Worksheet: The Interview | English Class 12 PDF Download

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Q1: Interviews have been a common practice in journalism for over __________ years.

Q2: According to the chapter, some people highly regard interviews while others find them __________.

Q3: Rudyard Kipling's wife expressed her disdain for interviews in her diary after being interviewed by reporters in __________.

Q4: Umberto Eco is known for his expertise in __________, literary interpretation, and medieval aesthetics.

Q5: Eco classifies himself as an __________ scholar who writes novels on Sundays.

Q6: Eco believes that our lives have empty spaces called __________, where he does most of his productive work.

Q7: In the interview, Eco discusses his successful novel, __________, which sold over 10 million copies.

Q8: Eco mentions that his novel, The Name of the Rose, combines elements of detective fiction, metaphysics, theology, and __________.

Q9: Eco states that the success of his novel remains a __________ to him.

Q10: According to the chapter, Kipling believes that no __________ person asks for or gives an interview.

Assertion and Reason Based

Q1: Assertion: Kipling's wife considered interviews as an assault.
Reason: The reporters in Boston asked intrusive questions.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are false.

Q2: Assertion: Eco classifies himself as an academic scholar, not a novelist.
Reason: He believes academic work has a broader impact than fiction.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are false.

Q3: Assertion: Eco thinks that the success of his novel, The Name of the Rose, is a mystery.
Reason: The novel combines various complex elements that make it unique and challenging.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are false.

Q4: Assertion: Eco believes that interviews are essential for building a celebrity's image.
Reason: Interviews allow celebrities to express their true identity.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are false.

Q5: Assertion: The chapter suggests that the concept of interviews has remained unchanged for centuries.
Reason: People's opinions about interviews have always been divided.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are false.

Very Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: What is the origin of interviews according to the text?

Q2: How does the chapter describe the varying opinions people have about interviews?

Q3: Who is Rudyard Kipling's wife, and what did she write about interviews in her diary?

Q4: What does Umberto Eco classify himself primarily as?

Q5: In Umberto Eco's novel, "The Name of the Rose," what elements does it combine besides detective fiction?

Q6: What does Umberto Eco refer to as "interstices" in the context of our lives?

Q7: When does Umberto Eco do most of his productive work?

Q8: Who conducts the interview with Umberto Eco in the chapter, and which newspaper does he belong to?

Q9: How many copies did Umberto Eco's novel, "The Name of the Rose," sell?

Q10: What does Umberto Eco consider the reason for the success of his novel?

Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Describe the varying opinions people have about interviews as mentioned in the chapter.

Q2: Explain Umberto Eco's perspective on interviews and his classification of himself.

Q3: Discuss the unique elements of Umberto Eco's novel, "The Name of the Rose."

Q4: Explain Umberto Eco's concept of "interstices" in our lives.

Q5: Describe the interview between Mukund and Umberto Eco, focusing on Eco's view of his work and success.

Q6: Explain the significance of interviews in journalism, according to the chapter.

Q7: Discuss the criticisms faced by interviews, as mentioned in the text.

Q8: Explain Umberto Eco's perspective on the difficulty of influencing people through academic work.

Long Answer Type Questions

Q2: Discuss Umberto Eco's multidisciplinary approach in his novel, "The Name of the Rose," and how it contributed to its success.

Q3: Analyze Umberto Eco's views on the impact of his work and the challenges he faces as a scholar and novelist.

Q4: Examine the criticism faced by interviews, using examples from the text, and discuss their implications for journalism and society.