Worksheet: Deep Water | English Class 12 PDF Download

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Q1: The writer's fear of water developed after a childhood incident at a beach in ________.

Q2: The writer's second traumatic water experience occurred at the ________ swimming pool.

Q3: During his second terrifying incident in the pool, the writer went down to a depth of ________ feet.

Q4: When the writer went down the pool for the third time, he ceased all efforts and became ________.

Q5: The writer's fear of water continued to haunt him, spoiling his experiences in lakes such as Maine Lakes, New Hampshire, Deschutes, and ________.

Q6: The writer overcame his fear of water by seeking help from a ________ instructor.

Q7: The instructor taught the writer swimming piece by ________.

Q8: The writer realized that in death, there is ________, and there is terror only in the fear of death.

Q9: The story emphasizes that the will to live is stronger than the fear of ________.

Q10: The writer's determination to conquer his fear led him to confront the challenge of fear by ________ it.

Assertion and Reason Based

Q1: Assertion: The writer's father's laughter after the beach incident increased the writer's fear of water.
Reason: The father knew there was no harm to the child.
(a) Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but the reason is true.

Q2: Assertion: The writer's second traumatic experience in the pool caused him to go deeper into the water.
Reason: The writer intentionally swam down to confront his fear.
(a) Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but the reason is true.

Q3: Assertion: The writer's fear of water vanished completely after taking swimming lessons from an instructor.
Reason: The instructor taught him swimming piece by piece.
(a) Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but the reason is true.

Q4: Assertion: The writer believed that in death, there is peace and there is terror only in the fear of death.
Reason: The writer faced the challenge of fear deliberately in various places.
(a) Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but the reason is true.

Q5: Assertion: The will to live is stronger than the fear of death.
Reason: The writer overcame his fear of water by confronting it.
(a) Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but the reason is true.

Very Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: What was the incident at a California beach that triggered the writer's fear of water?

Q2: Where did the second traumatic water experience occur for the writer?

Q3: How deep did the writer go when he was pushed into the pool?

Q4: What happened when the writer went down the pool for the third time?

Q5: What did the writer's fear of water spoil in his life?

Q6: Whom did the writer seek help from to learn swimming?

Q7: How did the swimming instructor teach the writer?

Q8: Where did the writer confront his fear of water?

Q9: What did the writer realize about peace and fear of death?

Q10: What does the story "Deep Waters" highlight about the will to live?

Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Explain the incident at the California beach and its impact on the writer's fear of water.

Q2: Describe the writer's second traumatic experience at the YMCA swimming pool.

Q3: How did the writer's fear of water affect his life and outdoor activities?

Q4: How did the writer overcome his fear of water?

Q5: Explain the significance of the swimming instructor in the writer's journey to overcome his fear.

Q6: Why did the writer confront his fear of water deliberately in various places?

Q7: What realization did the writer have about peace and the fear of death?

Q8: What message does the story convey about the strength of the will to live?

Long Answer Type Questions

Q1: Describe in detail the two traumatic experiences that led to the writer's fear of water, and their lasting impact on him.

Q2: Explain the steps the writer took to conquer his fear of water, from seeking help to confronting his fear deliberately.

Q3: Analyze the writer's realization about peace and the fear of death, and how it changed his perspective on life.

Q4: Discuss the overall theme of overcoming fear and the resilience of the human spirit as portrayed in the story "Deep Waters."

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