3. SANTIAGO’S STRUGGLE TO CATCH THE MARLIN Q: Which is the greater challenge for the old man, struggle with the fish or fight against the sharks? Discuss Santiago’s struggle with the fish. OR Answer: The greater challenge for the old man is his struggle with the fish not his fight against the sharks. As a typical Hemingway hero, Santiago had strong will-power and the ability to show grace under pressure. Unluckily, he had been unable to catch any fish for eighty four days. The other fishermen began to call him…
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2. Santiago’s Search for Fish Q: Discuss Santiago’s search for fishing. OR How did Santiago come across gigantic fish? Answer: After facing a failure of eighty-four days to catch a fish, Santiago did not lose heart and decided to go on a fishing expedition with new zeal. On the 85th day, in the morning, he went to Manolin’s house. Both of them came back and prepared fishing equipments, including the oars, the mast, the gear of the boat, and the sails, etc. Then, the equipment was loaded into the skiff.…
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1. ATTITUDE OF OTHER FISHERMEN TOWARDS SANTIAGO Q.No.1: What was the attitude of other fishermen towards Santiago during his days of ill-luck? OR Why do the other fishermen make fun of Santiago? OR Why does Santiago not mind the satirical remarks of the people during his days of ill-luck. Answer: Santiago, an old fisherman, had been unable to catch any fish for eighty-four days. Though he was regarded the best fisherman of his area, luck did not favour him during these eighty-four days. Even Manolin’s parents censured Santiago for being…
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Introduction, Characters, and Summary of The Old Man and the Sea by Hemingway The Old Man and the Sea by Hemingway stands as a monumental novella in modern American literature. First published in 1952, this short novel helped Ernest Hemingway secure the Pulitzer Prize in 1953 and contributed to his Nobel Prize in Literature in 1954. The story, although simple on the surface, explores deep human emotions, spiritual struggle, and the fight between man and nature. At its core, the book celebrates quiet heroism, individual resilience, and the dignity found…
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Chapter 5 Goodbye Mr.Chips by James Hilton Q.NO.1: Why did Chips often look at his feet?سوال: چپس اپنے قدموں کی طرف کیوں دیکھتا تھا؟ Answer:When he recollected his past, he often looked at his feet and wondered which one was wrenched and caused a significant meeting between Chips and his future wife, Katherine. جواب:اپنے ماضی کے واقعات کو یاد کرتے ہوئے وہ اکثر اپنے پیروں کی طرف دیکھتا تھا اورسوچتا تھا کہ ان میں سے کونسا پاؤں تھا جس کو موچ آگئی تھی اور جو چپس اوراسکی ہونے والی بیوی…
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Chapter 4 Goodbye Mr. Chips by James Hilton Q.NO.1: Who was with Chips when he went to Lake District? OR Where did he stay at Lake District? OR How long did they stay together at the Lake District? OR Why did Mr. Rowden go back to his home after a week? سوال: چپس کے ساتھ کون تھا جب وہ لیک ڈسٹرکٹ گیا؟ یا وہ لیک ڈسٹرکٹ پر کہاں رکا؟ یا انہوں نے لیک ڈسٹرکٹ پر کتنی دیر اکٹھے قیام کیا؟ یا راڈن ایک ہفتہ کے بعد کیوں اپنے گھر واپس…
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Chapter 3 Goodbye Mr.Chips by James Hlton Q.NO.1: What job did Mrs. Wickett do at Brookfield? OR Who was Mrs. Wickett? سوال: مسز وکٹ بروک فیلڈ میں کیا کام کرتی تھی؟ یا مسز وکٹ کون تھی؟ Answer: Mrs. Wickett was the land-lady of Mr. Chips. Before she saved money, she had been the in charge of the linen-room at Brookfield school. جواب: مسز وکٹ مسٹر چپس کی مالکن تھی۔کچھ پیسے بچانے سے پہلے وہ بروک فیلڈ سکول میں چادریں اکٹھی کرنے والے کمرے کی انچارج تھی۔ Q.NO.2: What was the…
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Chapter 2 Goodbye Mr.Chips Q.NO. 1: Where was Brookfield (town) situated?سوال: بروک فیلڈ کہاں پر واقع تھا؟ Answer: Brookfield was a small town. It was a marshy land. It was situated in the heart of England. Here a public school was named Brookfield in the name of the village. جواب: بروک فیلڈ ایک چھوٹا سا قصبہ تھا۔ یہ ایک دلدلی علاقہ تھا۔یہ انگلینڈ کے دل میں (مرکز میں) واقع تھا۔ یہاں ایک پبلک سکول کو گا ؤں کے نام پر بروک فیلڈ کا نام دیا گیا تھا۔ Q.No.2: Where was…
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Questions and Their Answers Chapter 1 Goodbye Mr.Chips Introduction Q.NO. l: Who is the writer of the novel?سوال: ناول کا مصنف کون ہے؟ Answer: James Hilton is the writer of this master-piece, “Goodbye Mr.Chips.” He was a famous commentator and novelist of twentieth century. جواب: جیمز ہلٹن اس شاہکار”الوداع مسٹر چپس ” کا مصنف ہے۔ وہ بیسویں صدی کا مشہور تبصرہ نگار اور ناول نگار تھا ۔ Q.NO.2: What type of novel is “Goodbye Mr.Chips?”سوال: “الوداع مسٹرچپس”کس قسم کاناول ہے؟ Answer: It is a biographical novel by James Hilton.…
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Background to the Novel Goodbye Mr.Chips by James Hilton James Hilton’s Goodbye Mr.Chips was published in 1934 and quickly became one of the most beloved works of 20th-century British fiction. The novel originated as a short story written by Hilton while he was living in the United States. Inspired by memories of his school days at The Leys School in Cambridge and by stories of traditional English schoolmasters, Hilton created the unforgettable character of Mr. Chipping—affectionately known as Mr. Chips. The story was initially serialized in The British Weekly and…
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