The Ball Poem Class 10 Worksheet English Chapter 1

Q.1. Why does the poet say, ‘I would not intrude on him?’ Why doesn’t he offer him money to buy another ball?

Q.2. “… staring down/All his young days into the harbour where/His ball went …” Do you think the boy has had the ball for a long time? Is it linked to the memories of days when he played with it?

Q.3. Should the boy be allowed to grieve for his ball? If his loss is irreparable or irretrievable then how should one handle it? What lessons can be learnt?

Q.4. How did the boy really react to the loss of the ball or was he fearful of something or someone……..? Can our attention be directed toward his family and other people? Are there any lessons to be learnt?

Q.5. What does the poet say the boy is learning from the loss of the ball? Try to explain this in your own words?

Q.6. Why does the poet say, “I would not intrude on him”? Why doesn’t he offer him money to buy another ball?

Q.7. Do you think the boy has lost anything earlier? Pick out the words that suggest the answer?

Q.8. What does “in the world of possessions” mean?

Q.9. Why did the boy feel so sad at the loss of his ball?

Q.10. Why is it important for everyone to experience loss and to stand up after it?

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