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Footprints without Feet Class 10 English

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    A Reading And Listening Practice Video.  Footprints without Feet Class 10 English  1. How does Griffin become invisible? A. By wearing a special cloak B. Through a scientific experiment with drugs C. By reciting a spell D. By using advanced technology Correct Answer: B. Through a scientific experiment with drugs 2. Why does Griffin set fire to his landlord's house? A. To test his invisibility B. To stay warm C. By accident D. Out of revenge Correct Answer: D. Out of revenge ...

A Question of Trust

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  A Question of Trust Practice Test 1. Tests you in Comprehension, Inference and Analysis, Plot and Character based, Vocabulary and Detail Oriented areas.  Thank You.  K. N. R.  1. What was Horace Danby’s profession? a) Writer b) Locksmith c) Librarian d) Engineer Correct Answer: b) Locksmith 2. Why did Horace Danby commit a robbery every year? a) To support his family b) To donate to charity c) To pay off debts d) To buy rare books Correct Answer: d) To buy rare books ...

The Sermon at Benaras

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  A Listening and Reading Practice Video ☝ Practice Test: 1. 1. What was the birth name of Gautama Buddha? a) Sakyamuni b) Siddhartha Gautama c) Kisa Gotami d) Asoka Correct Answer: b) Siddhartha Gautama 2. Where was Buddha born? a) Southern India b) Eastern India c) Western India d) Northern India Correct Answer: d) Northern India 3. At what age did Siddhartha Gautama leave his home to seek enlightenment? ...

For Anne Gregory by William Butler Yeats.

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For Anne Gregory by William Butler Yeats.  Summary.  The poem "For Anne Gregory" is a dialogue between a young man and Anne Gregory, where they discuss the nature of love and the human tendency to focus on outward appearances. The young man begins by lamenting that no man could love Anne purely for who she is, independent of her physical beauty, particularly her "yellow hair," which symbolizes her outward charm and attractiveness. This suggests that love, in his view, is often shallow and based on physical traits. Anne Gregory counters his argument by pointing out that she could change her hair color to brown, black, or even carrot-red if she wanted to. This implies that she believes she can overcome superficial attraction and find someone who loves her for her true self. The young man then responds by quoting an old religious man who stated that only God is capable of loving someone for their true inner self and not for their external appearance. This idea suggests...

The Tale of Custard the Dragon.

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  The Tale of Custard the Dragon.  OGDEN NASH.  "The Tale of Custard the Dragon" by Ogden Nash is a humorous ballad about a girl named Belinda who lives with her pets: Ink (a kitten), Blink (a mouse), Mustard (a dog), and Custard (a dragon). Custard is portrayed as cowardly despite his fearsome appearance with sharp teeth and spikes. When a pirate threatens Belinda, Custard surprises everyone by bravely defeating the pirate and saving the day. Despite this heroic act, Custard remains timid and continues to prefer safety. The poem humorously contrasts Custard's cowardice with the bravery of Belinda and her other pets. Test 1. 1. Who lived in the little white house with Belinda? a) A lion, a tiger, and a dragon b) A cat, a dog, and a fish c) A parrot, a rabbit, and a dragon d) A bla...