Textbook Solutions: The Old Man and The Sea : Book Review | English Kumarbharati Class 10 (Maharashtra SSC Board) PDF Download

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Chapter 4.5: The Old Man & The Sea : Book Review 
 
WARMING UP [PAGE 174] 
 
Warming Up | Q 1. (a) | Page 174 
Pair up with your partner and answer the following question : 
Which animal would you relate yourself to and why? 
 
SOLUTION 
I would relate to a cat. This is because like a cat, I am lazy. I am also reserved and do 
not show my emotions easily. I choose my friends carefully and am not friends with 
anybody and everybody. 
Warming Up | Q 1. (b) | Page 174 
Pair up with your partner and answer the following question : 
Do you have a hero or a role model to look up to? Who is he/she? 
 
SOLUTION 
Yes, my role model is my grandmother. Though she has led a very difficult life because 
she was poor, she is always optimistic and sees the best in people. She is always 
cheerful and ready to learn new things. She has learned how to use a computer and 
surfs the internet regularly. She is even learning a new language with the help of the 
computer! She is health conscious and does yoga regularly. I wish to be like her. 
Warming Up | Q 1. (c) | Page 174 
Pair up with your partner and answer the following question : 
Do you have a passion you would fight for? Why? 
 
SOLUTION 
Yes, my passion is planting trees. Afforestation is the answer to many of the ills 
plaguing our countries, like water shortage and soil erosion. Planting forests will stop 
this. When I grow up. I plan to fight for a green cover for our planet. 
Warming Up | Q 1. (d) | Page 174 
Pair up with your partner and answer the following question : 
What is meant by a review? 
 
SOLUTION 
A review is a critical evaluation of something a book, a film, a play, etc. 
Warming Up | Q 1. (e) | Page 174 
Pair up with your partner and answer the following question : 
Have you ever read any book review? If yes, which one? If no, make it a point to read 
one. 
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Chapter 4.5: The Old Man & The Sea : Book Review 
 
WARMING UP [PAGE 174] 
 
Warming Up | Q 1. (a) | Page 174 
Pair up with your partner and answer the following question : 
Which animal would you relate yourself to and why? 
 
SOLUTION 
I would relate to a cat. This is because like a cat, I am lazy. I am also reserved and do 
not show my emotions easily. I choose my friends carefully and am not friends with 
anybody and everybody. 
Warming Up | Q 1. (b) | Page 174 
Pair up with your partner and answer the following question : 
Do you have a hero or a role model to look up to? Who is he/she? 
 
SOLUTION 
Yes, my role model is my grandmother. Though she has led a very difficult life because 
she was poor, she is always optimistic and sees the best in people. She is always 
cheerful and ready to learn new things. She has learned how to use a computer and 
surfs the internet regularly. She is even learning a new language with the help of the 
computer! She is health conscious and does yoga regularly. I wish to be like her. 
Warming Up | Q 1. (c) | Page 174 
Pair up with your partner and answer the following question : 
Do you have a passion you would fight for? Why? 
 
SOLUTION 
Yes, my passion is planting trees. Afforestation is the answer to many of the ills 
plaguing our countries, like water shortage and soil erosion. Planting forests will stop 
this. When I grow up. I plan to fight for a green cover for our planet. 
Warming Up | Q 1. (d) | Page 174 
Pair up with your partner and answer the following question : 
What is meant by a review? 
 
SOLUTION 
A review is a critical evaluation of something a book, a film, a play, etc. 
Warming Up | Q 1. (e) | Page 174 
Pair up with your partner and answer the following question : 
Have you ever read any book review? If yes, which one? If no, make it a point to read 
one. 
 
SOLUTION 
Yes, I have read a book review. It was a Harry Potter book. I read it in a newspaper and 
it gave me an idea of what to expect in the book, without knowing the details. 
Warming Up | Q 2 | Page 174 
Make a list of famous novels by Ernest Hemingway. Two are given to you. 
(1) A Farewell to Arms 
(2) For Whom the Bell Tolls. 
(3) __________________ 
(4) __________________ 
(5) __________________ 
(6) __________________ 
(7) __________________ 
 
SOLUTION 
(1) A Farewell to Arms. 
(2) For Whom the Bells Toll. 
(3) The Sun Also Rises. 
(4) The Garden of Eden. 
(5) Islands in the Stream 
(6) To Have and Have Not. 
(7) The Torrents of Spring. 
Warming Up | Q 3 | Page 174 
Ernest Miller Hemingway was a famous American novelist, short story writer, and 
journalist. Make a list of other famous American novelists. Complete the web by 
filling the boxes with the names of famous American novelists. 
 
 
SOLUTION 
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Chapter 4.5: The Old Man & The Sea : Book Review 
 
WARMING UP [PAGE 174] 
 
Warming Up | Q 1. (a) | Page 174 
Pair up with your partner and answer the following question : 
Which animal would you relate yourself to and why? 
 
SOLUTION 
I would relate to a cat. This is because like a cat, I am lazy. I am also reserved and do 
not show my emotions easily. I choose my friends carefully and am not friends with 
anybody and everybody. 
Warming Up | Q 1. (b) | Page 174 
Pair up with your partner and answer the following question : 
Do you have a hero or a role model to look up to? Who is he/she? 
 
SOLUTION 
Yes, my role model is my grandmother. Though she has led a very difficult life because 
she was poor, she is always optimistic and sees the best in people. She is always 
cheerful and ready to learn new things. She has learned how to use a computer and 
surfs the internet regularly. She is even learning a new language with the help of the 
computer! She is health conscious and does yoga regularly. I wish to be like her. 
Warming Up | Q 1. (c) | Page 174 
Pair up with your partner and answer the following question : 
Do you have a passion you would fight for? Why? 
 
SOLUTION 
Yes, my passion is planting trees. Afforestation is the answer to many of the ills 
plaguing our countries, like water shortage and soil erosion. Planting forests will stop 
this. When I grow up. I plan to fight for a green cover for our planet. 
Warming Up | Q 1. (d) | Page 174 
Pair up with your partner and answer the following question : 
What is meant by a review? 
 
SOLUTION 
A review is a critical evaluation of something a book, a film, a play, etc. 
Warming Up | Q 1. (e) | Page 174 
Pair up with your partner and answer the following question : 
Have you ever read any book review? If yes, which one? If no, make it a point to read 
one. 
 
SOLUTION 
Yes, I have read a book review. It was a Harry Potter book. I read it in a newspaper and 
it gave me an idea of what to expect in the book, without knowing the details. 
Warming Up | Q 2 | Page 174 
Make a list of famous novels by Ernest Hemingway. Two are given to you. 
(1) A Farewell to Arms 
(2) For Whom the Bell Tolls. 
(3) __________________ 
(4) __________________ 
(5) __________________ 
(6) __________________ 
(7) __________________ 
 
SOLUTION 
(1) A Farewell to Arms. 
(2) For Whom the Bells Toll. 
(3) The Sun Also Rises. 
(4) The Garden of Eden. 
(5) Islands in the Stream 
(6) To Have and Have Not. 
(7) The Torrents of Spring. 
Warming Up | Q 3 | Page 174 
Ernest Miller Hemingway was a famous American novelist, short story writer, and 
journalist. Make a list of other famous American novelists. Complete the web by 
filling the boxes with the names of famous American novelists. 
 
 
SOLUTION 
 
 
ENGLISH WORKSHOP [PAGES 176 - 178] 
English Workshop | Q 1. (a) | Page 176 
Read the passage and name the following. 
Young and devoted apprentice 
SOLUTION 
Manolin 
English Workshop | Q 1. (b) | Page 176 
Read the passage and name the following. 
The place where Hemingway had the experience of fishing. 
 
SOLUTION 
Cuban waters 
English Workshop | Q 1. (c) | Page 176 
Read the passage and name the following. 
That which Hemingway was injured by, during the First World War. 
 
SOLUTION 
shrapnel 
English Workshop | Q 1. (d) | Page 176 
Read the passage and name the following. 
Language of the novel. 
 
SOLUTION 
simple and pithy 
English Workshop | Q 1. (e) | Page 176 
Read the passage and name the following. 
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Chapter 4.5: The Old Man & The Sea : Book Review 
 
WARMING UP [PAGE 174] 
 
Warming Up | Q 1. (a) | Page 174 
Pair up with your partner and answer the following question : 
Which animal would you relate yourself to and why? 
 
SOLUTION 
I would relate to a cat. This is because like a cat, I am lazy. I am also reserved and do 
not show my emotions easily. I choose my friends carefully and am not friends with 
anybody and everybody. 
Warming Up | Q 1. (b) | Page 174 
Pair up with your partner and answer the following question : 
Do you have a hero or a role model to look up to? Who is he/she? 
 
SOLUTION 
Yes, my role model is my grandmother. Though she has led a very difficult life because 
she was poor, she is always optimistic and sees the best in people. She is always 
cheerful and ready to learn new things. She has learned how to use a computer and 
surfs the internet regularly. She is even learning a new language with the help of the 
computer! She is health conscious and does yoga regularly. I wish to be like her. 
Warming Up | Q 1. (c) | Page 174 
Pair up with your partner and answer the following question : 
Do you have a passion you would fight for? Why? 
 
SOLUTION 
Yes, my passion is planting trees. Afforestation is the answer to many of the ills 
plaguing our countries, like water shortage and soil erosion. Planting forests will stop 
this. When I grow up. I plan to fight for a green cover for our planet. 
Warming Up | Q 1. (d) | Page 174 
Pair up with your partner and answer the following question : 
What is meant by a review? 
 
SOLUTION 
A review is a critical evaluation of something a book, a film, a play, etc. 
Warming Up | Q 1. (e) | Page 174 
Pair up with your partner and answer the following question : 
Have you ever read any book review? If yes, which one? If no, make it a point to read 
one. 
 
SOLUTION 
Yes, I have read a book review. It was a Harry Potter book. I read it in a newspaper and 
it gave me an idea of what to expect in the book, without knowing the details. 
Warming Up | Q 2 | Page 174 
Make a list of famous novels by Ernest Hemingway. Two are given to you. 
(1) A Farewell to Arms 
(2) For Whom the Bell Tolls. 
(3) __________________ 
(4) __________________ 
(5) __________________ 
(6) __________________ 
(7) __________________ 
 
SOLUTION 
(1) A Farewell to Arms. 
(2) For Whom the Bells Toll. 
(3) The Sun Also Rises. 
(4) The Garden of Eden. 
(5) Islands in the Stream 
(6) To Have and Have Not. 
(7) The Torrents of Spring. 
Warming Up | Q 3 | Page 174 
Ernest Miller Hemingway was a famous American novelist, short story writer, and 
journalist. Make a list of other famous American novelists. Complete the web by 
filling the boxes with the names of famous American novelists. 
 
 
SOLUTION 
 
 
ENGLISH WORKSHOP [PAGES 176 - 178] 
English Workshop | Q 1. (a) | Page 176 
Read the passage and name the following. 
Young and devoted apprentice 
SOLUTION 
Manolin 
English Workshop | Q 1. (b) | Page 176 
Read the passage and name the following. 
The place where Hemingway had the experience of fishing. 
 
SOLUTION 
Cuban waters 
English Workshop | Q 1. (c) | Page 176 
Read the passage and name the following. 
That which Hemingway was injured by, during the First World War. 
 
SOLUTION 
shrapnel 
English Workshop | Q 1. (d) | Page 176 
Read the passage and name the following. 
Language of the novel. 
 
SOLUTION 
simple and pithy 
English Workshop | Q 1. (e) | Page 176 
Read the passage and name the following. 
In his first reading, the review writer was left. 
 
SOLUTION 
Moved and impressed 
English Workshop | Q 2. (a) | Page 176 
Correct the following sentence using facts from the review. 
Manolin’s parents insisted on his working with the same old fisherman. 
 
SOLUTION 
Manolin's parents insisted on his working with another fisherman. 
English Workshop | Q 2. (b) | Page 176 
Correct the following sentence using facts from the review. 
This novel is pure fiction. 
 
SOLUTION 
This novel is based on real events and draws heavily from Incidents in Hemingway's 
own life. 
English Workshop | Q 2. (c) | Page 176 
Correct the following sentence using facts from the review. 
Hemingway's style of writing does not unfold the hidden meaning. 
 
SOLUTION 
Hemingway's style of writing is such that a reader can read his work again and again 
and find new layers of meaning every time, 
English Workshop | Q 2. (d) | Page 176 
Correct the following sentence using facts from the review. 
The relationship between the old man and Manolin is coarse. 
 
SOLUTION 
The relationship between the old man and Manolin is heart-warming. 
English Workshop | Q 3 | Page 177 
Compare the points that you would use for a book review with those of the review of a 
play and write in your notebook. 
 
SOLUTION 
Students do it on your own. 
English Workshop | Q 4 | Page 177 
The line - ‘I first read this novel years ago, when I did not understand it at all and 
was left unimpressed.’ tells us about the book reviewer’s opinion about the book. 
Complete the following sentences using the expressions. 
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Chapter 4.5: The Old Man & The Sea : Book Review 
 
WARMING UP [PAGE 174] 
 
Warming Up | Q 1. (a) | Page 174 
Pair up with your partner and answer the following question : 
Which animal would you relate yourself to and why? 
 
SOLUTION 
I would relate to a cat. This is because like a cat, I am lazy. I am also reserved and do 
not show my emotions easily. I choose my friends carefully and am not friends with 
anybody and everybody. 
Warming Up | Q 1. (b) | Page 174 
Pair up with your partner and answer the following question : 
Do you have a hero or a role model to look up to? Who is he/she? 
 
SOLUTION 
Yes, my role model is my grandmother. Though she has led a very difficult life because 
she was poor, she is always optimistic and sees the best in people. She is always 
cheerful and ready to learn new things. She has learned how to use a computer and 
surfs the internet regularly. She is even learning a new language with the help of the 
computer! She is health conscious and does yoga regularly. I wish to be like her. 
Warming Up | Q 1. (c) | Page 174 
Pair up with your partner and answer the following question : 
Do you have a passion you would fight for? Why? 
 
SOLUTION 
Yes, my passion is planting trees. Afforestation is the answer to many of the ills 
plaguing our countries, like water shortage and soil erosion. Planting forests will stop 
this. When I grow up. I plan to fight for a green cover for our planet. 
Warming Up | Q 1. (d) | Page 174 
Pair up with your partner and answer the following question : 
What is meant by a review? 
 
SOLUTION 
A review is a critical evaluation of something a book, a film, a play, etc. 
Warming Up | Q 1. (e) | Page 174 
Pair up with your partner and answer the following question : 
Have you ever read any book review? If yes, which one? If no, make it a point to read 
one. 
 
SOLUTION 
Yes, I have read a book review. It was a Harry Potter book. I read it in a newspaper and 
it gave me an idea of what to expect in the book, without knowing the details. 
Warming Up | Q 2 | Page 174 
Make a list of famous novels by Ernest Hemingway. Two are given to you. 
(1) A Farewell to Arms 
(2) For Whom the Bell Tolls. 
(3) __________________ 
(4) __________________ 
(5) __________________ 
(6) __________________ 
(7) __________________ 
 
SOLUTION 
(1) A Farewell to Arms. 
(2) For Whom the Bells Toll. 
(3) The Sun Also Rises. 
(4) The Garden of Eden. 
(5) Islands in the Stream 
(6) To Have and Have Not. 
(7) The Torrents of Spring. 
Warming Up | Q 3 | Page 174 
Ernest Miller Hemingway was a famous American novelist, short story writer, and 
journalist. Make a list of other famous American novelists. Complete the web by 
filling the boxes with the names of famous American novelists. 
 
 
SOLUTION 
 
 
ENGLISH WORKSHOP [PAGES 176 - 178] 
English Workshop | Q 1. (a) | Page 176 
Read the passage and name the following. 
Young and devoted apprentice 
SOLUTION 
Manolin 
English Workshop | Q 1. (b) | Page 176 
Read the passage and name the following. 
The place where Hemingway had the experience of fishing. 
 
SOLUTION 
Cuban waters 
English Workshop | Q 1. (c) | Page 176 
Read the passage and name the following. 
That which Hemingway was injured by, during the First World War. 
 
SOLUTION 
shrapnel 
English Workshop | Q 1. (d) | Page 176 
Read the passage and name the following. 
Language of the novel. 
 
SOLUTION 
simple and pithy 
English Workshop | Q 1. (e) | Page 176 
Read the passage and name the following. 
In his first reading, the review writer was left. 
 
SOLUTION 
Moved and impressed 
English Workshop | Q 2. (a) | Page 176 
Correct the following sentence using facts from the review. 
Manolin’s parents insisted on his working with the same old fisherman. 
 
SOLUTION 
Manolin's parents insisted on his working with another fisherman. 
English Workshop | Q 2. (b) | Page 176 
Correct the following sentence using facts from the review. 
This novel is pure fiction. 
 
SOLUTION 
This novel is based on real events and draws heavily from Incidents in Hemingway's 
own life. 
English Workshop | Q 2. (c) | Page 176 
Correct the following sentence using facts from the review. 
Hemingway's style of writing does not unfold the hidden meaning. 
 
SOLUTION 
Hemingway's style of writing is such that a reader can read his work again and again 
and find new layers of meaning every time, 
English Workshop | Q 2. (d) | Page 176 
Correct the following sentence using facts from the review. 
The relationship between the old man and Manolin is coarse. 
 
SOLUTION 
The relationship between the old man and Manolin is heart-warming. 
English Workshop | Q 3 | Page 177 
Compare the points that you would use for a book review with those of the review of a 
play and write in your notebook. 
 
SOLUTION 
Students do it on your own. 
English Workshop | Q 4 | Page 177 
The line - ‘I first read this novel years ago, when I did not understand it at all and 
was left unimpressed.’ tells us about the book reviewer’s opinion about the book. 
Complete the following sentences using the expressions. 
(1) In my opinion, every hard-working person achieves success in life. 
(2) I strongly feel that ____________ 
(3) I wish I could ____________ 
(4) As far as I know you ____________ 
(5) I think ____________ 
 
SOLUTION 
(1) In my opinion every hardworking person achieves success in life. 
(2) I strongly feel that there should be a complete ban on tobacco. 
(3) I wish I could go to the moon. 
(4) As far as I know, you have never taken part in a debate. 
(5) I think they know what they are doing. 
 
English Workshop | Q 5 | Page 177 
The review describes the struggle between the old man with the marlin and 
sharks, Ernest Hemingway’s struggle against defeat or death, and noble struggle 
against destruction. Find all the words from the text that are related to the word 
‘brave’ or ‘courage’. 
• strength 
• _________ 
• _________ 
• _________ 
• _________ 
 
SOLUTION 
1. Strength 
2. Endurance 
3. Determination 
4. Persistent 
5. Noble 
 
English Workshop | Q 6 | Page 177 
The review mentions the struggles of both the writer, Ernest Hemingway, and the 
old man. Fill the incidents of the struggle of Hemingway in table A and those of 
the old man in table B. 
 
Table A Table B 
Ernest Hemingway Old man 
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