"Princess September" is a charming tale of a Siamese princess and a bird. The story begins with the King and Queen of Siam, having many daughters, deciding........
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Back Questions - Princess September | New Broadway (MCB) | Class 8 Literature | English
Princess September kept the bird locked in a golden cage because ............................
a. She wanted the bird to sing to her at all times.
b. She felt that the bird may not want to say with her.
c. She did not like seeing the bird fly about freely.
d. She was worried about the safety of her bird. (Choose the correct option.)
d. She was worried about the safety of her bird
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Unlock now 🔓How did her sisters respond when she told them about her new bird? Why?
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Unlock now 🔓What effect did the sister’s words have on her? What did she do?
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Unlock now 🔓What happened to the bird when he was put into a cage?
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Unlock now 🔓How does the story end happily for the princess and the bird?
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Unlock now 🔓Give examples from the story of the following emotions:
i. possessiveness
ii. insecurity
iii. jealousy
iv. selfless happiness
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Unlock now 🔓I’ve only put you in the cage because I’m so fond of you. Why do you think the speaker said this? Can you think of similar situations in life?
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Unlock now 🔓…. But they were eight to one, and all older than she … What were the two reasons why Princess September took her sister’s advice? Does this happen to us too?
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Unlock now 🔓Do you think the author of the story deliberately uses the image of a golden cage? How is the golden cage linked to freedom and happiness in the story?
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Unlock now 🔓What lesson does Princess September learn about love in the story? How can you apply it in your own lives?
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Unlock now 🔓Back Exercises - Princess September | New Broadway (MCB) | Class 8 Literature | English
Fill in the blanks with the words which you think are suitable and then look up the dictionary to check if your answers are right. To help you, the word which you should look up in the dictionary is in bold letters. Put a tick in the box if you were proved right.
1. They divide their time ………………………….. their two houses.
2. The magician emerged ………………………….. the wings surrounded by a cloud of smoke.
3. We insured our house ………………………….. damage by fire and theft.
4. I took great pains ………………………….. make arrangements for the guests.
5. Tennis takes priority ………………………….. studies for Hitesh as he is aspiring to be the national champion.
6. Instead of being in class, Shanthi had sneaked ………………………….. to play football.
7. We continue to trade ………………………….. Sri Lanka, but we not longer trade ………………………….. tea.
8. The Undertaker wrestled ………………………….. Triple H for the World Championship.
9. She is fanatical ………………………….. keeping her house clean.
1. They divide their time between their two houses.
2. The magician emerged from the wings surrounded by a cloud of smoke.
3. We insured our house against damage by fire and theft.
4. I took great pains to make arrangements for the guests.
5. Tennis takes priority over studies for Hitesh as he is aspiring to be the national champion.
6. Instead of being in class, Shanthi had sneaked off to play football.
7. We continue to trade with Sri Lanka, but we no longer trade in tea.
8. The Undertaker wrestled against Triple H for the World Championship.
9. She is fanatical about keeping her house clean.
Design a poster for the organization, using the guidelines given.
(Cruelty against animals)
Your poster should do the following:
- Create awareness to inform and educate the public about his issue
- Provide clear dos and don’ts
- Have slogans which are catchy and easily draw attention
- Indicate the name of the organization that is issuing the notice
- Have attractively laid-out text – you may use colour and drawings to embellish it
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Vocabulary - Flashcards - Princess September | New Broadway (MCB) | Class 8 Literature | English
About the Author - Princess September | New Broadway (MCB) | Class 8 Literature | English
William Somerset Maugham was born on January 25, 1874, in Paris, France. He was a renowned British playwright, novelist, and short story writer, recognized as one of the most famous and significant authors of the 20th century. Maugham's work is recognized for its clear, lucid prose and harsh yet insightful understanding of human nature.
Maugham served as a secret agent during World War I and travelled extensively, an experience clearly represented in his works, often set in diverse and exotic locations. He explored themes of personal freedom, the corrosive effects of wealth, and the search for meaning in life in his work. His famous works include "Of Human Bondage" (1915), "The Moon and Sixpence" (1919), and numerous short story collections.
In addition to being an acclaimed author, Maugham was also a dedicated and skilled observer of life and human nature. He spent the latter part of his life living in the south of France, in a villa named "Mauresque". He died on December 16, 1965, leaving behind a vast and significant literary legacy.
Summary - Princess September | New Broadway (MCB) | Class 8 Literature | English
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Themes - Princess September | New Broadway (MCB) | Class 8 Literature | English
1. Freedom:
The story places great emphasis on the theme of freedom, primarily through the character of the little bird. It asserts on many occasions that it can't sing unless it's free, suggesting it can't be its authentic self unless it has the liberty to explore, navigate ..........
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In the sub-headed chapter "Princess September--II", the plot continues from the story of Princess September and her bird. Here, the underlying theme is freedom and love:
- Princess September, influenced ..............
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1. "One I day the King decided to call them January, February, March (though, of course, in Siamese) till he came to the youngest whom he called September." - This line is significant as it introduces the protagonist of the story, Princess September.
2. "But one day when Princess September........
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Confused - feeling uncertain and not able to understand something clearly
The student was confused by the complicated math problem.
Peculiar - strange or unusual in a way that is interesting or odd
She has a peculiar habit of collecting vintage buttons.
Oriental - relating to the eastern part of the world, especially East Asia
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