The Home Coming Context Questions: Treasure Chest Workbook Solutions for ICSE Class 9 written by Rabindranath Tagore. Passage wise answer of Context Questions of Evergreen Publication is given for complete preparation of council upcoming exam. Visit official website CISCE for detail information about ICSE Board Class-9 English.
The Home Coming Context Questions: Treasure Chest Workbook Solutions for ICSE Class 9
| Board | ICSE |
| Subject | English |
| Class | 9 |
| Book Name | Treasure Chest |
| Chapter | The Home Coming |
| Writer | Rabindranath Tagore |
| Topics | Solutions of Context Questions |
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The Home Coming Context Questions: Treasure Chest for ICSE Class 9 written by Rabindranath Tagore
Question: Read the following extract from Rabindranath Tagore’s short story, “The Home Coming” and answer the questions that follow:
Phatik Chakravorthi was ringleader among the boys …… …….. …….. . Every one seconded the proposal, and it was carried unanimously.
Que-1: What new mischief got into Phatik’s head?
Ans: The new mischief of Phatik’s head was to shift a heavy log from the riverbank to river in his leadership.
Que-2: For what was the log lying on the mud-flat of the river?
Ans: The log was lying on the river side to mast for a waiting boat.
Que-3: What did Phatik decide?
Ans: Phatik decided that all the boys should help together to shift the heavy log from bank and roll it for fun.
Que-4: What would the boys enjoy?
Answer: The boys would enjoy seeing the anger of the log’s owner ..
Que-5: Who posed an obstacle in carrying out of the plan? How?
Ans: Phatik’s younger brother, has taken objection by sitting on the log.
Phatik wiped his face, and sat down …….. …. ……… continued to chew the grass as before.
Que-1: What had happened a little earlier for which Phatik had to wipe his face?
Ans: Phatik had gotten into a fight with his brother Makhan and had perhaps gotten hit in the face, which is why he had to wipe his face.
Que-2: Who was this middle aged man who stepped on shore?
Ans: This middle aged man was Bishamber, Uncle of Phatik.
Que-3: What did the ‘man’ ask the boy? What reply did the boy give? What was wrong with the answer?
Ans: The man asked the boy here Phatik where the Chakravortis lived. Phatik replied “Over there” while chewing grass, but his answer was incomplete
Que-4: What can you say about Phatik’s rude behaviour with the stranger?
Ans: Phatik’s rude behavior shows his immaturity and lack of respect for stranger. He is unhelpful on purpose and continues chewing grass.
Que-5: Who came soon after this incident? How did he take Phatik home?
Ans: ,A servant from Phatik’s house came soon after this incident. He took Phatik up roughly, and carried him, kicking and struggling in anger.
It was just at this critical juncture………. ……… ……… he found out where she was.
Que-1: Who is the grey-haired stranger referred to here?
Ans: Bishamber is the grey-haired stranger referred to here is who is the uncle of Phatik.
Que-2: Why was Phatik’s mother angry?
Ans: Phatik’s mother thought Phatik had been hitting his brother Makhan again so she was upset
Que-3: How did she welcome ‘the stranger’?
Ans: She welcomed the stranger here Bishamber by recognizing him as her brother, crying out in surprise, bowing to the ground and touching his feet.
Que-4: Which tragic incident had taken place in the absence of the stranger?
Ans: The tragic incident that had taken place in absence of Bishamber’s was that Phatik’s fatherr had died.
Que-5: What shows that Bishamber was a caring brother?
Ans: Bishamber was a caring brother as he came back to Calcutta, he made inquiries about his sister and hastened to see her as soon as he found out where she was.
When they reached Calcutta, Phatik …….. ………. ………. thought twice before committing such an indiscretion
Que-1: Who are ‘they’ referred to in the first line? From where had they come?
Ans: ‘They’ referred to in the first line are Phatik and his uncle Bishamber. They had come from Phatik’s village.
Que-2: How did Phatik’s aunt react to his arrival?
Ans: Phatik’s aunt reacted to his arrival with displeasure thinking an unnecessary addition to the family member.
Que-3: Why was his aunt unhappy with his addition in the family?
Ans: His aunt was unhappy with his addition in the family because she already caring three boys of her own and did not want to take an extra burden.
Que-4: According to Phatik’s aunt what should Bishamber have done?
Ans: According to the Pathik aunt, Bishamber should have thought twice before bringing Phatik into their residence.
Que-5: What impression do you form of Phatik’s aunt from the above passage?
Ans: The impression that Phatik’s aunt was selfish, non helping nature to take in her nephew. She feels Phatik as an extra burden.
In this world of human affairs, there is no worse nuisance than a boy at the age of fourteen. …….. ………. ………. shy that he appears ashamed of his very existence.
Que-1: According to Tagore what is the biggest nuisance in the world of human affairs? Why is it so?
Ans: According to Tagore, the biggest disturbance in the world of human works is a boy at the age of fourteen. This is because at this age he is neither decorated nor useful, gets in the way, and it is hard to shower affection or tolerate him.
Que-2: Why is the boy of fourteen criticized when he talks like a grown up person?
Ans: Talking like a grown up person at fourteen, he is criticized for being impertinent.
Que-3: What are we told about physical growth of a boy at the age of fourteen?
Ans: Physically a boy grows very rapidly at fourteen – he grows out of his clothes quickly, his voice becomes deeper, and his face grows angular and ugly.
Que-4: The short comings of a child can be excused but not of a boy of fourteen. Why?
Ans: At the age of fourteen-year-old boy is expected to behave more maturely and responsibly
Que-5: What does a young lad’s heart crave for most at this age?
Ans: At this age a young lad’s heart seeking most for recognition and love/affection from elders.
For a boy of fourteen his own home is the only Paradise………. ………. …….. , but to get on with his lessons
Que-1: What happens if a boy of fourteen is continuously scolded
Ans: If a boy of fourteen is continuously discouraged, he becomes like a stray dog roaming without aim.
Que-2: What is the height of bliss for a boy of fourteen?
Ans: As a boy of fourteen, the height of enjoy is to receive the kind looks and affection of women, and never to be ignore by them.
Que-3: How did Phatik feel in his uncle’s house?
Ans: Phatik felt insulted and commented guest in his aunt’s house.
Que-4: How did Phatik react whenever his aunt asked him to do something?
Ans: Whenever his aunt asked something Phatik to do, he became overjoyed that he would overdo it.
Que-5: How is a boy of fourteen a big nuisance?
Ans: see above.
There was no more backward boy in the whole school than Phatik. ……… ……….. : “Uncle, when can I go home?”
Que-1: How did Phatik fare at school?
Ans: Phatik performance was very poorly at school. He was the most back bencher boy in his class.
Que-2: How did he endure the punishment?
Ans: He suffer punishment patiently and silently, like an over loaded donkey suffers load on its back.
Que-3: “… he stood wistfully by the window and gazed at the roofs of the distant houses” What light does this line throw a Phatik’s state of mind?
Ans: These line express that Phatik mental condition that he felt lonely, sad and longing for home as he gazed at the distant houses while other boys engaged in fun.
Que-4: “Looking at the children playing on the open terrace filled his heart with a longing”. Which longing is being referred to here?
Ans: Here refers to Phatik’s longing to be able to play freely and be carefree like those children, but he was not happy at school campus.
Que-5: What did Phatik ask his uncle one day? What was his uncle’s reply?
Ans: Phatik express his desire and asked his uncle when he could go home. His uncle replied that he should have to wait for the holidays come.
Phatik heard her words, and sobbed out loud: “Uncle …….. ……….. ………. don’t beat me like that! Mother! I am telling the truth!”
Que-1: What had the aunt said that Phatik heard and began to weep?
Ans: Phatik’s aunt words “What a heap of trouble this boy has given us. Hadn’t you better send him home?” hearing these words Phatik heart broken with sadness.
Que-2: Who are ‘they’ referred to in the second line? Why did they bring Phatik home?
Ans: ‘Here They’ refers to the police forces who had taken Phatik in custody after his missing and brought him home in a wet and fever condition.
Que-3: Tears came into Bishamber’s eyes. Why?
Ans: Tears came into Bishamber’s eyes on seeing Phatik so sick with high fever.
Que-4: Bishamber sat by Phatik through the night. What light does this throw on this character?
Ans: Bishamber sat near Phatik whole night showing his truly careful for the Pathik and wanted to recover soon.
Que-5: Why does Phatik begin to mutter… “don’t beat me like that mother…”?
Ans: Phatik begins murmuring to his mother not to beat him so because he was in senseless state due to high fever. He imagines that his mother is beating him.
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