Flamingo Prose Chapter 7 The Interview — ENGLISH [FL] STD 12 Science — Question

Compare and contrast the two families of bangle-sellers portrayed in ‘Lost Spring’. Comment on the roles of individuals in highlighting the issues raised by the author.

What made the peddler accept Edla Willmansson’s invitation?

How did the misadventure in Y.M.C.A. swimming pool affect Douglas? What efforts did he make to conquer his old terror? Did he succeed?

What was the attitude of the average Indian in smaller localities towards advocates of ‘home rule’?

What work did the ‘office boy’ do in the Gemini Studios? Why did he join the studio? Why was he disappointed?

Which was the only occasion when she got to see Danny Casey in person?

What made the peddler finally change his ways?

(i) ‘The blacksmiths glanced only casually and indifferently at the intruder.’
(ii) ‘The ironmaster did not follow the example of the blacksmiths who had hardly deigned to look at the stranger.’ What do these attitudes reveal? How does the forge-episode help to develop the story? What is its implication?

“Self-reliance, Indian independence and help to sharecroppers were all bound together.” Elucidate on the basis of reading ‘Indigo’ by Louis Fischer.

OR

The Champaran episode was a turning point in Gandhi’s life. Explain with examples from ‘Indigo’ by Louis Fischer.

How did Gandhi work for rural uplift during his stay in Champaran?