Unit 2 - The Ransom of Red Chief l Questions Answers l Grade 6 English

Book: New Oxford Modern English Lesson: The Ransom of Red Chief Learning Objectives To enable the students to Answer all the questions given in the exercise Compose any type of explanatory answer Questions/Answers Q1. Which part of the United States of America is this story set in? Ans. The story is set in the state of Alabama in the south of the United States of America. Q2. Why did the two men decide to kidnap someone? Ans. The two men decided to kidnap someone because they wanted two thousand dollars to buy some land. Q3. What is the first sign we have in the story that the kidnappers have picked a difficult victim? Ans. The first sign that the kidnappers have picked a difficult victim is that he throws a rock at Bill’s head. and when they try to put him in the buggy, he kicks them. Q4. What do we learn about Ebenezer Dorset? Ans. We learn that Ebenezer Dorset is a prominent citizen, known for his wealth, which he made from lending mortgages and making foreclosures.

Unit 1 - "Dorothy Meets the Scarecrow" | Questions Answers | New Oxford ...

Dorothy Meets The Scarecrow Q1. What is the road made of? Ans. The road is made of yellow bricks. Q2. What is Dorothy's pet called and what type of creature is he? Ans. Dorothy’s pet is called Toto. He is a dog. Q3. Why is the scarecrow in the field? Ans. The Scarecrow has been put in the field by the farmer in order to scare away crows so that they do not eat the crops. Q4. What does Dorothy do to help the scarecrow? Ans. Dorothy helps the Scarecrow to get down from the pole that he is stuck on. She also encourages him to go to the Emerald City to ask the Great Oz for a brain.

Poem: Robin by Anonymous Poet - Urdu Translation

English Poem

Urdu Translation

Poem: Robin Robin sang sweetly When the days were bright: 'Thanks, thanks for summer,' He sang with all his might. Robin sang sweetly, In the autumn days, 'There are fruits for everyone; Let all give praise.' In the cold and wintry weather, Still hear his song: 'Somebody must sing,' said Robin 'Or winter will seem long.' When the spring came back again, He sang, 'I told you so! Keep on singing through the winter It will always go.'

رابن رابن نے میٹھا گانا گایا جب دن روشن تھے: 'شکریہ ، گرمیوں کا شکریہ ،' اس نے اپنی پوری طاقت سے گایا۔ رابن نے پیاری سے گایا ، موسم خزاں کے دنوں میں ، 'ہر ایک کے لئے پھل ہوتے ہیں۔ سب تعریف کریں۔ ' سردی اور سردی کے موسم میں ، پھر بھی اس کا گانا سنیں: 'کسی کو ضرور گانا چاہئے' ، روبن نے کہا 'یا سردیوں کا موسم لمبا لگے گا۔' جب موسم بہار دوبارہ آیا ، اس نے گایا ، 'میں نے آپ کو ایسا ہی کہا تھا! سردیوں میں گاتے رہیں یہ ہمیشہ جاتا رہے گا۔ '

 

Poem 1 - The Newcomer by Brian Patten | Questions and Answers | New Oxford Modern...

Qa. How do the animals feel about the newcomer? What do you think is the main emotion in the poem?

Ans. No animal feels happy about the newcomer. They are all scared, shocked and suspicious about its intervention in their natural life. Each animal wants to warn the other animals of its kind as soon as possible. The main emotions or feelings in the poem are those of fear, suspicion, anticipation, awe, and surprise.

Qb. There are a lot of negatives in the poem. What is the effect of the word “no” repeated again and again?

Qc. What is meant by ‘Not even the wing of a ghost’? Does it mean that humans have never had wings?

Ans: The repetition of the word ‘no’ helps to paint a dark or negative picture. “No” shows the lack of identification of the newcomer’s personality. It brings out or reiterates the great difference between the unwelcome visitor and the other animals living in the wild world.

Ans: In the river, the humans ‘ignore the impassable dam: In the warren, they dig deeper than the animals ‘dare’ go. This tells us that they have abilities far grater than those of the other animals.

Ans: It means that the newcomer hasn’t even the slightest physical similarity with any sort of bird. It is completely wingless. In spite of having no wings and feather, it can fly higher than birds. Qd. What do the humans do in the river and in the warren? What do these actions tell us about the abilities of humans?

Qe. Do you think that this poem is fair to human beings?

Qf. Can you imagine the world in which humanity does not ‘kill, kill and kill’? What would this be like? Discuss in your class whether this would be a better world?

Ans: No, this is not fair to human beings who are said to be like killing machines. There are thousands of people who do their level best to protect nature and wildlife in their own regions. They even educate others for the welfare and protection of animals. It is true about half of the humans who are not kind towards animals and nature.

Ans: No, I can’t imagine an overpopulated world without killing or violence. Man is always busy in killing even men at one place or the other. If it is at peace, the world would be like paradise. Such a peaceful situation would be an ideal state for us.