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• Write the Summary of 'The Journey'.
• Read the statements given below and mark True or False against each of them. 1. Pothuraju went to far-off lands to enjoy free life. 2. Ganiraju asked his father to give his share of property. 3. Pothuraju had a lavish life from the beginning. 4. Dhanaraju did not care about Pothuraju.
• Which of the following is the most appropriate title for the story you have just listened to? a) A Rich Son b) Repentance c) Two Sons
• The following statements are false. Correct them. 1. The author offered to carry the trunk for some time. 2. The author could decide on whether to allow his father to carry the trunk or not. 3. The author took unpaid leave. 4. The father was not happy with the old shoes his son gave him.
• In the story ‘The Journey’ the author says “…. my education had made me shun physical labour”. This is an adverse effect of education. Now write an essay on ‘The Adverse Effects of Education’. Here are some points: Effect on • doing some work that involves physical labour • dress/fashion • family relationships • giving respect to elders • the treatment of illiterate people
• How was the story told? Were the events narrated in the order in which they had happened? Spot the sentences where the course of narration changed its directions. How effective was it?
• What does the phrase ‘opposite directions’ in the last sentence suggest?
• ‘After spending a leisurely Sunday at home, the very thought of returning to work on Monday is tiring.’ Do you agree? Have you ever felt so?
• The author feared that the whole world would laugh at him if he carried the trunk. Was the fear imaginary or real? Give reasons for your answer.
• Why was the author reluctant to carry his own luggage? What would you do if you were in the author’s place?