Extract Based Questions

1. Answer the following questions based on the extract: 6×1=6

The little old house was out with a little new shed
in front at the edge of the road where the traffic sped.
A road side stand that too pathetically pled
It would not be fair to say for a dole of bread.
But for some of the money, the cash, whose flow supports
The flower of cities from sinking and withering faint. (A Roadside Stand)
(i) Which of the following expressions has the same literary device as used in
"A roadside stand that too pathetically pled."
(A) All the world's a stage. (B) I wandered lonely, as a cloud.
(C) The brutal wind bullied the tree. (D) And life is too much like a pathless wood.
(ii) Select the option that aptly conveys the poet's point of view with reference to the above extract:
The roadside stand is put up with the purpose to
(A) display fruits (B) to do business (C) to stop the traffic (D) to interact with city people
(iii) What do you infer about the people, who put up the roadside stand from the phrase 'would not be fair to say
for a dole of bread'?
(iv) Complete the following sentence with reference to the extract. The word 'pathetically' reflects the roadside
stand. condition of the
(v) State whether the following statement is True or False: By 'Flower of Cities', the poet refers to the garden in
cities.
(vi) Based on the rhyme scheme, evident in lines 1-4, which word would rhyme with line 2?
Part fled seen
2. Answer the following questions based on the extract: 6×1=6
Aunt Jennifer's fingers fluttering through her wool
Find even the ivory needle hard to pull.
The massive weight of Uncle's wedding band
sits heavily upon Aunt Jennifer's hand
when Aunt is dead, her terrified hands will lie
still ringed with ordeals she was mastered by,
The Tigers in the panel that she made will go on prancing, proud and unafraid. (Aunt Jennifer's Tigers)
(i) 'Sits heavily upon Aunt Jennifer's hand. Through the above expression the poet indicates:
(A) Aunt Jennifer is happily married. (B) Aunt Jennifer loves the tigers in the panel.
(C) Aunt Jennifer's unhappy married life. (D) Aunt Jennifer's rich and luxurious life.
(ii) Select the option that has the same literary device as used in 'Still ringed with ordeals'.
(A) Leopards cannot hide in the jungle as they are spotted. (B) Sun smiled happily on us.
(C) Her lovely voice was music to his ears. (D) Life is like a box of chocolates.
(iii) Complete the following sentences with reference to the extract.
The Tigers in the panel symbolize------------
(iv) State whether the statement given below is True or False:
"Find even the ivory needle hard to pull." The expression suggests that Aunt Jennifer is dying.
(v) Based on the rhyme scheme, evident in lines 1-2, which word would rhyme with line 1?
Full sand bye
(vi) The use of the word 'fluttering fingers' in the extract suggest that the fingers of Aunt Jennifer are trembling.
This creates an image of-------------
3. Answer the following questions based on the extract: 4×1=4
I did not open my mouth to answer. Then the steps were quickened and the voices became excited. The sounds
came nearer and nearer. Women and girls entered the room. I held my breath and watched them open closet doors
and peep behind large trunks. Someone threw up the curtains, and the room was filled with sudden light. What
caused them to stoop and look under the bed. I do not know. I remember being dragged out, though I resisted by
kicking and scratching wildly. In spite of myself, I was carried downstairs and tied fast in a chair.
(Memories of Childhood)
(i) Select the appropriate option:
……sounds came nearer and nearer……..
(A) describes the increase in volume. (B) adds suspense and anxiety to readers.
(C) reflects the thought of the speaker. (D) is a factual narrative.
(ii) Complete the following sentence:
Inspite of myself’ suggests that the speaker was-----------
(ii) What do you infer from the first line of the extract?
(A) It was her first day in school. (B) She did not want to get caught.
(C) She was unprepared for the lesson. (D) She preferred to be by herself.
(iv) State whether the statement given below is True or False:
The speaker hoodwinked the people looking for her.
4. Answer the following questions based on the extract: 4×1=4
Human civilisations have been around for a paltry 12,000 years barely a few seconds on the geological clock. In
that short amount of time, we've managed to create quite a rukus, etching our dominance over nature with our
villages, towns, cities, mega cities. The rapid increase of human populations has left us battling with other species
for limited resources, and the unmitigated burning of fossil fuels has now created a blanket of carbon dioxide
around the world, which is slowly but surely increasing the average global temperature.
(Journey to the End of the Earth)
(i) According to the view expressed by the author in the above extract, increase in global temperature is due to
(A) mega cities (B) human people (C) burning of fossil fuels (D) limited resources
(ii) Complete the following sentence with reference to the extract:
Humans are criticised by the author for…………
(iii) According to the author, the relation between human population and resources is………
(iv) 'In that short amount of time, we've managed to create a ruckus. By 'ruckus' the author refers to…..
(A) movement (C) breach (B) misunderstanding (D) commotion

5. Answer the following questions based on the extract: 6×1=6

I heard M. Hamel say to me, "I won't scold you, little Franz: you must feel bad enough, see how it is! Everyday we
have said to ourselves. Bah! I've plenty of time I'll learn it tomorrow. And now you see where we've come out. Ah,
that's the great trouble with Alsace; she puts off learning till tomorrow. Now those fellows out there will have the
right to say to you. How is it, you pretend to be Frenchmen, and yet you can neither speak nor write your own
language? But, you are not the worst, poor little Franz. We've all a great deal to reproach ourselves with".
(The Last Lesson)
(1) ‘And now you see where we've come out."
The tone of M. Hamel in the above line is that of:
(A) kindness (B) happiness (C) regret (D) enthusiasm
(ii) 'We've all a great deal to reproach ourselves with.'
Select the option, which conveys the meaning of 'reproach' as reflected in the above line.
(A) The player received a reprimand for breach of rules.
(B) The students approached the management with a demand for new canteen.
(C) The clerk received a letter of appreciation for his innovative ideas.
(D) She could not find a way to broach the subject with her boss.
(iii) State whether the following statement is true or false with reference to the extract.
M. Hamel endorses the belief that there is plenty of time to learn their language.
(iv) Complete the sentence appropriately.
You must feel bad enough. Through these words M. Hamel urges the people…………..
(v) Identify the line from the text that reinforces the theme of patriotism in the story.
(vi) She puts off learning till tomorrow. The phrase 'puts off suggests…………
6. Answer the following questions based on the extract: 6×1=6
They thought he would demand repayment in full of the money which they had illegally and deceitfully extorted
from the sharecroppers. He asked only 50 percent. "There he seemed adamant", writes Reverend J.Z. Hodge, a
British missionary in Champaran, who observed the entire episode at close range. "Thinking probably that he
would not give way, the representatives of the planters offered to refund to the extent of 25 percent, and to his
amazement Mr. Gandhi took him at his words thus breaking the deadlock."
(i) Choose the correct option
Then he seemed adamant, reflects Gandhi's trait of being
(A) arrogant (B) uncompromising (C) argumentative (D) courageous
(ii) …………deceitfully extorted from the sharecroppers.
The status of sharecroppers as inferred from the above line is
(A) law abiding citizens (B) followers of Gandhi (C) victims of exploitation (D) contract labourers
(iii) Complete the following sentence:
Gandhi surprised them by……..
(iv) The inference that can be drawn from the line "Mr. Gandhi took him at his word" is………
(v) Deadlock in the last line means………
(vi) What do we infer about the attitude of planters towards sharecroppers?
7. Answer the following questions based on the extract: 6×1=6
A thing of beauty is a joy forever
Its loveliness increases, it will never
Pass into nothingness; but will keep
A bower quiet for us, and a sleep
Full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing. (A Thing of Beauty)
(i) Which of the following themes is best represented in the given extract?
(A) Beauty provides security and peace. (B) Beauty lies in possession of expensive things.
(C) Beauty is synonymous with power and riches. (D) Beauty lies in our rich heritage and palaces and temples.
(ii) Complete the following sentence appropriately.
A thing of beauty never passes into nothingness because it is ___________.
(iii) ‘Quiet bower’ means a pleasant, shady, quiet place under trees or in the woods. This creates a sense of
__________.
(iv) State whether the given statement is True or False with reference to the extract.
The quality of a thing ensures that its beauty lasts forever.
(v) Based on the rhyme scheme in lines 3 and 4 of the given extract, which word will rhyme with them?
(A) please (B) sweep (C) help (D) self
(vi) The use of the word health in the extract suggests that beautiful things will give us a happier and more
wholesome life. It creates a powerful image of _____________.
(A) rejuvenation (B) attachment (C) long life (D) eternity
8. Answer the following questions based on the extract: 6×1=6
Aunt Jennifer’s tigers prance across a screen,
Bright topaz denizens of a world of green.
They do not fear the men beneath the tree;
They pace in sleek chivalric certainty. (Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers)
(i) Which of the following are symbolised by the ‘tigers’ in the extract above ?
I. masculine world II. feminine world III. world of bold, fearless creatures IV. world of beautiful handicrafts
(A) I, II and III (B) II, III and IV (C) III and IV (D) I, III and IV
(ii) State whether the given statement is True or False.
The creator of the tigers was fearless and assertive like the tigers.
(iii) Complete the following sentence.
The use of word ‘Topaz’ suggests that the image of tiger on the screen is ___________.
(iv)“Tigers do not fear the man beneath the tree” because they are…..
(A) tamed (B) in a cage (C) fearless (D) kings of the jungle
(v) Based on the rhyme scheme evident in lines 1 and 2, which of the following will rhyme ?
 mean, akin, cream
(vi) Chivalric certainty refers to which poetic device?
(A) Alliteration (B) Metaphor (C) Simile (D) Repetition
9. Answer the following questions based on the extract: 6×1=6
Therefore, on every morrow, are we wreathing A flowery band to bind us to the earth,
Spite of despondence, of the inhuman dearth
Of noble natures, of the gloomy days,
Of all the unhealthy and o’er-darkened ways
Made for our searching: (A Thing of Beauty)
(i) Which of the following themes is best represented in the given extract?
(A) The beautiful things in nature (B) Things that cause unhappiness
(C) The immortality of human beings (D) The early morning fragrance of flowers
(ii) State whether the given statement is True or False, with reference to the extract.
The paths we follow are often not worthy of our noble nature.
(iii) Complete the following sentence appropriately:
We wreathe for ourselves a flowery band every morrow because __________.
(iv) The use of the word ‘dearth’ creates a powerful image of………….
(v) Based on the rhyme scheme in lines 4 and 5, which of the following word will rhyme with days and ‘ways’
.(A) craze (B) pays (C) haste (D) waste
(vi) The lack of punctuation at the end of line 3 in the extract is to:
(A) create a sense of continuity and flow that connects it with the fourth line.
(B) encourage the reader to understand grammar.
(C) forewarn the reader of gloomy days ahead.
(D) keep us connected to this earth.
10. Answer the following questions based on the extract: 4×1=4
"If I am able, are you?" Sadao asked.
"No," Hana said, "But if you can do it alone..."
Sadao hesitated again. "The strange thing is," he said, "that if the man were whole I could turn him over to the
police without difficulty. I care nothing for him. He is my enemy. All Americans are my enemy. And he is only a
common fellow. You see how foolish his face is. But since he is wounded..." (The Enemy)
(i)Complete the sentence appropriately.
The dilemma faced by the couple was………..
(ii) What does Hana ask Dr. Sadao to do alone?
(A) Treat the wounded soldier (B) Give him shelter in the outhouse
(C) Throw him back into the sea (D) Hand him over to the authorities
(iii) Explain the expression: "if the man were whole".
(iv) Dr. Sadao says, "All Americans are my enemy." What character trait of Dr. Sadao does it reflect?