Practice Characters - 4.4 | 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 her profession and what affects her mood.

Question 2

Easy

What does Klausner invent?

💡 Hint: Consider what he is curious about in the natural world.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What character struggles with emotional vulnerability in 'The Singing Lesson'?

  • Miss Meadows
  • Klausner
  • B. Wordsworth

💡 Hint: Remember her role as a teacher and how her feelings impact her lessons.

Question 2

True or False: Klausner believes that plants can feel pain.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the implications of his scientific experiments in the park.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Critically evaluate how the character of Miss Meadows embodies the theme of emotional vulnerability. Provide textual evidence to support your argument.

💡 Hint: Look for moments showcasing her emotional shifts and their impacts.

Question 2

Discuss the ethical implications of Klausner's experimentation with his machine. How does the story reflect real-world scientific dilemmas?

💡 Hint: Consider parallels in today's scientific experiments involving living organisms.

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