Chapter 3- The Man Who Knew Too Much

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  • Chapter 3- The Man Who Knew Too Much Assignments 1

    Attempt a character sketch of Private Quelch using your notes in about 100 words.

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    You are the 'Professor'. Write a diary entry after your first day at the cookhouse, describing the events that led to this assignment, also express your thoughts and feelings about the events of the day in about 175 words.

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    Attempt a character sketch of Private Quelch using your notes in about 100 words.

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    Write down the positive and negative traits of Private Quelch's character instances from the story.

     

     

    Positive traits

    Instances from the story

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    Negative traits

    Instances from the story

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    (iv)

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  • Chapter 3- The Man Who Knew Too Much Assignments 5

     

    Private Quelch knew 'too much'. Give reasons to prove that he was unable to win the admiration of his superior officers or his colleagues in about 100 words.

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  • Chapter 3- The Man Who Knew Too Much Assignments 6

    At first, Private Quelch was a hero in the eyes of his fellow soilders. Support this observation with suitable examples from the story in about 100 words.

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    Do you think Private Quelch learnt a lesson when he was chosen for cookhouse duties? Give reasons for your answer.

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    How did Private Quelch manage to anger the Corporal?

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  • Chapter 3- The Man Who Knew Too Much Assignments 9

     

    Describe Corporal Turnbull.

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    Did Private Quelch's day to day practices take him closer towards his goal? How can you make out?

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    What were the Professor's ambitions in the army?

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  • Chapter 3- The Man Who Knew Too Much Assignments 12

    What did the Professor mean by "intelligent reading"?

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  • Chapter 3- The Man Who Knew Too Much Assignments 13

    How was Private Quelch's knowledge exposed even further as the Sergeant's classes went on?

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    What does the dark, sun-dried appearance of the Sergeant suggest about him?

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  • Chapter 3- The Man Who Knew Too Much Assignments 15

    Private Quelch looked like a 'Professor' when the author first met him at the training depot. Why?

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    What is a 'nickname'? Can you suggest another one for Private Quelch?

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    The author and his friend Trower fled from the scene as ____________.

    (i) they had to catch a train

    (ii) they could not stand Private Quelch exhibiting his knowledge

    (iii) they felt they would have to lend a helping hand

    (iv) they did not want to meet the cooks

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    Private Quelch was nick-named 'Professor' because of _________.

    (i) his appearance

    (ii) his knowledge

    (iii) his habit of reading

    (iv) his habit of sermonising

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    Private Quelch was nick-named 'Professor' because of _________.

    (i) his appearance

    (ii) his knowledge

    (iii) his habit of reading

    (iv) his habit of sermonising

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    The 'Professor' knew too much. How did he prove himself? Fill up the space with suitable examples from the story, using the given clues:

    during cook house duties:

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    The 'Professor' knew too much. How did he prove himself? Fill up the space with suitable examples from the story, using the given clues:

    about hand grenades:

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  • Chapter 3- The Man Who Knew Too Much Assignments 22

    The 'Professor' knew too much. How did he prove himself? Fill up the space with suitable examples from the story, using the given clues:

    the loud sound of a high flying invisible aeroplane:

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  • Chapter 3- The Man Who Knew Too Much Assignments 23

    The 'Professor' knew too much. How did he prove himself? Fill up the space with suitable examples from the story, using the given clues:

    his salute on payday:

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  • Chapter 3- The Man Who Knew Too Much Assignments 24

    The 'Professor' knew too much. How did he prove himself? Fill up the space with suitable examples from the story, using the given clues:

    after a thirty mile walk:

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    The 'Professor' knew too much. How did he prove himself? Fill up the space with suitable examples from the story, using the given clues:

    about muzzle velocity:

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  • Chapter 3- The Man Who Knew Too Much Assignments 26

     

    With your partner, discuss and narrate an incident about a person who likes to show off.

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    Check whether your classmates agree with you.

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