Bholi — English (Language & Literature) STD 10 — Question

After her meeting with Matilda, Mme Forestier is upset with what happened. She feels guilty for not telling her friend that the necklace was fake. She wishes to make some amends for the ten years of suffering faced by the Loisels. If Mme Forestier returns the necklace to Matilda what value would it reflect? What would you have done if you were in her place?

What could have happened to Matilda if she had confessed to her friend that she had lost the necklace?

Briefly evaluate the validity of the adage ‘Values are caught, not taught’, in the context of the relationship between Anil and Hari Singh in ‘The Thief’s Story’

Why does Mrs Pumphrey think the dog’s recovery is “a triumph of surgery”?

Why did Bholi at first agree to an unequal match? Why did she later reject the marriage. What does this tell about her?

How did Mr. Loisel sacrifice the money he saved for a gun to please his reluctant wife?

Why did the landlady Mrs. Hall try to be friendly and prepared to excuse Griffin's irritable habits?

What was Mr. Herriot’s strict advice? Did Mrs. Pumphrey agree to his advice?

What excuse did Loisels put up to explain the delay in returning the necklace?

Why was Bholi frightened to go to school?