Q II. Read the passage and answer the questions that follow.
And curiosity was so strong on the men that the whole council rose up and went to the igloo of Keesh. He
was eating, but received them with respect.
Klosh-Kwan recited the information brought by Bim and Bawn, and at its close said, 'So explanation is
wanted, O Keesh, of thy manner of hunting. Is there witchcraft in it?'
Keesh looked up and smiled. 'Nay, O Klosh-Kwan. It be headcraft, not witchcraft.'
Questions:
1. Who are Bim and Bawn in the story? What role do they play?
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2. Why did the people of council think that Keesh was using witchcraft for hunting?
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3. Explain the word 'headcraft' in your own words.
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4. 'Keesh was a resolute yet humble man.' Justify this statement by providing evidences from the
story.
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Answers
Answer:
And curiosity was so strong on the men that the whole council rose up and went to the igloo of Keesh. He
was eating, but received them with respect.
Klosh-Kwan recited the information brought by Bim and Bawn, and at its close said, 'So explanation is
wanted, O Keesh, of thy manner of hunting. Is there witchcraft in it?'
Keesh looked up and smiled. 'Nay, O Klosh-Kwan. It be headcraft please
Answer:
And curiosity was so strong on the men that the whole council rose up and went to the igloo of Keesh. He
was eating, but received them with respect.
Klosh-Kwan recited the information brought by Bim and Bawn, and at its close said, 'So explanation is
wanted, O Keesh, of thy manner of hunting. Is there witchcraft in it?'
Keesh looked up and smiled. 'Nay, O Klosh-Kwan. It be headcraft please
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