plan to help Mrs. Pearson?
i.By talking to Mrs. Pearson’s family
ii.By listening to Mrs. Pearson rants
iii.By swapping personalities with Mrs. Pearson
iv.Both (A) and (B)
Q11. Mrs. Pearson was ___________ about Mrs. Fitzgerald’s plan.
i.excited
ii.hesitant
iii.sure
iv.envious
Q12. What is the first thing that Doris does as soon as she enters
the house?
i.Asks her mother to give her tea
ii.Asks her mother to cook something for her
iii.Asks her mother about her day
iv.Asks her mother to iron her yellow silk
Q13. What makes Doris astounded as soon as she enters the
house?
i.The sight of her mother smoking
ii.Because the tea was not ready
iii.Because her mother was not there
iv.None of the above
Q14. Where was Doris headed for the night?
i.She had to work overtime
ii.She was going out with Charlie Spence
iii.She was going for her friend’s birthday
iv.She had some appointment
Q15. “Buck teeth and half-witted…” Who has been described
here?
i.Cyril Pearson
ii.George Pearson
iii.Charlie Spence
iv.Mrs. Fitzgerald
Q16. What are the ‘changes’ that Mrs. Pearson referred to Cyril?
i.Change in the way she is treated by the family
ii.Changes in her daily routine
iii.Changes related to her work
iv.None of the above
Q17. Why was Doris red-eyed?
i.Because of an infection
ii.Because of a fight
iii.Because of crying
iv.Because she was getting ready to head out
Q18. “Well, she’s suddenly all different.” Who said this and for
whom?
i.Cyril for Doris
ii.Doris for her mother
iii.Cyril for his mother
iv.George for Doris
Q19. How does the author describe George Pearson?
i.Pompous
ii.Solemn
iii.Fifty-ish
iv.All of the above
Q20. What was George’s reaction when he saw his wife drinking
stout during daytime?
i.He did not like it
ii.He did not mind
iii.He accompanied her
iv.He ignored her
Q21. Mrs. Pearson tells George that he is being ___________ at
the club.
i.respected
ii.laughed upon
iii.called names
iv.Both (B) and (C)
Q22. According to Mrs. Pearson, where Cyril had been wasting his
time and money?
i.Races
ii.Ice shows
iii.Both (A) and (B)
iv.Clubbing
Q23. “It’s that silly old bag from next door- Mrs. Fitzgerald.” Who
said this?
i.Doris
ii.Cyril
iii.George
iv.Mrs. Pearson
Q24. What does George mean when he says ‘we’re at sixes and
sevens here’?
i.In a state of confusion and disorder
ii.In a middle of a conflict
iii.In a middle of taking a decision
iv.In a state of agony
Q25. When do Mrs. Pearson and Mrs. Fitzgerald get back to their
original selves?
i.When Mrs. Pearson’s family gets to know about them
ii.When they both get bored
iii.When the situation goes out of hand
iv.None of the above
Q26. Mrs. Pearson’s family had been _________ towards Mrs.
Pearson.
i.respectful
ii.polite
iii.biased
iv.unappreciative
Q27. Mrs. Fitzgerald asks Mrs. Pearson to be ___________ with
her family.
i.rude
ii.polite
iii.ignorant
iv.firm
Q28. What does Mrs. Pearson suggest them to do for that night?
i.Family game of rummy
ii.Getting the supper ready
iii.Both (A) and (B)
iv.None of the above
Q29. The attitude of Mrs. Pearson’s family changes towards her.
Comment.
i.No
ii.Yes
iii.Maybe
iv.Not clear from the story
Q30. What message does the author of “Mother’s Day” try to
convey?
i.To appreciate wives/ mothers for their work
ii.To work hard for your mother
iii.To spend time with family
iv.To respect everyone
THE BROWNING VERSION
1. Who has written 'The Browning Version'? A. Terence Rattigan B. Mr Edgar S. Woolard C. Mr. Lester Brown D. Khushwant Singh
2. Who are the three characters of the play 'The Browning Version'? A. Taplow, Alice and Mr. Harrow B. Taplow, Frank and Mrs. Harris C. Taplow, Frank, and Mr. Crocker – Harris D. Alice, Frank and Mr. Crocker - Harris
3. What is the age of Taplow? A. Fourteen B. Sixteen C. Twenty D. Five
4. What does Frank do? A. Student B. Teacher C. Principal D. Parent
5. Who is Mr. Crocker-Harris ? A. Principal B. School Teacher C. middle-aged schoolmaster D. Don't know
6. Where is the starting scene of the play set ? A. School Classroom B. School Playground C. Home D. Road
7. What was Taplow doing on the last day of school? A. Extra Work B. Time pass C. Can't say D. completing homework
8. In which class does Taplow study in? A. Lower fifth B. seventh C. ninth D. lower tenth
9. Why does Taplow have to do extra work? A. because he has missed his previous week due to illness B. because he didn't perform well in his studies C. because he was there to help his teacher D. because he was called by his teacher
10. Why does Taplow want Science as a remove? A. because he has no option B. because he finds the subject extremely interesting C. because he is confused D. Cant say
11. Why did Taplow call Mr. Crocker - Harris 'Hardly Human'? A. because he is a sadist B. he is all shrivelled up C. He is very rude to everyone D. he finds peace in failing students
12. What book was Taplow reading? A. History textbook B. The Agamemnon B. Julius Caesar D. Englsh Novel
13. At what time was Mr. Harris supposed to come to school? A. Six-thirty B. seven C. eleven D. twelve
14. Why was Frank jealous of Mr. Crocker - Harris? A. because of the effect he has on students B. because of his fame C. because he was senior schoolmaster D. because he was paid well
15. What short name does Taplow call Mr. Crocker - Harris in his absence? A. Crock B. Harris C. Crocker D. Teacher 16. How does Taplow react when Mr. Crocker - Harris cracked a joke in the class? A. he laughed B. he ignored it C. he asked him what it meant D. he did nothing
17. What is the name of Mr. Crocker - Harris's wife? A. Millie Crocker – Harris B. Miley Crocker – Harris C. Haley Crocker – Harris D. never noticed
18. When did Mrs. Crocker - Harris entered the classroom? A. When Taplow and Frank were discussing Mr. Harris B. When no one was in the classroom C. with Mr. Crocker – Harris D. when only Taplow was in the classroom
19. How would you describe Millie Crocker - Harris? A. Thin Woman, late thirties, smartly dressed B. fat woman, forties C. thin woman, in her twenties D. thin women, smartly dressed 20. Who said the lines, 'Come along, Taplow. Do not be so selfish as to keep a good joke to yourself.'? A. Mr. Crocker – Harris B. Millie C. Frank D. Principal
21. Why was Taplow worried that Mrs. Crocker - Harris might have heard what they were saying? A. as she had been standing for a few minutes when they were busy talking B. as she interrupted them talking about his husband C. as she heard them talking about Principal D. Don’t know
22. What was Millie carrying when she entered the classroom? A. basket B. books C. knits D. flowers
23. Where was Mr. Crocker - Harris? A. At the Bursar's B. At home C. At market D. At library 24. What did Millie suggest to Taplow in her husband's absence? A. to go to chemist to get her prescription filled B. to go to his home C. to play golf D. to wait 25. Does Taplow think that Mr. Crocker - Harris is baised?
i.Yes
B. no C. May be D. Can’t Say
26. How is Mr. Crocker - Harris different from other teachers? A. as he is not biased B. as he is strict C. as he is old D. as he is rude 27. How did Frank react upon the arrival of Mrs. Crocker - Harris? A. he was happy B. he was nervous C. he was relieved D. nothing as such
28. Who was Agamemnon? A. he was American astrologer B. he was an Egyptian king C. he was the king of Mycenae in Greek mythology D. Don’t know
29. What does 'Remove' mean in the chapter? A. a division in British Schools B. take away something C. unfasten D. get rid of
30. Does Mr. Crocker - Harris come to the school in the play? A. Yes B. No C. Maybe D. Can't say
Sentences are given in direct speech. Change them into indirect
speech.
1. The teacher said to the boys, ‘Have you done your homework?’
2. The little girl asked the man, ‘Will you help me?’
3. Janaki said, ‘I have been reading this book.’
4. Mother said to the daughter, ‘Go and change your dress.’
5. Susie said, ‘I had read this book before I gave it to you.’
That she had read that book before she had given it to me.
6. Mike said, ‘I will bring my piano.’
7. The officer told the clerk, ‘Bring me that file.’
8. Jane asked, ‘Have you read that book?’
9. Malathi asked, ‘Where is your watch?’
Where my watch was.
10. Sophia said, ‘I watched this movie last week.’
Verb 1- verb 2
Verb 2- had +verb 3
11. Mother asked, ‘What is the matter?’
12. Shyam said, ‘I can solve this problem.’
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Change the direct speech into reported speech.
1. “Don’t do it!”
She told not to do it.
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2. “I’m leaving tomorrow”
She
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3. “Please get me a cup of tea”
She requested to get her
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4. “She got married last year”
She
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5. “Be quick!”
She
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6. “Could you explain number four, please?”
She
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7. “Where do you live?”
She
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8. “We went to the cinema and then to a Chinese restaurant”
She
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9. “I’ll come and help you at twelve”
She
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10. “What are you doing tomorrow?”
She
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11. “Don’t go!”
She
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12. “Do you work in London?”
She
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13. “Could you tell me where the post office is?”
She
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14. “Come here!”
She
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15. “I’ve never been to Wales”
She
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16. “Have you ever seen ‘Lord of the Rings’?”
She
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17. “I don't like mushrooms”
She
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18. “Don't be silly!”
She
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19. “Would you mind waiting a moment please?”
She
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20. “How often do you play sport?”
She
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NOTE-MAKING
The tests of life are its plus factors. Overcoming illness and suffering is a plus factor for it moulds character. Steel is iron plus fire, soil is rock plus
heat. So, lets include the plus factor in our lives.
Sometimes the plus factor is more readily seen by the simple hearted.
Myers tells the story of a mother who brought into her home – as a companion to her own son- a little boy who happened to have a hunch
back. She had warned her son to be careful, not to refer to his disability. The boys were playing and after a few minutes she overheard her son say
to his companion “ Do you know what you have got on your back ?” The
little boy was embarrassed, but before he could reply, his playmate continued” It is the box in which your wings are, and some day God is going
to cut it open and then you will fly away and be an angel.”
Often it takes a third eye or a change in focus, to see the plus factor.
Walking along the corridors of a hospital recently where patients were struggling with fear of pain and tests, I was perturbed. What gave me a
fresh perspective were the sayings put up everywhere, intended to uplift. One saying made me conscious of the beauty of the universe in the midst
of pain, suffering and struggle. The other saying assured me that God was with me when I was in deep water and that no troubles would overwhelm
me.
The import of those sayings also made me aware of the nectar springs that
flow into people’s lives when they touch rock bottom or are lonely or guilt ridden. The nectar springs make recovery possible, and they bring peace
and patience in the midst of negative forces.
The forces of death and destruction are not so much physical as they are psychic and psychological. When malice, hatred and hard heartedness
prevail, they get channelled as forces of destruction. Where openness, peace and good heartedness prevail, the forces of life gush forth to
regenerate hope and joy. The life force is triumphant when love overcomes fear. Both fear and love are deep mysteries, but the effect of love is to
build, whereas fear tends to destroy. Love is generally the plus factor that
helps build character. It creates bonds and its reach is infinite.
It is true there is no shortage of destructive elements – forces and people who seek to destroy others and, in the process, destroy themselves but at
the same time there are signs of love and life everywhere that are constantly enabling us to overcome setbacks. So, let’s look at gloom and
doom – let us seek positivity and happiness. For it is when you seek that
you will find what is waiting to be discovered.
Q. On the basis of your reading of the above passage, make notes
on it in points only, using abbreviations, wherever necessary. Also suggest a suitable title.