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THE ADDRESS BY MARGA MINCO CLASS - XI (HORNBILL) QUESTIONS & ANSWERS ---------------------------------------- 1. ‘Have you come back?’ said the woman. ‘I thought that no one had come back.’ Does this statement give some clue about the story? If yes, what is it? Answer:  The statement shows that the woman and the narrator already knew each other. The story is about a girl who wants to get back her mother’s old belongings from an older woman called Mrs. Dorling. Before the war, the girl’s mother had moved her valuable things to the house of Mrs. Dorling, a trusted acquaintance. But after her mother died in the war, Mrs. Dorling thought no one would come to claim them. When the girl finally went to collect the items, she was shocked. The statement makes it clear that Mrs. Dorling is selfish, as she wants to keep the antiques even though they are not hers. She pretends not to recognize the girl and refuses to let her enter the house. 2. The story is divided into pre-War and post-...
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CARING FOR ANIMALS (CLASS - XII)

CARING FOR ANIMALS

CLASS - XII (CORE ENGLISH)

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Short Questions and Answers

  1. Question: What does the poet question at the beginning of the poem?
    Answer: The poet questions why we should care for small animals with bitter eyes.

  2. Question: What response does the poet receive from the sky and water?
    Answer: The sky and water give no answer to the poet’s questions.

  3. Question: What images are described in the poet's procession of grey shades?
    Answer: The procession includes dogs with clipped ears, wheezing cart horses, and a fly without shadow or thought.


     

  4. Question: What does the poet mean by "menaces to our vision"?
    Answer: "Menaces to our vision" refers to the suffering and pitiable sights of animals and beings in distress.

  5. Question: What is the significance of the man carrying wood in the procession?
    Answer: The man carrying wood symbolizes the burden and suffering carried by both humans and animals, representing universal pain.

  6. Question: What does the poet suggest we should do for the animals described in the poem?
    Answer: The poet suggests tending to the animals, such as taking in the whipped cat, the blinded owl, and the man-trapped squirrel.

  7. Question: How does the poet describe the "holy land" and "green island"?
    Answer: The poet believes the holy land and green island should ideally be kindlier and more compassionate than the suffering described.


  8. Question: What transformation does the poet suggest occurs when we care for animals?
    Answer: By caring for animals with mercy and moderate love, we develop great love for humans, which continues to grow.

  9. Question: What does the phrase "unnecessary beasts" imply in the poem?
    Answer: It implies creatures that may seem insignificant or overlooked, yet still deserve compassion and care.

  10. Question: What is the central theme of the poem?
    Answer: The central theme is the interconnection between compassion for animals and the capacity for greater love and humanity.

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