With close reference to the story 'The Bet' by Anton Chekhov, mention the clauses of the
bet as laid down between the young lawyer and the old banker. Give an account of the
events that follow the bet.
Animal Farm: George Orwell

Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow:
…….. Once again Clover and Benjamin warned him to take care of his health, but
Boxer paid no attention. His twelfth birthday was approaching. He did not care what
happened so long as a good store of store of stone was accumulated before he went on
pension.
Late one evening, in the summer, a sudden rumour ran round the farm that
something had happened to Boxer. He had gone out alone to drag a load of stone down to
the windmill. And sure enough, the rumour was true….. .

In what condition did the animals find Boxer?

Why did the animals feel uneasy when Squealer told them that Boxer would be sent to
a hospital at Willingdon for treatment?
How did Squealer reassure them?

How much longer did Boxer expect to live?
How did he plan to spend his remaining days?

What was written on the van that took Boxer away? What did Boxer do when he heard
the screams of the animals?

What was the new name given to Animal Farm by Napoleon?
What strange transformation did the animals notice on the faces of the pigs?
What is the significance of this transformation?

Give an account of how lies were spread against Snowball after his expulsion, in order to
paint him as a traitor.
To Sir, With Love: E.R. Braithwaite

Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow:
Each Friday morning the whole school spent the pre-recess period in writing their
Weekly Review. This was one of the Old Man’s pet schemes; and one about which he
would brook no interference. Each child would review the events of his school week
in his own words, in his own way; he was free to comment, to criticize, to agree or
disagree, with any person, subject or method, as long as it was in some way
associated with the school ……….

Why did Mr. Florian feel that the weekly review was of advantage to both pupil and
teacher?

Why did Braithwaite feel both relief and disappointment at the first weekly review his
students had written since he joined the school?

How was he given the silent treatment by his students?

What does Braithwaite term the second and more annoying phase of his relationship
with his students? What did some students do to disrupt his class?

Mention two qualities in Braithwaite’s character which help him to become a model
teacher. Give suitable examples to illustrate your choice.

Which courtesies did Braithwaite ask his class to observe and how did the students react to
these 'new rules'? Describe the incident that brought about a change in Denham’s hostile
attitude towards Braithwaite.