These are the answers to the textbook activities of the chapter “Joan of Arc” (Class 10 English, Maharashtra State Board). They were written with AI help and checked against the textbook.
Joan of Arc – Textbook Questions and Answers | Class 10 English
Written board papers, 40 marks and 2 hours each: Science & Technology Part 1 and 2, Algebra, Geometry and more.
Sections
| Warming Up | 3 questions | |
| Questions in the Margin | 9 questions | |
| English Workshop | 26 questions |
Chapters covered
Instructions
Solve on paper with a timer, then check against the solutions.
Warming Up
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Make a list of the weapons used in the old times and in the present times.
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Imagine that you are the captain of your school Kabaddi team. Your final match is against a very strong team. Your team members are sure that you will lose. How will you boost their morale? Prepare a short list of what can encourage the team.
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Adding different prepositions to the same action verb changes the meaning of the phrase. Guess the difference in meanings of the underlined phrases.
(1) (a) He promised to look into the matter. (b) He asked me to look for his lost book. (c) I shall look forward to your arrival.
(2) (a) An epidemic of cholera broke out in the village. (b) The thieves broke into the locked house. (c) They broke up their friendship.
(3) (a) You must carry out your duty faithfully. (b) Please carry on with your work. (c) They carried off the trophy in the football matches. (d) Carry forward the remaining balance to the next page.
Questions in the Margin
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Why had Joan wanted to meet Captain Squire?
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Name the persons who Joan needed to free Orleans.
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Was the Dauphin fit to be a Prince and heir?
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What was the squire’s opinion about miracles?
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What did Robert accuse Poulengey of?
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What shows Joan is a person of immense faith?
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Why were the French soldiers always beaten?
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What dress did Joan want?
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What made Robert finally agree to the plan?
English Workshop
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Read the extract from G. B. Shaw’s play on Joan of Arc and fill in the Tree diagram: Setting (Period, Location), Characters, Main Plot, Scene of the given play.
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Pick out from the extract two lines that provide evidence for Joan of Arc’s (a) confidence.
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Pick out from the extract two lines that provide evidence for Joan of Arc’s (b) courage.
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Pick out from the extract two lines that provide evidence for Joan of Arc’s (c) optimism.
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Pick out from the extract two lines that provide evidence for Joan of Arc’s (d) determination.
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Pick out from the extract two lines that provide evidence for Joan of Arc’s (e) patriotism.
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Using the above points, frame a character-sketch of Joan of Arc in your own words. Suggest an attractive title for the same.
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From the extract, find what the following is compared to and why.
(a) as easy as -
From the extract, find what the following is compared to and why.
(b) as mad as -
From the extract, find what the following is compared to and why.
(c) The Dauphin in Chinon is like -
From the extract, find what the following is compared to and why.
(d) The (enemy) soldiers will be driven away like -
From the extract, find what the following is compared to and why.
(e) Joan of Arc is a bit of -
Say WHY.
(a) Joan wanted to meet Captain Squire. -
Say WHY.
(b) Joan did not ask for many soldiers from the Captain Squire. -
Say WHY.
(c) Poulengey, Jack and Dick had offered to accompany Joan. -
Say WHY.
(d) French soldiers were always beaten in war. -
Say WHY.
(e) Captain Squire Robert said, “I wash my hands off it.” -
Using a dictionary, find the difference between the following pairs of phrases and make sentences of your own: (1) cut in / cut out (2) be held by / be held up (3) run away / run for (4) be known as / be known for (5) go with / go after (6) put fire into / put fire out
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Read the script from “Good morning, Captain Squire” up to “Polly and Jack have promised to come with me.” Write a summary of that part of the script in indirect speech in 15 to 20 lines.
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Make the following sentence Affirmative without change of meaning.
I am not so sure, now. -
Make the following sentence Affirmative without change of meaning.
He will not be able to stop them. -
Make the following sentence Affirmative without change of meaning.
I don’t remember. -
Make the following sentence Affirmative without change of meaning.
I can do no more. -
Make the following sentence Affirmative without change of meaning.
Sir, do not anger her. -
Make the following sentence Affirmative without change of meaning.
I shall not want many soldiers. -
Fill in the gaps in the table of word-forms (Noun – Verb – Adjective – Adverb). Example: success – succeed – successful – successfully. Given: (2) inspire (verb) (3) safe (adjective) (4) harm (verb) (5) thought (noun) (6) brightly (adverb) (7) courage (noun) (8) hastily (adverb)