Solution of Chapter 3. Glimpses of the Past (Honeydew Book)

Look at picture 1 and recall the opening lines of the original song in Hindi. Who is the singer? Who else do you see in this picture?

In picture 2 what do you understand by the Company’s ‘superior weapons’?

Who is an artisan? Why do you think the artisans suffered? (Picture 3)

Which picture, according to you, reveals the first sparks of the fire of revolt?

Do you think the Indian princes were short-sighted in their approach to the events of 1757?

How did the East India Company subdue the Indian Princes?

Quote the words used by Ram Mohan Roy to say that every religion teaches the same principles.

In what ways did the British officers exploit Indian?

Name these people.

(i) The ruler who fought pitched battles against the British and died fighting.

(ii) The person who wanted ot reform the society.

(iii) The person who recommended the introduction of English education in India.

(iv) Two popular leaders who led the revolt (choices may vary.)

Mention the following.

(i) Two examples of social practices prevailing then.

(ii) Two oppressive policies of the British.

(iii) Two ways in which common people suffered.

(iv) Four reasons for the discontent that led to the 1857 War of Independence.

Change the following sentences into indirect speech.

First man : We must educate our brothers.

Second man : And try to improve their material conditions.

Third man : For that we must convey our grievances to the British Parliament.

The first man said that ________________

The second man added that they______________

The third man suggested that _________________

Change the following sentences into indirect speech.

First soldier : The white soldier gets huge pay, mansions and servants.

Second soldier : We get a pittance and slow promotions.

Third soldier : Who are the British to abolish our customs?

The first solider said that _________________

The second soldier remarked that _____________

The third soldier asked __________________

Playact the role of framers who fave grievances against the policies of the government. Rewrite their ‘speech bubbles’ in dialogue form first

Play and act the role of farmers who have grievances against the policies of the government. Rewrite their speech bubbles in dialogue form first.

(i) Ask one another questions about the pictures.

● Where is the fox

● How did it happen?

● What is the fox thinking?

● Who is the visitor?

● What does she want to know?

● What is the fox’s reply?

● What happens next?

● Where is the goat?

● Where is the fox now?

● What is the goat thinking?

(ii) Write the story in own words. Give it a title.

Read the following news item.

Based on this news item write a paragraph on what you think about this new method of teaching history.

Find the chapters in your history book that correspond to the episodes and events described in this comic. Note how the information contained in a few chapters of history has been condensed to a few pages with the help of pictures and ‘speech bubbles’.

Create a comic of your own using this story.

Read the first stanza and think.

(i) Is Macavity a cat really?

(ii) If not, who can Macavity be?

Complete the following sentences.

(i) A master criminal is one who ……………… .

(ii) The Scotland Yard is baffled because …………….. .

(iii) ………………….. because Macavity moves much faser than them.

“A cat, I am sure, could walk on a cloud without coming through”.

(Jules Verne)

Which law is Macavity breaking in the light of the comment above?

Read stanza 3, and then describe Macavity in two or three sentences of your own.

Say ‘False’ or ‘True’ for each of the following statements.

(i) Macavity is not an ordinary cat.

(ii) Macavity cannot do what a fakir can easily do.

(iii) Macavity has supernatural powers.

(iv) Macavity is well-dressed, smart and bright.

(v) Macavity is a spy, a trickster and a criminal, all rolled in one.

Having read the poem, try to guess whether the poet is fond of cats. If so, why does he call Macavity a friend and monster?

Has the poet used exaggeration for special effect? Find a few examples of it and read those lines aloud.