THE CANTERVILLE GHOST - Text Novel , English, Class 11, CBSE PDF Download

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76 English Core&XI
CLASS XI 
SECTION E 
Long Reading Text- Novel - 15 Marks 
THE CANTERVILLE GHOST 
- Oscar Wilde 
Characters 
1. Mr. Hiram B-Otis : the American Minister he is new owner of the Chase.
2. Mrs. Lucretia Otis a healthy middle aged woman.
3. Washington Otis : Mr. and Mrs. Otis's eldest son.
4. Miss Virginia E Otis : a little girl fo fifteen.
5. The Twins Mr. and Mrs. Otis's youngest sons, called  The Stars and Stripes
6. Lord Canterville : the former owner of conterville chase
7. Mrs. Umney : the house keeper of Lord Conterville.
8. Duke of Cheshire : a young friend of family.
9. The Ghost Sir Simon de Canterrville's guilty spirit
Summary 
Mr. Hiram B. Otis. an American Minister wished to purchase conterville chase 
though his friends warned his against buying the haunted house soon after moving 
into the conterville chase, Mrs. Otis noticed a blood-stain on the floor near the fire 
place. However, the Otis reiterated that they were not afraid of the ghosts. The 
next morning the blood stain was found again. The family decided to go out for 
a drive to distract their minds. They avoided any mention of super natural in their 
conversation. Even when the ghost appeared before the Otis, he was taken a back 
at the unexpected reactions of members of the Olis family. The ghost got furious 
and decided to take revenge. The Otis decided to take revenge. The Otis family 
was amused on noticing that the blood stain kept changing colour. Only person
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76 English Core&XI
CLASS XI 
SECTION E 
Long Reading Text- Novel - 15 Marks 
THE CANTERVILLE GHOST 
- Oscar Wilde 
Characters 
1. Mr. Hiram B-Otis : the American Minister he is new owner of the Chase.
2. Mrs. Lucretia Otis a healthy middle aged woman.
3. Washington Otis : Mr. and Mrs. Otis's eldest son.
4. Miss Virginia E Otis : a little girl fo fifteen.
5. The Twins Mr. and Mrs. Otis's youngest sons, called  The Stars and Stripes
6. Lord Canterville : the former owner of conterville chase
7. Mrs. Umney : the house keeper of Lord Conterville.
8. Duke of Cheshire : a young friend of family.
9. The Ghost Sir Simon de Canterrville's guilty spirit
Summary 
Mr. Hiram B. Otis. an American Minister wished to purchase conterville chase 
though his friends warned his against buying the haunted house soon after moving 
into the conterville chase, Mrs. Otis noticed a blood-stain on the floor near the fire 
place. However, the Otis reiterated that they were not afraid of the ghosts. The 
next morning the blood stain was found again. The family decided to go out for 
a drive to distract their minds. They avoided any mention of super natural in their 
conversation. Even when the ghost appeared before the Otis, he was taken a back 
at the unexpected reactions of members of the Olis family. The ghost got furious 
and decided to take revenge. The Otis decided to take revenge. The Otis family 
was amused on noticing that the blood stain kept changing colour. Only person
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who did not joke was little Virginia who felt depressed  to see that after the second 
encounter with the family, the Ghost was exasperated and fled to this room, injured 
and in pain. All efforts of the ghost to scare the family were wasted. 
The ghost decided to retire and take a break. The Otis twins still played their tricks 
on him. This was when he decided to teach a lesson to the twins, giving them the 
fright of their lives. The ghost become dejected and gove up all hope of frightening 
the Otis family. The ghost had become dejected and gave up all hope of frightening 
the Otis family. The ghost had become an invalid and made no appearance. 
However, he was excited to discover his distant connection with Duke of Cheshire. 
In order to show his relation he planned to appear before Virginia's lover but his 
fear of the twins forbade him to otis out. On meeting the ghost Virginia broke the 
news to him about the twins going back. The ghost confided in Virginia about his 
wife being careless in repair work and horraible at cooking. The ghost pleaded 
before Virginia to weap and pray for him so that the angle of death would show 
mercy on him. Virginia agreed to help and pray for the ghost. 
Virginia's consequent disappearance became a cause of concern and worry for the 
Otis fanily. Duke of Cheshire accompained Mr. Otis in his search for Virginia. 
Mr. Otis was touched by the Duke's concern for his daughter. At midnight, Virginia 
appeared mysteriously and to everyone's surprise said that she had been with the 
said ghost. She told them that ghost was dead. Four days later, a funeral procession 
was held Virginia's eyes were full of tears. She was told to keep the box of jewels 
gifted to her by the ghost. Following her marriage with the Duke of Cheshire and 
their honeymoon, Virginia visited the grave and strewed lovely roses on it. She 
told her husband that Sir Simon made her see "what life is and what death signifieds 
and why love is stronger than both." 
Q. 12 : Answer the following in about 150 words (08 Marks) 
Chapter 1 : 
Q.  Do you consider this as a ghost­story or is it about the courage and steadfast 
beliefs of people like the otis family? 
Chapter 2 : 
Q.  Narrate two incidents in which the Canterville Ghost was successsful in frightening 
the victims.
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76 English Core&XI
CLASS XI 
SECTION E 
Long Reading Text- Novel - 15 Marks 
THE CANTERVILLE GHOST 
- Oscar Wilde 
Characters 
1. Mr. Hiram B-Otis : the American Minister he is new owner of the Chase.
2. Mrs. Lucretia Otis a healthy middle aged woman.
3. Washington Otis : Mr. and Mrs. Otis's eldest son.
4. Miss Virginia E Otis : a little girl fo fifteen.
5. The Twins Mr. and Mrs. Otis's youngest sons, called  The Stars and Stripes
6. Lord Canterville : the former owner of conterville chase
7. Mrs. Umney : the house keeper of Lord Conterville.
8. Duke of Cheshire : a young friend of family.
9. The Ghost Sir Simon de Canterrville's guilty spirit
Summary 
Mr. Hiram B. Otis. an American Minister wished to purchase conterville chase 
though his friends warned his against buying the haunted house soon after moving 
into the conterville chase, Mrs. Otis noticed a blood-stain on the floor near the fire 
place. However, the Otis reiterated that they were not afraid of the ghosts. The 
next morning the blood stain was found again. The family decided to go out for 
a drive to distract their minds. They avoided any mention of super natural in their 
conversation. Even when the ghost appeared before the Otis, he was taken a back 
at the unexpected reactions of members of the Olis family. The ghost got furious 
and decided to take revenge. The Otis decided to take revenge. The Otis family 
was amused on noticing that the blood stain kept changing colour. Only person
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who did not joke was little Virginia who felt depressed  to see that after the second 
encounter with the family, the Ghost was exasperated and fled to this room, injured 
and in pain. All efforts of the ghost to scare the family were wasted. 
The ghost decided to retire and take a break. The Otis twins still played their tricks 
on him. This was when he decided to teach a lesson to the twins, giving them the 
fright of their lives. The ghost become dejected and gove up all hope of frightening 
the Otis family. The ghost had become dejected and gave up all hope of frightening 
the Otis family. The ghost had become an invalid and made no appearance. 
However, he was excited to discover his distant connection with Duke of Cheshire. 
In order to show his relation he planned to appear before Virginia's lover but his 
fear of the twins forbade him to otis out. On meeting the ghost Virginia broke the 
news to him about the twins going back. The ghost confided in Virginia about his 
wife being careless in repair work and horraible at cooking. The ghost pleaded 
before Virginia to weap and pray for him so that the angle of death would show 
mercy on him. Virginia agreed to help and pray for the ghost. 
Virginia's consequent disappearance became a cause of concern and worry for the 
Otis fanily. Duke of Cheshire accompained Mr. Otis in his search for Virginia. 
Mr. Otis was touched by the Duke's concern for his daughter. At midnight, Virginia 
appeared mysteriously and to everyone's surprise said that she had been with the 
said ghost. She told them that ghost was dead. Four days later, a funeral procession 
was held Virginia's eyes were full of tears. She was told to keep the box of jewels 
gifted to her by the ghost. Following her marriage with the Duke of Cheshire and 
their honeymoon, Virginia visited the grave and strewed lovely roses on it. She 
told her husband that Sir Simon made her see "what life is and what death signifieds 
and why love is stronger than both." 
Q. 12 : Answer the following in about 150 words (08 Marks) 
Chapter 1 : 
Q.  Do you consider this as a ghost­story or is it about the courage and steadfast 
beliefs of people like the otis family? 
Chapter 2 : 
Q.  Narrate two incidents in which the Canterville Ghost was successsful in frightening 
the victims.
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Chapter 3 : 
Q :  The blood stain in the Conterville Chase kept on changing colours. How did this 
change the belief of the Otis Family? 
Chapter 4: 
Q :  Narrate the elaborate preparation made by the ghost in his bid to tame the twins. 
Chapter 5 : 
Q :  Trace the shift of focus to theme of solvation and of mans inherant desire to rest 
in the garden of Death. 
Chapter 6 : 
Q :  Virginia's disappearance brings her to forefront. Explain 
Chapter 7 : 
Q :  Why do you think Sir Simon's funeral was a stately traditional one? Give reasons. 
Q. 13 : Answer the following in about 130 words (07 Marks) 
Chapter 1 : 
Q.  Persistent blood stains fail to move the Otis family . Do you think they are foolish, 
highly modern  or enviable? Justify giving reasons. 
Chapter 2 : 
Q.  Why do you think the family members try avoid talking of the ghost? 
Chapter 3 : 
Q :  The ghost desired to befriend another ghost. Give reasons? 
Chapter 4: 
Q :  The twins left no stone unturned to trouble the ghost. What light does this statement 
throw on their character? 
Chapter 5 : 
Q :  Virginia was the only member of the Otis family who noticed the forlorn and 
depresed ghost. What do we know about her character from this observation? 
Chapter 6 : 
Q :  Interpret the action of the ghost when he gifted Virginia a box of his family jewels.
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76 English Core&XI
CLASS XI 
SECTION E 
Long Reading Text- Novel - 15 Marks 
THE CANTERVILLE GHOST 
- Oscar Wilde 
Characters 
1. Mr. Hiram B-Otis : the American Minister he is new owner of the Chase.
2. Mrs. Lucretia Otis a healthy middle aged woman.
3. Washington Otis : Mr. and Mrs. Otis's eldest son.
4. Miss Virginia E Otis : a little girl fo fifteen.
5. The Twins Mr. and Mrs. Otis's youngest sons, called  The Stars and Stripes
6. Lord Canterville : the former owner of conterville chase
7. Mrs. Umney : the house keeper of Lord Conterville.
8. Duke of Cheshire : a young friend of family.
9. The Ghost Sir Simon de Canterrville's guilty spirit
Summary 
Mr. Hiram B. Otis. an American Minister wished to purchase conterville chase 
though his friends warned his against buying the haunted house soon after moving 
into the conterville chase, Mrs. Otis noticed a blood-stain on the floor near the fire 
place. However, the Otis reiterated that they were not afraid of the ghosts. The 
next morning the blood stain was found again. The family decided to go out for 
a drive to distract their minds. They avoided any mention of super natural in their 
conversation. Even when the ghost appeared before the Otis, he was taken a back 
at the unexpected reactions of members of the Olis family. The ghost got furious 
and decided to take revenge. The Otis decided to take revenge. The Otis family 
was amused on noticing that the blood stain kept changing colour. Only person
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who did not joke was little Virginia who felt depressed  to see that after the second 
encounter with the family, the Ghost was exasperated and fled to this room, injured 
and in pain. All efforts of the ghost to scare the family were wasted. 
The ghost decided to retire and take a break. The Otis twins still played their tricks 
on him. This was when he decided to teach a lesson to the twins, giving them the 
fright of their lives. The ghost become dejected and gove up all hope of frightening 
the Otis family. The ghost had become dejected and gave up all hope of frightening 
the Otis family. The ghost had become an invalid and made no appearance. 
However, he was excited to discover his distant connection with Duke of Cheshire. 
In order to show his relation he planned to appear before Virginia's lover but his 
fear of the twins forbade him to otis out. On meeting the ghost Virginia broke the 
news to him about the twins going back. The ghost confided in Virginia about his 
wife being careless in repair work and horraible at cooking. The ghost pleaded 
before Virginia to weap and pray for him so that the angle of death would show 
mercy on him. Virginia agreed to help and pray for the ghost. 
Virginia's consequent disappearance became a cause of concern and worry for the 
Otis fanily. Duke of Cheshire accompained Mr. Otis in his search for Virginia. 
Mr. Otis was touched by the Duke's concern for his daughter. At midnight, Virginia 
appeared mysteriously and to everyone's surprise said that she had been with the 
said ghost. She told them that ghost was dead. Four days later, a funeral procession 
was held Virginia's eyes were full of tears. She was told to keep the box of jewels 
gifted to her by the ghost. Following her marriage with the Duke of Cheshire and 
their honeymoon, Virginia visited the grave and strewed lovely roses on it. She 
told her husband that Sir Simon made her see "what life is and what death signifieds 
and why love is stronger than both." 
Q. 12 : Answer the following in about 150 words (08 Marks) 
Chapter 1 : 
Q.  Do you consider this as a ghost­story or is it about the courage and steadfast 
beliefs of people like the otis family? 
Chapter 2 : 
Q.  Narrate two incidents in which the Canterville Ghost was successsful in frightening 
the victims.
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Chapter 3 : 
Q :  The blood stain in the Conterville Chase kept on changing colours. How did this 
change the belief of the Otis Family? 
Chapter 4: 
Q :  Narrate the elaborate preparation made by the ghost in his bid to tame the twins. 
Chapter 5 : 
Q :  Trace the shift of focus to theme of solvation and of mans inherant desire to rest 
in the garden of Death. 
Chapter 6 : 
Q :  Virginia's disappearance brings her to forefront. Explain 
Chapter 7 : 
Q :  Why do you think Sir Simon's funeral was a stately traditional one? Give reasons. 
Q. 13 : Answer the following in about 130 words (07 Marks) 
Chapter 1 : 
Q.  Persistent blood stains fail to move the Otis family . Do you think they are foolish, 
highly modern  or enviable? Justify giving reasons. 
Chapter 2 : 
Q.  Why do you think the family members try avoid talking of the ghost? 
Chapter 3 : 
Q :  The ghost desired to befriend another ghost. Give reasons? 
Chapter 4: 
Q :  The twins left no stone unturned to trouble the ghost. What light does this statement 
throw on their character? 
Chapter 5 : 
Q :  Virginia was the only member of the Otis family who noticed the forlorn and 
depresed ghost. What do we know about her character from this observation? 
Chapter 6 : 
Q :  Interpret the action of the ghost when he gifted Virginia a box of his family jewels.
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Chapter 7 : 
Q :  There is a noticeable difference in the attitudes of Mr. Otis and Lord Canterville 
regarding the jewels the ghost to Virginia. Justify the statement throwing light on 
the characters of both of them. 
Chapter 8 : 
Q :  Why do you think Sir Simon's funeral was a stately traditional one? Give reasons. 
Chapter 9 : 
Q :  Why do you think Sir Simon's funeral was a stately traditional one? Give reasons.
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76 English Core&XI
CLASS XI 
SECTION E 
Long Reading Text- Novel - 15 Marks 
THE CANTERVILLE GHOST 
- Oscar Wilde 
Characters 
1. Mr. Hiram B-Otis : the American Minister he is new owner of the Chase.
2. Mrs. Lucretia Otis a healthy middle aged woman.
3. Washington Otis : Mr. and Mrs. Otis's eldest son.
4. Miss Virginia E Otis : a little girl fo fifteen.
5. The Twins Mr. and Mrs. Otis's youngest sons, called  The Stars and Stripes
6. Lord Canterville : the former owner of conterville chase
7. Mrs. Umney : the house keeper of Lord Conterville.
8. Duke of Cheshire : a young friend of family.
9. The Ghost Sir Simon de Canterrville's guilty spirit
Summary 
Mr. Hiram B. Otis. an American Minister wished to purchase conterville chase 
though his friends warned his against buying the haunted house soon after moving 
into the conterville chase, Mrs. Otis noticed a blood-stain on the floor near the fire 
place. However, the Otis reiterated that they were not afraid of the ghosts. The 
next morning the blood stain was found again. The family decided to go out for 
a drive to distract their minds. They avoided any mention of super natural in their 
conversation. Even when the ghost appeared before the Otis, he was taken a back 
at the unexpected reactions of members of the Olis family. The ghost got furious 
and decided to take revenge. The Otis decided to take revenge. The Otis family 
was amused on noticing that the blood stain kept changing colour. Only person
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who did not joke was little Virginia who felt depressed  to see that after the second 
encounter with the family, the Ghost was exasperated and fled to this room, injured 
and in pain. All efforts of the ghost to scare the family were wasted. 
The ghost decided to retire and take a break. The Otis twins still played their tricks 
on him. This was when he decided to teach a lesson to the twins, giving them the 
fright of their lives. The ghost become dejected and gove up all hope of frightening 
the Otis family. The ghost had become dejected and gave up all hope of frightening 
the Otis family. The ghost had become an invalid and made no appearance. 
However, he was excited to discover his distant connection with Duke of Cheshire. 
In order to show his relation he planned to appear before Virginia's lover but his 
fear of the twins forbade him to otis out. On meeting the ghost Virginia broke the 
news to him about the twins going back. The ghost confided in Virginia about his 
wife being careless in repair work and horraible at cooking. The ghost pleaded 
before Virginia to weap and pray for him so that the angle of death would show 
mercy on him. Virginia agreed to help and pray for the ghost. 
Virginia's consequent disappearance became a cause of concern and worry for the 
Otis fanily. Duke of Cheshire accompained Mr. Otis in his search for Virginia. 
Mr. Otis was touched by the Duke's concern for his daughter. At midnight, Virginia 
appeared mysteriously and to everyone's surprise said that she had been with the 
said ghost. She told them that ghost was dead. Four days later, a funeral procession 
was held Virginia's eyes were full of tears. She was told to keep the box of jewels 
gifted to her by the ghost. Following her marriage with the Duke of Cheshire and 
their honeymoon, Virginia visited the grave and strewed lovely roses on it. She 
told her husband that Sir Simon made her see "what life is and what death signifieds 
and why love is stronger than both." 
Q. 12 : Answer the following in about 150 words (08 Marks) 
Chapter 1 : 
Q.  Do you consider this as a ghost­story or is it about the courage and steadfast 
beliefs of people like the otis family? 
Chapter 2 : 
Q.  Narrate two incidents in which the Canterville Ghost was successsful in frightening 
the victims.
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Chapter 3 : 
Q :  The blood stain in the Conterville Chase kept on changing colours. How did this 
change the belief of the Otis Family? 
Chapter 4: 
Q :  Narrate the elaborate preparation made by the ghost in his bid to tame the twins. 
Chapter 5 : 
Q :  Trace the shift of focus to theme of solvation and of mans inherant desire to rest 
in the garden of Death. 
Chapter 6 : 
Q :  Virginia's disappearance brings her to forefront. Explain 
Chapter 7 : 
Q :  Why do you think Sir Simon's funeral was a stately traditional one? Give reasons. 
Q. 13 : Answer the following in about 130 words (07 Marks) 
Chapter 1 : 
Q.  Persistent blood stains fail to move the Otis family . Do you think they are foolish, 
highly modern  or enviable? Justify giving reasons. 
Chapter 2 : 
Q.  Why do you think the family members try avoid talking of the ghost? 
Chapter 3 : 
Q :  The ghost desired to befriend another ghost. Give reasons? 
Chapter 4: 
Q :  The twins left no stone unturned to trouble the ghost. What light does this statement 
throw on their character? 
Chapter 5 : 
Q :  Virginia was the only member of the Otis family who noticed the forlorn and 
depresed ghost. What do we know about her character from this observation? 
Chapter 6 : 
Q :  Interpret the action of the ghost when he gifted Virginia a box of his family jewels.
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Chapter 7 : 
Q :  There is a noticeable difference in the attitudes of Mr. Otis and Lord Canterville 
regarding the jewels the ghost to Virginia. Justify the statement throwing light on 
the characters of both of them. 
Chapter 8 : 
Q :  Why do you think Sir Simon's funeral was a stately traditional one? Give reasons. 
Chapter 9 : 
Q :  Why do you think Sir Simon's funeral was a stately traditional one? Give reasons.
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UP Flom Slavery 
By Booker T. Washington 
Booker T. Washington was born on a plantation in Franklin Country, Virginia in 
1858 or 1859 in a poor slave family. When the blacks got freedom after civil war, 
all rejoiced Booker showed keen interest in getting education and with the efforts 
of his mother, he could join a day school. From there, he went to Hampton Normal 
School in Virginia and worked there as a Janitor. With the support and rdeals of 
his teachers he learnt dignity of labour. He was placed on the honour roll of 
commencement speakers. Soon he started a reading room and library and started 
coaching students for joining the hampton school. Booker was assigned a job of 
opening a night school for poor children who worked for ten hours and went to 
night school for two hours. The Students proved to he very enthusistic that Booker 
called them 'The Plucky Class'. 
Booker was recommeded by General Amstrong to take change of a normal school 
for colure people in the little town of Tuskegee. He managed to find a deserted 
shanty near the methodist church to begin the school. He as worried to find that 
the coloured people were poor and lived in untrygienic conditions but were not 
ready to change. Mr. George W. Campbell and Mr. Lewis Adam co-operated 
with and agreed to Booker's educational plan and understood his problems. Main 
Olive Davidson a teacher at Mississippi joined his school and impressed Booker 
with her dedication and educational ideas. With the loan from  general Marshall, 
he was able to acquires a big house at old plantation. He shifted the school there. 
Miss Dauidson organised festivals and suppls to earn money for paying the loan. 
In order to raise money and teach agriculture to his students he increased cultivation 
and shool got his own horses, oxen, dogs and calves. Booker wised to teach dignity 
of labour. the studetns not only constructed 42 building  but also passed the skill 
to next generation. The learnt the art of making bricks and sold them. After great 
hard work, Tuskegee was able to provide well cooked food, tablees with neat 
tables cloths, meals on time. This progress of the school attracted eminnet people 
like general J. F. B. Marshall, Miss Mary. F. Mackie and General Armstrong of 
Hampton Institute. The number of students increased manifold from the time school 
started facility of boarding. He communicated with the students, directly, frankly 
and encouraged them to write to him directly on matters concerning life at school. 
Booker collected a lot of money through a tour with a band of singers to construct 
a larger building to accommodate more students. Later, he opnened a night school 
for the poor students who worked for ten hours to pay the expenses of their eduction.