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Ann Frank loved her father a lot. She once wrote a letter to him regarding her relationship with Peter. What does it reveal about her character?

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Anne was so witty, clever and wise in presenting her views on the subject. It is seen in her statement “There is no smoke without fire”. What does Anne Frank want to refer to by this statement? Explain.

Anne wrote everything about her in her diary that she gets on her birthday. That dairy was the best substitute for her real friend on which she can completely rely on and can share everything. Anne Frank loved her father a lot; she once wrote a letter to her father and talked about her relationship with Peter. To which her father was not satisfied with her decision. It also revealed that Anne is very emotional and gets easily attached to everyone. She is introvert kind of person.


According to her father, the relationship was inappropriate because they both live under the same roof. He asked Anne to be careful and not to meet him much often. Anne was previously reluctant with the decision of her father but later she realized her mistakes and gave it a second thought. She realized that her parents are emotional for her, and are bold and courageous. They are her well-wisher and will take the best decision for her.


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Anne was so witty, clever and wise in presenting her view. It can be clearly seen in her statement that, ‘there is no smoke without fire’. She was a very honest girl who accepts the truth. She is always aware of her faults and her shortcomings. She always wants to improve herself where ever she lags behind.


Her head was always hunted by wishes, thoughts, and approaches. She had her own style of arguing with people and she looks deep in her own matters and reasons. Mrs. Van Daan always tries to find fault in Anne. She every time comments on her dressing sense, she questions on her intelligence. She thinks Anne as a stupid and over smart. But Anne always appreciates the accusations made against her and tries to learn something from it.


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Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow.

Natalaya: Papa gave 85 roubles for his Squeezer, and Squeezer is heaps better than Guess!


Lomov: Squeezer better than Guess? What an idea! (Laughs) Squeezer better than Guess!


Natalaya: Of course he's better! Of course Squeezer is young, he may develop a bit, but on points and pedigree he's better than anything that even Volchanetsky has got.


Lomov: Excuse me Natalaya Stepanovna, but you forget that he is overshot, and an overshot always means the dog is a bad hunter!


Natalaya: overshot, is he? The first time I hear it


Lomov I assure you that his lower jaw is shorter than the upper.


Natalya: have you measured?


a. Who are Squeezer and Guess?


b. How is Squeezer better than Guess ?


c. Find a word that refers to a currency .


OR


Belinda paled, and she cried Help! Help!


But Mustard fled with a terrified yelp,


Ink trickled down to the bottom of the house hold,


And little mouse Blink strategically mouse-holed.


a. Why did Belinda cry for help?


b. Who was Mustard?


c. How did Blink react ?

 9

Answer the following questions in 30-40 words each.

1. How was the confusion over “Oxen” meadows settled?


2. Hobbies play a very important role in one’s life; elaborate this with


reference to “the Making Of a Scientist”.


3. What is a famous Indian legend regarding tea?


4. Why does Maxwell observe that the airhostess “was the very queen of her kind”? Why does the she say – ‘it would be better if you resumed your seat, and I will find the animal and bring it to you’?

 10

Attempt the following questions in about 80-100 words.

Selfish is a common trait among all except a few and Kisa Gotami could not save herself untouched from it. She says, “How selfish am I in my grief!” Justify her statement to her realization of Death to all. (About 80 to 100 words)


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We should be content with what life gives us. If we long for more and are not contented with our means, we shall suffer much and face difficulties in our life. Justify it with reference to the character ‘Matilda’ in the lesson ‘The Necklace’. (About 80 to 100 words)

 11

Why was Helen withdrawn from the Gilman School? How was her education pursued further?

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How did people along with Bishop Brooks contribute to Helen’s happiness?