Practice Chapter 5: Princess September (By W. Somerset Maugham) - 1.2 | Module 7: It So Happened - Supplementary Reader (Part 2) | CBSE Grade 8 English
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Who is the main character of 'Princess September'?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of the title of the story.

Question 2

Easy

What does the nightingale symbolize?

πŸ’‘ Hint: What does the nightingale need to sing?

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Question 1

What does the nightingale's singing symbolize in 'Princess September'?

  • Freedom
  • Material wealth
  • Jealousy

πŸ’‘ Hint: What does the bird need to sing its best?

Question 2

True or False: Princess September’s sisters are supportive of her keeping the nightingale.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider their actions and words towards her.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Analyze the relationship dynamics between Princess September and her sisters. How do their differing views on love and freedom affect their happiness?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how each character's actions reflect their understanding of love.

Question 2

Discuss how Maugham uses the setting of the royal palace to enhance the themes of the story.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what the royal setting reveals about character motivations.

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