Question

6- Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow
But Evelyn was not going to give up. She was determined to lead a normal life and pursue
her interest in music. One day, she noticed a girl playing xylophone and decided that she
wanted to play it too. Most of the teachers discouraged her but percussionist Ron for be
spotted her potential. He began by tuning two large drums to different notes Don't listen
through your ears," he would say, "try to sense it some other way
Question:
a. Why was she not going to give up?
b-Why did her teachers not encourage her?
C-How did Ron forbes spot her potential?
d-With reference to this extract, shed light on Evelyn's character
OR
Every tinkle on the
shingles has an echo in
the heart
And a thousand dreamy
fancies Into busy being start,
And a thousand recollections
Weave their air -threads into
woof. As I listen to the patter
Of the rain upon the roof.
Questions:
a-What echoes in the poet's heart?
b-What starts a thousand dreamy fancies'?
C-What does 'a thousand recollect/weave their air threads into woof
refer to?
d-What do you mean by an echo in the heart?
9. Attempt the following question in 100to 150words
Describe Evelyn's achievements. What value of her life helped her overcome her
problems?
OR
Describe in brief the early life of Bismillah Khan, his achievements and the various
awards that were conferred on him in later years. What values of his life impress
you the most?
7. Give a brief description of Toto, the monkey.
OR
How did the child behave at the shop of the sweetmeat-seller? What does it show about the
values of the child? Was he a
considerate child?​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. She was not going to give up because it was her mind to play it.

2. Her teachers thought that she can't do anything.

3. not mentioned in the summary.