Class 7 Buzzword Question Answers - The Night I Met Einstein

Short Answer Questions

Q1: Why was the young man not happy about the concert?
Ans: The young man was not happy about the concert because he did not understand classical music, and he thought he was tone-deaf.

Q2: Who asked the young man if he liked Bach, and why?
Ans: Albert Einstein asked the young man if he liked Bach to understand the young man's familiarity with music and possibly introduce him to classical music.

Q3: Why did the hostess give the young man a cold look at the end of the concert?
Ans: The hostess gave the young man a cold look because she believed that he and Einstein had missed the concert, not realizing the valuable lesson they were engaged in.

Q4: How did Einstein help the young man discover he wasn't tone-deaf?
Ans: Einstein played music by Bing Crosby and asked the young man to sing it back, proving that he could recognize and reproduce a melody.

Q5: What did Einstein consider "the greatest activity of which a human being is capable"?
Ans: Einstein considered "opening up the frontiers of beauty" to be the greatest activity.

Q6: What did the young man like in music before meeting Einstein?
Ans: Before meeting Einstein, the young man liked songs with words and music with a tune he could follow.

Q7: How did Einstein teach the young man to appreciate music?
Ans: Einstein started with music the young man was familiar with, gradually introduced more complex pieces, and helped him develop an understanding and appreciation for music.

Q8: Why did Einstein compare learning music to learning math?
Ans: Einstein compared learning music to learning math because, like math, one must start with basic concepts before moving on to more complex ones.

Long Answer Questions

Q1: How did the young man's attitude and behavior change after meeting Einstein? Compare his attitude and behavior before and after the encounter.
Ans: Before meeting Einstein, the young man was uninterested in classical music, felt he was tone-deaf, and did not pay attention to the concert. After meeting Einstein, he became more open to understanding and appreciating music, willingly engaged in the concert, and developed a greater appreciation for beauty.

Q2: Do you think Einstein is a good teacher? Explain why or why not.
Ans: Yes, Einstein appears to be a good teacher. He demonstrates patience, connects with the young man, and tailors his teaching to the individual's understanding and needs. He gradually introduces complex concepts and encourages learning, making him an effective and engaging teacher.

Q3: Did Einstein feel upset about missing a good concert? Explain with reasons.
Ans: No, Einstein did not feel upset about missing the concert. He believed they were engaged in a valuable learning experience, "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.