PT 2 (2023 -24)

1.Why was Dr Herriot confident that Tricki will be in the hospital soon ?
Dr. Herriot had warned Mrs. Pumphrey to cut down on his food intake (strict diet) and give Tricki more exercise
or he would be really ill. Mr. Herriot was sure it was difficult for Mrs. Pumphrey to follow the new regime. He
watched Tricki’s progress with growing concern. Tricki was tottering along in his little tweed coat. He struggled
on, drooping in his harness. He thought it wouldn’t be long before he heard from Mrs. Pumphrey. Mrs.
Pumphrey was distraught. Tricki would eat nothing. Refused even his favourite dishes; and besides, he had
bouts of vomiting. He spent all his time lying on a rug, panting. Didn’t want to go for walks, didn’t want to do
anything.
2. Ausable was different compared to other agents. Comments.
The fat and sloppy Ausable did not fit any description of a secret agent. He lives in a French hotel which is
situated in the sixth floor of a modest and gloomy hotel. He spoke French and German passably; he never lost
the American accent he had brought to Paris from Boston twenty years ago. Instead of having messages slipped
into his hand by dark-eyed beauties, he gets only a prosaic telephone call making an appointment in his room.
In these ways he was different from the conventional notion of a spy.
3.What did the young lady asked Horace to do for her?
The lady in red was a thief herself and just like Horace, she had come to the house to steal the jewels. The lady
tricked Horace into believing that she was the mistress of the house by her mannerisms. She concocted a story
about wanting to wear the jewels to a party that very night. She also added that her husband is in London. She
then lied that she had forgotten the combination of the safe. In an attempt to please her and prevent her from
reporting him to the police. Horace willingly opened the safe for her.

Long Answers:
Nelson Mandela emphasizes on the importance of freedom. He states I am not truly free If I am taking away
someone else’s freedom, just as surely as I am not free when my freedom is taken from me.
Do you think Nelson Mandela would have the same opinion for the animals in the zoo, whose freedom has
been curtailed?
Prepare a speech draft in not more than 120 words on behalf of Nelson Mandela about freedom of animals.
(Reference: Nelson Mandela Long Walk to freedom and A Tiger in the Zoo)
Freedom is the very essence of life, whether it be for humans or animals. As I have said before, "I am not truly
free if I am taking away someone else’s freedom. This principle extends beyond humanity to the animals in our
world. I have always believed that my freedom is incomplete if others around me are not free.
The apartheid system inflicted unimaginable pain and suffering on my people, denying us our rights. In South
Africa, a man of colour who attempted to live as a human being was punished and isolated. In South Africa, a
man who tried to fulfil his duty to his people was inevitably ripped from his family and his home and was forced
to live a life apart, a twilight existence of secrecy and rebellion. My struggle against the apartheid was not just a
fight against physical oppression but also a battle for dignity, self-respect and equality. I spent my life fighting
for equality and justice in the face of a system that sought to dehumanize us. This principle of equality applies
universally, not just to humans but to all creatures. Animals too deserve fair treatment and the right to live
freely in their natural habitats, just as my people deserved to live free from the oppression of apartheid. When
I see animals confined in cages, I feel pity for the animals that had been compelled to live in cramped and
congested spaces away from their natural habitats. I see helplessness, anger and frustration writ large on their
faces. A tiger in the zoo is a helpless creature whose strength is curbed by the bars of the cage. Unlike the tiger
in the forest , he is only an object of amusement. He is not free to prey upon animals to satisfy his hunger and
to frighten people with his teeth and sharp claws.
As humans, and particularly as someone who has witnessed and endured oppression, I believe we bear the
responsibility of ensuring freedom for all beings. Just as we stood against the inhumanity of apartheid, we must
also stand against the unnecessary confinement and suffering of animals. Their freedom is a reflection of our
humanity.

2. Anne has loving parents and a number of friends. Even then she thought that she was alone. What advice
do you think she would have given the boy who lost his ball?
Draft a conversation between Anne and the boy ( 12 to 15 dialogues)
Scene : Anne Frank, a young girl is walking through a park. She notices a boy sitting on a park bench, his
shoulders slumped and his face buried in his hands.
Boy: [sitting on the ground, looking sad] I lost my ball. It was my favorite, and now I don’t have anything to play
with. It was one toy that I loved the most.
Anne: Hi there. I see you’re really upset. Losing something you care about can feel like a big deal, even if it’s
just a ball.
Boy: Yeah, it’s like everything’s ruined. It was special to me. I have lot of memories associated with the ball.
Anne: I understand how you feel. I once felt a deep sadness when I lost my grandmother. Her presence was so
important to me, and it was like a part of my world was missing. It’s hard when someone or something we love
is no longer with us.
Boy: It’s hard to explain, but it feels like no one really understands how much it hurts.
Anne: That’s often the case. Even though others might try to understand, it’s difficult for them to fully grasp
what you’re feeling. I felt that way when my grandmother passed away. Even with people around me, I felt
alone in my grief. I did not feel like celebrating my birthday.
Boy: What should I do now? I don’t think I can ever find the ball again.
Anne: It’s painful to think you might not get back what you’ve lost. But just as I had to find ways to cope with
losing my grandmother, you might find comfort in remembering the happy times with your ball. This is your
first life lesson about inevitability of loss. This is your first step towards being responsible.
Boy: It still feels so overwhelming. I don’t think I can ever replace the ball with a new one.
Anne: It’s okay to feel overwhelmed. When I lost my grandmother, I felt alone and sad. I started writing my
thoughts and feelings in a diary. I call my diary ‘Kitty’. It helped me feel less alone and allowed me to remember
the good times.
Boy: Thanks for listening, I will be cautious next time and careful in the future. This sad and insignificant event
has taught that loss is part of life.
Anne: One loss must not bring your life to a halt. You lost a valuable possession today. This commences your
journey towards maturity.
Boy : Today I have learnt the epistemology of loss. In this world of materialism, we own a number of
possessions and very frequently have to suffer some loss. I have to move on. Thank you, Anne. I promise to be
strong and will try my best to forget the loss of my favorite toy.
Anne : I am glad you feel better. Take care. Bye

1.Why were the two boys surprised and fascinated when they saw fresh muddy imprints of a pair of bare
feet? Explain the mystery and the reason behind it.
“Footprints Without Feet” is an excerpt from the novel “The Invisible Man” written by H.G Wells. The episode
unfolds the suspense behind the invisibility of Griffin, the scientist who misuses his ability to make himself
invisible. The power of invisibility came to a selfish and ill-tempered Griffin who misused it by breaking law.
The two boys in London were surprised and fascinated when they saw fresh muddy footprints of a human
being on the steps of a house, but there was nobody present there. As they looked, a fresh footprint appeared
from nowhere. Further footprints followed, one after another, descending the steps and progressing down the
street. The boys followed, fascinated, until the muddy impressions became fainter and fainter, and at last
disappeared altogether. The explanation of the mystery was really simple enough.
The bewildered boys had been following a scientist who had just discovered how to make the human body
transparent. Griffin, the scientist, had carried out experiment after experiment to prove that the human body
could become invisible. Finally, he swallowed certain rare drugs and his body became as transparent as a sheet
of glass, though it also remained as solid as glass.

Practice Questions
1.Imagine Robert Frost from A Dust of Snow met Lencho from A Letter to God and discussed the various ways
nature can influence a person’s mood. Create this conversation in not more than 120 words.
2. Did Griffin from Footprints without feet follow the saying ‘with great power comes great responsibility’?
Justify your answer in 120 words.
3. Imagine that Mrs. Pumphrey from A Triumph of Surgery , reflects upon her bahviour, learns from her
mistakes, and writes a diary entry about the consequences of overindulgence. Write this diary entry as Mrs.
Pumphrey in about 120 words.