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    (1) The document provides reading comprehension questions and writing prompts about the short story "The Man Who Knew Too Much" by Saki. It asks the reader to summarize parts of the story, answer questions about characters and events, and reflect on the character of Private Quelch. (2) Private Quelch earned the nickname "Professor" because of his extensive knowledge, which he often displayed in inappropriate ways that annoyed his superiors. (3) Through a series of examples, Private Quelch's knowledge is exposed and eventually leads to him being assigned cookhouse duties as punishment for angering Corporal Turnbull.

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    (1) The document provides reading comprehension questions and writing prompts about the short story "The Man Who Knew Too Much" by Saki. It asks the reader to summarize parts of the story, answer questions about characters and events, and reflect on the character of Private Quelch. (2) Private Quelch earned the nickname "Professor" because of his extensive knowledge, which he often displayed in inappropriate ways that annoyed his superiors. (3) Through a series of examples, Private Quelch's knowledge is exposed and eventually leads to him being assigned cookhouse duties as punishment for angering Corporal Turnbull.

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    09 English Communicative Ch03 The Man Who Knew Too Much Ques

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    CLASS IX ENGLISH

    NCERT SOLUTIONS-LITERATURE READER

    The Man who knew too Much


    Page No: 25
    3. The 'Professor' knew too much. How did he prove himself? Fill up the space with suitable
    examples from the story, using the given clues:
    (a) about muzzle velocity:
    (b) after a thirty mile walk:
    (c) his salute on payday:
    (d) the loud sound of a high flying invisible aeroplane:
    (e) about hand grenades:
    (f) during cook house duties:
    Page No: 26
    4. Based on your reading of the story, answer the following questions by choosing the correct
    options.
    (a) Private Quelch was nick-named 'Professor' because of _________.
    (i) his appearance
    (ii) his knowledge
    (iii) his habit of reading
    (iv) his habit of sermonizing
    (b) One could hammer nails into Corporal Turnbull without his noticing it because ________.
    (i) he was a strong and sturdy man
    (ii) he was oblivious to his surroundings
    (iii) he was a brave corporal
    (iv) he was used to it
    (c) The author and his friend Trower fled from the scene as ____________.
    (i) they had to catch a train
    (ii) they could not stand Private Quelch exhibiting his knowledge
    (iii) they felt they would have to lend a helping hand
    (iv) they did not want to meet the cooks
    5. Answer the following questions briefly.
    (a) What is a 'nickname'? Can you suggest another one for Private Quelch?
    (b) Private Quelch looked like a 'Professor' when the author first met him at the training depot.
    Why?
    (c) What does the dark, sun-dried appearance of the Sergeant suggest about him?
    (d) How was Private Quelch's knowledge exposed even further as the Sergeant's classes went on?
    Page No: 27
    (e) What did the Professor mean by "intelligent reading"?
    (f) What were the Professor's ambitions in the army?
    (g) Did Private Quelch's day to day practices take him closer towards his goal? How can you make
    out?
    (h) Describe Corporal Turnbull.
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    (i) How did Private Quelch manage to anger the Corporal?


    (j) Do you think Private Quelch learnt a lesson when he was chosen for cookhouse duties? Give
    reasons for your answer.
    6. At first, Private Quelch was a hero in the eyes of his fellow soilders. Support this observation with
    suitable examples from the story in about 100 words.
    7. Private Quelch knew 'too much'. Give reasons to prove that he was unable to win the admiration
    of his superior officers or his colleagues in about 100 words.
    8. (a) Write down the positive and negative traits of Private Quelch's character instances from the
    story.
    Positive traits Instances from the story
    (i)
    (ii)
    (iii)
    (iv)
    Negative traits

    Instances from the story

    (i)
    (ii)
    (iii)
    (iv)
    (c) Attempt a character sketch of Private Quelch using your notes in about 100 words.
    Writing Task
    9. You are the 'Professor'. Write a diary entry after your first day at the cookhouse, describing the
    events that led to this assignment, also express your thoughts and feelings about the events of the
    day in about 175 words.

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