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The Girl Who Can Context Questions: Treasure Chest Workbook Solutions for ICSE Class 10 English
Board | ICSE |
Publications | Evergreen Publications |
Subject | English |
Class | 10 |
Book Name | Treasure Chest |
Chapter | The Girl Who Can |
Writer | Ama Ata Aidoo |
Topics | Solutions of Context Questions |
Evergreen Workbook Questions
( The Girl Who Can Context Questions: Treasure Chest Workbook Solutions for ICSE Class 10 English )
Questions Read the following extract from Ama Ata Aidoo’s short story, “The Girl Who Can” and answer the questions that follow
They say that when all of Africa ………. ….. problems there are in this life…’
(i) What contrast is made in the first sentence?
Ans: In the first sentence The contrast is between Africa during a drought, when the land is barren, and Africa when it is fertile, particularly in Hasodzi, which is known for its good soil when not under the stress of drought.
(ii) What do you learn about the speaker from this extract?
Ans: In this context The speaker, Adjoa, is a young girl who may be unaware of the larger struggles of life, like food scarcity, which is why her grandmother scolds her for not finishing her meals. This suggests that Adjoa is sheltered..
(iii) What information is given by the narrator about Nana?
Ans: As per narrator Nana as someone who believes Adjoa is not serious about life’s difficulties. She is vocal about the importance of appreciating food and appears to be someone who has experienced or witnessed the challenges of drought region.
(iv) What does the narrator think about her Nana telling her about problems in life?
Ans: The narrator thinks Adjoa, seems to not fully grasp why Nana insists on talking about life’s problems, possibly because she does not yet understand the importance of the struggles her grandmother.
(v) Which part of Africa is this story about? What is peculiar about it?
Ans: This story is set in Hasodzi, a village in Ghana in Africa, in the Central Region. The peculiar is the shifting in the region’s fertility, from being barren due to droughts.
And that, I think, is a very serious problem. …… …… …….. and get laughed at.
(i) Which serious problem is the narrator talking about?
Ans: The narrator talking about that Adjoa, is in difficulty in deciding whether to speak up or stay silent because if she speaks, then laughed at by adults.
(ii) What is the narrator’s dilemma?
Ans: Adjoa’s confusion is that she does not know whether to share her thoughts, or to remain silent.
(iii) What is the general attitude of the elders to the problems of the youngsters?
Ans: The elders often dismiss or laugh at the decision of youngsters like Adjoa. Instead of taking their issues seriously, they treat them as fruitless, which discourages the younger generation from putting their ideas.
(iv) Has it been easy for Adjoa to deal with Nana?
Ans: No. Nana tends to laugh at Adjoa’s thoughts, making it difficult for her to express herself without feeling mocked.
(v) Which weakness of Adjoa is pointed out by Nana?
Ans: Here Nana points out Adjoa’s legs, saying they are too thin and long for a common woman. This physical feature is something Nana frequently criticizes.
I find something quite confusing …….. ……….. shouldn’t repeat some things I say.
(i) What is confusing to the narrator?
Ans: The narrator, is confused about why certain things she says are forbidden to be repeated while other things she says are seen as funny and repeated by others for amusement.
(ii) What is the narrator forbidden to do?
Ans: Narrator is often forbidden from repeating certain statements she makes, though the reasons for these prohibitions are never explained to her.
(iii) What surprising thing or habit of the elders is referred to here?
Ans: The surprising thing is the habit of the elders regarding inconsistent reaction to Adjoa’s words. Sometimes they forbid her from repeating things, while other times they find what she says humorous and repeat it among themselves.
(iv) How do the elders behave about the follies or foibles of the youngsters?
Ans: The elders behave to laugh or mock at the mistakes made by the youngsters, Instead of guiding the children or explaining things to them, leaving the youngers feeling confused.
(v) What does the narrator think about the grown-ups?
Ans: The narrator finds the behavior of the grown-ups inconsistent and confusing. She feels that their treatment of her, especially regarding what she is allowed to say or not say, is arbitrary and unhelpful, which discourages her from speaking.
That it did not have to be an issue for …. ….. …… laugh at me until they cried.
(i) Which issue does the narrator refer to here?
Ans: Here the issue referred is the disagreement between her mother and Nana about the narrator’s legs. They frequently discuss whether her legs are too thin and long.
(ii) Who are the two favourite people of the narrator mentioned here? Do they have the same views?
Ans: Narrator’s mother and Nana are two favourite people mention here . They do not have the same views about Adjoa’s legs. As per Nana that Adjoa’s legs are too thin and long for a woman, while her mother opinion to defend her.
(iii) What does the narrator expect of them regarding her issue?
Ans: Here narrator expects them not to worry such deep about her legs. She does not want them to make issue a serious matter.
(iv) What opinion does Nana hold about women’s ability to rear a child?
Ans: As Nana opinion, for a woman to bear children, she must have strong, solid legs and hips. is a traditional view on women.
(v) How is the outer world of a child as compared to the world before birth?
Ans: The outer world of a child is noisy and full of competition, in while before birth is a land of sweet soft silence.
And you know, such things are not ……… …….. …….. with legs, then they might as well be legs.
(i) Whose opinion is talked about here? How sound is it?
Ans: The opinion of Naina is being discussed here. at woman’s legs should be strong and well-formed for supporting hips and bearing children. While this view may have some traditional and outdated women’s roles.
(ii) Which are the ‘such things’ that are not meant to be talked about on a daily basis?
Ans: The phrases ‘Such things’ indicate to physical ability, particularly those concerning a person’s legs, which Nana thinks it is useless topic of conversation.
(iii) What kind of legs are not liked? And by whom?
Ans: Nana does not likes thin and long legs are not suitable for a woman. She commented at Adjoa’s legs for being unsuited to her ideal image of a woman.
(iv) With what should a female child come into the world?
Ans: A female child should come into the world with strong legs that have enough “meat” on them to support solid hips, which are necessary for childbirth.
(v) Does the narrator get any complex due to her so-called imperfection?
Ans: The narrator is aware of the often commented of her legs, she does not seem to develop an downfall. Instead, she focuses on her own capabilities, such as her success in athletics.
How, ‘After one’s only daughter …… ……… legs that are too long for a woman, and too thin to be of any use.
(i) What is Nana lamenting about?
Ans: Nana is worry the fact that her daughter chose to marry a man she disapproved of and that, as a result, she ended up with a granddaughter (Adjoa) who has legs thin for a woman.
(ii) What kind of man did Maami marry? Was it a happy marriage?
Ans: Maami married a man whom Nana did not approve of, likely because she considered him unsuitable or inferior in some way. The passage suggests that this was not a happy marriage, as Nana continues to complain about it long after it occurred
(iii) What evil of the society does the passage refer to?
Ans: The passage refers judgment based on physical appearance, particularly for women. Nana’s criticism of Adjoa’s legs reflects a broader societal emphasis on how a woman’s body should look, particularly in relation to traditional roles..
(iv) Why is Nana not happy with Adjoa’s legs?
Ans: they are too thin and long, which makes them unsuitable as a perfect woman, especially childbearing hips.
(v) What is Nana’s ideal of a perfect woman?
Ans: Nana’s ideal woman should have strong legs with “meat” on them and solid hips, which are necessary for bearing children.
School is another thing Nana and my mother ……. ……. I never understood what she meant.
(i) What did Nana think about the education of girls?
Ans: According to Nana, educating girls was a waste of time, as she likely held traditional views about women’s roles being centered on domestic duties.
(ii) What opinion do you form of Nana?
Ans: Here Nana thinks traditional views, especially regarding the roles of women in society. She does not see the value of education for girls and seems focused on more traditional female roles is a housewife.
(iii) Did Adjoa’s mother hold the same views about the education of women as her grandmother Nana?
Ans: No, Adjoa’s mother has different view with Nana view. Mother believed that education was important for girls.
(iv) Was Adjoa’s mother educated? What was her regret?
Ans: No, Adjoa’s mother was not educated, and her regret is that this lack of education left her feeling trapped in ignorance, or as if she were “locked into some kind of darkness.”
(v) Why did Nana not wish the girls to go to school?
Ans: Nana thinks that education would not fit for girls, as she saw their primary roles as being wives and mothers. She may have thought that school would not prepare them for these responsibilities as a housewife.
You know what she did? She carried the gleaming cup on her back ……… …… not taking the trouble to walk by herself.
(i) What moment of pride does the passage refer to?
Ans: The passage refers to Adjoa’s victory in athletics, where she won a cup for being the best all-round junior athlete. Nana, in a gesture of pride, carried the cup on her back as though it were a precious child.
(ii) How does Nana react at Adjoa’s achievement?
Ans: Nana reacts Adjoa’s achievement with affection as carrying the cup on her back showing a significant shift in how she views Adjoa and her abilities, comparing her earlier comment of Adjoa’s legs.
(iii) What change of heart and mind is seen in Nana’s personality? How does it seem different from her earlier attitude?
Ans: Nana’s earlier attitude was critical of Adjoa’s legs, as she believed they were unsuitable for a woman. However, after seeing Adjoa’s achievement in athletics, Nana’s attitude shift, and she begins to support Adjoa’s physical abilities.
(iv) What does Nana begin to think about the role of women in society?
Ans: Now Nana starts thinking that women can have value beyond traditional roles. She recognizes that Adjoa’s thin legs,, are capable of achieving success.
(v) How does Adjoa show the mettle of a woman?
Ans: Adjoa shows of a woman zeal that her legs, despite being criticized, are strong and capable. Through her achievements, she challenges the traditional ideas about women.
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