Extrapolative Questions from Literature Reader (IX)

                  POETRY  - The Brook
1.How does the brook flow and what kinds of sounds does it make on its way to brimming river?
2.Why does it want to join a brimming river?
                                      The Road Not Taken
3.What do 'the roads' signify and symbolize in the poem 'The Road Not Taken'? How?
4.Compare and contrast the two roads. Why are they different?
5.You are the poet. While reflecting about your successful life as a poet you remember the day you
   made the final choice and how it changed your life.Write a letter to your son about your choice.
                                       The Solitary Reaper
6. How does the poet describe the song of the solitary reaper?
                                        Lord Ullin's Daughter
7. Who do you think was responsible for the lovers' death in the poem 'Lord Ullin's Daughter'?
8. Imagine you are Lord Ullin's daughter. You were about to drown in sea when the sea storm
  overpowered her boat .The chieftain and the boat man drowned but you were rescued by some
  fishermen.Write your feelings about the loss of your lover and your father's dictatorial behaviour in
   a page diary.
                                            FICTION
1.What were the obstacles before the grandmother and who reminded her of these and how?
2.What inspired the grandmother to learn to read and how could she make it possible?
3. You are the grandmother .You have learnt to read and write with the help of your granddaughter.
     Write a letter to her expressing your gratitude towards your teacher.
4. You are  the grandmother .Your experience of being literate at an old age is inspirational for many.
    You are going to address the old people of your village .Therefore write your speech on 'For Learning
      There Is No Age Bar'.
5. You are the granddaughter. You were surprised to see your grandmother touching your feet on the day
    of Saraswati Puja. Write a letter to your brother expressing your feelings and emotions.
6. Why did people consider Hooper 'a struggling mechanical giant' owned by the dog?
7.Duke proved to be more than a nurse and a friend to Hooper during his illness. How?
8. Describe the relationship between Hooper and Duke.
9. What kind of dog was Duke?
10.You are Marcy, Hooper's wife.You are sad as you could not save Duke. Write a page diary
     describing your feelings.
                                          DRAMA
1.Why are Juliette, Jeanne and Gaston happy about the sale of villa?
2.Who are the people Gaston betrayed and how?
3.Gaston represents the modern real estate agent. Describe the tricks he has adopted to sell the villa and
    earn profits.
4.Write the character sketch of Gaston.
5. You are Juliette. When you learn that you are cheated by Gaston you decide to write a letter to
    Mrs. AL Smith to reveal the facts. Write the letter .
6. You are Gaston. You feel triumphant on be-fooling the three women. Write a page diary describing
    your feelings.
7. You are Jeanne. As you reach home Gaston tells you about the business deal he has made .Your
    husband's business tricks make you furious that he has betrayed you and Juliette and Mrs. AL Smith
    as well.Write a letter to your mother expressing your anguish.
8.Who gained and lost the most from the sale of villa?