"Keeping it from Harold" tells the story of the Brambles, a middle-class English family who are dedicated to their 10-year-old prodigious child – Harold. His mother, Mrs. Bramble, is a domesticated woman and his father, Mr. Bramble, is the centre of the narrative's larger tension. Harold is ...........................
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The sequence of events has been jumbled up. Rearrange them and complete the given flowchart.
Major Percy and Bill come to the house.
Harold comes to know that his father is a boxer.
Bill tells his wife that he is doing it for Harold.
Jerry Fisher tries to convince Bill to reconsider.
Mrs. Bramble is amazed to think that she has brought such a prodigy as Harold into the world.
Harold wants to know what will happen to the money he had bet on Murphy losing.
Mrs. Bramble is informed that Bill had decided not to fight.
Mrs. Bramble resumes work of darning the sock.
Harold is alone with his mother in their home.
Harold is alone with his mother in their home.
Mrs. Bramble is amazed to think that she has brought such a prodigy as Harold into the world.
Major Percy and Bill come to the house.
Mrs. Bramble is informed that Bill had decided not to fight.
Bill tells his wife that he is doing it for Harold.
Jerry Fisher tries to convince Bill to reconsider.
Harold comes to know that his father is a boxer.
Harold wants to know what will happen to the money he had bet on Murphy losing.
Mrs. Bramble resumes work of darning the sock.
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Mrs Bramble was a proud woman because
she was the wife of a famous boxer.
she had motivated her husband.
she was a good housewife
she was the mother of a child prodigy
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Sign up now“The very naming of Harold had caused a sacrifice on his part.” The writer’s tone here is
admiring
assertive
satirical
gentle
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Sign up nowHarold had defied the laws of heredity by
becoming a sportsperson.
being good at academics.
being well-built and muscular
respecting his parents
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Sign up nowHarold felt that he was deprived of the respect that his classmates would give him as _________
they did not know his father was the famous boxer, ‘Young Porky’.
his hero, Jimmy Murphy had not won the wrestling match.
he had not got Phil Scott’s autograph.
Sid Simpson had lost the Lonsdale belt.
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Sign up now‘It’s hard,’ he said at length in a choked voice.
What was hard according to Mr. Fisher?
To accept the truth.
To fight with American Murphy.
To control his anger.
To give up boxing.
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Sign up nowWhat do you gauge about Major Percy Stokes’ character from the story? Select the most appropriate option from the following.
(1) man of wrath (2) persuasive
(3) argumentative (4) interfering (5) self-important
(1), (3) and (5)
(1), (2) and (4)
(2), (4) and (5)
(3), (4) and (5)
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Sign up nowThe only drawback was that his very ‘perfection had made necessary a series of evasions and even deliberate falsehoods on the part of herself and her husband, highly distasteful to both. They were lovers of truth, but they had realized that there are times when truth must be sacrificed. At any cost, the facts concerning Mr. Bramble’s profession must be kept from Harold.
His very ‘perfection’ refers to Harold’s
(1) gentlemanly manners.
(2) aspiration to be the best.
(3) exceptional intelligence.
(4) obsession with cleanliness.
A. (1) and (3)
B. (2) and (3)
C. (1) and (4)
D. (2) and (4)What was highly distasteful to both Mrs. and Mr. Bramble?
A. Consciously choosing to lie.
B. Harold’s perfection.
C. Mr. Bramble’s profession.
D. Their relationship with each other.The facts concerning Mr. Bramble’s profession ‘must be kept’ from Harold because it would make him feel
A. afraid.
B. ashamed.
C. weird.
D. angry.
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Sign up nowOn the faces of three of them consternation was written. In the eyes of the fourth, Mr. Fisher, there glittered that nasty, steely expression of the man, who sees his way to getting a bit of his own back, Mr. Fisher’s was not an un-mixedly chivalrous nature. He considered that he had been treated badly…
Three of them felt anxious because
A. Mr. Fisher was about to hit Major Percy.
B. they suspected Mr. Fisher would take revenge.
C. Harold had heard a part of their conversation.
D. Harold did not like arguments at home.Get a bit of his own back implies _____________
A. feeling offended.
B. getting his way.
C. being forceful.
D. taking revenge.How was Mr. Fisher planning to get his own back?
A. By telling Harold the truth about his father.
B. By persuading Mr. Bramble to change his mind.
C. By hitting Major Percy and Mr. Bramble.
D. By kidnapping Harold and blackmailing Brambles.Mr. Fisher felt he had been treated badly because Mr. Bramble had
A. cheated him and lied
B. called off his fight with Murphy.
C. been spending time with Percy.
D. been insensitive and aggressive.
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Sign up now'There are times when truth must be sacrificed.' Do you agree? Why / why not?
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Sign up now"Don't judge a book by its cover." Discuss with reference to Mr. Bramble's personality.
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Sign up nowAssuming you are Harold, write a letter to your father expressing how you have always admired Young Pokey, little realizing it was his Pa.
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Sign up nowWe often go with preconceived notions which are usually baseless. Do you think this was the case with Mrs. and Mr. Bramble? Give reasons for your answer.
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Sign up nowImagine you are Bill Bramble, write a diary entry expressing how life changed after your son’s birth and how you feel currently after the truth about your profession has been revealed to your son.
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Sign up nowChoose extracts from the story that illustrate the characters of these people in it.
Person character | Extracts from the story | What does it tell us about their character |
---|---|---|
Mrs Bramble | (Para 12) “Bill we must keep it from Harold” | She was not honest and open with her son; concerned mother |
Mr Bramble | (Para 33) | |
Percy | (Para 109) | |
Jerry Fisher | (Para 110) |
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Sign up nowMany people are of the opinion that violent, physical sports such as boxing, kickboxing and wrestling, to name a few should be banned while others think otherwise. Express your opinion on the topic by either writing in favour of banning these sports or against banning them. While writing, you should also include the rebuttal to your questions. Try not to go beyond 200 words.
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Sign up nowA large part of the story is composed of conversations between the characters. Can you convert it into a play and in groups, present your version of the play before the class? Before that, decide on the members of the cast, the minimum props required and also the costumes.
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Many people are of the opinion that violent, physical sports such as boxing, kick boxing and wrestling, to name a few should be banned while others think otherwise. Express your opinion on the topic by either writing in favour of banning these sports or against banning them. While writing, you should also include the rebuttal to your questions. Try not to go beyond 200 words
In my opinion, a blanket ban on violent, physical sports such as boxing, kick boxing, and wrestling is unnecessary and unjust. These sports, while inherently physical and potentially dangerous, are also bound by rules and regulations designed to protect the competitors. The athletes choose to participate in these sports fully aware of the risks involved, and many take great pride in their abilities to manage these risks.
They undergo rigorous training and strict dietary regimes to ensure their bodies can withstand the physical demands. The mental discipline and courage nurtured through participation in such sports is invaluable and often spills over into other aspects of the participants’ lives, enhancing resilience and determination.
That being said, it is undeniable that there is a significant risk of injury in these sports. However, the solution lies not in an outright ban, but in further improving safety measures and regulations. The sports authorities should enforce stricter rules and regulations to minimize injuries and ensure the health and safety of all participants.
A step further would be to make the use of protective gear mandatory and to impose more robust medical check-up schedules. Banning these sports altogether would be an unfair infringement on personal freedom and a disregard for the skill and discipline involved in these competitive exercises. Instead, we should focus on making them safer environments for those who choose to participate.
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Mrs. Bramble was a proud woman because ___________________
a. she was the wife of a famous boxer.
b. she had motivated her husband.
c. she was a good housewife
d. she was the mother of a child prodigy.
d. she was the mother of a child prodigy.
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“The very naming of Harold had caused a sacrifice on his part.” The writer’s tone here is
a. admiring
b. assertive
c. satirical
d. gentle
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Sign up nowAbout the Author - Keeping It from Harold | Interact in English: Literature Reader | Class 9 Literature | English
The story "Keeping it from Harold" is written by P. G. Wodehouse, a renowned English author and one of the most widely-read humorists of the 20th century. Born in 1881, Wodehouse has created several popular fictional characters such as Jeeves, Psmith, and the members of the Drones Club, among others. His writings include novels, short stories, plays, poems, song lyrics, and numerous pieces of journalism. Known for his wit, humour, and unique writing style, Wodehouse's works continue to be highly appreciated and loved by many readers worldwide.
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1. Secrecy:
Throughout the chapter, there is a theme of secrecy revolving around Mr. Bramble's profession. He is a well-known boxer known as "Young Porky," but....
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1. Introduction:
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1. "At any cost, the facts concerning Mr. Bramble's profession must be kept from Harold." This line sets up the central conflict of the story, highlighting the....
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fat-headedness : foolishness
His consistent fat-headedness often led to a series of foolish decisions.decorous : polite, calm and sensible behaviour
She behaved with such decorous manner, always showing polite, calm and sensible behavior.wrath : intense anger
His wrath was evident, his face contorted in a grimace of intense anger.demur : reluctance / objection
Despite her demur,..........................................
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