Question /Answer Lesson no.1 (Hassan’s Attendance Problem)

Q1. A) What was the narrator’s profession ?

Ans. The narrator was a computer science teacher at a college in Bangalore.

b) Why was Hassan not noticed by the teacher in the class ?

Ans. The teacher did not notice Hassan because he was hardly ever present.

c) Why would the narrator render attendance to Hassan every time ?

Ans. He would beg for attendance in such a manner that the narrator could not say

no to him.

d) Why were Hassan’s parents called to school ?

Ans. They were called to be informed about the irregular attendance and

indiscipline ways of Hassan.

e) During which days would Hassan often show up in the class ?

Ans. He would often show up if there was a class test or during examination.

f) What was Hassan’s mother plea to his father ?

Ans. Hassan’s mother told his father that he should talk to him firmly.

g) Why did parent-teacher meeting end fruitlessly?

Ans. Because they could not decide how to correct Hassan.

h) Describe the physical appearance of Hassan when he met his teacher after

several years?

Ans. Hassan was a man of thirty five years ,fat, with a bald head and not smartly

dressed.

i) What had the narrator expected Hassan to become in his life?

Ans. The narrator had expected that Hassan would do well in his life as he was a

bright in his class.

j) How did Hassan study when he was in his college?

Ans. He did not come to college regularly but stood first in his class exam. By

preparing some expected questions.

k) According to Hassan, who were nerds?

Ans. According to Hassan, hard workers were nerds.

l) Why did Hassan start living separately as he often quarreled at home and with

his employers.

m) What made Hassan feel optimistic when he left the narrator’s office?

Ans. He felt optimistic when his teacher told him that he had the potential to lead a

better life by changing his habits and by hard work.

LONG QUESTION ANSWER.

Q.2. Draw a brief character sketch of Hassan.

Ans. Hassan was a student of Master in Computer Application at a Bangalore

college. He was tall, handsome, with very good memory. He came to college

irregularly. He was always short of attendance.

He was not a serious student . He prepared some important questions and stood

first in his class. He was warned by his teacher and parents to be punctual and

regular in his college but he did not bother. He had a poor opinion of his class-

fellows who worked hard.

His class-fellows get good jobs after passing out. They became famous and rich.

But Hassan was lazy as usual. He got a job at one or two places. But he was sacked

from the jobs for his lazy habits and irregularity. His father told him live

separately. He became a salesman of computer software.

One day he met the narrator. She was shocked to see him doing a small job. She

advised him to give up his laziness, work hard and rise in his life. He promised to

follow her advice and become a better human being.

Q3. What is the theme of the chapter ‘Hassan’s Attendance Problem’?

Ans. The theme is that students must attend their classes regularly and complete

their courses and gain knowledge. They can make their careers by being regular

and hardworking. If they are irregular, they fail to gain knowledge. This was the

case with Hassan who was a Computer Application student at a Bangalore college.

He used to remain absent from his class on the most days. He was lazy and used to

be late for college. He had attendance problem. He used to prepare some important

questions and stand first in his class but he had no knowledge. His hard working

class-fellows rose in his life. They became rich and famous. Hasan was disliked by

his parents. His Employers did not like his laziness and irresponsible behavior. He

became a salesman of computer software. He met his class teacher long after

finishing his course. He felt ashamed and disappointed. He knew that he was

responsible for his misfortune. He felt that, he would not be able to get rid of his

bad habits. His teacher advised him that he had the potential to improve. He could

change his habits, and rise in life.

Q4. Active and Passive Voice Exercise:

1. Ms Sullivan teaches us grammar.

2. The teacher praised him.

3. The firemen took the injured to the hospital.

4. An earthquake destroyed the town.

5. The boy’s work pleased the teacher.

6. The fire damaged the building.

7. Who taught you French?

8. The manager will give you a ticket.

9. Spectators thronged the streets.

10. Everyone will blame us.

11. The wind blew down the trees.

12. The police caught the thieves.

13. Alice posted the letter.

14. The hostess received us.

15. They/somebody killed the snake with a stick.

16. The people welcomed the minister.

17. They found him guilty of murder.

18. John Mathews built this house in 1991.

Answers

1. We are taught grammar by Ms Sullivan.

2. He was praised by the teacher.

3. The injured were taken to the hospital by the firemen.

4. The town was destroyed by an earthquake.

5. The teacher was pleased with the boy’s work.

6. The building was damaged by the fire.

7. By whom were you taught French?

8. You will be given a ticket by the manager.

9. The streets were thronged with spectators.

10. We will be blamed by everyone.

11. The trees were blown down by the wind.

12. The thieves were caught by the police.

13. The letter was posted by Alice.

14. We were received by the hostess.

15. The snake was killed with a stick.

16. The minister was welcomed by the people.

17. He was found guilty of murder.

18. This house was built by John Mathews in 1991.

Q5. Letter Writing

Write an application to your school Principal requesting him to condone your

shortage in Lectures.

The Principal

Baba Gobind &Brig. GS Bal Memorial Sr. Sec.School

Sathiala.

Date: 11th April, 2020

Sub: Condoning short of lectures

Respected Sir/Madam

Respectfully, it is stated that I am a student of Intermediate Part-I in your esteemed

institution. I am informed that my admission to the board has been stopped because

my lectures are short. Actually I have been suffering from typhoid fever for one

month. Initially, the doctor could not diagnose it but after some tests he advised me

complete bed rest for two weeks. I became very weak and lost much weight. Now I

have recovered from my illness but in that duration, I fell short of the required

lectures. I have already submitted my leave application along with my medical

certificate. I request you to send my admission because my academic record has

always been brilliant. I hope my request will be granted. Thank you in anticipation.

Yours truly,

Xxx

Q6. Precis Writing:

The system of education in India today is devoid of any goal or ideal .It does not

satisfy the aspirations of the students .The result is that there is frustration which in

turns breeds indiscipline .There is so much of stress on examinations in these days

that the students sets the passing of the examination as his only goal but after he

passes the examination and goes to the wide world outside, he finds himself

unequipped to meet the demands of new age. The best system of education is one

which draws both on the present and the past. What we want today is a harmonious

blending of the best from heritage and the finest from modern science.