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The Black Aeroplane

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Two stories about Flying

II. The Black Aeroplane

Long Answers:

Question 1: Describe the narrator's experience while flying back to England.

The narrator was flying his Dakota airplane over France on his way back to
England. Initially, the flight was smooth, and he felt confident and eager to
be home. However, as he approached England, he encountered a massive
storm. Visibility dropped to zero, and his instruments stopped working. He
was lost in the storm, running out of fuel, when he saw a black aeroplane
with no lights flying near him. The mysterious pilot of the black aeroplane
gestured for him to follow. The narrator followed the black aeroplane through
the storm and safely landed on a runway. After landing, the narrator was
puzzled to find no trace of the black aeroplane or its pilot at the control
tower.

Question 2: What challenges did the narrator face during his flight?

The narrator faced several challenges:

Severe Storm: He encountered a storm with heavy clouds and zero visibility.

Instrument Failure: His compass and other instruments stopped functioning,


leaving him disoriented.

Fuel Shortage: His plane was running low on fuel, and he was unsure if he
could make it to a safe landing.

Isolation: He felt a sense of isolation and fear, not knowing how to navigate
out of the storm.

Question 3: How did the black aeroplane help the narrator?

The black aeroplane appeared mysteriously beside the narrator's Dakota


when he was lost and terrified in the storm. The pilot of the black aeroplane
gestured for the narrator to follow him. Trusting the pilot, the narrator
followed the black aeroplane through the turbulent weather. The black
aeroplane guided him safely through the storm and to a runway, allowing
him to land his plane safely.
Question 4: What is the significance of the title "The Black Aeroplane"?

The title "The Black Aeroplane" is significant because it refers to the


mysterious aircraft that appears in the story to guide the narrator to safety.
The black aeroplane symbolizes hope, guidance, and perhaps a supernatural
or inexplicable intervention at a critical moment. It raises questions about its
origin and the identity of its pilot, adding an element of mystery and intrigue
to the narrative.

Question 5: Discuss the themes of the story "The Black Aeroplane."

The story explores several themes:

Mystery and Supernatural: The appearance of the black aeroplane and its
disappearance without a trace suggest a supernatural intervention.

Hope and Desperation: The narrator's hope is rekindled in his moment of


desperation when the black aeroplane appears.

Courage and Trust: The narrator shows courage by continuing to fly despite
the storm and trusts the mysterious pilot to lead him to safety.

Isolation and Connection: The story highlights the narrator's isolation in the
storm and the unexpected connection he feels with the mysterious pilot.

Short Answer Questions and Answers:

Question 1: Describe the narrator’s experience while flying back to England.

Answer:

The narrator was flying his Dakota airplane over France to England. He
encountered a storm, lost visibility, and his instruments failed. Running low
on fuel, he saw a black aeroplane that guided him through the storm to a
safe landing. After landing, he discovered there was no record of the black
aeroplane.

Question 2: What challenges did the narrator face during his flight?

Answer:

The narrator faced a severe storm, instrument failure, low fuel, and
disorientation. He struggled to navigate and feared he might not make it
safely.
Question 3: How did the black aeroplane help the narrator?

Answer:

The black aeroplane appeared and guided the narrator through the storm.
The mysterious pilot’s gestures led the narrator to follow, resulting in a safe
landing on a runway.

Question 4: What is the significance of the title “The Black Aeroplane”?

Answer:

The title refers to the mysterious plane that appeared to guide the narrator
to safety. It symbolizes hope, guidance, and possibly a supernatural
intervention during a critical moment.

Question 5: Discuss the themes of the story “The Black Aeroplane.”

Answer:

The story explores themes of mystery and the supernatural, hope and
desperation, courage and trust, and isolation and unexpected connection.

Question 6: What did the narrator decide to do when he saw the storm
clouds?

Answer: The narrator decided to fly through the storm clouds despite knowing it was risky,
hoping to reach home sooner.

Question 7: How did the narrator feel when his instruments stopped
working?

Answer: The narrator felt scared and helpless when his instruments stopped working, as he
could no longer navigate his plane.

Question 8: Why was the narrator surprised after landing?

Answer: The narrator was surprised because there was no trace of the black aeroplane or its pilot
at the control tower, and no one had seen it.

Question 9: What was the condition of the weather when the narrator started his flight?

Answer:
The weather was clear and good when the narrator started his flight from France to England.

Question 10: What did the narrator do after landing his Dakota safely?

Answer:

After landing, the narrator immediately asked the woman at the control tower about the black
aeroplane, but she informed him there was no other plane in the sky.

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