Textbook Solutions: The Night I Met Einstein
(A) Complete these sentences in your notebook.
1.
Ans: The young man was not happy about the concert because he did not understand classical music, and he thought he was tone-deaf.
2.
Ans: Einstein asked the young man if he liked Bach because he wanted to understand the young man's familiarity with music and possibly introduce him to classical music.
3.
Ans: Einstein asked the young man about the music he liked first because he wanted to start with something the young man was familiar with and then gradually introduce him to more complex music.
4.
Ans: Einstein made the man listen to other pieces of music before telling him he was ready for Bach because he wanted to gradually develop the young man's understanding and appreciation for music, starting with simpler pieces and progressing to more complex compositions.
5.
Ans: The hostess gave the young man a cold look because she thought he and Einstein had missed out on enjoying the concert, not realizing that they were engaged in something meaningful.
(B) Read these Hues IVom the text ntiil answer the questions,
1. "You're not tone-deaf?"
(a)
Ans: Einstein said this to the young man.
(b)
Ans: The listener thought he was tone-deaf because he did not understand classical music and felt he couldn't follow the tunes.
(c)
Ans: The speaker concluded that the listener was not tone-deaf when the listener accurately sang back the lines of a Bing Crosby song, showing an ability to recognize and reproduce a melody.
2. "I'm so sorry, Dr Einstein,"she said, giving me a cold look, "that you missed so much.
(a)
Ans: The hostess said these words.
(b)
Ans: Dr. Einstein had "missed" the concert because he had taken the young man to another room to introduce him to music.
(c)
Ans: She gave the narrator a cold look because she believed that they had missed the concert, not realizing the valuable lesson they were engaged in.
(C) How does the narrator's attitude ami behaviour change after meeting Einstein?
Draw a comparison in the attitude and behaviour of the narrator -
1.
Ans: Before meeting Einstein: The narrator was not interested in classical music and felt he was tone-deaf. He was not enthusiastic about the concert and didn't pay attention to the music.
2.
Ans: After meeting Einstein: The narrator becomes more open to the idea of understanding and appreciating music. He willingly listens to various pieces of music, learns to appreciate them, and becomes genuinely engaged in the concert. He also gains a greater appreciation for beauty.
(D) Think and answer.
1.
Ans: Yes, Einstein appears to be a good teacher. He demonstrates patience, an ability to connect with the young man, and a genuine interest in teaching him about music. He starts with what the young man is familiar with, gradually introduces more complex concepts, and encourages the young man to learn. His teaching approach is tailored to the individual's understanding and needs, making him an effective and engaging teacher.
2.
Ans: No, Einstein did not feel upset about missing the concert. He was engaged in a meaningful activity, teaching the young man about music, and he believed that they were participating in "the greatest activity of which a human being is capable," which is opening up the frontiers of beauty. Einstein's focus was on this educational experience rather than the concert, so he did not feel upset about missing it.
FAQs on Textbook Solutions: The Night I Met Einstein
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| 2. What happens when the narrator meets Einstein and how does their conversation change the narrator's perspective? | |
| 3. Why is the setting and atmosphere important in understanding "The Night I Met Einstein"? | |
| 4. What message does "The Night I Met Einstein" convey about intelligence and human nature? | |
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