Unit 6 Question Answers of The Reward, 11 English by AG Ahmad

 

Chapter-wise Questions of 1^st Year English

You have to attempt any six questions out of eight questions. (12 Marks)

Chapter No. 6

The Reward

Q. 1. What was the subject discussed at the Club? (L.B. 2006, 09,11, 15)

Ans: The subject was the need of opportunity and determination for gaining success.

Q. 2. What did Terbut think of Jorkens argument? (L.B. 2011)

Ans: Terbut disagreed and thought that anything could not be got by mere determination.

Q. 3. How did Jorkens convince that a man can become a skating champion of the

Sahara?

Ans: Jorkens suggested that by making money, building a skating rink in the Sahara and

organizing a competition there, a man can become the champion if he really gives all his time to it.

Q. 4. How did Gorgios persuade his people to make his country strong? (L.B. 2007)

Ans: Gorgios persuaded his people by preaching them that they should have a young

athlete at court exhibiting perfect physical fitness. This example would strengthen

their soldiers and enable them finally to win the just rights and battles for their own country.

Q. 5. What was the viewpoint of the parents of Gorgios? (L.B. 2008)

Ans: His parents told Gorgios that opportunity was required for success and only

determination could not serve the purpose. Gorgios learned so late in life that his

parents were right after all.

Q. 6. What were the arrangements made for the function of inauguration? (L.B. 2011)

Ans: A magnificent dress was prepared for Gorgios. The great throne-room had been

turned into a kind of gymnasium where great curtains of red and gold were hung along the walls. High swings of acrobats hung down with gilded ropes from the ceiling and a row of neat hurdles was arranged on the polished floor.

Q. 7. Describe the scene of inauguration. Write five sentences.

Ans: It was a splendid scene; lights glittered, music played softly when the doors opened with a flood of golden light and the old man in his brilliant uniform appeared between them. He walked slowly and leaned on a gilded stick. When he came to the first hurdle, he looked up towards the royal platform. Royal smiles were directed towards him, and gentle applause broke out from every hand which assured him that no actual activity was required of him so he made his bows to the crowd. He was led to a seat and his life's ambition achieved.

Q. 8. What were the feelings of Gorgios on the occasion? (L.B. 2010)

Ans: He looked melancholic in his tight fitting uniform and seemed tired by his long patience and the work of a lifetime. He remembered his past when he had climbed the hurdles so easily but this victory was more satisfactory because it was the accomplishment of his dream.

Q. 9. Did Gorgios use any short cut to achieve his ambition?

Ans: Gorgios worked for more than sixty years without using any short cut or becoming

frustrated. He remained determined and kept on his struggle and finally achieved his ambition.

Q. 10. For how long had Gorgios to stick to get his ambition achieved? (L.B. 2009)

Ans: Gorgios had to stick to his ambition for more than sixty years. After a life long struggle, he achieved his ambition.

Answer the following questions in 50 - 100 words.

Q. 11. Discuss the political views of Jorkens.

Ans: Jorkens says if a man is determined to get anything and sticks to it long enough, he gets it. To him life is like a race in which only those become successful who neither lose interest nor heart. If a person has a certain ambition in politics, must possess this quality. He must be a very good orator but he should never lose sight of his original goal. In politics one must be tolerant to face the opposing arguments. The time comes when he has the power to pave the way for himself. Then he can achieve whatever he has desired.

Q. 12. How did Gorgios achieve his ambition? (Rwl. B. 2009)

Ans: Gorgios decided to become a Court acrobat in a country where no such post existed. He was a young athlete. He went into politics to achieve his ambition. He made very fine speeches on other subjects also but concentrated fully on his target. He told them how the glory of their country could be increased if the post of Court acrobat was created. He taught people that it would be a great lesson for of nations to have a young athlete at Court who could boost the morale of the people. So, finally his idea struck and Gorgios achieved his ambition.