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Category: 11th class nots

  • 1st Year English CH-15: “The Angel and the Author-and Others”

    1st Year English CH-15:  “The Angel and the Author-and Others” Questions Answers Notes

    Short an easy questions and answers

    1. At what point of the journey in his dream did the author hear the throbbing sound of wings?
      • Ans. When the writer reached a point where nothing of this world remained visible, he heard behind him the throbbing sound of wings.
    2. What time of the year was it?
      • Ans. It was about a fortnight after Christmas.
    3. What does the author like about Christmas?
      • Ans. The most important thing the author likes about Christmas is that it makes everybody good.
    4. Why are noble deeds always a great joy for the author?
      • Ans. A man gets satisfaction, respect, and glory due to his good deeds. That is why noble deeds are always a great joy for the author.


  • 1st Year English CH-14: Overcoat

    1st Year English CH-14:  Overcoat Questions Answers Notes

    Short an easy questions and answers

    1. What was the color of the overcoat of the young man?
      • Ans. Its color was brown.
    2. How did he look like?
      • Ans. He was a well-groomed young man. His hair was sleek and shiny. He was wearing a brown overcoat as well as a green flat hat. A white silk scarf was knotted at his neck, and he had a polished cane in his hand.
    3. Why did the people come out of the Mall?
      • Ans. The people came out to seek comfort in pleasure and wanted to amuse themselves in intense cold.
    4. Who were the people wearing such dress and had come to the Mall?
      • Ans. Most of the people were wearing overcoats of every kind, from precious to rough khaki coats.
    5. Why did the driver of the truck speed away after the accident?
      • Ans. If the driver was caught, he would have been beaten and handed over to the police; therefore, he sped away.
    6. Who took the young man to the hospital?
      • Ans. Passersby found the young man in the car and took him to a nearby hospital.
    7. What kind of music was played in one of the restaurants?
      • Ans. An orchestra was playing in one of the restaurants.


  • 1st Year English CH-13: God Be Praised

    1st Year English CH-13:  God Be Praised Questions Answers Notes

    Short an easy questions and answers

    Q1: What was alias Abdul’s full name?

    Ans. His full name was Moulvi Abdul Barkat.
    Q2:What was his turban known as and where did it originally come from?

    Ans. His turban was known as Mashadi Lungi, and it originally came from Mashhad in Iran.
    Q3: What did he always carry with him?

    Ans. He always carried a walking stick, a sort of scepter with hands of brass and gilt.
    Describe Moulvi Abdul’s appearance?

    Ans. Moulvi Abdul had slightly bulging eyes. He wore silver rings, used fragrant oil for hair, and also wore a turban.
    Q4: How much did the Maulvi collect on every Eid?

    Ans. Moulvi Abdul collected 150 to 200 rupees on every Eid.
    Q5: How much was distributed among the needy and the poor?

    Ans. He distributed 40 to 50 rupees among the needy and the poor.
    Q6: What was the name of the member of the District Board where the Maulvi lived?

    Ans. His name was Chaudhry Fatehdad.
    Q7: What was the name of his wife?

    Ans. The name of his wife was Zaibunnisa.
    Q8: Write the name of the other two daughters.

    Ans. Their names are Zabda and Shamsun.


  • 1st Year English CH-12: The Gift of the Magi

    1st Year CH-12:  The Gift of the Magi Questions Answers Notes

    Short an easy questions and answers

    Q1. How much did she save for Christmas?
    A1.     She saved one dollar and eighty-seven cents for Christmas.

    Q2. Why did she feel proud of the beauty of her hair?
    A2.     She felt proud of her long, beautiful brown hair, which Jim admired and loved. It was like a dress for her.

    Q3. Why did she sell her hair?
    A3    . She sold her hair because she wanted to buy a beautiful gift for Jim but didn’t have enough money.

    Q4. Why did Jim sell the gold watch?
    A4    . Jim sold the gold watch to buy a gift for Della because he also lacked money.

    Q5. Why did they want to exchange the gifts?
    A5    . They wanted to exchange gifts as a symbol of their deep love and affection for each other on Christmas.

    Q6. Why did she feel sad about losing her hair?
    A6    . Della had a deep attachment to her hair, so she felt sad when she had to part with it.

    Q7. Why did Jim not welcome her when he stepped in?
    A7.     Jim sold his precious watch to buy combs for Della, but her hair was gone. He had mixed feelings and couldn’t warmly welcome her.

    Q8. What did he bring out of his coat?
    A8.     Jim brought out beautiful and costly combs from his coat.

    Q9. How beautiful was the gold watch chain?
    A9.     The gold watch chain was simple in design, but its value was in its rich and precious material.


  • 1st Year English CH-11: I have a Dream

    1st Year English CH-11: I have a Dream Notes Questions Answers

    Short an easy questions and answers

    Q1. What was the cause of Negroes’ discontentment?

    A1. The major cause of their discontentment was being hated, ignored, and treated as slaves in society.

    Q2. What are the qualities of creative suffering?

    A2. Creative suffering involves facing hardships and suffering with courage, without despair or disappointment.

    Q3. What is Martin Luther King’s dream?

    A3. Martin Luther King’s dream is of a future without racism in the United States, where all men are considered equal, and the principle of brotherhood prevails.

    Q4. What should be the faith of Negroes?

    A4. Their faith should be that unearned suffering is redemptive.

    Q5. What was the necessity of pleading the case for Negroes’ freedom?

    A5. Negroes were leading a life of slavery and being ignored, making it necessary to plead their case for freedom and equality.

    Q6. What should be the criterion for judging a person?

    A6. A person should not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.

    Q7. Do Negroes enjoy liberty in all parts of their country?

    A7. No, Negroes do not enjoy liberty in all parts of their country.

    Q8. From which parts of the country did the Negroes gather?

    A8. The Negroes gathered from Mississippi, Alabama, South Carolina, Georgia, Louisiana, and the northern cities.

    Q9. Can you summarize the song in your own words?

    A9. The song speaks of the land of liberty, a place of pride and freedom for all, and it calls for freedom to ring from every corner of the country.

    Q10. What is the effect of the repetition of words?

    A10. Repetition of words has a deep impact on the human mind, helping to reinforce and emphasize the subject matter.

  • 1st Year English CH-10: A Mild Attack of Locusts

    1st Year English CH-10:  A Mild Attack of Locusts Questions Answers Notes

    Short an easy questions and answers

    Q1. What are locusts?
    A1    . Locusts are insects similar to grasshoppers that destroy crops and vegetables.

    Q2. Why did the farmers throw wet leaves on the fire?
    A2    . They threw wet leaves on the fire to create acrid smoke, which would deter the locusts.

    Q3. What was the desire of every farmer?
    A3    . Every farmer desired to see their farms free and safe from locusts.

    Q4. Did Margaret know how to keep the locusts away?
    A4    . No, Margaret did not know how to keep the locusts away.

    Q5. What was the condition of the trees?
    A5    . The trees were covered in insects, with their branches weighed down by locusts.

    Q6. How did old Stephen deal with a stray locust found on his shirt?
    A6. He crushed the locust with his thumbnail.

    Q7. Are the hoppers different from the locusts?
    A7    . No, hoppers are the young locusts born from the eggs laid by the adult locusts.

    Q8. Did Margaret lose heart over the loss of crops?
    A8    . No, Margaret did not lose heart despite the loss of crops.

    Q9. Why are locusts compared with bad weather?
    A9    . Locusts, like bad weather, can devastate crops, leading to the comparison.

    Q10. Why did the men eat their supper with a good appetite?
    A10    . After a day of hard work battling locusts, they had a hearty supper to satisfy their appetite.


  • 1st Year English CH-9: The Foolish Quack

    1st Year English CH-9:  The Foolish Quack Questions Answers Notes

    Short an easy questions and answers

    Q1. What is a clump of trees?

    A1. A clump of trees is a group of growing trees.

    Q2. What was stuck in the camel’s throat?

    A2. A melon was stuck in the camel’s throat.

    Q3. What did the quack pretend to cure?

    A3. The quack pretended to cure goiter.

    Q4. What did the quack do with the old woman?

    A4. He tied the woman’s throat with a blanket and forcefully tried to push down the swollen part.

    Q5. What was the result of the cure?

    A5. The old woman died instantly.

    Q6. What punishment did the villagers inflict on the quack?

    A6. They forced him to dig a grave for the old woman, beat him, and then let him go.

    Q7. From whom did the quack dig the grave?

    A7. The foolish quack dug the old woman’s grave himself.

    Q8. What did the quack do in the next village?

    A8. He pretended to be a great doctor and tried to cure an old man.

    Q9. Why didn’t the villagers let the old man get treated?

    A9. The quack mentioned digging the patient’s grave before treatment, so they didn’t permit him to treat the old man.

    Q10. Why did the quack return to the camel men?

    A10. The quack returned to the camel men to learn the proper way to cure goiter.

  • 1st Year English CH-8: The Gulistan of Sa’di

    1st Year English CH-8:  The Gulistan of Sa’di Questions Answers Notes

    Short an easy questions and answers

    Q1. What advice did Naushirvan give to his people?
    A1    . Naushirvan advised his people to be just, kind to others, and eliminate evil.

    Q2. What remedy did the physicians suggest for the king’s disease?
    A2    . The physicians suggested that the king’s disease could be cured with the bile of a person possessing certain qualities.

    Q3. Why did the boy look to the sky and smile?
    A3    . The boy, upon witnessing injustice by his parents, the Qazi, and the king, looked to the sky to pray to Allah Almighty.

    Q4. What should be the role of a Qazi?
    A4    . A Qazi should fear only God and never commit injustice in any case.

    Q5. Why did the king weep?
    A5    . The king wept because he was ashamed of his selfish behavior and couldn’t control his tears.

    Q6. How did the king recover?
    A6    . The king, fearing God and repenting for his actions, was forgiven and healed by God Almighty for his good deeds.


  • 1st Year English CH-7: The Use of Force

    1st Year English CH-7:  The Use of Force Questions Answers Notes

    Short an easy questions and answers

    Q1. What was the condition of the parents upon the doctor’s arrival?
    A1    . They were nervous, especially the mother.

    Q2. How did the child behave with the doctor?
    A2    . The child did not cooperate with the doctor and resisted violently.

    Q3. Did she have a fever for three days?
    A3    . Yes, she had a fever for three days.

    Q4. Did the girl change her expression when the doctor asked about her throat?
    A4    . No, she did not change her expression.

    Q5. Why did the doctor call the sick girl by her first name?
    A5    . The doctor used her first name to establish trust.

    Q6. Did the sick girl respond promptly to the doctor’s instructions?
    A6    . The sick girl did not respond to the doctor’s instructions.

    Q7. Why did the parents scold her?
    A7    . The child knocked down the doctor’s glasses, prompting the parents to scold her.

    Q8. What threat did the doctor make to the child if she didn’t show her throat?
    A8    . The doctor threatened to examine her using force.

    Q9. Why did she break the wooden blade?
    A9    . She did not want the doctor to examine her throat, so she broke the wooden blade when he attempted to do so.

    Q10. What was the condition of the sick girl?
    A10.     The girl had diphtheria, with membranes covering both tonsils.

  • 1st Year English CH-6: The Reward

    1st Year English CH-6:  The Reward Questions Answers Notes

    Short an easy questions and answers

    Q1. What was the subject discussed at the club?
    A1    . The club discussed the theme of opportunity and determination.

    Q2. What did Terbut think of Jorkens’ argument?
    A2    . Terbut disagreed with Jorkens, believing that determination alone wouldn’t guarantee success.

    Q3. How did Jorkens convince that a man can become a skating champion of the Sahara?
    A3    . Jorkens explained that a man could achieve this by making money, building a skating rink in the Sahara, and dedicating all his time to become the champion.

    Q4. What was the view of Gorgios’ parents?
    A4    . Gorgios’ parents believed that determination alone wasn’t enough for success.

    Q5. What arrangements were made for the inauguration function?
    A5    . A red and gold curtain was hung along the wall, and there were height swings and hurdles arranged.

    Q6. How did Gorgios feel on the occasion?
    A6    . Gorgios appeared slightly sad but was content and satisfied with his accomplishments.

    Q7. Did Gorgios use shortcuts to achieve his ambition?
    A7    . No, Gorgios did not resort to shortcuts to achieve his ambition.

    Q8. How long did Gorgios persist in pursuing his ambition?
    A8    . Gorgios dedicated more than sixty years to achieve his ambition, which he ultimately succeeded in.