English CL-10 QA

A Letter To God C1
1.What did Lencho hope for?

Lencho hoped for a good harvest. He had planted his field with care and
dedication, expecting the rain to nourish his crops so that he and his
family could have enough to eat.
2.Why did Lencho say the raindrops were like ‘new coins’?
Lencho said the raindrops were like 'new coins' because he perceived
them as a precious gift from God. He believed that the rain would bring
prosperity to his crops, which he viewed as a form of divine blessing.
3.How did the rain change? What happened to Lencho’s fields?

Initially, the rain brought hope and joy to Lencho and his family.
However, it soon turned into a destructive hailstorm. The hailstones
damaged Lencho's fields, destroying the crops he had worked so hard
to cultivate.
4.What were Lencho’s feelings when the hail stopped?

When the hail stopped, Lencho felt despondent and hopeless. He was
devastated by the destruction of his crops, which represented his
livelihood and sustenance for his family. Despite his faith and prayers,
the harsh reality of the damage caused by the hail left him feeling
helpless and disillusioned.
5. Who or what did Lencho have faith in? What did he do?
Lencho had faith in God. He wrote a letter to God asking for help after
his crops were destroyed by a hailstorm.
6. Who read the letter?

The postmaster read the letter addressed to God.
7. What did the postmaster do then?

The postmaster was moved by Lencho's faith and determination. He
decided to help Lencho by collecting money from his colleagues and
sending it to him anonymously.
8.Was Lencho surprised to find a letter for him with money in it?
No, Lencho was not surprised to find a letter for him with money in it.
He had absolute faith in God and believed that his prayers would be
answered.
9.What made him angry?

Lencho became angry when he counted the money in the letter and
found that it was less than what he had requested.
Anne Frank C3
1. Why was Mr Keesing annoyed with Anne? What did he ask
her to do?
Answer: Mr. Keesing was annoyed with Anne because she was
talking too much during class. He asked her to write an essay
on the topic "An Incorrigible Chatterbox" as a punishment.
2. How did Anne justify her being a chatterbox in her essay?

Answer: Anne justified her chatterbox behavior in her essay by
arguing that talking was a built-in trait and a form of self-
expression for her. She claimed that she couldn't change her
nature and that she needed to talk to let her thoughts out.
3. Do you think Mr Keesing was a strict teacher?

Answer: Yes, Mr. Keesing can be considered a strict teacher
based on his reaction to Anne's behavior. He became annoyed
with her chatterbox tendencies and gave her an unusual
punishment of writing an essay on the subject of "A
Chatterbox." This suggests that he had high expectations for
discipline and behavior in his classroom.
4. What made Mr Keesing allow Anne to talk in class?

Answer: Mr. Keesing allowed Anne to talk in class when she
suggested that talking was a symptom of her rapid growth and
that it would pass in time. This clever justification amused Mr.
Keesing, leading him to permit her to talk in class for a day.
1. Was Anne right when she said that the world would not be
interested in the musings of a thirteen-year-old girl?
2. There are some examples of diary or journal entries in the ‘Before
You Read’ section. Compare these with what Anne writes in her diary.
What language was the diary originally written in? In what way is
Anne’s diary different?
3. Why does Anne need to give a brief sketch about her family? Does
she treat ‘Kitty’ as an insider or an outsider?
4. How does Anne feel about her father, her grandmother, Mrs
Kuperus and Mr Keesing? What do these tell you about her?
5. What does Anne write in her first essay?
6. Anne says teachers are most unpredictable. Is Mr Keesing
unpredictable? How?
7. What do these statements tell you about Anne Frank as a person?
(i) We don’t seem to be able to get any closer, and that’s the
problem. Maybe it’s my fault that we don’t confide in each other.
(ii) I don’t want to jot down the facts in this diary the way most
people would, but I want the diary to be my friend.
(iii) Margot went to Holland in December, and I followed in February,
when I was plunked down on the table as a birthday present for
Margot.
(iv) If you ask me, there are so many dummies that about a quarter of
the class should be kept back, but teachers are the most
unpredictable creatures on earth.
1. Anne's statement about the world not being interested in the
musings of a thirteen-year-old girl was proven wrong by the immense
popularity and significance of her diary. It has been read by millions of
people worldwide and is considered one of the most important
firsthand accounts of the Holocaust.
2. Anne originally wrote her diary in Dutch. A comparison of the diary

entries provided in the 'Before You Read' section with Anne's diary
would reveal that Anne's diary entries are more personal, introspective,
and detailed, reflecting her unique voice and perspective.
3. Anne gives a brief sketch about her family to provide context for her
diary entries and to help readers understand her relationships and
living situation. She treats 'Kitty,' her diary, as an insider, as she
confides her innermost thoughts and feelings to it.
4. Anne's feelings about her father, grandmother, Mrs. Kuperus, and

Mr. Keesing vary. She admires and respects her father, feels
affectionate towards her grandmother, dislikes Mrs. Kuperus for her
strictness, and has mixed feelings about Mr. Keesing, finding him
unpredictable but not necessarily in a negative way.
5. In her first essay, Anne writes about "A Chatterbox." She discusses
the character of a chatterbox, highlighting the contrast between
someone who talks a lot but says very little of importance.
6. Anne finds teachers unpredictable, including Mr. Keesing. She notes

that teachers have their own unique ways of assessing students and
that their actions can be difficult to predict, indicating that she finds Mr.
Keesing's behavior unpredictable in this sense.
7. These statements provide insight into Anne Frank's personality. They

reveal her desire for deeper connections with others, her longing for
companionship and understanding, her intention to make her diary a
personal friend rather than just a record of events, and her keen
observations about the people around her, including her family and
teachers.
Poem – Amanda!
1. How old do you think Amanda is? How do you know this?
1. The age of Amanda isn't explicitly stated, but the tone of the poem
suggests she's likely a teenager or a young adult. The concerns
mentioned, like homework, cleanliness, and acne, typically resonate
with individuals in those age groups.
2. Who do you think is speaking to her?

2. Given the nature of the commands and reminders, the speaker
addressing Amanda appears to be a parental figure or authority figure,
possibly a parent or guardian.
3. Why are Stanzas 2, 4 and 6 given in parenthesis?

The stanzas given in parenthesis seem to represent Amanda's inner
thoughts or daydreams, contrasting with the external demands and
expectations imposed upon her.
4. Who is the speaker in Stanzas 2, 4 and 6? Do you think the speaker
is listening to the speaker in Stanzas 1, 3, 5, and 7?
4. In stanzas 2, 4, and 6, Amanda herself appears to be the speaker,
expressing her inner desires and fantasies. It's likely that she isn't
actively listening to the external speaker in stanzas 1, 3, 5, and 7, as
she's caught up in her own world.
5. What could Amanda do if she were a mermaid?

If Amanda were a mermaid, she could enjoy freedom, solitude,
and tranquility in the vast ocean. She could explore the depths,
swim gracefully, and live without the constraints of human
society.
6. Is Amanda an orphan? Why does she say so?

It's uncertain whether Amanda is truly an orphan or if she feels
emotionally disconnected from her family. She might use the
term "orphan" metaphorically to express a sense of isolation or
detachment from her surroundings.
7. Do you know the story of Rapunzel? Why does she want to be

Rapunzel?
Yes, Rapunzel is a fairy tale about a young woman locked in a
tower by a witch, who lets down her long hair for a prince to
climb. Amanda might want to be Rapunzel to escape her
current life's constraints and responsibilities, yearning for the
perceived freedom and romance of the fairy tale.
8. What does the girl yearn for? What does this poem tell you
about Amanda?
Amanda yearns for freedom, escape from responsibilities, and
a sense of control over her own life. The poem portrays her as
someone burdened by external expectations and longing for a
different reality, where she can be free from societal pressures
and enjoy peace and tranquility.
9. Read the last stanza. Do you think Amanda is sulking and is

moody?
In the last stanza, the speaker accuses Amanda of sulking and
being moody, but given the context of the poem, it's more
likely that Amanda is simply retreating into her own thoughts
and fantasies as a coping mechanism, rather than actively
sulking or being moody.

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A Letter To God C1

1.What did Lencho hope for?

3.How did the rain change? What happened to Lencho’s fields?

4.What were Lencho’s feelings when the hail stopped?

6. Who read the letter?

7. What did the postmaster do then?

9.What made him angry?

2. How did Anne justify her being a chatterbox in her essay?

3. Do you think Mr Keesing was a strict teacher?

4. What made Mr Keesing allow Anne to talk in class?

2. Anne originally wrote her diary in Dutch. A comparison of the diary

4. Anne's feelings about her father, grandmother, Mrs. Kuperus, and

6. Anne finds teachers unpredictable, including Mr. Keesing. She notes

7. These statements provide insight into Anne Frank's personality. They

2. Who do you think is speaking to her?

3. Why are Stanzas 2, 4 and 6 given in parenthesis?

5. What could Amanda do if she were a mermaid?

6. Is Amanda an orphan? Why does she say so?

7. Do you know the story of Rapunzel? Why does she want to be

9. Read the last stanza. Do you think Amanda is sulking and is

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