Worksheet: Memories of Childhood | English Class 12 PDF Download

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Q1: In "The Cutting of My Long Hair," the narrator’s first day at school was marked by loud noises and constant clamor. She felt her soul craving to be _____________.

Q2: The narrator's culture believed that only ___________ warriors had their hair shingled.

Q3: The narrator hid under a bed in a room with __________ beds to escape the haircut.

Q4: According to Bama, her community was considered __________ by the upper-caste people.

Q5: Bama's brother believed that education was the way to counter the lack of __________ and respect.

Q6: In "We Too are Human Beings," the narrator was angered when she realized the upper-caste people believed touching them would __________ them.

Q7: Bama stood __________ in her class due to her hard work.

Q8: The narrator in "The Cutting of My Long Hair" felt like one of the many little animals driven by a __________.

Q9: The small girls in the school had __________ hair and wore sleeved aprons.

Q10: The narrator's friend, Judewin, informed her about the plan to cut their long, heavy __________.

Assertion and Reason Based

Q1: Assertion: The narrator in "The Cutting of My Long Hair" felt the girls at the school were immodestly dressed.
Reason: The girls wore tight dresses and sleeved aprons, which the narrator found uncomfortable.
(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 narrator in "We Too are Human Beings" was initially amused by the elder's way of carrying the packet.
Reason: The elder carried the packet by its strings to avoid touching it directly.
(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 narrator's brother in "We Too are Human Beings" believed education was the key to gaining recognition and respect.
Reason: Education would help the narrator’s community engage in meaningful relationships with others.
(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 narrator in "The Cutting of My Long Hair" felt like a helpless animal when her hair was being cut.
Reason: She cried and resisted, but no one listened to her pleas.
(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 narrator in "The Cutting of My Long Hair" rebelled against the idea of having her hair cut.
Reason: She believed that only unskilled warriors were subjected to having their hair shingled.
(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 did the narrator in "The Cutting of My Long Hair" find annoying on her first day at school?

Q2: Why did the narrator in "We Too are Human Beings" find the elder's way of carrying the packet amusing?

Q3: What did the narrator in "We Too are Human Beings" feel about the upper-caste people's behavior?

Q4: What did the narrator's brother in "We Too are Human Beings" believe was the solution to their lack of dignity and respect?

Q5: How did the narrator in "The Cutting of My Long Hair" react when she was found under the bed?

Q6: What did the narrator in "The Cutting of My Long Hair" feel like when her hair was being cut?

Q7: What did the narrator in "We Too are Human Beings" want to do when she learned about the upper-caste people's behavior?

Q8: Why did the narrator in "The Cutting of My Long Hair" feel her soul craving to be free?

Q9: How did the narrator in "We Too are Human Beings" counter the lack of dignity and respect?

Q10: What was the narrator's mother's belief about shingled hair in "The Cutting of My Long Hair"?

Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Describe the atmosphere on the narrator's first day at school in "The Cutting of My Long Hair."

Q2: Explain why the narrator in "We Too are Human Beings" found the elder's way of carrying the packet amusing initially.

Q3: Discuss the impact of the narrator's brother's words on her in "We Too are Human Beings."

Q4: Describe the narrator's resistance when she was found under the bed in "The Cutting of My Long Hair."

Q5: Explain the significance of the haircut incident in "The Cutting of My Long Hair."

Q6: Why did the narrator in "We Too are Human Beings" feel anger and disbelief about the upper-caste people's behavior?

Q7: Describe the narrator's feelings when she observed the upper-caste landlord eating the vadais in "We Too are Human Beings."

Q8: Explain the narrator's reaction to the immodest dressing of the girls in "The Cutting of My Long Hair."

Long Answer Type Questions

Q1: Discuss the theme of cultural identity and assimilation in "The Cutting of My Long Hair."

Q2: Examine the role of education in empowering the narrator in "We Too are Human Beings."

Q3: Explore the impact of social hierarchy and discrimination on the characters in both texts.

Q4: Discuss the theme of resistance and defiance against societal norms in both texts.