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DAV: Class VIII English Literature Chapter 12: A Bad Dream by Donn Byrne

DAV: English Literature Class VIII

Chapter 12: A Bad Dream by Donn Byrne

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Understanding the Play

A. Answer … 30 words …. (For full question, refer to the book.)

1. Why was Mr Hill …. (For full question, refer to the book.)

Ans. Mr Hill was upset with Annie because she was a bad cook. Moreover, even when she was taught how to cook and make coffee, she would forget it all very soon.

2. What did …. (For full question, refer to the book.)

Ans. Mr Hill expected his wife to meet the guests in the parties. So, she must not spend her time in the kitchen when the parties were on.

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B. Read the extracts …. (For full question, refer to the book.)

1. ‘How will she …. (For full question, refer to the book.)

(a) Who is …. (For full question, refer to the book.)

Ans. Here, ‘she’ refers to Annie. She needs to look for a new job because Mr Hill wants to fire her from the job.

(b) ‘Why will …. (For full question, refer to the book.)

Ans. It will be difficult for Annie to find a new job because she has grown old.

(c) ‘Why does …. (For full question, refer to the book.)

Ans. The speaker, Mrs Hill, reacts thus because her husband, Mr Hill, wants to remove Annie from the job.

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C. The words …. (For full question, refer to the book.)

rude

arrogant

considerate

accommodating

self-centred

sensitive

compassionate

indifferent

Ans.

Character

Words

Lines from the play

Mr Hill

rude

‘Come and see me in my office.’

arrogant

‘I’m the manager of a big bank.’

self-centred

No, I can’t wait! I must speak to you about Annie.’

indifferent

‘I don’t know. She must go.’

Mrs Hill

accommodating

..........

sensitive

..........

considerate

..............

compassionate

.............

On the basis of …. (For full question, refer to the book.)

Ans. Mrs Hill is a gem of a lady. She is sensitive, ....

On the other hand, Mr Hill is ....

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II HOTS

‘Mr Hill had …. (For full question, refer to the book.)

Ans. The dream Mr Hill had was bad .... However, in terms of effect, ... It changed ....

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III Life Skills

A. Assuming the dream …. (For full question, refer to the book.)

Ans. ..., Mrs Hill’s decision to leave Mr Hill .... Mrs Hill’s leaving him ....

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B. What, according to …. (For full question, refer to the book.)

Ans.

A bank manager with his employees:

Ø   

Should be courteous

Ø   

Should be respectful

Ø   

......

Ø   

.......

Ø   

......

A bank manager with his customers:

Ø   

Should provide quality service

Ø   

Should value his customers

Ø   

....

Ø   

.....

Ø   

......

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IV Values

‘Compassion for …. (For full question, refer to the book.)

Ans. Compassion is one of the essential human traits. It separates man ....

V Writing Skills

Imagine you are …. (For full question, refer to the book.)

Ans.

Wednesday 28th October 2020

11.15 pm

Dear Diary

Today was the day of great realisation. It’s true .... Because she has been with us for so long, my wife resisted, but I would not budge.

After the morning coffee, I had ...

Till we meet again…

George Hill

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