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EXPECTED QUESTIONS FROM ONE ACT PLAYS
(1) The Bear fiotespk.com
Q.1How does Popova behave after the death of her husband' OR

Popova as a false mourner. notok,oin OR

What were the feelings of Popova after the death of her husband. OR

Popova as a unreal and fake prude.

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ceilence
of .Owicdg
State of mind of Popova:
rich landlord of Russia.
Fopova was young and beautiful woman. Her husband was a
a
black
He died all of a sudden. ( ) His death shocked her greatly. She wore the
She decided
mourning dress and confined herself (Y/) into the four walls of the house.
to remain in black clothes till the end of her life. She was determined not to see anybody.

She used to look at the photograph of her dead husband. notespk.com

Popova as an unreal and fake prude (yitdU)

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Sentimental Woman(efU:
Popova was play. She seemed to be a sentimental (UL#)
the central character of the
Her servant Luka
woman. She spent her time in weeping, crying and sighing. (ttN
advised her to come out of the four walls of the house and enjoy life outside her house,
but
dead
she refused to accept his advice. She told Luka that she had decided not to forget her
husband through out her life.
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Changes in herlife after the death of her husband:
Excellence cf
Kiia edge
Life had 1lost all its meanings to her since the death of her husband. She was a woman
last moment of her
of idealistic (U) thinking. She decided never to marry anybody till the
life. She expressed ($) her sincerity (U*) of feelings in these words.
when this poor heart ceases to beat".
"My love wlll die out with me, only
She pledged (\GIi) to weep for him till the end of her life. But she proved a hypocrite

and deceitful woman. She was determined not to see anybody, but
saw Smirnov
()
to marry anybody but married Smirnov at one of
contrary to her wishes. She claimed not
his suggestions. We can say that
she was an unreal and fake prude. ( su)
attention not what she says but what she does?
Q.2 Popova catches our
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Ans:
State of mind of Popova:
and beautiful woman. Her husband was a rich landlord of
Popova was a young
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Russia. He died all of a sudden
(). His death shocked her greatly. She wore the blac
mourning dress and confined (U*) herself Into the four walls of the house. She decided
to remain in black clothes till the end of her l1fe. She was determined not to see
anybody.
She used to look at the
photograph of her dead husband.
Popova as an unreal and fake prude (y?%_44V)
Sentimental Woman (at Uia)
She a sentimental (JtA) woman. She spent her time in
seemed to
be weepting, crying
and sighing (tAUIT). Her servant Luka advlsed her to come out of the four walls of
the
house and enjoy life outslde her house, but she refused to accept his advice. She told Luka
that she had decided not to forget her dead husband throughout her life.
Changes in her life after the death of her husband:
Life had all its meanings to her since the death of her husband. She was a woman
Jost
of idealistic (U) thinking. She decided never to
marry anybody till the last moment of her
life. She expressed (WD her sincerity ( ) of feelings in these words.
"My love will die out with me, only when this poor heart ceases to beat"
She pledged (UIs) to weep for him till the end of her life. But she proved a
hypocrite ( ) and deceitful woman. She was determined not to see anybody, but saw
Smirnov contrary to her wishes. She claimed not to
marry anybody but married Smirnov at
one of his
suggestions. We can say that she was an unreal and fake prude. (£4PSV)
Q.3 Write a short note on the comic element in the play "The Bear" written
by Chekhov.
-OR
Discuss The Bear" as a farce.
Ans: The Bear is a farce (2?). The humour lies in the
conflict (Uzofs") of character
contrast ( KUb) and funny situation of the play. The humour of the play centres
round the personality of Popova and Smirnov. Both are
headstrong (»*) and obstinate
( ) and obdurate ($). Simnov is more vigorous (PU) and
is the main source of laughter and amusement.
powerftul than Popova. He
Smirnov creates fun by his remarks:
His way of talking, his skill in mimicry (U) and his
use of pointed remarks all
excite (t laughter. Everything he says and does is highly enjoyable. His insistence
) on seeing
Popova inspite of ({R3) all resistance too (s,Liy) is
highly
enjoyable. He has come to see Popova to get back his debt ( ) . Popova is not in a
position to pay him the money at once. His insistence provokes (t ) Popova. The
result is that she leaves the Smirnov determines to stay there. The
room.
manner in which
he expressses his determination (uul) of staying there, excites
laughter.
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Smirnove's pointed remarks are amusing:

l s remarks in the play are pointed and sharp. He knows how to hit his opponent
(UP) in
( ) w i t h suitable words. He accuses Popova of being vain (p) and hypocrite have not
but
the most
language. He says to Popova "you may have buried alive,
bitter you
see him
forgotten to powder your face." These words are inhuman and cruel. Again we
husband or your
rebuking E7Uiy). Popova "I have not the pleasure of being either your
(Z) an
Smirnov create
fiance) , so please do not make scenes." Such remarks from
atmosphere of joy and mirth ( ) , www.notespk.com

Popova and her funny remarks:

in the play.
Popova too is responsible for creating a lot of fun and mirth ( Ë / )
Once she rebukes him (ei/agi$) In the following worde.
"Do you think I am afraid of you because you have large fists (UPIx) and bull's
throat" (urE)
She calls him a bear, Bourbon (UIGH2) and a monster (dy). When Smirnov

challenges her over a duel of pistols, she does not show any cowardice (G»z) at it. Such an
action on the paYt of Popova is no doubt funny and pleasant. Although she does not know
how to fire a plstol, yet she accepts the challenge. We can say that Popova and Smirnov are
responsible for the comic element in the play.
2) TheBoy Comes Home
Q4 Dlscuse brlefly the theme or moral purpose of the play. OR
How were Mr. James and Philip different from each other in temperament and
attltude? What does the defeat of James signify? -OR
Discuss the play as a light comedy.
Ans:

Nature of Human:
The Boy Comes Home' by Milne is a comic play. The humour of the play is tame and
passive ( ) ) ,It does not depend upon extravagant (UP) situations or the creation of
funny characters. The play deals with a little domestic affair between an old uncle and his
young nephew.
First Point of humour:
The conflict between the old and new generation gives birth to passive humour. The
universal problem of generation gap (,u#u) has been presented in a light hearted manner
L ) . The writer shows that the old and the young people have different mode of
thinking and possess different temperament (&y). The young people are carefree, liberal
uT) and selkwilled (I1ErD. They do not respect the old values of morality. The old
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people are disciplined, dictatorial (1) and harsh in their attitude.
The second point of humour:
The play has an atmosphere of fun and mirth (U`). Uncles James is a man of regular
habits. He runs a business of jam. His nephew Philip comes home after sewing the army.
He is twenty three year old. His father had died and he lives under the guardianship

(t) of his uncle. He is supposed to get the money and property left by his father when
he reaches the age of twenty five. He wants to become an architect ( \) while his uncle
forces him to join his business. The fun of the play lies in the conflict which exists in the
temperament (&) of both the uncle and his nephew.
The third point of humour: notespk:com
The uncle is a harsh and domineering (E) type of person. He rebukes (t P)
Philip for smoking in his presence. He also objects to his late breakfast and blames him for
not being punctual. Philip does not like the harsh attitude of his uncle and tells him frankly
( + ) that he needs a separate house. He cannot live with him. He asks his uncle to gve
him an allowance till he reaches the age of twenty five. But his uncle refuses to do so. This
conflict between the wills ( u ) and temperaments (&) of both the uncle and the
nephew deepens and gives an amusing colour to the story.
Q.5 How a change occurs in Jame's conduct? -OR
Discuss the importance of the dream scene in The Boy Comes Home' by A.A.
Milne.
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Importance of dream acene:

Uncle James wants to settle his conflict (BIUyT) with his nephew. Philip,
regarding some money matters. Philip demands from him the money his late father (/)
h a s left. Uncle James refuses to pay him the money as he has not reached the age of
twenty five. Before he meets Philip for the settlement of his future, he goes to sleep and has
a dream. In his dream, he orders Philip to submit himself before him /LILNST)
( . He orders him to get up in the morning and should be ready for breakfast at eight
every morning. Philip does not obey his uncle. James uses the power of money and
threatens ( t ) to deprive him ( ) of the money if he disobeys.
Philip uses force to resolve the conflict:
Philip does not give in before his uncle. He insists (t/P) on getting back his money.
He takes out his revolver from one of the pockets and bomb from the other. He points the
revolver at his uncle and asks him to submt (EL). Uncle James agrees to his demand and
begs for his life. Soon the dream is over and he is awake to find himself a changed pereon.
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Uncle James-a changed man: notesok.com

At tnat i m e Philip comes in with a piece of toast in his hand. Uncle James talks to him

in a very peaceful and agreeable manner. He is a changed and moulded man. (LihUA)
n e dream plays an important part in the play. The real character of James comes to

the surface in the dream. If James had not seen the dream, the end of the play would have
been different. James who is strict and.business like undergoes a dynamie change
( and the conflict between the uncle and his nephew Philip is resolved.

(3)Something toTalk Abouf

Q.6 Write a character sketch of Wolf. OR
Wolf is a sheep in Wolf's
clothing. Discuss,
Ans
Introduction:
Wolf is the central character of the play. He is a notorious burglar (19) of England.
When the play opens, we find him dressed in tight fitting ( r ) . He has a black cap on
his head and black mask ( ) over his eyes. He carries an electric torch in one hand and
bag in the other. He had a dozen burglar's tools Ctl U) with himn. He is terror of
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Exccllence of Knov:iedgc
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Bold Person:
He is a brave person. He is not afraid of anyone. He enters Lord Redchester's library
with full confidence (P). When Guy Sydney entere the house, he orders himto stand and
hands up. He catches hold of the butler (U¢) with an amazing quickness and gags )
( his mouth. He is very vigilant. (g)
Everybody is impressed by his skill and act of bravery. Lettice greets, "Oh, How. brave
of him, How thrllling devil". Guy Sydney introduces him to Preston as "This is the
famous Wolf, all the police of England are after him." They consider it an honour for
them to have Wolfunder their roof.
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A man of taste:
A sheep in Wolf's clothing:
He is a man of taste and intellect (u73). He enters into intellectual dialogue V )
(Ss with Lady Redchester and her daughter Lettice. He explains his philosophy of
crime. In his view, the criminals may be born in a rich or poor family. There is nothing
specific ( l ) about them. He is a lover of beauty and fine things. Sydney Guy asks
him to allow him to bring his sister Lettice. She is a beautiful girl of twenty one. He at once
gives his consent ( ) "Ican never 8ay 'no' to beauty" is the remark which reveals to us
his Jove for Lettice. Though outwardly he is gentle, yet he ie as cruel as wolf. We can say
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that he is a sheep in wolfs clothing.
Q7 Bring out the element of humour from the play "Something to Talk Abouf"
OR Discuss briefly how aristocratic class has been ridiculed in the play 'Something to
Talk About."
Ans:
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An entertaining play:
Something to Talk About is a comic play (iy). The main aim of the playwright
) is to provide us refreshment (C). The humour of the play arises out of two
things ie. the interesting situations created in the play and funny behaviour of the
characters. notesn com

Thefirst point of amusement:

In the play, Guy Sydney gives a humorous (y) account of colourless life that a
Sydney led. He tells Wolf that nothing ever happens to the Sydneys "We never run awsy
with other men's wives, or their money or anything" Lord Redchester explains to Wolf tn
a furury manner that this act of robbery is the most interesting thing that has ever happened
this family since their third kennel man (LunhsZ) ran away with her great aunt
Alicia. The playwright points out that an ordinary incident of burglary (-) amuses and
delights them. notes com

Thesecond point of amusement

The main act of burglary (dii) takes place in the library of Tudor Mannor,
Redchester. It is three Oclock of a Christmas morning. The arrival of the burglar Wolf is
awe inspiring. (igh»j#)
At that moment, Guy Sydney, the son of Lord Redchester enters the room. He
welcomes the world's notorious burglar and considers his presence a blessing for his
family. He serves him with wine. He allows him to complete his work. The burglar is
surprised at his genuine politeness ( ) . The reader enjoys this scene greatly.
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The third point of amusement:
The act of burglary is a novel and exciting incident in the life of entire family. Sydney
brings his sister Lettice there. The family butler (ysi duv) Preston also reaches there.
Then comes Lady Redchester. She is much delighted to see the terror of EnglandLH)
Gunder her roof. Lord Redchester also joins them. Bishop is also present with the
family.
The situation becomes very delightful. They are happy that they have been honoured
by a notorious ( r ) burglar, who has come to steal their Christmas gifts.

Every member of the family wants to save the jewellery but faila. It is Bishop who
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becomes very sweet and polite to him. He tempts him to loot their next door neighbour,

whos anilionare. Wolf agrees and returns the things to them. Everybody feels relieved.
The play with all its adventure and excitement is known for its
simple and light
humour.
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(4) Smoke Screens
Q.8 Discuss 'Smoke Screens' as a comedy of conflict between three view points or
generations, the old, the middle and the young. How is the conflict resolved.
OR What message does the writer want to glve to his readere in the play "Smoke
Screens"?
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Excelince of Knowtorie
A social comedy:
The play "Smoke Screen" is
a social comedy (P U}), In the play, three characters
are presented, who represent (UAU) three different attitudes and views on life; the
conservative (: ) the liberal and progressive (40) attitude respectively.
Conservative views in the play: notespk.com

Susan is married woman of fifty years. She is leading a happy married life. She
a

represents (t/UAV) the old and conservative attitude towards life. She has rigid views s)
( on life and morality. She is in favour of giving physical punishment to children if
they misbehave (u/UE4) with the elders.
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Liberalviewsinthe play:
Lucy Aston is forty years of age. She has liberal views on, life. She has divorced Ju)
(k her husband as he proved has an ill mannered
person (WLEA). She gives great
importance to personal reedom and has a flexible atitude (u) towards life
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Progressive viewsin the play:
Prim Rose isyoung and fashionable girl of twenty. She symbolises
a
(Sv)he
modem and progressive attitude of life. She is in favour of full
personal freedom. She is
rude ( ) to her aunt Susan. She does not listen to her advice. notespk.com

Conflict between Prim Roseand Susan:

When Prim Rose enters the room, her aunt Susan is listening to music on
gramophone.
She turns off the gramophone and starts searching her handbag which
contains her lipstick
and other girlish secrets. She feels that the bag has been concealed (e ) by her aunt
Susan. Susan objects to her going to the night club at night. But Prim Rose tells her that she
should not judge London Life from her village standards. The conflict between Susan and
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Prim Rose is based on the difference of their age group.
The conflict between Lucy and Susan:
The conflict (U) between Lucy and her sister Susan is also apparent (-Ub) from
behaviour of
the different events of the complains (t/a¢o) against the rude
play. Susan
Prim Rose. But Lucy favours her daughter and tells her
that children should be given
should be no restrictions (UIA) on
independence to develop their personality. There
them.
Rose says that she is marying woman ike her aunt Susan. What does she
Q.9 Prim a

of London? OR
mean by it? What made her marry the ugliest man
How does Prim Rose tackle the questton of marrlage? -OR

Why did Prim Rose decide to marry the ugliest man of the city?
Ans:
A sensible girl:
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Excellece of Knowlcdge
Prim Rose young and attractive girl of marriageable age
was a
(GLUO). She was
modern and progressive in her views on life. She
noticed very closely that her mother's
man who proved insincere. She
realized
marriage failed because she married a charming
mother led a very bitter and hard life without the help
of her husband. She
(U) that her
of a father. She lacked fatherly
also faced many problems in her life without the presence
affection. This contributed a lot in her faulty up bringing. (nzUt)
The secret of success in marriage:
She learned from the broken and unhappy married life of her mother that a husband
In her view, the success of
should not be chosen for his physical grace (Uu*é dlA) only.
marriage depended on sincerity of feelings (t ) between husband and wife.
Steadfast in her views
She was a modern girl of fine taste. Nobody could believe that she could marry the

ugliest man (WIsr) of the city. But she decided to marry him on the basis of his
character and sincerity and not on the basis of his physical appearance

Her reasons to marry theugliest man in the city: She

She convinced (.u ) her mother that she was differently made than she was.

was not so she is. She could not be brave and hardworking as her mother was. She
brave as
that
needed the protection (sp) and security of a male companion. She told her mother
she was a marrying kind of woman like her aunt Susan.
Like her, she wanted to have

peaceful home. She assured her mother that her

would be husband (#tuhn was
her
a man of noble nature. He would never be insincere to her. Her arguments convince
mother and she allowed her to marry him.