Practice Characters - 3.4 | Introduction to the Book – Echoes: A Collection of ISC Short Stories | ICSE Class 12 English Language & Literature
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Question 1

Easy

Who is the main character in 'The Singing Lesson'?

💡 Hint: Think about who influences the students' musical experience.

Question 2

Easy

What theme does Klausner's character in 'The Sound Machine' represent?

💡 Hint: Consider his obsession with sound and its implications on ethics.

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Question 1

What is the primary emotion affecting Miss Meadows in 'The Singing Lesson'?

  • Joy
  • Despair
  • Indifference

💡 Hint: Consider her reaction to the letter.

Question 2

True or False: Klausner believes plants can feel pain.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Reflect on his experiments with the sound machine.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Discuss how Miss Meadows' emotional state impacts her classroom environment. Provide examples from the text.

💡 Hint: Focus on specific lessons and changes in her demeanor.

Question 2

In 'The Sound Machine', reflect on Klausner’s quest for scientific truth versus ethics. Is ignorance bliss in his case?

💡 Hint: Evaluate the consequences of his obsession.

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