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Question 11 Mark
What does Mary say about Mr. Best’s life and work habits?
Answer
About Mr. Best’s life, Mary says that he lives in trains as he commutes to London daily for work. He always read newspapers in the train and that he is a banker who can’t think.
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Question 21 Mark
How does Mary embarrass Mrs. Harding with her remarks about children?
Answer
Mary mistakenly claims Mrs. Harding has children, leading to an awkward moment.
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Question 31 Mark
What advice does Mrs. Shaw give Mary to handle conversations with the guests?
Answer
Mrs. Shaw advises Mary to be kind, make people laugh, and keep conversations going.
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Question 41 Mark
Why does Mrs. Shaw want Mary to go out for a walk during the guests’ visit?
Answer
Mrs. Shaw fears Mary might not say the right things, potentially offending the guests.
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Question 51 Mark
What does Mary say about Mr. Pomeroy?
Answer
Mary remarks that Mr. Pomeroy rides a horse every day and practices shooting.
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Question 71 Mark
What does Mrs. Shaw tell Mary to do with her coat?
Answer
Mrs. Shaw tells Mary to put her coat away in her bedroom.
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Question 121 Mark
How does humour play a central role in revealing the relationships and dynamics among the characters in the play? Provide examples to support your answer
Answer
Humour highlights social awkwardness, generational differences, and the challenge of communication. Examples include Mary’s comments about Mr. Best and Towzer.
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Question 131 Mark
Analyse how Mrs. Shaw’s advice to Mary reflects her desire to form new friendships in Lanfield. How does this advice backfire during the visit?
Answer
Mrs. Shaw’s advice focuses on being kind, humorous, and engaging to make a good impression. However, Mary’s misinterpretation and poor execution of this advice cause embarrassment.
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Question(1 Marks) - English STD 7 Questions - Vidyadip