 Letter to Editor: Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper on "The increasing pollution levels

and its impact on health."

 Letter to Municipal Authority: Write a letter requesting improvement in waste management

in your locality.

 Letter to the Principal: Write a letter requesting a change in school timings due to extreme
weather conditions.

 Letter of Complaint: Write a complaint to an e-commerce website regarding a defective

product.

Prose Extracts:

 "A Baker from Goa": What role does the baker play in Goan society?

 "The Necklace": Describe Matilda’s character. How does irony shape the story?

 "The Hundred Dresses - I": How does Wanda’s experience reflect discrimination?

 "Nelson Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom": What challenges did Nelson Mandela face?

Poetry Extracts:

 "Fire and Ice": What do fire and ice symbolize in the poem?

 "Dust of Snow": How does nature a ect the poet’s mood?

 "A Tiger in the Zoo": How does the poet contrast the tiger in captivity with the tiger in the
wild?

7. Short Answer Questions (30-40 words) (8 Marks)

 What message does "The Necklace" convey?

 How does "A Baker from Goa" highlight the importance of traditional occupations?

 What is the central idea of "Fire and Ice"?

 How does Wanda’s experience in "The Hundred Dresses" teach us about bullying and
discrimination?

 What role does the crow and hemlock tree play in "Dust of Snow"?

8. Long Answer Questions (100-120 words) (6 Marks Each)

 Discuss the theme of regret and transformation in "Dust of Snow".

 How does "Fire and Ice" use contrast to explain human emotions?

 Describe the irony in "The Necklace".

 What lessons do we learn from "Nelson Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom"?

9. Value-Based & Character Sketch Questions (8 Marks Each)

 How does the poet depict the emotions of a caged tiger in "A Tiger in the Zoo"?
  What does "The Hundred Dresses" teach us about empathy?

 Explain the theme of self-respect and dignity in "The Hundred Dresses - II".

 Discuss the role of Nelson Mandela in ending apartheid in South Africa.

FIRST FLIGHT (MAIN READER) - CHAPTER-WISE IMPORTANT QUESTIONS

1. A Letter to God (Gregorio López y Fuentes)

 Why did Lencho write a letter to God? What does this reveal about his character?

 Describe Lencho’s faith in God. How was it both strong and naïve?

 What was ironic about the ending of the story?

 How did the postmaster help Lencho?

2. Nelson Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (Nelson Mandela)

 Describe Nelson Mandela’s views on freedom.

 What di iculties did Mandela face in his struggle against apartheid?

 How does Mandela describe the meaning of courage?

 What lessons can we learn from Mandela’s leadership?

3. Two Stories About Flying

Part 1: His First Flight (Liam O’Flaherty)

 Why was the young seagull afraid to fly? How did he finally take his first flight?

 How does the story highlight the importance of confidence and courage?

Part 2: Black Aeroplane (Frederick Forsyth)

 Describe the pilot’s journey through the storm.

 Who do you think helped the pilot land safely? Justify your answer.

4. From the Diary of Anne Frank (Anne Frank)

 What does Anne Frank’s diary reveal about her personality?

 How does Anne feel about her teachers and classmates?

 What lessons about life can we learn from Anne’s diary?

5. The Hundred Dresses – I (Eleanor Estes)

 Why was Wanda mocked by her classmates?

 How does this chapter highlight the issue of discrimination?

 Describe Maddie’s feelings towards Wanda.

6. The Hundred Dresses – II (Eleanor Estes)

 How did Peggy and Maddie feel after learning the truth about Wanda’s dresses?

 What moral lesson does the story teach about bullying and kindness?

 Why did Wanda forgive her classmates despite their behavior?

7. Glimpses of India

Part 1: A Baker from Goa (Lucio Rodrigues)

 What role did the baker play in Goan society?

 How does the story depict the traditional occupation of baking in Goa?

Part 2: Coorg (Lokesh Abrol)

 Describe the culture and natural beauty of Coorg.

 What makes Coorg a popular tourist destination?

Part 3: Tea from Assam (Arup Kumar Datta)

 What interesting facts about tea do you learn from the story?

 How does the story highlight India’s tea industry?

8. Mijbil the Otter (Gavin Maxwell)

 How did the author take care of Mijbil?

 Describe Mijbil’s behavior as a pet.

9. Madam Rides the Bus (Vallikkannan)

 Why did Valli want to take a bus ride? What does this tell us about her character?

 What lessons does Valli learn from her journey?

10. The Sermon at Benares (Based on the life of Buddha)

 What does Buddha teach about su ering and death?

 Why did Kisa Gotami go to Buddha? What realization did she have?

11. The Proposal (Anton Chekhov)

 Describe the theme of marriage in the play.

 What does the argument between Lomov and Natalya reveal about their personalities?

FOOTPRINTS WITHOUT FEET (SUPPLEMENTARY READER) - CHAPTER-WISE IMPORTANT

QUESTIONS

1. A Triumph of Surgery (James Herriot)

 How did Tricki’s lifestyle lead to his illness?

  How did Dr. Herriot cure Tricki?

2. The Thief’s Story (Ruskin Bond)

 How did Hari Singh’s meeting with Anil change his life?

 Why did Hari Singh decide to return Anil’s money?

3. The Midnight Visitor (Robert Arthur)

 How did Ausable outsmart Max?

 What qualities make Ausable a great spy?

4. A Question of Trust (Victor Canning)

 How was Horace Danby tricked?

 What irony do you find in the story?

5. Footprints Without Feet (H.G. Wells)

 How did Gri in use his invisibility for criminal acts?

 How does the story portray the misuse of scientific knowledge?

6. The Making of a Scientist (Robert W. Peterson)

 How did Ebright’s curiosity and hard work make him a successful scientist?

 What role did Ebright’s mother play in his success?

7. The Necklace (Guy de Maupassant)

 Describe Matilda’s character.

 What is the irony in the story?

8. The Hack Driver (Sinclair Lewis)

 How did the lawyer get fooled by the hack driver?

 What lesson does the young lawyer learn?

9. Bholi (K.A. Abbas)

 How did Bholi transform over time?

 Why did Bholi refuse to marry Bishamber?

10. The Book That Saved the Earth (Claire Boiko)

 How does the play depict the theme of misunderstanding between aliens and humans?

 How does humor make the play entertaining?

POETRY – CHAPTER-WISE IMPORTANT QUESTIONS

1. Dust of Snow (Robert Frost)

  How does nature change the poet’s mood in the poem?

 What is the symbolic significance of the crow and the hemlock tree?

2. Fire and Ice (Robert Frost)

 What do ‘fire’ and ‘ice’ symbolize?

 How does the poem reflect human emotions?

3. A Tiger in the Zoo (Leslie Norris)

 How does the poet contrast a tiger in the wild with a tiger in captivity?

 What emotions does the caged tiger feel?

4. How to Tell Wild Animals (Carolyn Wells)

 How does the poet describe di erent animals humorously?

 What poetic devices are used in the poem?

5. The Ball Poem (John Berryman)

 What lesson about loss does the poem teach?

 Why doesn’t the poet o er the boy money for a new ball?

6. Amanda! (Robin Klein)

 What does Amanda’s imagination reveal about her?

 How does the poem depict a conflict between freedom and discipline?

7. Animals (Walt Whitman)

 Why does the poet feel that animals are better than humans?

 What qualities of animals does the poet admire?

8. The Tale of Custard the Dragon (Ogden Nash)

 How is Custard di erent from other animals in the poem?

 What is the theme of bravery in the poem?

9. For Anne Gregory (William Butler Yeats)

 What does the poem say about external beauty versus inner qualities?

FORMAL LETTERS

(Complaint, Inquiry, Order, Editor, Job Application)

1. Complaint Letter (To Municipal Corporation about Poor Sanitation)

FIRST FLIGHT (MAIN READER) - CHAPTER-WISE QUESTIONS

1. A Letter to God (Gregorio López y Fuentes)

1. Describe Lencho’s character. What kind of a man was he?

2. Why was Lencho upset after the hailstorm? How did it a ect his life?

3. Why did Lencho write a letter to God? What does this reveal about his faith?

4. What did the postmaster do upon receiving Lencho’s letter? What was his reaction?

5. What is the irony in the story?

2. Nelson Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (Nelson Mandela)

1. Describe Nelson Mandela’s childhood and early experiences.

2. How did apartheid a ect South Africa?

3. What were Mandela’s views on freedom? How did they evolve?

4. What does Mandela mean by “The oppressor must be liberated just as surely as the
oppressed”?

5. How does Mandela describe courage?

3. Two Stories About Flying

Part 1: His First Flight (Liam O’Flaherty)

1. Why was the young seagull afraid to fly?

2. How did the seagull’s family encourage him to take flight?

3. Describe the first flight of the young seagull.

4. How does the story highlight the importance of confidence?

Part 2: Black Aeroplane (Frederick Forsyth)

1. Describe the challenges faced by the pilot while flying through the storm.

2. How did the mysterious black aeroplane help the pilot?

3. What do you think is the mystery behind the black aeroplane?

4. From the Diary of Anne Frank (Anne Frank)

1. Why did Anne Frank decide to write a diary?

2. How does Anne describe her relationship with her family and friends?

3. What lessons do we learn from Anne’s diary?

 4. How does Anne’s diary reflect her emotions and perspective on life?

5. The Hundred Dresses – I (Eleanor Estes)

1. Why was Wanda ridiculed by her classmates?

2. Describe Maddie’s feelings towards Wanda.

3. How does the chapter highlight the theme of bullying and discrimination?

6. The Hundred Dresses – II (Eleanor Estes)

1. What was the reaction of Peggy and Maddie after receiving Wanda’s letter?

2. What is the significance of Wanda’s dresses in the story?

3. What lesson does the story teach about kindness and empathy?

7. Glimpses of India

Part 1: A Baker from Goa (Lucio Rodrigues)

1. Describe the importance of the baker in Goan society.

2. What changes have occurred in the tradition of baking in Goa?

Part 2: Coorg (Lokesh Abrol)

1. What makes Coorg a unique and special place?

2. Describe the lifestyle and culture of Coorg.

Part 3: Tea from Assam (Arup Kumar Datta)

1. What interesting facts about tea do we learn from the story?

2. How does the chapter highlight the importance of the tea industry?

8. Mijbil the Otter (Gavin Maxwell)

1. How did the author acquire Mijbil?

2. Describe Mijbil’s behavior and interactions with humans.

9. Madam Rides the Bus (Vallikkannan)

1. Why was Valli fascinated by the bus ride?

2. Describe Valli’s experience during the bus journey.

3. What lessons did Valli learn from her journey?

10. The Sermon at Benares (Based on the life of Buddha)

1. What was Kisa Gotami’s sorrow? How did she approach Buddha for help?

2. What lesson did Kisa Gotami learn about life and death?

3. How does Buddha’s sermon emphasize the universal nature of su ering?

11. The Proposal (Anton Chekhov)

 1. What is the main conflict between Lomov and Natalya?

2. How does the play depict the theme of marriage and materialism?

3. What is the role of Chubukov in the play?

FOOTPRINTS WITHOUT FEET (SUPPLEMENTARY READER) - CHAPTER-WISE QUESTIONS

1. A Triumph of Surgery (James Herriot)

1. Why was Tricki taken to the hospital?

2. How did Dr. Herriot cure Tricki?

3. What lesson does the story teach about pet care?

2. The Thief’s Story (Ruskin Bond)

1. Describe the character of Hari Singh.

2. How did Anil’s kindness change Hari Singh?

3. What moral lesson does the story convey?

3. The Midnight Visitor (Robert Arthur)

1. How was Ausable di erent from other secret agents?

2. How did Ausable outsmart Max?

4. A Question of Trust (Victor Canning)

1. Who was Horace Danby? What was his crime?

2. How was Horace Danby tricked?

5. Footprints Without Feet (H.G. Wells)

1. How did Gri in misuse his scientific discovery?

2. What does the story suggest about unchecked scientific power?

6. The Making of a Scientist (Robert W. Peterson)

1. Describe Richard Ebright’s journey to becoming a scientist.

2. How did Ebright’s mother influence his success?

7. The Necklace (Guy de Maupassant)

1. How did Matilda’s desire for wealth lead to her downfall?

2. What is the irony in the story?

8. The Hack Driver (Sinclair Lewis)

1. How did the hack driver fool the young lawyer?

2. What does the story say about human nature and deception?
9. Bholi (K.A. Abbas)

1. How did Bholi’s character evolve throughout the story?

2. Why did Bholi refuse to marry Bishamber?

10. The Book That Saved the Earth (Claire Boiko)

1. How did a book save the Earth from an alien invasion?

2. What is the significance of humor in the play?

POETRY – CHAPTER-WISE QUESTIONS

1. Dust of Snow (Robert Frost)

1. How does nature change the poet’s mood in the poem?

2. What is the symbolic significance of the crow and the hemlock tree?

2. Fire and Ice (Robert Frost)

1. What do ‘fire’ and ‘ice’ symbolize?

2. What is the theme of the poem?

3. A Tiger in the Zoo (Leslie Norris)

1. How does the poet contrast a tiger in the wild with a tiger in a zoo?

4. How to Tell Wild Animals (Carolyn Wells)

1. How does the poet humorously describe di erent animals?

5. The Ball Poem (John Berryman)

1. What lesson about loss does the poem teach?

6. Amanda! (Robin Klein)

1. How does Amanda express her desire for freedom?

7. Animals (Walt Whitman)

1. Why does the poet believe that animals are superior to humans?

8. The Tale of Custard the Dragon (Ogden Nash)

1. How is Custard di erent from other animals in the poem?

9. For Anne Gregory (William Butler Yeats)

1. What does the poem say about external beauty versus inner qualities?
 FORMAL LETTERS

(Complaint, Inquiry, Order, Editor, Job Application)

1. Complaint Letter (To Municipal Corporation about Poor Sanitation)

2. Inquiry Letter (Regarding Admission in a Coaching Institute)

3. Letter to the Editor (On Road Safety Issues)

4. Order Letter (Placing an Order for School Supplies)

INFORMAL LETTERS

1. Letter to a Friend (About Your Recent Trip)

2. Letter of Congratulation (On Friend’s Achievement)
3. Letter Giving Advice (To Younger Brother on Time Management)