Flamingo Prose Chapter 1 The Last Lesson — ENGLISH [FL] STD 12 Science — Question

What impression do you form of Edla on reading the story ‘The Rattrap’?

How did Franz’s feelings about M. Hamel and school change?

It is natural for teenagers to have unrealistic dreams. What would you say are the benefits and disadvantages of such fantasising?

Compare and contrast the two families of bangle-sellers portrayed in ‘Lost Spring’. Comment on the roles of individuals in highlighting the issues raised by the author.

Why did the ironmaster speak kindly to the peddler and invite him home?

How do we know that ordinary people too contributed to the freedom movement?

Subbu is described as a many-sided genius. List four of his special abilities.

(i) “Survival in Seemapuri means rag-picking.” ‘
(ii) “Garbage to them is gold.”
(iii) “For the children, it (garbage) is wrapped in wonder, for the elders it is a means of survival.”
In the light of the above remarks write an account of the life and activities of the rag-pickers settled in Seemapuri (Delhi).
OR
Give a brief account of the life and activities of the Bangladeshi squatters like Saheb-e-Alam settled in Seemapuri.

“The cry of not having money to do anything except carry on the business of making bangles, not even enough to eat, rings in every home. The young men echo the lament of their elders. Little has moved with time, it seems, in Firozabad.” Comment on the hardships of the bangle-makers of Firozabad with special emphasis on the forces that conspire against them and obstruct their progress.

Sophie’s dreams and disappointments are all in her mind.