Worksheet: Poets And Pancakes | English Class 12 PDF Download

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Q1: Gemini Studio produced many __________ which impacted the aspect of Indian life.

Q2: The trendy make-up brand used at Gemini Studio was called __________.

Q3: The office boy at Gemini Studio aspired to be a __________, actor, screenwriter, or lyricist.

Q4: Subbu was known for his practical ideas and was closely associated with the boss due to his expertise in the __________ department.

Q5: The Englishman who visited Gemini Studio was possibly a __________ or an editor.

Q6: The office boy blamed his disgrace on __________.

Q7: The author's job at Gemini Studio was to gather __________ cuttings.

Q8: The legal adviser at Gemini Studio was ironically known as a __________.

Q9: The book that the writer found later had essays written by authors like Richard Wright, Louis Fischer, and __________.

Q10: Indian movies are famous all around the world and are made in multiple languages such as Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, __________, Punjabi, and Bhojpuri.

Assertion and Reason Based

Q1: Assertion: The office boy at Gemini Studio blamed his failures on Subbu.
Reason: Subbu's close association with the boss led to jealousy and resentment.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Q2: Assertion: The Englishman's purpose of visiting Gemini Studio remains a mystery.
Reason: The employees at Gemini Studio couldn't understand the Englishman's accent.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Q3: Assertion: Subbu's expertise in the story department made him indispensable to the boss.
Reason: Subbu was a talented actor in addition to being a member of the story department.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Q4: Assertion: The success of a movie in India depends solely on the actors and directors.
Reason: Poets and Pancakes emphasizes the importance of behind-the-scenes workers in the film industry.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Q5: Assertion: The office boy bothered the author in his cubicle because he felt unimportant in his role.
Reason: The office boy's jealousy towards Subbu led to his frustration and resentment.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Very Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Who was the author of "Poets and Pancakes"?

Q2: What was the name of the trendy make-up brand used at Gemini Studio?

Q3: What was the task of the office boy during crowd-shooting?

Q4: Name one of the authors mentioned in the book the writer found later.

Q5: What did the Englishman read out, expressing freedom and democracy during his visit?

Q6: What was the author's job at Gemini Studio?

Q7: Besides poets and writers, who else worked in the story department at Gemini Studio?

Q8: Which material was excessively used for make-up at Gemini Studio?

Q9: What aspect of Indian life did the films produced by Gemini Studio impact?

Q10: Name one of the famous men who wrote about communalism in the book found by the writer.

Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Describe the office boy's aspirations and his feelings towards Subbu.

Q2: Explain Subbu's role at Gemini Studio and why he was considered indispensable.

Q3: Why was the Englishman's visit to Gemini Studio baffling to the employees?

Q4: Discuss the irony behind the legal adviser's nickname and his unintentional impact on an actress's career.

Q5: How did the office boy's frustration manifest in his interactions with the author?

Q6: Explain the significance of the book found by the writer and its connection to the past.

Q7: What impact did the success of Gemini Studio's films have on Indian cinema?

Q8: Why does the author emphasize the importance of behind-the-scenes workers in the film industry?

Long Answer Type Questions

Q1: Explain the dynamics between Subbu and the office boy at Gemini Studio, focusing on their aspirations and relationship with the boss.

Q2: Discuss the impact of the Englishman's visit on the employees of Gemini Studio and analyze the mystery surrounding his purpose.

Q3: Explore the role of the legal adviser at Gemini Studio and explain the incident where he unknowingly affected an actress's career.

Q4: Elaborate on the importance of behind-the-scenes workers in the film industry, as highlighted in "Poets and Pancakes."