Solution of Chapter 4. The Cop and The Anthem (NCERT English - An Alien Hand Book)

What are some of the signs of approaching winter referred to in the text?

Write ‘True’ or ‘False’ against each of the following

(i) Soapy did not want to go to prison.

(ii) Soapy had been to prison several times.

(iii) It was not possible for Soapy to survive in the city.

(iv) Soapy hated to answer questions of a personal nature.

What was Soapy’s first plan? Why did it not work?

“But the cop’s mind would not consider Soapy.” What dis the cop not consider, and why?

“We have orders to let them shout.” What is the policeman referring to?

Write ‘True’ or ‘False’ against each of the following

(i) Soapy stole a man’s umbrella.

(ii) The owner of the umbrella offered to give it to Soapy.

(iii) The man had stolen the umbrella that was now Soapy’s.

(iv) Soapy threw away the umbrella.

“There was a sudden and wonderful change in his soul.” What brought about the change in Soapy?

Suppose no cop came at the end. What would Soapy’s life be like next winter?

Retell an episode in the story which is a good example of irony in a situation.