Practice Man and Nature - 1.5.1 | 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

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is the primary ecological setting of The Hungry Tide?

💡 Hint: Think about the geographical features discussed in the book.

Question 2

Easy

Name one main character in the novel.

💡 Hint: Recall who undertakes significant journeys in the narrative.

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What role does the Sundarbans play in the lives of the characters?

  • A backdrop for events
  • An antagonist
  • A neutral observer

💡 Hint: Consider how it's more than just a location.

Question 2

Piya’s struggles with language symbolize her a sense of:

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about her identity as an outsider.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Discuss the ways in which geographical features of the Sundarbans influence the characters' social interactions and emotional dynamics. Provide examples from the text.

💡 Hint: Consider how characters react to the physical world around them.

Question 2

Critically analyze how Ghosh blends the ecological and personal narratives in 'The Hungry Tide.' How does this improve the overall theme of interconnectedness?

💡 Hint: Reflect on moments where character actions are tied to ecological events.

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