Q.16. Answer the following question in about 100 words: 8
Griffi n was not a true scientist as he misused his scientifi c discovery. Illustrate this point by giving examples from the story.
Or
Horace was the thief who planned his work carefully. Describe what he did before attempting to rob the house at Shotover Grange.
Ans. See Q.16, 2000 (III Delhi). [Page 15
Or
See Q.16 (Or), 2000 (I Outside Delhi). [Page 24
Q.17. Answer the following question in 30-40 words: 4
Why did Fowler want to meet Ausable and why was he disillusioned?
Or
How, according to Hari Singh, would the greedy man, the rich man and the poor man react when they had lost their goods?
Ans. See Q.18, 2000 (I Outside Delhi).
Or
According to Hari Singh on losing their goods—a greedy man’s face would show fear, the rich man’s face would show anger and the poor man’s face would show acceptance.
Q.18. Answer the following question in 20-30 words: 3
How did Tricki become an accepted member of the gang and start enjoying the company of other dogs?]
Or
Mme Loisel’s pretty dress was ready for the party but as the day of the ball approached, a fresh problem disturbed her. What was the problem?
Ans. See Q.18 (Or), 2003 (I Delhi).
Or
The fresh problem that disturbed Mme Loisel was that she didn’t have suitable jewellery to adorn herself and she thought she would give a poverty-stricken look despite wearing a lovely dress.
