Practice Summary of Part One: The Ebb - 1.3 | 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 primary setting of 'The Hungry Tide'?

💡 Hint: Think about where the main events of the story take place.

Question 2

Easy

Name one main character in Part One: The Ebb.

💡 Hint: Consider the characters introduced in the beginning.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary environmental setting of The Hungry Tide?

  • Desert
  • Mountain
  • Sundarbans

💡 Hint: Think about where the characters interact with nature.

Question 2

True or False: Piya is entirely comfortable communicating in Bengali.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall Piya's experiences when she arrives in Kolkata.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Critically analyze how the historical context of the Morichjhãpi massacre informs the characters' perspectives and actions throughout 'The Ebb'.

💡 Hint: Consider how history informs contemporary issues within the narrative.

Question 2

Evaluate how memory acts as a narrative device in the novel, focusing on its effects on character development and plot progression.

💡 Hint: Think about how the notebook allows insight into Nirmal’s character and the broader implications on Kanai.

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