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Q. 1. What happened when Markus Natten completed eleven years of age?
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At eleven years the poet Markus Natten understood the difference between fact and fiction. He understood that the things such as hell and heaven are only figments of human imagination.

Q. 2. Does the poet think that at eleven years of age he had become an adult?
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Yes, the poet seems to think that it was his first step towards adulthood. This is so because then he had become a rational human being.

Q. 3. Why does the poet feel that Heaven and Hell are not real places?
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As the speaker grew mature, he acquired reasoning power. He realized that Hell and Heaven could not be found in Geography books or Atlas. Since they could not be located anywhere in the world map, he concluded that they did not exist. He would believe only what he could see and find.

Q. 4. What does the child think about the adult in the poem ‘Childhood’?
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The poet of the ‘Childhood’ Markus Natten found the adults hypocrite. He says that these adults talked and preached of love but in their actions they did not practice it. Thus they were hypocrites.

Q. 5. What did the child feel when he discovered that he could use his mind according to his own chinking?
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The child discovered that he had grown up and was the master of his own mind. So, he could take his own decisions.

Q. 6. Does the poet think that his mind belonged to him all the time?
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No, the poet thought that in childhood and till now, his mind did not belong to him. It was occupied by thoughts infused by other in his mind. It was the final step towards adulthood when he realized that he was the master of his own mind and need not be guided by any other thought.

Q. 7. Which do you think is the most important step toward adulthood? Why?
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Having an independent mind free from any outside influence is the most important step towards adulthood. That is why, the poet mentions it as the third and the final step. Other steps like being rational or learning hypocrisy show an outside influence while this step shows an internal awakening which is the chief quality of human and separates them from other animals.

Q. 8. How did the realization of being the master of his own mind help him?
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The realization of being the master of his own mind and could use it in anyway he liked, filled him with self confidence. He could now think independently and need not repeat parrot like thoughts of others.

Q. 9. Where has his childhood gone according to the poet?
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The poet cannot exactly remember where his childhood has gone. However, he thinks, that some glimpse of it can be seen in an infant’s innocent face.

Q. 10. The first stanza of the poem Childhood begins with the question “when did my childhood go”? But the last stanza begins with “where did my childhood go?” Do you think that change is significant?
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Yes, the change from ‘when’ to ‘where’ is certainly significant. It shows that in the third stanza the poet has got his answer to the question ‘when.’ Now, in the final stanza he wants to know where the childhood has gone.

NCERT CORNER
Q. 1. What, according to the poem is involved in the process of growing up?
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According to the poem, the process of growing up involves at least three important steps. First, the child begins to differentiate between truth and fiction. The second step is when he begins to understand the false pretensions of the people around him. The last and the most important step in the process of growing up is independent thinking.

Q. 2. What is the poet’s feeling towards childhood?
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The poet thinks of his childhood with nostalgia. He feels as if he has lost his own child or something most dear to his heart and he has lost his innocence too.

Q. 3. Which do you think are most poetic lines? Why?
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The lines are ‘It went to some forgotten place, that’s hidden in an infant’s face, that is all I know. ’ The images, of ‘forgotten place’ and ‘infant’s face’ make these lines beautiful. Besides these are the only lines that rhyme.

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1. What are some common characteristics of childhood?
Ans. Childhood is typically characterized by a sense of innocence, curiosity, rapid physical and mental development, playfulness, and a dependency on caregivers for basic needs and guidance.
2. How does childhood play contribute to development?
Ans. Play during childhood is essential for development as it helps children develop their cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills. Through play, children learn problem-solving, communication, and cooperation skills, as well as develop their imagination and creativity.
3. What factors can impact a child's childhood experience?
Ans. Various factors can influence a child's childhood experience, including family dynamics, socio-economic status, cultural background, access to education and healthcare, exposure to violence or trauma, and the presence of a stable and nurturing environment.
4. What are some key milestones in childhood development?
Ans. Key milestones in childhood development include learning to walk, talk, and use fine motor skills, acquiring cognitive abilities such as object permanence and symbolic thinking, developing social skills such as sharing and empathy, and reaching emotional milestones like self-regulation and self-identity.
5. How does childhood experiences shape a person's future?
Ans. Childhood experiences can significantly impact a person's future as they lay the foundation for cognitive, emotional, and social development. Positive childhood experiences, such as a supportive and nurturing environment, can contribute to better mental health, higher educational attainment, and healthier relationships in adulthood. Conversely, negative childhood experiences, like abuse or neglect, can have long-lasting negative effects on a person's well-being and functioning.
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