Class - XI [Literature] English (Core) Literature Revision Sheet

Grade 11 English (Core)

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(Snapshots - Supplementary Reader)

Chapter 1 The Summer of the Beautiful White Horse

Hornbill (English Core)

Chapter 2 We're Not Afraid to Die... if We Can All Be Together

1) What traits of the Garoghlanian family are highlighted in the story, ‘The Summer of the Beautiful White Horse.’

2) Why does the narrator mention Uncle Khosrove ? What characteristics of Uncle Khosrove are shown in the story?

3) Give a brief description of Mourad’s ride on the horse.

4) “I have an understanding with a horse”

“Horses understand me”

How do you think Mourad developed an understanding with the horse and what was the result?

5) Describe the wave walker as depicted in the story.

6) What efforts were made to face the rough weather

7) What problems did the narrator face during the night of january 2, 1977.

8) Who are the characters of the story, “We're Not Afraid to Die... if We Can All Be Together.” How did they react to the tough situations?

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