Mijbil the Otter
Maxwell's otter is identified as
Lutrogale perspicillata maxwelli, named after Maxwell
Prince Siddhartha lived for ten years as befitted royalty. What does the underlined phrase mean?
someone who lives as a king or a queen should
How often did the baker come?
Twice a day
What emotion is expressed by the young man: "Thrown into despair"
Desperation
Chubukov calls Lomov a "malicious, double-faced intriguer". - True/False
True
Maxwell has described his attachment to otters as a lifelong _______ to these creatures.
fixation
Sermon means
a talk on a religious or moral subject
The climb to the _________ hills brings one into a panoramic view of the entire misty landscape Coorg.
Brahmagiri
The poem contrasts human love, which is often superficial, with divine love, which is ________.
unconditional
Assertion: Lomov praises Natalya as an excellent housekeeper before proposing her.
Reason: He genuinely admires Natalya.
A is True, R is False
Maxwell's initial reaction upon seeing the otter for the first time
fascinated by its dragon-like features
Those who do not grieve are ____.
wise
Pranjol's and Rajvir's train stopped at
Mariani Junction
What does the young woman's willingness to dye her hair suggest about her character?
She challenges societal norms about beauty standards.
What is the play about?
The tendency of wealthy families to seek ties with other wealthy families
Tone used when Maxwell describes Mijbil's antics on the wall near the school is
humorous and light-hearted
The sights that moved Prince Siddhartha Gautama are
sight of a sick man, an aged man, funeral procession, monk begging for alms
Who invites the comment - "...he is dressed like a pader"?
Anyone who wears half pant which reached just below the knees
Name the literary device used: "Never shall a young man, Thrown into despair By those great honey-coloured ramparts"
Enjambment/Metaphor
How does Lomov describe Natalya when he contemplates marriage?
A good housekeeper and educated
'thraldom to otters' signifies _______
a deep fascination and attachment to otters
Why does Kisa Gotami fail to find a house where no one has died?
Death is a universal phenomenon, affecting every family.
The destinations mentioned in the lesson Coorg areHint: 6 places
Mangalore, Karnataka, Bylakuppe, Mysore, Nisargadhama, Brahmagiri hills
Central idea of the poem is
True love exists regardless of physical appearance
Lomov considers marriage essential because
of his age and health issues