Glimpses of India — English (Language & Literature) STD 10 — Question

Why did she believe that no would be interested in the musings of a thirteen-year-old girl?

What happens when Maddie pinned the drawing in the room?

Why did Mr Petronski write a letter to the school teacher?

Why does Maddie feel sorry for Wanda while she does not tease her?

Valli is a very sensitive girl. She is different from ordinary people who are becoming more and more callous and insensitive to the joys and sufferings of the people around them. She grieves the accidental death of the young cow. Do you think the values of being sensitive and sympathetic are missing from our society? What do you learn from Valli?

Describe the ironical ending of the story. Why did Lencho think the post-office employees as a bunch of crooks?

How does Chubukoy react when he comes to know that Lomov has come with a proposal of marrying his daugther Natalya?

How careful and painstaking elaborate plans did Valli have to make for her first journey and how did she save money for it?

Do you know the story of Rapunzel ? Why does she want to be Rapunzel ?

Describe the tiger in the cage.