The Discovery lesson notes for SSLC students. We discussed 2 marks important questions and answers from the lesson The Discovery.
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tHE DISCOVERY lesson questions and answers
1. Write about the physical features of Columbus?
Ans: Columbus is a tall, well-built man of forty-six. Hair prematurely white, complexion fair, almost ruddy. A man of quick temper.
2. “There are limits to patience,” says Diego. What does this suggest about Diego’s state of mind?
Ans: Diego had lost his patience and he was home sick. He wanted to go back to Spain.
3. Who do you think has the lives of fifty in his hands? How?
Ans: I think Columbus had the lives of fifty in his hand. Because the sailors had left Spain long ago. His decision had the life of all the other seamen.
4. How does Pedro try to defend the drunken seamen? Was he right in defending them?
Ans: Pedro tried to defend the drunken seamen. He told that they are simple men and must have their relaxation. He was not right in defending them.
5. What is termed as the worst enemy and best friend by Columbus?
Ans: Columbus’ worst enemy was his unbridled tongue and good friend was his will. Because it was God’s will.
6. Columbus is always furious when he hears the drunken seamen’s song. What makes him react so?
Ans: Columbus is always furious when he hears the drunken seamen’s song. Because the sailors were singing the song to protest against Columbus.
SSLC English notes
7. Why do you think Pepe prefers to be in the company of Columbus?
Ans: Pepe prefers to be in the company of Columbus because he was a loyal fellow to Columbus and he hated drunken seamen. He had confidence on Columbus of their discovery.
8. How are the seamen expressing their discontent even as Columbus can hear them?
Ans: The seamen expressing their discontent even as Columbus can hear them by singing the song of sailors in a growling voice. They did not obey his command to stop the song.
9. Which statements of Francisco suggest that he also has lost his temper?
Ans: Francisco also has lost his temper. His feelings of temper are: Santa Maria will be lighter for his carcass.’ And ‘Discipline is the thing of past, sir. It’s you are us.’
10. In his long speech, what does Columbus say he has discovered?
Ans: In his long speech, Columbus says he has discovered that- Loyalty is like seaweed on an outgoing tide. Friendship is like a mast hollowed by worms. Discipline, duty and obedience are like bubbles that burst at the first contact.
11. Pepe excitedly declares that he is still loyal to the leader. What effect does it have on others like Juan and Guillermo?
Ans: Pepe excitedly declares that he is still loyal to the leader. Then other seamen like Juan and Guillermo began to hate him along with Columbus. They called him as his faithful whelp and a lick-spittle.
12. How does Pedro react to the words of Columbus that he thought he saw some flickering light?
Ans: Pedro react to the words of Columbus. He says that he is happy and thanks God to be with them for their successful discovery.
13. Do you consider the ending of the play ‘The Discovery’ to be ending happy?
Ans: The ending of the play ‘The Discovery’ is a happy ending. The seamen who were desperate and not willing to continue their voyage became jubilant and rejoiced their success.
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