List of practice Questions

Give a brief description of Anne Frank's family. (From the Diary of Anne Frank)
What was the cause of conflict between Natalya and Lomov? (The Proposal)
What is 'yellow hair' a symbol of in "For Anne Gregory"? Discuss.
Describe the extraordinary behaviour of the furniture when the Halls entered the stranger's room. (Footprints Without Feet)
Explain the irony in Lencho blaming the postmaster for stealing money. (A Letter to God)
Support with textual evidence that the poem 'The Trees' symbolises emotion and exhaustion.
Explain with examples, why the poet uses allusions in the poem 'Amanda'.
Describe the physical appearance of Mijbil, the Otter. (Mijbil the Otter)
During her journey, Valli absorbed the natural beauty and clapped her hands in happiness on seeing a young cow running very fast. What does this reveal about Valli. (Madam Rides the Bus)
Describe the role of the 'balcony' in the story 'The Midnight Visitor'.
Explain why Anil chose to overlook the breach of trust in spite of being aware of it. (The Thief's Story)
Who did the teacher compare herself with when she sees the transformed version of Bholi? Why did she feel so? (Bholi)
Mention any two reasons that substantiate that Bholi’s mother was a negative presence in her life. \hfill (Bholi)
Examine the similarities and differences between the tiger in “A Tiger in the Zoo” and the dragon in “The Tale of Custard the Dragon”.
“The Sermon at Benares” and “For Anne Gregory”, deal with the themes of ‘love’ and ‘life’. Discuss.
Evaluate how “A Triumph of Surgery” is a lesson in thoughtful parenting.
Evaluate how “The Necklace” critiques the obsession with appearances and social status.
You are Raksha / Rakesh, school Counselor of a leading public school in Pune. In the past few months there has been an increase in the number of children reporting bullying in the school. This is leading to poor mental health and is becoming a matter of grave concern. Write a letter to the Principal highlighting the need to conduct workshops on socio-emotional learning to spread awareness and promote a positive school culture. Suggest that parents can be involved to help and implement such programs.
The given picture shows a serene lake with a lone, empty boat. Write a descriptive paragraph in about 100-120 words, describing the scene and reflecting on the feelings it evokes in you.
Lencho’s last letter to God depicts astute faith on one level and irony on the other. Bring out the element of faith and irony in the situation. \hfill (A Letter to God)
“Mijbil the Otter” sensitises human beings especially city people to wildlife. What emotions are conveyed through the association of Mijbil and Maxwell?
What is the contribution of the extended metaphor in the poem “Fog”?
How does “Madam Rides the Bus” bring out Valli’s attributes and experiences through its narrative style?
Explain why time is probably one of the most valuable possessions that one intensely regrets losing. \hfill (The Ball Poem)
Working through his project of collecting and tagging butterflies, Ebright developed a scientific temperament. Elaborate. \hfill (Making of a Scientist)