Question

Q1.(A) Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions.

A giant in stature, with long hair, wearing a bottle green fur lined overcoat and round seal skin

cap on his head, Oscar Wilde arrived in New York on 2nd of January 1882 on a lecture tour. He

was mobbed by reporters who asked him (much to his irritation) unimportant questions such as

how he liked his eggs fried? How he trimmed his finger nails? And what temperature he

preferred his bath to be? His answers showed a total lack of interest.

However, when he stepped ashore, the customs official asked, “Have you anything to declare?”

and with customary style. Wilde replied, “No, I have nothing to declare (pause) except my

genius.” Few remarks in history have travelled as widely and as quickly as that one.

Questions:-

1. Mention two details of Oscar’s physical appearance when he came to New York?

2. Why did he come to New York?

3. Oscar Wilde was not interested in answering the questions of reporters. Why?

4. What does Oscar Wilde’s answer to the custom officer’s questions show?

5. Find a word in the passage which means “exceptional ability in a person”.​

Answer 1

Answer:

1.He was so tall that he looked like a giant. Secondly, he had long hair.

2.He came to New York on a lecture tour.

3.Oscar Wilde was not interested in answering the questions of reporters because they asked him unimportant questions.

4.The answer shows his wit and sense of humour.

5.Genius

Answer 2

Explanation:

1. ANSWER

A giant in stature, with long hair, wearing a bottle green fur lined overcoat and round seal skin cap on his head was the physical apperance of Oscar when help came to New York.

2. ANSWER

Oscar came to New York for a lecturer tour.

3. ANSWER

Oscar Wilde was not intrested in answering the question of reporters because the reporters were asking unimportant question.

4. ANSWER

Few remarks (ANSWER not sure)

5. ANSWER

customary

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