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 |
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self-centred |
sensitive |
compassionate |
indifferent |
Ans.
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Character |
Words |
Lines from the play |
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Mr Hill |
rude |
‘Come and see me in my office.’ |
|
arrogant |
‘I’m the manager of a big bank.’ |
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self-centred |
No, I can’t wait! I must speak to you about Annie.’ |
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indifferent |
‘I don’t know. She must go.’ |
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Mrs Hill |
accommodating |
.......... |
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sensitive |
.......... |
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considerate |
.............. |
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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.
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A bank manager with his employees: |
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Ø |
Should be courteous |
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Ø |
Should be respectful |
|
Ø |
...... |
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Ø |
....... |
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Ø |
...... |
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A bank manager with his customers: |
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Ø |
Should provide quality service |
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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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