Class 12 English - Flamingo - Chapter Deep Water NCERT Solutions | What is the “misadventure” t

How did this experience affect him?

How did Douglas overcome his fear of water?

Why was Douglas determined to get over his fear of water?

How does Douglas make clear to the reader the sense of panic that gripped him as he almost drowned? Describe the details that have made the description vivid.

Why does Douglas as an adult recount a childhood experience of terror and his conquering of it? What larger meaning does he draw from this experience?

How did Douglas make sure that he conquered the old terror?

How did the instructor “build a swimmer” out of Douglas?

What were the series of emotions and fears that Douglas experienced when he was thrown into the pool? What plans did he make to come to the surface?

What was Franz expected to be prepared with for school that day?

What is Saheb looking for in the garbage dumps? Where is he and where has he come from?

From where did the peddler get the idea of the world being a rattrap?

Strike out what is not true in the following.

a. Rajkumar Shukla was
    (i) a sharecropper.
    (ii) a politician.
    (iii) delegate.
    (iv) a landlord.

b. Rajkumar Shukla was
    (i) poor.
    (ii) physically strong.
    (iii) illiterate.

What does the writer mean by ‘the fiery misery’ of those subjected to make-up’?

What are some of the positive views on interviews?

Where was it most likely that the two girls would find work after school?

What did Franz notice that was unusual about the school that day?

What explanations does the author offer for the children not wearing footwear?

Why was he amused by this idea?

Would you agree that promises made to poor children are rarely kept? Why do you think this happens in the incidents narrated in the text?

Does Geoff believe what Sophie says about her meeting with Danny Casey?

The events in this part of the text illustrate Gandhi’s method of working. Can you identify some instances of this method and link them to his ideas of satyagraha and non-violence?

Name one example to show that Gemini studios was influenced by the plays staged by MRA.

What makes the city of Firozabad famous?

Why was the office boy frustrated? Who did he show his anger on?

The people in this story suddenly realise how precious their language is to them. What shows you this? Why does this happen?

Who was Subbu’s principal?

Did Sophie really meet Danny Casey?

How, in your opinion, can Mukesh realise his dream?