HORNBILL & SNAPSHOTS INDEX

Albert Einstein at School

1. Who is Mr. Brown? Why did he not like Einstein? Ans . Mr Brown is the history teacher of Albert Einstein at school. He did not like Einstein because the latter always disliked memorizing historical facts. 2. Why did not Albert Einstein like school? Ans. Albert Einstein disliked school because the teachers focused on rote learning. Albert wanted to learn by understanding the cause of events rather than simply memorizing dates and names of battles. 3. Who is Yuri? Ans. Yuri is Einstein’s best friend. He helped Einstein get the Medical Certificate, which helped the latter to get out of school. 4. Who is Dr. Ernest Weil? Ans: Dr Ernest Weil is a newly appointed doctor in Munich. He is the one who gave the medical certificate to Einstein. Exam Questions(2marks) 1. Why does Einstein think that learning facts is no education at all? Ans: Einstein thinks that learning fact...

Father to Son

Short Answer Questions: Why does the father feel that the seed was sown in a land that was not his own? Ans: The father feels that the seed was sown in a land that was not his own because his son does not share his values and beliefs. Why does he say he has killed the seed? Ans: He says he has killed the seed because he has lost his connection to his son. Do they have any kind of understanding between them? Ans: No, the father and son do not have any kind of understanding between them. They are estranged from each other. What is the source of the father's anger? Ans: The source of the father's anger is his frustration and grief at losing his son. What does the empty hand signify? Ans: The empty hand signifies the father's longing for a connection with his son. Long Answer Question: Discuss the relationship between the father and son in the poem "Father to Son." How does the poem explore the theme of estrangement? Answer: The relationship between the father ...

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