Practice Chapter 5 - 1.4.5 | ICSE Class 12 English Elective – Unit 2: The Hungry Tide By Amitav Ghosh Part One: The Ebb | ICSE Class 12 English Elective
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the significance of the Sundarbans in the novel?

💡 Hint: Think about how the environment interacts with the characters.

Question 2

Easy

Who saves Piya when the boat capsizes?

💡 Hint: Consider the character who embodies local knowledge.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What major event happens at the beginning of Chapter 5?

  • Piya's arrival
  • The boat capsizing
  • Fokir's fishing
  • Kanai's reflections

💡 Hint: Think of the challenges faced during Piya's journey.

Question 2

True or False: Piya and Fokir communicate freely in their native tongues.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Reflect on their interactions.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Discuss how the cultural backgrounds of Piya and Fokir shape their interactions and understanding of the Sundarbans.

💡 Hint: Consider their backgrounds and how they inform their perspectives.

Question 2

Analyze the narrative technique used by Ghosh to juxtapose Piya's experiences with Fokir’s. What effect does this have on the reader?

💡 Hint: Look at specific examples from the text illustrating this contrast.

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