Practice Chapter 2 (1.4.2) - ICSE Class 12 English Elective – Unit 2: The Hungry Tide By Amitav Ghosh Part One: The Ebb
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Chapter 2

Practice - Chapter 2

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Question 1 Easy

What is the significance of Piya's name?

💡 Hint: Think about her connection to nature and culture.

Question 2 Easy

What obstacle does Piya face upon arriving in Kolkata?

💡 Hint: Consider her identity reflects her journey.

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Question 1

What language barrier does Piya face in Kolkata?

She speaks fluent Bengali
She struggles to communicate in Bengali
She refuses to speak any language

💡 Hint: Think about her feelings of being an outsider.

Question 2

True or False: Piya is entirely comfortable and confident in her return to India.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider her emotional landscape throughout the chapter.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Evaluate how Piya's experiences in Kolkata shape her research methods regarding river dolphins.

💡 Hint: Consider how her identity influences her approach.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss the effects of cultural disconnection on Piya's emotional wellbeing as portrayed in the chapter.

💡 Hint: Reflect on her interactions with others in the chapter.

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