Practice Summary - 2.2 | 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

What is the main emotional struggle of Miss Meadows?

💡 Hint: Think about her relationship with Basil.

Question 2

Easy

What does Klausner invent?

💡 Hint: Consider the focus of Klausner's curiosity.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary concern of Miss Meadows in 'The Singing Lesson'?

  • Class performance
  • Her engagement
  • Music theory

💡 Hint: Reflect on the main catalyst for her mood shift.

Question 2

True or False: Klausner's experiments conclude that plants feel no pain.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about Klausner's observations during the story.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Discuss how the themes of isolation and madness in 'The Sound Machine' can relate to real-world examples of scientific pursuits.

💡 Hint: Consider individuals like Nikola Tesla who faced social obstacles.

Question 2

Evaluate the different roles of imagination in shaping childhood experiences as depicted in 'B. Wordsworth' compared to contemporary views on imagination.

💡 Hint: Think about how children today are encouraged to express their creativity.

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