C10 | The Home-Coming

 Short-Answer Type Questions 


1. Who was Phatik?

Ans.  He was the ring leader among the boys of the village.


2. What was the new mischief Phatik thought of?

Ans. He planned to roll away the log from its place.


3. Why were Phatik and his friends annoyed with Makhan?

Ans. Because he refused to obey Phatik.


4. What was Phatik’s 'new manoeuvre'? 

Ans. His new plan was to move Makhan and the log over together.


5.  Why did Phatik beat Makhan even in the presence of his mother?

Ans. Because he lied to the mother.


6. Was Makhan speaking the truth?

Ans. No, he was not speaking the truth.


7. Why did Phatik's mother want to send him away to her brother’s house?

Ans. Because she thought he would put Makhan in danger one day.


8. How was Phatik received by his aunt?

Ans. His aunt was not happy. She did not welcome him. She was not pleased with this unnecessary addition to her family. 



9. Why couldn't Phatik do well at School in Calcutta?

Ans. Because he was the most backward boy in the school.


10. How did Phatik’s aunt behave on learning about the loss of his book?

Ans. She was very angry. She scolded him.


11. What was the immediate reason for Phatik’s departure from his uncle' house?

Ans. He had malaria. He did not want to upset his aunt.


12. Why did Bishamber send for his sister?Ans. Because Phatik’s condition was critical. He was looking for his mother.


13. What were Phatik's last words?

Ans. His last words were, “Mother, the holidays have come.”









Long Question- Answers


1. How did Phatik feel when he is at Calcutta?
Ans. He does not feel happy from the first day in Calcutta. His aunt is not happy. She does not welcome him. When he loses his book, she is very angry. She scolds him. In school also, he does  not feel happy. He is the most backward boy in the school. 


2. Why does Bishamber want to take Phatik to Calcutta?
Ans. Phatik is the ring leader among the boys of the village. His mother is always angry with him. Bishamber  wants to help her sister. She also wants to send him away to her brother’s house. She thinks he will put  Makhan in some danger one day. 

 3. Who is responsible for Phatik’s death?
Ans. Phatik’s mother, his uncle and aunt are responsible for his death. His mother was always angry with 
 him. That made him leave his home. Bishamber did not realize that a child of fourteen could not live 
 without his mother. And at last, his aunt’s behaviour broke his heart. 
 

4.Write a character-sketch of 
Bishamber 
Makhan
Phatik’s aunt 
Phatik’s mother 

Ans.  a. Bishamber: Bishamber is the brother of Phatik’s mother. He lives in Calcutta with his family. He 
 loves his sister. He wants to help his sister by taking Phatik to Calcutta. But he cannot take care of 
 Phatik in Calcutta.
 b. Makhan: Makhan is Phatik’s younger brother. He is his mother’s favourite. The mother always 
 take his side. According to the mother, he is as good as gold. Makhan is a clever boy. He lies to his 
 mother. He saves himself and puts Phatik in trouble.
 c. Phatik’s aunt: Phatik’s aunt lives in Calcutta. She has two sons. She does not like Phatik. She does not
 welcome him. She is rude with Phatik. When Phatik loses his book, she is very angry and scolds him.
 Her behaviour broke his heart. 
 d. Phatik’s mother: She is a widow. She takes care of his two sons at her own. She is happy with 
 Makhan. But she is unhappy with Phatik because she thinks he will put Makhan in danger one day.
 
5. Give a pen-portrait of Phatik. 
Ans.He is the ring leader among the boys of the village. He does not like Makhan much because he 
 always put him in trouble. He is very happy to go to Calcutta with his uncle. But he does not feel 
 happy from the first day in Calcutta. He dies in the end. 

 6. Describe the quarrel between Phatik and Makhan.
Ans. One day, Phatik planned to roll away a log from its place. Makhan refused to obey Phatik. He sat on 
 the log. Phatik ordered the boys to move Makhan and the log over together. The boys did that and 
 Makhan fell off the log. He beat and kicked Phatik. Then he went home crying.



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