In this chapter from "The Hen" by Saki, Mrs. Sangrail is put into a predicament as she is hosting a chronic lingerer, Jane Martlet, while expecting another guest, Dora, in less than a week. Her son, Clovis, mischievously offers....
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Jane Martlet usually stayed at Mrs Sangrail’s house for
a. Less than a fortnight. _________
b. a fortnight. _________
Jane Martlet usually stayed at Mrs Sangrail’s house for
a. Less than a fortnight. False
b. a fortnight. True
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Mrs Sangrail could not put Dora off because she
a. was a good friend. _________
b. had already postponed her visit once. _________
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Unlock now 🔓Clovis told Jane that Sturridge was
a. excellent. _________
b. a nuisance. _________
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a. Queen Anne. _________
b. the ghost of Queen Anne. _________
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Unlock now 🔓“On the contrary, the difficulty will be to get them to leave off.”
a. Who said these words to whom?
b. Who are the ‘them’ referred to here?
c. Why would it be difficult to get ‘them’ to ‘leave off’?
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Unlock now 🔓“It would upset her dreadfully.”
a. Who said these words and to whom?
b. Whom is the speaker referring to as ‘her’?
c. What would upset ‘her’ and why?
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Unlock now 🔓“I wish you’d take it to her; my hands are all over in oil.”
a. Who said these words and to whom?
b. What was the speaker doing that his hands were all over in oil?
c. What thing does ‘it’ refer to in this sentence?
d. Whom did the speaker wish the thing to be taken to? Why?
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Unlock now 🔓What had Dora sold to Jane? How had it spoiled their friendship?
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Unlock now 🔓According to Colvis and Jane, what would make one go mad?
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Unlock now 🔓What, according to Clovis, was wrong with Sturridge?
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Unlock now 🔓According to Clovis, who did Sturridge think Jane Martiet was? Why did it bother him?
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Unlock now 🔓What did Clovis tell Sturridge to do? What happened as a result of it?
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Unlock now 🔓It was in the hall the next morning after a late breakfast that Clovis had his final inspiration. What final inspiration did Clovis have? How was it effective in achieving what Clovis wanted?
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Unlock now 🔓The elaborate plan of Clovis to drive out Jane ultimately proved to be unnecessary. Why?
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Fill in the blanks with the synonyms of the underlined words. Choose the synonyms from the box.
indifferent
sane
thriving
obstinate
accustomed
1. Most old people are not interested in new ideas. They are ______________ to anything new.
2. Romi can be very stubborn when she makes up her mind. It is very difficult to handle her when she is ______________.
3. The family business started doing very well after they moved abroad. They now have a _________ supermarket.
4. Dipti is used to a luxurious life. It is difficult for her to get ______________ to living in a small house.
5. Harpreet is very sensible about money matters. She is the only ______________ person in
her family when it comes to money.
Most old people are not interested in new ideas. They are accustomed to anything new.
Romi can be very stubborn when she makes up her mind. It is very difficult to handle her when she is obstinate.
The family business started doing very well after they moved abroad. They now have a thriving supermarket.
Dipti is used to a luxurious life. It is difficult for her to get accustomed to living in a small house.
Harpreet is very sensible about money matters. She is the only sane person in her family when it comes to money.
A prefix is a letter or a group of letters added before a word to make a new word. Many prefixes make opposites of words. make the opposites of these words using the given prefixes.
1. In- or im-
polite, fertile, perfect, appropriate, proper material, activity
2. Un- or dis-
pleasure, clear, similar, respect, comfortable, like (meaning ‘similar to’). do
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Unlock now 🔓Fill in the blanks with suitable modals. There can be more than one modal for some sentences.
You ______________ quit smoking at once.
______________ I swim in the river?
When we lived in Ichapur, we ______________ often take a boat ride on the River Ganga.
I am so late; my mother ______________ be worrying about me.
Mr Brown ______________ verify details about the tenants before giving his house on rent.
The first day at a new school ______________ be quite difficult.
Our science class ______________ be held outdoors today.
You ______________ run into trouble if you are not careful.
There was a time when Divya ______________ juggle four balls.
If I were the Prime Minister of India, I ______________ make sure every child went to school.
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Unlock now 🔓Imagine you are Jane. Write a letter to another friend, telling her all about Sturridge. Remember to mention how you had to leave Mrs Sangrali’s comfortable home because of Strurridge, and also ask your friend to be careful the next time she visits Mrs Sangrail.
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"Exactly,” said Clovis.
"Exactly,” said Clovis.
a. Who said these words to whom?
b. What topic were they discussing when this dialogue was said?
c. What kind of emotion or strength does ‘exactly’ demonstrate in this dialogue?
a. These words were said by Clovis to Jane Martlet.
b. They were discussing the peculiar behaviour of the long-time servant named Sturridge, who, according to Clovis, develops obstinate delusions about their guests and, in this specific situation, sees Jane as Queen Anne.
c. The word 'exactly' demonstrates agreement and affirmation in this dialogue. He uses it to validate Jane's response when she mentions she would go mad if she had to do the exact same thing in the same manner for a long time. The remark also emphasizes Clovis's cunningness as he is trying to convince Jane about the peculiarity of Sturridge's behaviour in his pursuit to make her leave the house.
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“Jane thought she was going to get her money back in a large family of pedigree chickens.”
a. Who is the ‘she’ referred to here?
b. What was the expectation of ‘Jane’ according to this line?
c. What was the relationship between Jane and ‘her’ according to the context of the story?
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About the Author - The Hen | New Gems English Reader | Class 6 Literature | English
Hector Hugh Munro, better known by his pen name, Saki, is considered a master of the short story genre in English literature. Born in 1870, Saki started his career as a journalist and worked for the Westminster Gazette. He published his first book, 'The Rise of the Russian Empire', in 1900, showcasing his strong command of language and storytelling. Following this, he published a collection of short stories named 'Not-so-Stories' in 1902. His stories are known for their wit, irony, and unexpected twists, earning him critical acclaim. Sadly, he passed away in 1916, but his works continue to be celebrated.
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Themes - The Hen | New Gems English Reader | Class 6 Literature | English
1. Deception and Tricking:
One of the most prominent themes is deception. Clovis devises a clever, harmless ruse to trick Jane into believing that the devoted and sane butler Sturridge, under.....
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1. Introduction:
The chapter starts with Clovis and his mother discussing the difficult situation they are in. Jane Martlet, a guest who is known to prolong her visits, is presently..........
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1. “Jane Martlet has only been here five days, and she never stays less than a fortnight. You’ll never get her out of the house by Thursday.” - This line sets the basis for the main problem of the story, highlighting Jane’s nature of overstaying her welcome.
2. “A hen came between.........
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Troublesome - causing difficulties or problems
The troublesome guest refused to leave even after being asked politely.
Fortnight - a period of two weeks
I will be on vacation for a fortnight starting next Monday.
Exotic - unusual or strikingly different, often from a foreign country
The restaurant served ...................................
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