VELAMMAL VIDHYASHRAM PADAPPAI
REVISION QUESTIONS for MODEL -II
GRADE-10
ENGLISH
FIRST FLIGHT
A Letter to God
1. What are Lencho's beliefs about God, and how do they influence his actions?
2. Discuss the significance of the ending in relation to Lencho's faith.
Long Walk to Freedom
1. How does Nelson Mandela describe the struggle for freedom in his autobiography?
2. What role did education play in Mandela’s life and his fight against apartheid?
Two Stories about Flying
1. Compare and contrast the experiences of the two pilots in the stories.
2. What do these stories reveal about the nature of fear and courage?
From the Diary of Anne Frank
1. How does Anne Frank's writing reflect her personality and thoughts during her time in
hiding?
2. Discuss the themes of hope and resilience in Anne's diary entries.
Dust of Snow
1. What is the significance of nature in Frost's poem?
2. How does the imagery in "Dust of Snow" convey a message about life’s small moments?
Fire and Ice
1. Discuss the symbolism of fire and ice in the poem.
2. What does Frost suggest about human emotions and their consequences?
A Tiger in the Zoo
1. How does the poem depict the contrast between the tiger's natural habitat and captivity?
2. What message does the poet convey about freedom through the tiger’s experience?
How to Tell Wild Animals
1. What tone does the poet adopt in this humorous poem, and how does it affect the reader’s
perception?
2. Discuss the poet’s approach to describing different wild animals.
The Ball Poem
1. What does the ball symbolize in the poem, and what lesson does the boy learn?
2. How does the theme of loss play a crucial role in the poem?
FOOTPRINTS WITHOUT FEET
A Triumph of Surgery
1. How does the story highlight the importance of skill and compassion in medicine?
2. Discuss the character of Dr. Sadao and his moral dilemmas in the story.
The Thief’s Story
1. Analyze the character of the thief, Hari Singh. What changes does he undergo?
2. What does the story suggest about trust and redemption?
The Midnight Visitor
1. How does the author build suspense in the story?
2. Discuss the role of intelligence and quick thinking in the protagonist's escape from danger.
A Question of Trust
1. What moral lessons can be drawn from the interactions between the characters?
2. How does the story address the theme of betrayal and trust?
The Book Saved the Earth
1. Discuss the significance of books in the story and their role in saving the Earth.
2. How does the story reflect on the value of knowledge and learning?
