Practice Characters - 2.4 | Introduction to the Book – Echoes: A Collection of ISC Short Stories | ICSE Class 12 English Language & Literature
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Who is Miss Meadows?

💡 Hint: Think about the story 'The Singing Lesson'.

Question 2

Easy

What does Klausner invent?

💡 Hint: He is fascinated by sounds that are usually unheard.

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Question 1

What emotion drives Miss Meadows' teaching style in 'The Singing Lesson'?

  • Joy
  • Sadness
  • Anger

💡 Hint: Recall the story's significant events.

Question 2

True or False: Klausner’s machine accurately proves that plants can feel pain.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the machine's fate.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Explore how the character dynamics between Miss Meadows and her students can be used to discuss the broader implications of emotional intelligence in teaching.

💡 Hint: Think about how her moods could either uplift or hinder her students' learning experience.

Question 2

Critique how Klausner's obsession with sound serves as a metaphor for the consequences of unchecked curiosity.

💡 Hint: Reflect on the ending and what it signifies regarding human advancements.

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