Intermediate F.Sc F.A ICS I.Com English XI Short Questions The Piece Of String 1st Year English Notes Online Taleem Ilmi Hub Class 11th
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Q 1. Why did Manana accuse Hubert of picking the lost pocket-book?
Ans. Manana accused Hubert of picking the lost pocket-book because he had seen him bending over and picking something at the same time and place. He might want to get the reward of 20 shillings.
Q 2. What did the people think of Hubert when they heard the return of the pocket-book by some other person?
Ans. People were not willing to believe him They said behind his back that those were lying excuses. They thought that he must have dropped the purse somewhere else.
Q 3. Why did George give the pocket-book to his employer?
Ans. George found the pocket-book on the road to the village market. He was an illiterate man so he gave it to his employer.
Q 4. What made Hubert shameful?
Ans. Hubert was not believed and people declared him liar. He felt shame and disgrace to his self esteem and character.
Q 5. Why did people make fun of his innocence?
Ans. Hubert was blamed and victimized for being a liar. He lost the honour of his words. He wanted to regain his lost reputation therefore he kept claiming his innocence till his death.
Q 6. Write down a note on the character of Hubert.
Ans. Mr. Hubert is a simple countryman. He cannot convince the people that he is not culprit. He has weak personality and despite his oath he cannot prove his innocence. He has weak public relations and poor communication. He is sensitive that he falls ill and dies but cannot defend himself.
Q 7. Why did the Mayor not believe the innocence of Hubert.
Ans. The Mayor did not believe the innocence of Hubert because he was seen picking something from the same place where the purse was lost. Mr. Manana was the eye witness but he only saw Hubert bending down and picking something up. He mistook a piece of string for pocket-book and accused Hubert of this theft. He also claimed that after picking up the pocket-book Hubert stood there, looking a long while in the mud to see if any money had fallen out. The Mayor thought the witness sufficient for accusing Hubert. He also thought Mr. Manana a man of worthy credence. Such a person could not mistake a piece of string for a pocket-book. He believed it must be the pocket-book and Hubert was guilty of picking it up.
Q 8. Was it necessary for Hubert to continue his innocence?
Ans. Mr. Hubert knew nothing expect truth. It was beyond his imagination that he would be called a liar. It was a stigma on his character. If a person is true to his heart but he is misunderstood as a rascal it is nerve shattering for him. He cannot face the humiliation. Mr. Hubert bore all the characteristics of a simple good soul. He was a passive man. When he was charged it necessary for him to make himself free of this charge. He could not tolerate anything except the disgrace of his honour. He wanted to make people believe that he was not the culprit. Therefore he continued pleading his innocence.
Q 9. What did the drumbeater announce?
Ans. The drumbeater announced about the loss of black leather pocket-book containing five hundred shillings and some business papers. The finder was requested to return the same to mayor's office or to Mr. James, the caretaker of the public hall. There would be a reward of 20 shillings.
Q 10. What did the diners discuss?
Ans. The diners discussed the crops and weather which was suitable for green crops but not for the wheat.
Q 11. Who was Mr. James?
Ans. Mr. James was the caretaker of the public hall where all the people gathered. He was the one whose pocket-book was lost.
Q 12. How did the people tell the story of the string?
Ans. People started to tell the story to amuse themselves, and told it in a manner of soldier who had been on a campaign and told about his battles.
Q 13. What was written on Hubert's tomb-stone?
Ans. It was written on it, "Here lies a man who told nothing but truth. Here lies the man who would not prove his innocence, but the flood proved it-!."
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