Worksheet: We`re Not Afraid to Die...if We Can All Be Together | English Class 11 PDF Download

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Q1: The author's journey was on board a _______________.

Q2: The author's motive for the journey was to travel around the world like _______________.

Q3: The first phase of the journey covered approximately _______________ kilometers.

Q4: The ship celebrated New Year's in _______________ in 1977.

Q5: The ship encountered stormy seas in the _______________.

Q6: The electric pump on the ship stopped working due to a _______________.

Q7: The author's daughter suffered a deep injury, and her head had _______________.

Q8: The children exclaimed, "We aren't afraid of dying if we can all be _______________."

Q9: The author was welcomed by the inhabitants of _______________ island.

Q10: The author's wife, Mary, displayed _______________ courage throughout the journey.

Assertion and Reason Based

Q1: Assertion: The author embarked on the journey to explore new lands.
Reason: The author wanted to be like Captain James Cook.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Q2: Assertion: The ship celebrated New Year's in the stormy seas.
Reason: The author's family wanted to experience a unique New Year celebration.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Q3: Assertion: The author's children displayed remarkable courage during the journey.
Reason: The author's son was afraid of dying.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Q4: Assertion: The author's determination and willpower helped them overcome the stormy situation.
Reason: The ship was well-prepared for extreme weather conditions.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Q5: Assertion: The author considered Ile Amsterdam to be the most beautiful island in the world.
Reason: The island was a popular tourist destination.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Very Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: What is the author's motive for embarking on the journey?

Q2: Where did the author's ship celebrate New Year's in 1977?

Q3: What happened to the ship during the stormy seas?

Q4: Why was the electric pump not working during the storm?

Q5: How did the author's daughter get injured?

Q6: What did the children exclaim when facing adversity?

Q7: How did the author feel when he saw Ile Amsterdam?

Q8: What did the author do after being welcomed by the inhabitants of the island?

Q9: Whose courage is praised in the story?

Q10: Who was Captain James Cook?

Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Describe the first phase of the author's journey, including the distance covered.

Q2: Explain the author's reaction to the stormy seas and the condition of the ship during that time.

Q3: How did the author's family manage to survive after the ship capsized?

Q4: Discuss the impact of the children's exclamation on the author's determination.

Q5: What significance does Ile Amsterdam hold for the author?

Q6: Describe the bravery and resilience displayed by the author's family during the journey.

Q7: Explain the role of optimism and strong willpower in the story.

Q8: Why did the author want to be like Captain James Cook?

Long Answer Type Questions

Q1: Provide a detailed account of the challenges the author's family faced during the storm at sea and how they managed to overcome them.

Q2: Analyze the transformation in the author's mindset and determination after the children's exclamation and its impact on the family's survival.

Q3: Explain the role of the author's wife, Mary, in the family's journey and the courage she displayed.

Q4: Discuss the broader life lessons that can be learned from the story, including the importance of determination and family unity in overcoming adversity.

Passage Based Questions

1. Read the given extract and answer the following question
The first indication of impending disaster came at about 6 p.m., with an ominous silence. The wind dropped, and the sky immediately grew dark. Then came a growing roar, and an enormous cloud towered aft of the ship. With horror, I realised that it was not a cloud, but a wave like no other I had ever seen. It appeared perfectly vertical and almost twice the height of the other waves, with a frightful breaking crest. The roar increased to a thunder as the stern moved up the face of the wave, and for a moment I thought we might ride over it. But then a tremendous explosion shook the deck. A torrent of green and white water broke over the ship, my head smashed into the wheel and I was aware of flying overboard and sinking below the waves. I accepted my approaching death, and as I was losing consciousness, I felt quite peaceful.
Q1: What was the first sign that indicated a disaster was approaching?
A. The sun shining brightly
B. An ominous silence and darkening sky
C. A sudden rainstorm
D. The sound of people shouting

Q2: How did the narrator initially react to the appearance of the wave?

Q3: Fill in the blank with the correct word from the bracket.
The enormous wave was described as _________(gentle / frightful) and twice the height of the other waves.

Q4: What happened to the narrator after the wave broke over the ship?

2. Read the given extract and answer the following question
We had survived for 15 hours since the wave hit, but Wavewalker wouldn’t hold together long enough for us to reach Australia. I checked our charts and calculated that there were two small islands a few hundred kilometres to the east. One of them, Ile Amsterdam, was a French scientific base. Our only hope was to reach these pinpricks in the vast ocean. But unless the wind and seas abated so we could hoist sail, our chances would be slim indeed. The great wave had put our auxilliary engine out of action.

Q1: What did the narrator determine about the ship’s condition after the wave hit?
A. Wavewalker was in perfect condition
B. Wavewalker wouldn’t last long enough to reach Australia
C. Wavewalker was ready to set sail
D. Wavewalker had reached safety

Q2: What were the survivors' hopes for reaching land?

Q3: Fill in the blank with the correct word from the bracket.
The islands were described as _________________(pinpricks / mountains) in the vast ocean.

Q4: What challenges did the survivors face in reaching their destination?

3. Read the given extract and answer the following question
About 2 p.m., I went on deck and asked Larry to steer a course of 185 degrees. If we were lucky, I told him with a conviction I did not feel, he could expect to see the island at about 5 p.m. Then with a heavy heart, I went below, climbed on my bunk and amazingly, dozed off. When I woke it was 6 p.m., and growing dark. I knew we must have missed the island, and with the sail we had left, we couldn’t hope to beat back into the westerly winds. At that moment, a tousled head appeared by my bunk. “Can I have a hug?” Jonathan asked. Sue was right behind him. “Why am I getting a hug now?” I asked. “Because you are the best daddy in the whole world — and the best captain,” my son replied. “Not today, Jon, I’m afraid.” “Why, you must be,” said Sue in a matter-of-fact voice. “You found the island.” “What!” I shouted. “It’s out there in front of us,” they chorused, “as big as a battleship.” I rushed on deck and gazed with relief at the stark outline of Ile Amsterdam. It was only a bleak piece of volcanic rock, with little vegetation — the most beautiful island in the world!

Q1: What did Sue say to the narrator that surprised him?
A. “I can steer the boat.”
B. “You must be the best captain.”
C. “You found the island.”
D. “Can we go home now?”

Q2: How did the narrator feel when he told Larry they might see the island by 5 p.m.?

Q3: Fill in the blank with the correct word from the bracket.
The narrator felt relieved when he saw the outline of the island, which he described as ___________(bleak / lush).

Q4: What was the narrator's reaction when he rushed on deck after hearing about the island?