A Funny Man — English STD 7 — Question

Why was Ananda reminded of the poem ‘Pushp ki Abhilasha’?

Analyse how the poet creates humour through the funny man’s illogical actions. Support your answer with three examples from the poem.

The poem ends with a prayer for the soldiers’ well-being and blessings. Why is it important for each one of us to pray for the well-being of soldiers?

What did the beggar feel about the ladies of the household?

Do we usually say that an animal ‘wears’ a tail ? What do we say ? (Think: Does an animal wear a coat ? Consult a dictionary if you like, and find out how ‘wear’ is used in different ways.)

Sunder Singh and Suraj form an unlikely friendship. What draws them together?

Why do the fathers and trees useful ?

Discuss Plan A, B and C and the reasons for their respective failures,

What happens when the adults give too many instructions to their children ?

How does Ananda feel after reading Soumya’s letter, and what does Ananda aspire to do?