Intermediate F.Sc F.A ICS I.Com English XI Short Questions The Reward 1st Year English Notes Online Taleem Ilmi Hub Class 11th
Q 1. What was the subject discussed at the club?
Ans. The subject was the need of opportunity and determination for gaining success.
Q 2. What did Terbut think of Jorkens argument?
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 of he really gives all his time to it.
Q 4. How did Gorgios persuade his people to make his country strong?
Ans. Gorgios persuaded his people by preaching them that they should have a young athlete at court exhibiting perfect 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?
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?
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 published floor.
Q 7. Describe the scene of inauguration.
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 hos 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?
Ans. He looked melancholic in his tight 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 ambitions?
Ans. Gorgios worked 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?
Ans. Gorgios had to stick to stick to his ambition for more than sixty years. After a life long struggle, he achieved his ambition.
Q 11. How did Gorgios achieve his ambition?
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 post of Court acrobat were created. He taught people that it would be a great lesson for other nations to have a young athlete at Court who could boost the morale of the soldiers. Finally his idea struck and Gorgios achieved his ambition.
Q 12. Do you agree or disagree with the viewpoint of the writer?
Ans. We cannot achieve everything only through determination because everybody cannot be so determined. Sometimes one does not bear hardships and surrenders before the circumstances. One may not get a single chance in one's life so how can mere determination work. Both determination and opportunities are required for success.
Q 13. What is the lesson the story teaches?
Ans. Young people usually don't pay heed to the advice of their parents. This habit in not good. We should be very determined and have faith in ourselves. If we are brave.We can face every challenge and try to reduce the bitterness of life.
Q 14. What was the main objective of Gorgios?
Ans The main objective of Gorgios was to become a Court acrobat.
Q 15. Why did Gorgios go into politics?
Ans. Gorgios went into politics to get his ambition achieved.
very informative notes.
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