The Last Lesson

Extract 1
1. Answer: B. He was resigned to the inevitable changes.
2. Answer: B. He wanted to leave a las ng impression on his students.
3. Answer: Fright (or Nervousness)
4. Answer: Inspec on (or Prize days)
5. Answer: Serious and formal
6. Answer: It implies that me was running out, and M. Hamel was conveying the urgency of the lesson,
symbolizing how the French language and lessons were being taken away without wai ng for anyone.
Extract 2
1. Answer: B. They wanted to show their respect and regret for losing their language and country.
2. Answer: C. To mark the solemnity of his last lesson in French.
3. Answer: somber, reflec ve, and nostalgic
4. Answer: Regret
5. Answer: Loyal and dedicated
6. Answer: It reflects the loss of Alsace and Lorraine to Germany, symbolizing the loss of their cultural and
linguis c iden ty.

Lost Spring
Extract 1
1. Answer: C. He experiences a sense of hope and excitement.
2. Answer: B. Children view it with curiosity and hope, while parents see it as a means of survival.
3. Answer: B. The resilience and hope of childhood.
4. Answer: Searching
5. Answer: It suggests that children see garbage as a source of excitement and possibility, filled with poten al
discoveries, contras ng with a more u litarian view held by adults.
6. Answer: It highlights the innocence and op mism of childhood versus the harsh reali es of adult life. For
children, garbage represents opportunity and hope, while for adults, it signifies struggle and survival,
illustra ng the different perspec ves shaped by age and experience.
Extract 2
1. Answer: B. Mukesh is des ned to follow in his family's footsteps.
2. Answer: B. They are trapped in a cycle of hereditary occupa on.
3. Answer: Blindness
4. Answer: Ornaments
5. Answer: It suggests that the bangles are disorganized and carelessly placed, reflec ng a lack of proper care
or value given to them, despite their colorful appearance.
6. Answer: It enhances the visual richness and vibrancy of the bangles, contras ng the beauty of the colors
with the grim reality of the workers' lives, emphasizing the irony that despite the colorful and appealing
appearance of the bangles, the lives of those who make them are dull and filled with hardship.

Deep Water
Extract 1
1. The narrator’s reference to “the sensa on of dying and the terror that fear of it can produce” reveals that he
has directly encountered and understands the intense impact of fear on one’s mind. This experience has
deeply affected him, making him realize the depth of his own fears.
2. The phrase “the will to live somehow grew in intensity” reflects the narrator’s inner strength following his
experience with terror.
3. The narrator’s decision to “brush aside fear” indicates his newfound ability to face challenges without being
paralyzed by fear.
4. By the end of the passage, the narrator’s percep on of fear changes as he realizes that the real terror lies in
fearing fear itself. He feels liberated from the emo onal grip of fear and now sees himself as capable of
overcoming it.
5. C. He no longer feels held back by fear.
6. B. He now understands that fear is o en more daun ng than actual danger.
Extract 2
1. Answer: The repe ve descrip on emphasizes the rou ne and persistence of the instructor's training
method. It reflects the methodical and gradual approach used to help the narrator confront his fear of water
in a controlled, repe ve environment.
2. The narrator's repeated prac ce in the pool reflects his determina on to overcome his terror (correct
answer) of water.
3. The men on of “the old terror returned and my legs froze” reveals that, despite his efforts, the narrator was
s ll affected by his fear of drowning.
4. Answer: The instructor’s gradual relaxa on of his hold signifies his confidence in the narrator’s growing
ability to handle himself in the water. This gradual release also mirrors the process of confron ng fear step by
step, allowing the narrator to build his courage and gain a sense of control, which is essen al to overcoming
his deep-seated panic.
5. C. "Each me the instructor relaxed his hold on the rope and I went under, some of the old terror returned…"
This op on best captures the struggle between the narrator’s desire to overcome his fear and the persistent
grip of his panic.
6. Answer: B. Dedica on
The narrator’s commitment to prac cing consistently demonstrates his dedica on to mastering swimming
and overcoming his fear.

The Ra rap
Extract 1
1. The metaphor of the world as a "big ra rap" serves to express the narrator's cynical view of life, where he
believes that the world is designed to trap individuals with tempta ons, leading them to eventual ruin.
2. The narrator’s view of the world as a ra rap represents his pessimis c outlook on life and human nature.
3. The comparison of riches and joys to “cheese and pork” illustrates the narrator’s belief that material wealth
is a trap meant to lure and entrap people.
4. The descrip on of the world as a ra rap reveals the narrator's perspec ve that life is filled with tempta ons
that lead people astray, capturing them in a cycle of desire and entrapment.
5. D. “as soon as anyone let himself be tempted to touch the bait, it closed in on him.”
6. A. Cynicism – The phrase suggests that the narrator views human weaknesses, especially greed and desire,
with cynicism, believing that they lead individuals to their downfall.
Extract 2
1. The significance of the forest being compared to an "impenetrable prison" is to convey the narrator’s feeling
of being trapped, both physically in the forest and metaphorically in his life choices, with no apparent escape.
2. The narrator’s realisa on that "he had let himself be fooled by a bait" reflects his sense of regret over his
choices.
3. The narrator’s endless walking without finding a way out symbolizes his entrapment in the cycle of
tempta on and consequences.
4. The imagery of the forest closing in on the narrator contributes to the theme of entrapment by visually
represen ng his lack of freedom and the overwhelming feeling of being caught in an inescapable situa on,
highligh ng his internal struggle and isola on.
5. The line that conveys a sense of the narrator's growing awareness of his situa on is: C. "All at once he
recalled his thoughts about the world and the ra rap."
6. The phrase “had let himself be fooled by a bait” implies about the narrator’s view of his predicament that: B.
He accepts responsibility for being lured by tempta on.

Indigo
Extract 1
1. Gandhi cri cized the lawyers for collec ng high fees from the sharecroppers, which made legal
representa on unaffordable for the peasants. He believed this was exploita ve, especially when the peasants
were already suffering.
2. According to Gandhi, taking cases to the courts did li le good because the peasants were (crushed and fear-
stricken).
3. Gandhi’s belief that law courts are "useless" for the peasants reflects his realiza on that true jus ce for the
oppressed requires freedom from fear and a transforma on of the social system, not just legal
interven ons.
 4. Gandhi’s statement aligns with his broader philosophy of non-violence and self-reliance, emphasizing the
need for psychological and emo onal libera on from fear. He believed that true freedom could only be
achieved through self-awareness and self-control, not just through legal means.
5. C. The peasants were not prepared to navigate the legal system due to fear and oppression.
6. A. To encourage self-reliance among the peasants.
By freeing the peasants from fear, Gandhi aimed to empower them to stand up for their rights, encouraging
independence and dignity over relying on external legal systems.
Extract 2
1. Gandhi’s use of "conflict of du es" emphasizes the moral dilemma he faced between obeying the law and
following his higher duty to serve humanity and the na on. It reflects his struggle to reconcile his ac ons
with his conscience and his commitment to a greater cause.
2. The phrase “humanitarian and na onal service” in the extract reflects Gandhi’s sense of (selflessness).
3. Gandhi’s statement about his "conflict of du es" reflects his moral dilemma between respec ng lawful
authority and fulfilling his higher duty to serve humanity. This indicates his belief in moral responsibility and
the higher law of conscience.
4. Gandhi jus fies his ac ons by sta ng that his disregard for the order was not due to a lack of respect for the
law but because he was following the "higher law of our being," which is his conscience. This reflects his
belief that moral conscience supersedes legal commands.
5. A. “He disregarded the order to leave, ‘not for want of respect for lawful authority, but in obedience to the
higher law of our being.’”
6. B. Moral authority of conscience

Poets and Pancakes

Extract – 1
1. The cri cs felt that the subject’s success in films overshadowed and diminished the recogni on of his literary
accomplishments. This suggests that cri cs gave more importance to his cinema c success, overshadowing his
literary contribu ons.
2. The phrase “his success in films overshadowed and dwarfed his literary achievements” suggests that his
(extraordinary) achievements in films o en took precedence over his literary contribu ons.
3. The subject’s ability to perform be er than the main actors in subsidiary roles reflects his excep onal talent
and dedica on to his cra , regardless of the size of his part.
4. The portrayal of the subject’s generosity towards friends and rela ves shows that he valued human
connec ons and believed in the importance of community and love, reflected by his house being open to
numerous rela ons and acquaintances.
5. A. He was dedicated to his cra , delivering remarkable performances even in minor roles, showing that he
valued the art of ac ng over fame.
6. A. His wri ng reflected a deep understanding and respect for cultural tradi ons.

Extract – 2
1. The phrase implies that a relaxed and leisurely environment was thought to foster crea vity and ar s c
expression, a no on that was believed to be important for poetry.
2. The correct op on is misunderstood.
3. The poets’ lack of understanding of communism, combined with a reliance on stereotypes, led to their
aversion to the term.
4. The intellectual climate at Gemini Studios was one of superficial engagement with poli cal thought, with the
poets more focused on outward appearances (e.g., khadi) than on understanding the deeper social and
poli cal issues of the me.
5. A. The poets were disconnected from any meaningful engagement with poli cs, focusing more on art and
poetry in a superficial way.
6. This indicates that their ignorance or misrepresenta on of communism was made clear through their words
or ac ons.