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The storm

Q1- Describe how Zekiye Hanim sensed the storm coming. (3 marks) (60-70 words)

Q2- How were the summers in the shanty-town Mehmet lived? (4 marks) (70-80 words)

Q3- How did Mehmet see Zekiye Hanim’s house? (3 marks) (60-70 words)

Q4- What was the scythe compared to in the grass? What can you interpret from the metaphor used? (3 marks) (70-80 words)

Q5- From the reactions received from Muflis, Mehmed and Zekiye Hanim, do you think storms were common in the area where they lived? (3 marks) (60-70 words)

Q6- What led to the accident happening? (3 marks) (60-70 words)

Q7- How did Muhlis react to the wound? (3 marks) (60-70 words)

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Traffic Jam in New Dehli (Question Bank) -

Q1) This extract is from which person's point of view ? (20-40 words)

Q2) Why did the guy who spat near honda city cringe when Balram glared at him ? (40-50 words)

Q3) Who were the people squatting on the pavement ? (20-35 words)

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PrabhgunBilly:Do you think the teachers should have had pursued him to think like the others and force him into the methods he did not seeminterested in? M 3 (50-60)What  does the phrase 'it was hidden between in his ears" mean?Elaborate M4 (50-60)Why do you think the friends understood him better?(2M 30-40)What should the teachers have ideally done?Did that impact hislearning?what do you think? (3M 30-40)How do you think you would feel if you were in his shoes due tothe differences between the other children and you and how theteachers treated you? can this be seen in our classrooms too? Isthis how the educational system.functions? (5m 80-100)---------------------1. (3 markers, 50-60 words) What was 1 change that was veryprominent during this period of transition?2. . (4 markers, 80-100 words)How do you think jamaica lookedlike? 3. Do you think he is missing or is overwhelmingly nostalgicabout the change?Or is he proud of the change? What emotions do you think are embracing him?(4 markers 80-100)4. What does the last verse mean? "Tombs of landscapewindmills are broken empty towers". (2 markers 30-40 words)5.How do you think the society was like, there? Looking at themiserable circumstances around there how do you think theauthor's life was affected by those shackles of slavery?Becoming too AmericanAfter Young Ju asked  why they had moved to America , her mother refused to answer and finally gave her the permission, while she had made so many arguments before to which she had  a no. What does this tell about her mother?(5M 80-100)What was the stereotype her mom stood by?Do you think it is true?(2m 30-40)Even if it was out of concern do you think her mom not letting her be friends with Amanda was Orthodox?3m 50-60Why do you think she lied at the end of the extract? Do you think it could be due to any sort of embarrassment? 5m 80-100What do you think for families and children who have immigrated cultural differences can act as a huge barrier in communication and can cause embarrassment ? If you were in their shoes what would be one thing about your culture you would be embarrassed about and why? 5M 80-100STANDING IN A FIELD:1. Do you think if you were able to notice the slightest of these details yourself you will be having a hard time dealing with this too? If yes then why?4m 60-802.Christopher had told a "joke" what do you think was the funny element in there?What does the joke tell about his preferences? 4m 60-803. How do you think it is tough dealing with people with autism or such different preferences? How would you deal with someone having autism ? Is it right to make them feel they are very different or should we treat them as we treat everyone?5M 80-1004. How do you think autism affects his life at home?---------------Traffic jam:

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PrabhgunBilly:Do you think the teachers should have had pursued him to think like the others and force him into the methods he did not seeminterested in? M 3 (50-60)What  does the phrase 'it was hidden between in his ears" mean?Elaborate M4 (50-60)Why do you think the friends understood him better?(2M 30-40)What should the teachers have ideally done?Did that impact hislearning?what do you think? (3M 30-40)How do you think you would feel if you were in his shoes due tothe differences between the other children and you and how theteachers treated you? can this be seen in our classrooms too? Isthis how the educational system.functions? (5m 80-100)---------------------1. (3 markers, 50-60 words) What was 1 change that was veryprominent during this period of transition?2. . (4 markers, 80-100 words)How do you think jamaica lookedlike? 3. Do you think he is missing or is overwhelmingly nostalgicabout the change?Or is he proud of the change? What emotions do you think are embracing him?(4 markers 80-100)4. What does the last verse mean? "Tombs of landscapewindmills are broken empty towers". (2 markers 30-40 words)5.How do you think the society was like, there? Looking at themiserable circumstances around there how do you think theauthor's life was affected by those shackles of slavery?Becoming too AmericanAfter Young Ju asked  why they had moved to America , her mother refused to answer and finally gave her the permission, while she had made so many arguments before to which she had  a no. What does this tell about her mother?(5M 80-100)What was the stereotype her mom stood by?Do you think it is true?(2m 30-40)Even if it was out of concern do you think her mom not letting her be friends with Amanda was Orthodox?3m 50-60Why do you think she lied at the end of the extract? Do you think it could be due to any sort of embarrassment? 5m 80-100What do you think for families and children who have immigrated cultural differences can act as a huge barrier in communication and can cause embarrassment ? If you were in their shoes what would be one thing about your culture you would be embarrassed about and why? 5M 80-100STANDING IN A FIELD:1. Do you think if you were able to notice the slightest of these details yourself you will be having a hard time dealing with this too? If yes then why?4m 60-802.Christopher had told a "joke" what do you think was the funny element in there?What does the joke tell about his preferences? 4m 60-803. How do you think it is tough dealing with people with autism or such different preferences? How would you deal with someone having autism ? Is it right to make them feel they are very different or should we treat them as we treat everyone?5M 80-1004. How do you think autism affects his life at home?---------------Traffic jam:

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Standing in a field-
1. Why do you think Christopher likes mathematicians so much? (3 marks) 40-50 words.
2. Do you think Christopher doesn't care about anyone except him? Give reasons for your answer. (4 marks) 60-80 words.
3. What does "glancing" mean? (1 mark)
4. Did you find Christopher's joke funny?(2 marks) 20-50 words.
5.  Is Christopher's personality likeable? (3 marks) 40-60 words.
6. Why do you think Christopher is good at maths, chess and logic? Is it related to his condition?(4 marks) 60-80 words.
7. Do you think Christopher gets annoyed because people don't focus on every single detail of an object? Do you also get annoyed when people don't see things the same way you do? Give reasons for your answer. (5 marks) 80-100 words.
Becoming too American-
1. Do you think Young Ju is a well behaved child? Give reasons for your answer. (3 marks) 40-60 words.
2. Do you think Young Ju's mother is scared of Amanda? (4 marks) 60-80 words.
3. Why doesn't Young Ju want her mother and Amanda to meet? (3 marks) 40-60 words.
4. Why do you think there are dark clouds of smoke in the air?(2 marks) 20- 50 words.
5. Do you think Young Ju's parents are too strict? Give reasons for your answer. (5 marks) 60- 100 words.
6. Why do you think Young Ju scratched her cheek, when her mother got angry? Do you think she was nervous? (2 marks) 40- 50 words.
7. Why do you think Young Ju's mother started to cry in the middle of the chapter? ( 3 marks) 50- 60 words.
Playing Icarus
1. Why do you think we talk about birds when we talk about being free? (3 marks) 40-60 words
2. Do you think freedom can be achieved alone? (3 marks) 40-60 words
3. Why is flying related to freedom? (2 marks) 20 -50
4. Why do you think Marin Sorescu's poems censored?
5. How do you think the different birds helped the author? Write your opinion. (3 marks) 40-60 words.
6. Do you think freedom is something that can be achieved alone? (2 marks) 20-40 words.
7. Are birds the most free in this world? (4 marks) 50- 80 words.
Traffic Jam in New Delhi
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Billy:
Do you think the teachers should have had pursued him to think

like the others and force him into the methods he did not seem

interested in? M 3 (50-60)

What  does the phrase 'it was hidden between in his ears" mean?

Elaborate M4 (50-60)

Why do you think the friends understood him better?(2M 30-40

)

What should the teachers have ideally done?Did that impact his

learning?what do you think? (3M 30-40)

How do you think you would feel if you were in his shoes due to

the differences between the other children and you and how the

teachers treated you? can this be seen in our classrooms too? Is

this how the educational system.functions? (5m 80-100)

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1. (3 markers, 50-60 words) What was 1 change that was very

prominent during this period of transition?

2. . (4 markers, 80-100 words)How do you think jamaica looked

like?

3. Do you think he is missing or is overwhelmingly nostalgic

about the change?Or is he proud of the change? What emotions

do you think are embracing him?(4 markers 80-100)

4. What does the last verse mean? "Tombs of landscape

windmills are broken empty towers". (2 markers 30-40 words)

5.How do you think the society was like, there? Looking at the

miserable circumstances around there how do you think the

author's life was affected by those shackles of slavery?
Becoming too American
After Young Ju asked  why they had moved to America , her mother refused to answer and finally gave her the permission, while she had made so many arguments before to which she had  a no. What does this tell about her mother?(5M 80-100)

What was the stereotype her mom stood by?Do you think it is true?(2m 30-40)

Even if it was out of concern do you think her mom not letting her be friends with Amanda was Orthodox?3m 50-60

Why do you think she lied at the end of the extract? Do you think it could be due to any sort of embarrassment? 5m 80-100

What do you think for families and children who have immigrated cultural differences can act as a huge barrier in communication and can cause embarrassment ? If you were in their shoes what would be one thing about your culture you would be embarrassed about and why? 5M 80-100

STANDING IN A FIELD:
1. Do you think if you were able to notice the slightest of these details yourself you will be having a hard time dealing with this too? If yes then why?4m 60-80
2.Christopher had told a "joke" what do you think was the funny element in there?What does the joke tell about his preferences? 4m 60-80
3. How do you think it is tough dealing with people with autism or such different preferences? How would you deal with someone having autism ? Is it right to make them feel they are very different or should we treat them as we treat everyone?5M 80-100
4. How do you think autism affects his life at home?
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STANDING IN A FIELD
q1) does he get annoyed when he sees people around him who dont see the world in the same way as he does

q2) what was the joke that he shared?

q3) do you think he should change his habit of noticing each and every detail?

q4) explain the joke.

q5)

BECOMING TOO AMERICAN

q1) how does young ju's father want her to behave like?

q2) why does young ju's mother allow her to go to the party?

q3) why does mother say that she is obliged to her friend?

q4) what does the author mean by - "the station wagon
sputters away"

q5) who do you think was right? mother or young ju? explain..................

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CH-STANDING IN A FIELD (I am doing this because I lost the other one )
1)     Do you think Christopher was bullied due to his different mind ?

2)     Even though Christopher had a different mind, do you agree that he was smarter than the other ?

3)     Why does he not like to go to another place ?

4)     Why did Christopher use the phrase “The computer overworking ?”

5)     Describe Christopher’s mind and his philosophy.

6)     What did Christopher observe in the place he was living ?

7)     Was Christopher a math person or a logical guy ? Give some instances for why.

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Becoming too American:
Q.1 why was Ju so stunned when she heard you can go?
Q.2 What do you think why was Ju's mother so uncool after Ju went to the party?
Q.3 Why was Ju so annoyed when is her mother talked about her roots?
Q.4 Do you think is Ju influenced by the quick American ways. Why do you think it's wrong?
Q.5 How do you think Ju managed to pull off such a trick?
Q.6 Is Ju wrong about her roots or is she is becoming too American?
Q.7 Why Does Ju ask her mother to drop her off at a certain spot, not at the party?

Traffic Jam In New Delhi:
Q.1 Why is the jam annoying the poet so much?
Q.2 Describe the scene of the traffic jam?
Q.3 Where the does scene describe the place as?
Q.4 differentiates the light and the dark side of the jam.
Q.5 Why does the traffic jam, depict the different variety of vehicles?
Q.6 Where is the author in accordance with the story?
Q.7 describes the society that the author is stuck in.

Standing in a field:
Q.1 What is the habit that Christopher's life?
Q.2 Is

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Becoming too American (Q and A)

1. Who do you think told Young Ju about what Americans, in general, are like? (40-50 Words)

2. Is it wrong for Young Ju to ask questions, why do you think Uhmma and Apa are not happy with this behavior? (50-60 words)

3. Does Amanda actually need Young Ju at the party, or is she just another one of those bullies that you have seen on t.v. growing up? (50-60 words)

4. Why do you think Asians don't like having debts with a person, is it so wrong to help your friends, when they are in need? (60-70 words)

5. Is Young Ju embarrassed by her mother, if not, why do you think she made her park a few blocks away from the beach? (50-60 words)

6. Is Uhmma Proud of being Korean, are other races too low for her? Is that why she doesn't approve of Young Joo's friendship with Amanda? (60-70 words)

7. Why is Uhmma having to micromanage the family, where is Apa in the whole picture, in this extract? Is it true that only men should/can provide for their families? (70-80 words)

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Standing in a field (Q and A)

1. How would you describe Christopher (using high vocabulary words), are all people who are autistic like Christopher? Do they find a mistake in everything present in this world? (60-70 words)

2. Do you think Christopher needs assistance from Ms. Siobhan, will writing down experiences from his life help him? (40-50 words)

3. Describe Christopher’s relationship with his parents from what you have read. Is there anything that they can do to help Christopher out? (50-60 words)

4. What is your perspective on the abrupt ending of this extract “I’m worried that i might have left the gas cooker on”? (30-40 words)

5. What is your viewpoint on graffiti, why do you think it is a crime in most nations? (how many ever words you want)

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Traffic jam in New Delhi
1. What are the reasons for fierce jams on the roads? Who causes these jams?
(3marks)
2. The people on the either side of the road, why aren't they affected by the jam?
(3marks)

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(Becoming too American)
Q1- According to Young Ju’s parents, what should an ideal korean daughter be like? (3 marks) (50-60 words)

Q2- Refusing to send Young Ju to her friend’s birthday party, why did Young Ju’s mother agree to send her out of the blue? (4 marks) (70-80 words)

Q3- What was Ahma’s reaction when Young Ju accidentally slipped out that she had borrowed some money from Amanda? (3 marks) (50-60 words)

Q4- Why did Young Ju’s parents think that Young Ju’s American friends might influence Young Ju in a wrong way? What was the impression her parents had about American children? (4 marks) (60-70 words)

Q5- If you were in Young Ju’s parents place, would you let your child socialize with American children or would you not let her socialize and merge with the American society? Give your reasons for the same. (70-80 words) (4 marks)

Q6- Do you think it is okay to merge in another society so much that one forgets their identity and who they are? Give your opinion about the same (4 marks) (70-80 words)

Q7- What made Young Ju lie and tell her mother to leave her there and not come to pick her up. Describe her feelings at that moment. (4 marks) (70-80 words)

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Standing in a field

Q1. Why do you think that Christopher favors the mathematician in the joke when the logician makes a valid point? (3m) (40-50 words)

Q2. Do you think that Christopher’s habit of taking in every detail is good for him? Do you think that this habit of his could give him stress in the future? () ()

Q3.  Do you think that Christopher has any friends? Do you think that people would want to be friends with him in school? What would you think if a person like him if comes to your class? () ()

Q4.

Q5.

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Standing in field
Ques 1 . Why did miss Siobhan said Christopher to look things closely and write what he adapted ?
Ques 2. Why did Christopher refer himself as a computer and what did he mean by ctrl+alt+ delete?
Ques 3. What does autism mean ?
Ques4. What do CROW APTOK mean ?

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(Standing in a field)
Q1- Why does Christopher think of other people as 'lazy' when they fail to notice things? (3 marks) (50-60 words)
Q2- What characteristics did you notice in Christopher? Describe in detail (4 marks) (60-70 words)

Q3- What effects of autism do you see in Christopher? (3 marks) (50-60 words)

Q4- Give one bad quality and one good quality about Christopher (2 marks) (40-50 words)

Q5- Why does Christopher say that when he couldn’t tell jokes he didn’t lie but just clarified? (3 marks) (50-60 words)

Q6- Do you think Christopher has a liking for people who fail to notice things? (3 marks) (50 words)

Q7- How is Christopher different from other people? Describe some of the qualities of Christopher which differ from others. (4 marks) (70-80 words)

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After Young Ju asked  why they had moved to America , her mother refused to answer and finally gave her the permission, while she had made so many arguments before to which she had  a no. What does this tell about her mother?(5M 80-100)

What was the stereotype her mom stood by?Do you think it is true?(2m 30-40)

Even if it was out of concern do you think her mom not letting her be friends with Amanda was Orthodox?3m 50-60

Why do you think she lied at the end of the extract? Do you think it could be due to any sort of embarrassment? 5m 80-100

What do you think for families and children who have immigrated cultural differences can act as a huge barrier in communication and can cause embarrassment ? If you were in their shoes what would be one thing about your culture you would be embarrassed about and why? 5M 80-100

STANDING IN A FIELD:
1. Do you think if you were able to notice the slightest of these details yourself you will be having a hard time dealing with this too? If yes then why?4m 60-80
2.Christopher had told a "joke" what do you think was the funny element in there?What does the joke tell about his preferences? 4m 60-80
3. How do you think it is tough dealing with people with autism or such different preferences? How would you deal with someone having autism ? Is it right to make them feel they are very different or should we treat them as we treat everyone?5M 80-100
4.

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Ch - Standing in a field (Question bank)

Q1) What changes does Christopher observe in his known surroundings ? (30-40)

Q2) Why do you think he's able to observe so much in his surroundings? (40-30)

Q3) Describe the scene of the field? (40-50)

Q4) On which date did Christopher go to a field with his parents? (20-40)

Q5) What does Christopher think about other people's observations ? (40-50)

Q6) What is 'graffiti'?

Q7) Why is Christopher good at chess, maths and logic ? (50-60)

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Standing in the Field
Framing Questions
1) How can Christopher use his concentration skills to his advantage? (2 marks)
2) Why do you think Christopher was good at maths? (2 marks)
3) Describe some positive and some negative characteristics of Christopher. (3 marks)
4) Were Christopher's jokes funny to you? (3 marks)
5) How could people near his heart help him and motivate him to interact with unknown people and dealing with new situations? (3 marks)
6) Do you it is correct for Christopher telling most of the people almost blind? (2 marks)
7) Imagine you are Christopher and you are shifting to a new house? Write a Diary of 100-120 words describing your experience of your first 2-3 days. (5 marks)

Becoming too American
Framing Questions
1) Why Young Ju's mother didn't want her friends to be American?
2) From where did the family of Young Ju belonged to? Mention some customs they believed.
3) What do you think about the friendship of Amanda and Young Ju?
4) Do you think it was right for their parents not allowing Young Ju to make American friends? Right from her parents' point of view.
5) Describe the fast American ways.
6) Share your views on the ending of this chapter.
7) Why do you think her mother allowed her to go to the Birthday Party at last?

Playing Icarus
Framing Question
1) Tell some facts about the poet of the poem. (2 marks)
2) Describe some struggles faced by people living in Romania in the time of Nicolae Ceausescu. (2 marks)
3) What were censored poems? (1 marks)
4) What does the word 'feather' indicates in the poem? (2 marks)
5) Explain what all did he got from the birds? (3 marks)
6) Give summary of the poem. (3 marks)
7) What kind of flying is the poem writing about? (2 marks)

Traffic Jam in New Delhi
Framing Q's
1) In which road, there was a fierce jam? (1 marks)
2) How was the traffic jam in which the author was stuck? (2 marks)
3) Who spat on the author's car? What do you mean by 'namaste' in the extract? (2 marks)
4) What was the reaction of the narrator on the spat? (2 marks)
5) Where could the author imagine his father? What was his father doing in his imagination? (3 marks)
6) Who were the poor creatures the author was talking about in the extract? (2 marks)
7) Imagine you are stuck in a fierce traffic jam. Write a diary entry of 100-120 words. (5 marks)

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Q1. Why is it hard for immigrants in USA to adapt?(5M)
Q2. What are Young Ju and Uhmma Talking about? Explain in Detail?(4M)
Q3. Why Uhmma wants to return back to South Korea?(3M)
Q4. Why Young Ju wants to borrow money?(3 and a half marks)
Q5. Who is the author of this story?(1M)
Q6. Write the summary of this story.(5M)
Q7. Who is Amanda? Why Young Ju wants to go to her Birthday Party?(2M)

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Becoming too American (Q and A)

1. Who do you think told Young Ju about what Americans, in general, are like? (40-50 Words)

2. Is it wrong for Young Ju to ask questions, why do you think Uhmma and Apa are not happy with this behavior? (50-60 words)

3. Does Amanda actually need Young Ju at the party, is she just another one of those bullies? (50-60 words)

4. Why do you think Asians don't like having debts with a person, is it so wrong to help your friends, when they are in need? (60-70 words)

5. Is Young Ju embarrassed by her mother, if not, why do you think she made her park a few blocks away from the beach? (50-60 words)

6. Is Uhmma Proud of being Korean, are other races too low for her? Is that why she doesn't approve of Young Joo's friendship with Amanda? (60-70 words)

7. Why is Uhmma having to micromanage the family, where is Apa in the whole picture, in this extract? Is it true that only men should provide for their families? (70-80 words)

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Q1) What was the opinion of Young ju's mother towards Amanda. 30 words.

Q2) What and why Young ju lied to her mother. 30 Words

Q3) Who is Author Of The Chapter . 10 Words.

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Becoming too American

Q1)How finally Amanda’s mother got convinced to send her to her friend’s part? (40-50 words)

Q2)Why did Uhmma wave the knife in the air and scratched her head? (50 words)

Q3)Was Amanda’s father holding up stereotypes? (60-80 words)

Q4)What do you think are ‘Fast American Ways’?(50 words)

Q5)Explain how Young Ju is feeling when she says, “Then why did we move to America”? (60 words)
Standing in a field

Q1)What was the one thing that Christopher did when he arrived at a new place? (30 words)

Q2)Why do you think that Christopher said that, “Most people are Lazy. They never look properly.” (50-70 words)

Q3)What did Christopher want to say CTRL+ALT+DEL? (40-50 words)

Q4)What was the humor behind the joke which Christopher told? (50 words)

Q5)To whom did Christopher compare himself to and why? (30-50 words)

Q6)How else do we know that Christopher loves mathematics? (80 words)

Q7)What is ‘a clarification’? How is it different from a  lie or a falsehood? (60-70 words)

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1 ) Why Amanda s parents were not allowing her to go to the party ? what would you do if you were at her parents place ? 30 to 40 words )

2) is their any way to convince your parents what way did Amanda use to convince ? (50 to 60 words )

3) why Amanda said to drop her half way not inside the party ? what they are hiding? ( 30 to 40 words )

4) Changing fully from Korean to American  and adopting to new culture is good describe in your own words ?

STANDING IN THE FIELD

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CHAPTER-BECOMING TOO AMERICAN
Q. Do you think Ju's mom was over reacting to the fact that she was a friend of an American ?(50-60 words) 2m

Q. Why did Ju make her mom drop her of before the party area ? 40-50 words (2m)

Q.Why was Ju embarassed  of her mother to react that way ? 30-40 words (2m)

Q. Why was Uhamma so angry that Ju had borrowed money ? 50-70 words (3m)

Q. Was it that Uhmma felt bad for young Ju that she sent her to the party or was there another reason ?
(70-90 words)(4m)

Q. Why does Ju want to go to Amanda's party ? For what reason was she able to go to her birthday ?
50-60 words (3m)

Q. What was the korean mindset of Uhamma ? Was Ju able to convince her ? 30-50 words (2m)

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Unit 10- Becoming too American

1.     What impression of American children does Uhmma have? (50) (2)

2.     Why does Uhmma disapprove of Ju borrowing money? (50)(2)

3.     How do you think Ju feels growing up in America with Korean parents? (80) (4)

4.     Do you think that Ju is right in adopting American culture? (60) (3)

5.     Write about an instance where you may have questioned your culture. (80) (4)

6.     Why did Ju ask Uhmma to park the station wagon away from her friends? (50) (2)

7.     How can you tell that this is a traditional Korean family? (50) (2)

Standing in a Field
1. Why are routines and schedules so important to Christopher? (80) (4)
2. How does autism affect Christopher? (80) (4)
3. How is Christopher's perception of his surroundings different from those without autism? (80) (4)
4. How does Christopher describe the field? (50) (2)
5. How do you think Christopher may come across to people who meet him for the first time? (50) (2)
6. After reading the chapter about the thoughts of an individual on the spectrum, How do you think you should behave with a person with autism? (100) (4)
7. What challenges did Christopher face while writing this extract? (60) (3)

The Venice Effect
1. According to Count Girolama how does the tide surrounding Venice affect the Venetians? (60) (3)
2. What role does Count Girolama play in Venice? (40) (1)
3. In what ways are Venetians different from others? Do you think that the water they're built on affects them? (80) (4)
4. How does a trompe l'oeil painting relate to real life? (50) (2)
5. Why don't you think the author admitted his indifference after crossing the bridge? (60) (3)
6. What do you think Count Marcello means when he says, "Everyone in Venice is acting."? (60) (3)
7. What is the Venice effect? (80) (4)

The Storm
1. From the extract, what kind of financial situation do you think Mehmat's family was in? (50) (2)
2.

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Becoming too American:

1) Why do you think that Ju's parents have such a low view of Americans? Could it be because of cultural differences? (3)
2) Have you ever been in a moment where you had trouble communicating with someone because of their different cultural background? (4)
3) What is your opinion of Ju's parents? Do you find them to be orthodox and restrictive or just protective? (5)
4) Why do you think Young Ju's family moved to the states? (3)
5) It can be arduous and frustrating having two separate identities. Reflect on this statement and use the chapter to support your opinion. How do you think Young Ju can maintain two different identities, describe her struggle. (5)

Standing in a Field:

1) Being differently-abled can have its share fair of problems. Using the chapter and Christopher's experience dealing with Autism, imagine if you were in Christopher's shoes. Describe what problems you could face in your daily life. (5)
2) What do you think about Christopher's sense of humour? Why do you think that the only joke which Christopher understood, was about Maths? Reflect on the effect of Autism on one's personality. (5)
3) Christopher refers to himself as a computer, do you agree with him? Elaborate on the similarities between Christopher and a computer. (3)
4) Christopher has a rather low view of other 'normal' people. Why do you think it is so? Could this statement signify that Christopher faces discrimination for being differently-abled? Elaborate. (5)
5) Mention and elaborate on Christopher's strengths and weaknesses in academics. (2)
6) I am sure that most of us can relate to Christopher's frustration with others. Write about a moment when you felt frustrated with others. Could Christopher be a caricature of the social perception of non-social people? (5)
7) Being disadvantaged or differently-abled hasn't stopped people from achieving their dreams. Research about a few personalities who were autistic yet successful. (5)

Traffic Jam in New Delhi

1) Getting stuck in a traffic jam is a truly mesmerizing experience. Write about a moment, when being stuck in a  traffic jam has made your life just a little bit better. Elaborate on your feeling during and after the jam(I know it's gonna be nothing but grief; there is no such experience as being stuck in traffic ). (5)
2) Delhi is a heavily polluted city. This has been described in the extract. Refer to the chapter and reflect on Balram's feelings about pollution. (4)
3) Balram has had a tumultuous life. Refer to the chapter and piece together the puzzle that is Balram's life. (4)
4) The extract has a lot of stuff we can relate to. Write about any four things that you can relate to in the extract. (2)
5) People often mistreat people who live on the streets. Have you ever witnessed this injustice? Elaborate. (5)
6) Why does the author compare his level of awareness to an egg? Elaborate. (3)
7) What was the model of the author's car? Why do you think that Mr Ashok bought a Honda city even though it's been hinted that he belongs to an affluent family?

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Becoming too American
1. When Young Ju was requesting her mother to let her go to Amanda's birthday party, she wasn't allowing her to go in the starting, but later, she suddenly allowed her. Why came in her mind which changed her point of view?
(3marks)

2. Did Amanda do something bad to Young Ju's mother that she was not letting her daughter to go to her birthday party ? If not, then what it was ?
(3marks)

3. Do you think that Young Ju's mother was a person who classifies people or it is what she learnt? Share your view points
(3marks)

4. If Joung Ju parents had a lot of problems from Americans they why did they shift to America?
(3marks)

5. Do you think that Young Ju was adopting American culture? How and why?
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Question Bank – Becoming too American

Q. It can be a bit challenging to move from one place to another. It involves adapting to new surroundings and changing your environment. Young Ju has already adapted to the new environment, met new friends, and is comfortable, so why is her mother not allowing her to communicate with her friends? (50 – 60 words) (4M)

Q. Young Ju immigrated with her parents from Korea to America when she was a teenager. When she was a child, she thought they were on their way to heaven, but as she grows older why do obstacles become more visible? (50 – 60 words) (4M)

Q. Why can't Young Ju's mother digest the fact that it is okay to borrow money from friends? Just like Young Ju borrowed lunch money from Amanda. (20 – 30 words) (2M)

Q. Young Ju has a different view of America and the people living there. However, is it ok to disregard your culture, tradition, and language given that you are fond of theirs? (80 – 100 words) (5M)

Question Bank - Standing in a field

Q. The excerpt is from a novel by Mark Haddon where he describes the world from the point of view of Christopher John Francis Boone, a 15-year-old boy with autism living in Swindon. Describe Christopher’s character sketch (in 30 – 40 words) (3M)

Q. Why do you think Christopher notices everything in so much detail? It is normal for people suffering from Autism to do? (20 – 30 words) (2M)

Q. Whenever Christopher is in a new place and there are lots of people why is there is a computer crashing he has to close his eyes and put his hands over his ears and groan. Why is it like pressing CTRL + ALT + DEL? (40 – 50 words) (3M)

Q. The joke which Christopher cracked was about three men on a train. One of them is an economist and one of them is a logician and one of them is a mathematician. What does the joke reveal about his way of thinking? (30 – 40 words) (3M)

Q. Christopher’s way of thinking is really different from the others do you think his way of thinking should be supported? (40 – 50 words) (3M)

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After Young Ju asked  why they had moved to America , her mother refused to answer and finally gave her the permission, while she had made so many arguments before to which she had  a no. What does this tell about her mother?(5M 80-100)

What was the stereotype her mom stood by?Do you think it is true?(2m 30-40)

Even if it was out of concern do you think her mom not letting her be friends with Amanda was Orthodox?3m 50-60

Why do you think she lied at the end of the extract? Do you think it could be due to any sort of embarrassment? 5m 80-100

What do you think for families and children who have immigrated cultural differences can act as a huge barrier in communication and can cause embarrassment ? If you were in their shoes what would be one thing about your culture you would be embarrassed about and why? 5M 80-100

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Becoming too American

Q1 Do you think Uhmma and Appa like Amanda as Young Ju's friend ? Why they do not like the style and culture of American girls ? (60 words)
Q2 Young Ju had a conversation with her Uhmma for a long time. She wanted to go to Amanda's party. Uhmma said no to Ju. How all of a sudden did Uhmma allowed Young Ju to go to the party ? Was it because she was fed up of arguing with Young Ju or any other reason ? Give reasons to support your answer ? (80 words)

Standing in a field

Q1 What does the joke mean ? Why does Christopher regard mathematicians best in the joke ? ( 50 words)
Q2 Why does Christopher give very detailed information of everything he sees ? (50 words)
Q3 Why is Christopher comparing himself with the computer and using Ctrl + Shift + Dlt ? ( 40 words)
Q4 What is the meaning of 'Asda in the Hedge' ? (35 words)
Q5 Where is Christopher in the whole story ? How many things he saw but he could not pen down because of Siobhan ?
Q6

The Venice Effect

Traffic Jam in New Delhi

Playing Icarus
1. Why is the poet using birds name ? Is there any hidden meaning ? (50 words)
2. Why this poem wasn't published until the death of Ceausescu ? Was this poem censored ? (55 words)
3. What does the phrase 'begging to the birds' mean in the poem ? (35 words)
4. Why is the poet using the word 'shy' while referring to ostrich ? (40 words)
5. Why is the poet using the word 'talking' while referring to parrot ? (40 words )
6. What does the author mean while saying 'each of them gave me a feather' ? (35 words)
7.  What is the bird of paradise in this poem ? (30 words)

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Becoming too American-

Q1. What concerns accomplish Amanda's parents face from that Korean girl (40 Words)
Q2.
`Why did Amanda's parents let her go to that party? What sort of party it was?
Q3.
What was the reason for which Amanda was crying and why? Explain in Detail (3 marks)

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Q1) What is your opinion on the way Young Ju's mother thinks about Amanda? (50-60)

Q2) Why wasn't Amanda allowed to go to the beach party? (40-50)

Q3) What is Young Ju's background? (40-50)

Q4) Why do you think Amanda's attempts to convince her mother were successful? (60-80)

Q5) Why does Amanda slam the door? (50-60)

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Becoming too American-
1. What was the opinion of Young ju's mother towards Amanda. 30 words
2. Why did Young ju's mother suddenly gave the permission to Young ju for going to the party. 40-50 words
3. What was the backgroun of ju's family. What was their thinking of Americans. 50 words
4. What and why Young ju lied to her mother. 30-40 words.
5. What was the reaction of Young ju's mother when she looked at the necklace first time. 30 words
6. What is your opinion towards Young ju's. What kind of girl is she? 50 words

Standing in a field
1. Which one is your favorite among all 3 economist, logical and mathematician and why.
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Standing in a field

1. How is Christopher different from other students?(3 marks)
2. Do you think this habit of Christopher about observing everything is useful for him or not?(2 marks)
3. Do you think Christopher is a very serious person or has a bit of sense of humor with him?(3 marks)
4. What are the things Christopher noticed when he was driving to Dover and was standing in a field?(4 marks)
5. How can Christopher compare himself with the computer?(3 marks)
6. According to Christopher, how is he good at chess, math and logic?(2 marks)
7. What does the joke signifies of Christopher?(2 marks)

Becoming too American

1. Why does Young Ju's mother and father don't want her to be like Americans?(2 marks)
2. How was Young Ju obliged to Amanda?(2 marks)
3. What was the plan of the party? Where was it and how was it celebrated?(3 marks)
4. Why is Uhmma so shocked hearing that she borrowed money from Amanda?(2marks)
5. Describe the end of the text in your own words.(3 marks)
6. Why did Uhmma let Young Ju go to the party?(3 marks)
7. Why do you think Young Ju lied to her mother in the end of the extract?(2 marks)

Traffic Jam in New Delhi

1. Describe the frustration of the people stuck in the jam. (3 marks)

2. What did Balram tell about his father?(2 marks)

3. What was the situation like in the jam?(3 marks)

4. What is the significance of the buffalo cart in the extract? (2 marks)

5. What did Mr. Ashok mean by, ‘concert of spitting’? (2 marks)

6. What is the environment of the place? (2 marks)

7. How was the pollution being caused? (2 marks)

Playing Icarus

1. What were the different types of features given and by whom? (2 marks)

2. Why did the bird ‘begged’ the birds for the features? (3 marks)

3. How did the bird fly? (2 marks)

4. What were the different flights and by whom? (2 marks)

5. How is the title related to the extract? (2 marks)

6. How can you relate this flying to the freedom given to the people of Romania? (3 marks)

7. Is being a bird really free? (3 marks)

Storm

1. What type of person do you think Zekiye Hanim was? (2 marks)

2. How did the accident happen? (3 marks)

3. What do you think was the mistake that caused the accident? (2 marks)

4. What were the reasons why everyone thought that a storm was going to come? (2 marks)

5. In what world did Mehmet find himself in Zekiya Hanim’s house? How was it so different? (3 marks)

6. How can not doing things properly create a disaster?

7. What is the significance of the mosquitos in the chapter? (2 marks)

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Becoming too American-
1. What does Im Ju's mother mean when she says 'You're in debt for her'? (100)
2. Mention any stereotypes against American's in the extract. Do you think they're true? (150)
3. Im Ju's mom was not convinced with her daughter's argument but what made her change her mind and send Im Ju to Amanda's party? What does that say about her? (200)
4. Why does Im Ju ask her mom to drop her a little far away from her friends? (100)
5. Why does Im Ju's mom say 'We are Korean, do not forget that!' What does she feel towards Im Ju's behavior? (200)

Standing in a Field
1. What does this extract tell us about Christopher's personality? Is he easygoing or high-maintenance? (100-150) 3M
2. Do you find Christopher different from others in his grade? What is it about him that is different? (150, 3M)
3. Do you think preferring logic over emotion is healthy? Justify your answer (150-200 4M)
4. What is glancing? Is it something that Christopher enjoys doing? (2M 100)
5. What are a few things that this chapter taught us about? Is every human the same or just complicated? (4M- 200)
6. How are Chris and a computer similar? (3M- 200)
7. What are a few things that Chris notices about the new place he went to? (3M- 150)

Traffic Jam in New Delhi
1. What does Mr. Ashok say looking at the auto-rickshaw driver? What did Balram think? (3M-150)
2. What are darkness and light? Where do you see yourself? (3M- 150)
3. How did the people on the pavement live their life? Why did they come to Delhi? (3M- 150)
4. Write down a few things that Balram used to describe the scene, what image does it portray? (4M- 150-200)
5. How do you think Balram feels in the extract? What all does he notice? (3M- 150)
6. Who is Balram? Write a little about him. (2M- 80-100)
7. What resemblance does he see in the darkness? Does Balram see himself there or in the light? (4M-150-170)

the storm
1. Where is the story situated? What is it about? (2M- 100)
2. What were the little disturbances that made Mehmet and his family annoyed? What did they do? (2M- 100)
3. What were Mehmet and Muhils doing outside? What was the weather like? (4M- 200)
4. How did Muhil get hurt? What was he trying to do? (2M-100)
5. Who was Zekiye Hanim? What was her personality like and what were the 2 people doing outside her house? (2M- 100, 125)
6. Why do you think Mehmet was a little startled when he looked at the storm? (2M-100)
7. How Zekiye Hanim's house like? Was it similar to Mehmets? (3M-150)

Playing Icarus
1. What does the writer mean when he says he went to the birds? (2M-100)
2. What are 'censored poems'? What is the writer talking about here? (2M-80)
3. Which all birds did he go to for asking for feathers? What does this interpret? (3M, 100-150)
4. How has the author described the way he flew? (2M-100)
5. Why is he taking feathers from multiple birds and not one bird? What does this mean? (2M-100)
6. How has the author described the birds? (2M- 100)
7. What is this flying? Where is he going to? (2M- 100,150)

the Venice effect-
1. Who is Calle della Mandola? What all does he tell the author about Venice? (2M-100)
2. Use a few words to describe the people of Venice. (3 words, 2M- 100)
3. What are bridges? What role do they play in Venice? (3M- 125)
4. What does Count Marcello say at the end of the extract, what does it mean? (3M- 100)
5. Use a few words to describe the people of Venice. (2M)
6. How is the sea related to the people of Venice? (2M- 100)
7. What does 'Trompe l'oeil' mean? How is it being used in this extract? (3M- 150)