1: Story: The Tripods Answers

MCQS:

B Treated as something ordinary.

A Accompanied.
B Doubts.
B Asked questions about.
B Disobeying.
A Leaders.
A Unjust rulers.
B People to join him.
A Rival.

Question and Answer:

Q.1 Why did no one ever raise the question of whether capping was right or wrong?

Because the Tripods had been ruling Earth for more than a hundred years, and people had
come to accept their rule as the norm. Capping was seen as a rite of passage into adulthood,
and no one questioned whether it was right or wrong.

Q.2 What had probably caused the ruin of the great cities?

The Tripods had probably destroyed the great cities. They were powerful machines, and they
could easily have leveled any city they wanted.

Q.3 Why did the boy dislike the process of capping in the tripods?
 The boy disliked the process of capping because he didn't want to lose his freedom. He knew
that the Tripods would control his mind and make him do what they wanted.

Q.4 Who was Ozymandias? What did he tell about the tripods to the boy?

Ozymandias was a Vagrant. He was a man who had not been successfully capped, and he had
escaped from the Tripods. He told the boy that the Tripods were evil invaders, and that they
were controlling the minds of men.

Q.5Who were vagrants and what was their social status in the tripods?

Vagrants were people who had not been successfully capped. They were considered to be
dangerous and unpredictable, and they were often shunned by society.

Q.6Why did the boy incline towards a man? Describe the description and meeting of him
with the boy?

The boy was drawn to Ozymandias because he was different from the other adults in the
village. He was free-thinking and independent, and he didn't seem to be afraid of the Tripods.
The boy met Ozymandias when he was hiding in the woods. Ozymandias was singing a strange
song, and the boy was drawn to his voice. He invited Ozymandias to come to his den, and they
talked for hours.

Q.7 What strange story did Ozymandias tell the by about the tripods and their process of
capping?

Ozymandias told the boy that the Tripods were not benevolent rulers. He said that they were
invaders from another world, and that they were controlling the minds of men through the
process of capping. He said that the Tripods were planning to enslave humanity, and that the
only way to stop them was to rebel.
 Q.8 Who were the vagrants?

Vagrants were people who had not been successfully capped. They were considered to be
dangerous and unpredictable, and they were often shunned by society.

Q.9 What did normal people think about the vagrants?

Normal people were afraid of vagrants. They thought that they were dangerous and
unpredictable. They often shunned vagrants and refused to help them.

Summary:
The protagonist lives in a world where the Tripods have ruled over Earth for a long time.
Capping, a process where the Tripods dominate the minds of individuals, occurs when one turns
fourteen. The protagonist becomes intrigued by the Vagrants, people whose minds resisted the
Tripods' conditioning and were broken as a result. The Vagrant named Ozymandias reveals that
the Tripods are actually enemies who invaded Earth, and he wears a false Cap to travel
undetected. Ozymandias informs the protagonist about the existence of free men in the White
Mountains and asks for their help. The protagonist defies their parents and decides to embark
on a dangerous journey with Ozymandias. They are joined by the protagonist's cousin, Henry,
and later by a third companion named Jean-Paul, whom they nickname Beanpole. Along their
journey, they face various challenges, including a battle with a Tripod that they manage to
destroy using an ancient weapon. Finally, they reach the White Mountains.

2: Story: The door swings open

1. Why do you think people said that only a man could be a doctor?
Because of traditional gender roles and stereotypes.

They believed that women were not strong enough or intelligent enough to be doctors.

2. Who played an important part in getting Elizabeth Blackwell accepted at Geneva College? Give two
ways in which he helped.

Dr. Joseph Warrington.

He recommended Elizabeth to the college.

He spoke up in favor of her acceptance at the student meeting.

3. Why does the writer describe Elizabeth's introduction to the students as dramatic?

Because the students were expecting a woman who was loud and boisterous, but instead they were met
with a small, quiet woman who was determined to succeed.

Her presence in the lecture hall had a calming effect on the students, who had previously been rowdy
and disruptive.

4. Do you think that women are treated equally with men in the medical profession nowadays?

Yes, I believe that women are treated equally with men in the medical profession nowadays.

There are many successful female doctors, and there are no longer any laws or regulations that prevent
women from practicing medicine.

5. Summary

Elizabeth Blackwell was a pioneer for women's rights in the medical field. She was the first woman to be
accepted to a medical school in the United States, and she faced a lot of opposition from both men and
women. However, she was determined to succeed, and she eventually graduated from medical school
and went on to become a successful doctor.

Blackwell's story is an inspiration to women everywhere who are working to break down gender barriers.
She showed that women are just as capable as men of becoming doctors, and she paved the way for
other women to follow in her footsteps.

In addition to her own personal achievements, Blackwell also founded the New York Infirmary for
Women and Children, which was the first hospital in the United States staffed by female doctors. She
also wrote several books on women's health, and she was a strong advocate for women's rights.
Blackwell's legacy is one of determination, courage, and innovation. She was a pioneer for women in the
medical field, and her work helped to pave the way for greater equality for women in all areas of society.

Here are some additional details that could be included in the summary:

Blackwell's parents were Quakers, and they instilled in her a strong belief in equality and social justice.

She was inspired to become a doctor after witnessing the poor medical care that was available to
women and children.

She faced a lot of discrimination during her time in medical school, but she refused to give up.

She was a successful doctor, and she was known for her compassion and her commitment to providing
quality care to her patients.

She was a tireless advocate for women's rights, and she helped to pave the way for greater equality for
women in the medical field.

3: Story: London road:

1. What was the part of the writer's life that he closed forever?

His life in the small village.

The writer closed the part of his life associated with his country home when he left it to discover the
world.

2. How did the writer's mother feel about his leaving home and how did she show her feelings?
Support your answer with evidence from the first and second paragraphs.

She was sad to see him go, but she also understood his need to leave. She showed her feelings by
cooking him a heavy breakfast and helping him pack his bags.
3. The writer says that before his departure his mother gave him only a long and searching look. What
do you think the look was searching for?

I think the look was searching for answers. She wanted to know why he was leaving and what he hoped
to achieve by doing so.

4. Do you think the writer's home life was a happy one?

It's hard to say for sure, but I think it was probably a mixed bag. There were probably happy times, but
there were also times when he felt stifled and trapped.

5. Quote the words that tell us that the writer had an optimistic nature.

"I was excited, vain-glorious, knowing I had far to go; but not, as yet, how far."

6. The first sentence of paragraph four suggests that the writer had come to regard his home in the
valley as a kind of...

A prison.

7. Why did the writer spend months wandering about the hills (para. 4) before he left home?

I think he was trying to come to terms with his decision to leave home. He was also probably trying to
experience some freedom and independence before he finally set off on his journey.

8. The writer began to long for the sound of someone from his family running after him and calling him
home (para. 6). Why didn't he just go back home and say he had changed his mind about leaving?

I think he was afraid of what his family would think of him if he changed his mind. He was also probably
afraid of admitting to himself that he wasn't ready to leave home.

9. Did the writer enjoy the feeling that he was now free? Explain your answer briefly.

I think he did enjoy the feeling of being free, but it was also a bit daunting. He was on his own for the
first time in his life, and he didn't know what to expect.

10. What would probably cause the tinkling sounds (para. 7) in the kitchen that the writer
remembered?
The tinkling sounds were probably caused by dishes being washed or pots and pans being clanged
together.

11. The word that best describes the way the writer felt towards the end of his first day is...

Homesick.

The writer's feelings were a mixture of excitement, freedom, and homesickness. He was excited to be on
his own and to be exploring the world, but he was also homesick for his family and friends.

SUMMARY

The writer of the story "London Road" closes the part of his life associated with his country home to
explore the world. His mother feels sad but understands his need to leave, showing her emotions
through a heavy breakfast and helping him pack. Before his departure, she gives him a long and
searching look, seeking answers for his decision. The writer's home life appears to be a mixed bag of
happiness and feeling trapped. Despite this, he possesses an optimistic nature, excited and vain-glorious
about his journey. He sees his home in the valley as a kind of prison. Before leaving, he spends months
wandering the hills, possibly to reconcile with his decision and experience independence. While he longs
for the sound of his family calling him home, he doesn't go back, fearing their judgment and not ready to
admit his change of mind. The writer enjoys the feeling of freedom but also finds it daunting, as he is
unsure of what to expect. The tinkling sounds in the kitchen he remembers were likely caused by
washing dishes or clanging pots and pans. Towards the end of his first day, the writer feels homesick, a
mix of excitement, freedom, and longing for his family and friends.