The Proposal Question Answers JKBOSE Class 10 English Tulip Book

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The Proposal Question Answers

 

Jammu and Kashmir Board Class 10 English Tulip Book Play The Proposal Question Answers

 

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Jammu and Kashmir Board Class 10 English Tulip Book Play The Proposal Textbook Questions

Question Answers

 

Thinking about the Play

 

  1. What does Chubukov at first suspect that Lomov has come for? Is he sincere when he later says “And I’ve always loved you, my angel, as if you were my own son”? Find reasons for your answer from the play.

Ans. Chubukov initially suspects that Lomov has come to borrow money when he sees him approaching. However, when Lomov reveals that he intends to propose to Natalya, his tone changes quickly. Although Chubukov later expresses affection towards Lomov, calling him “my angel” and claiming he’s always loved him like a son, this sentiment appears insincere. His shift from suspicion to affection seems more a reflection of his excitement over the marriage proposal than genuine fondness for Lomov. The play’s comedic tone suggests that Chubukov’s love for Lomov may be somewhat superficial and opportunistic.

 

  1. Chubukov says of Natalya: “……..as if she won’t consent! She’s in love: egad, she’s like a lovesick cat…….” Would you agree? Find reasons for your answer.

Ans. Chubukov’s comment that Natalya is “in love” and like a “lovesick cat” reflects her strong interest in Lomov, though her affection manifests in a humorous way. When she realizes Lomov intends to propose, her sudden enthusiasm supports Chubukov’s claim. Her immediate change of heart, from arguing over petty matters to eagerly awaiting his return after he leaves, shows her romantic interest, albeit in an exaggerated and comic manner.

 

3.(i) Find all the words and expressions in the play that the characters use to speak about each other, and the accusations and insults they hurl at each other. (For example, Lomov in the end calls Chubukov an intriguer; but earlier, Chubukov has himself called Lomov a “malicious, double-faced intriguer.” Again, Lomov begins by describing Natalya as “an excellent housekeeper, not bad-looking, well-educated.”)

(ii) Then think of five adjectives or adjectival expressions of your own to describe each character in the play.

(iii) Can you now imagine what these characters will quarrel about next?

 

Ans.

(i). Lomov describes Natalya as “an excellent housekeeper, not bad-looking, well-educated,” while later calling her “an old rat.” Similarly, Chubukov initially praises Lomov but then hurls insults, calling him “malicious” and a “double-faced intriguer” during their quarrels.

(ii). Five adjectives to describe each character could be:

Chubukov: volatile, opportunistic, excitable, hypocritical, traditional.

Natalya: impulsive, affectionate, stubborn, passionate, dramatic.

Lomov: insecure, nervous, argumentative, traditional, earnest.

(iii). Imagining future quarrels, the characters might argue over inheritance, land boundaries, or family pride, given their tendency to escalate minor disagreements.

 

Language Work

 

1. This play has been translated into English from Russian original. Are there any expressions or ways of speaking that strike you as more Russian than English? For example, would an adult man be addressed by an older man as my darling or my treasure in an English play?

 

Read through the play carefully and find expressions that you think are not used in contemporary English, and contrast these with idiomatic modern English expressions that also occur in the play.

Ans. The expressions that are not used in contemporary English include:

(i) “my darling”, “my angel”, “my beloved”, “my beauty”, “my treasure” – All these expressions were used for an adult man by an older man.

(ii) “…and all that sort of thing” – This expression does not explain anything and is used for a comic effect.

(iii) “…and all that” – This expression is also used for comic effect and has no meaning.

(iv) “how may you be getting on?” – In this expression, Lomov is asking Chubukov about his well-being.

(v) “the scarecrow”, “the stuffed sausage”, “the wizen-faced frump” – These expressions were used by Chubukov to hurl abuses to Lomov.

 

Some of the modern English expressions used in the play were:

Lomov addressing Natalya: “Madam”, “my heart”, “honoured Natalya Stepanovna”.

Lomov addressing Chubukov: “Honoured Stepan Stepanovitch”, “I beg pardon Stepan Honouritch”.

Chubukov addressing Lomov: “My dear fellow”.

Chubukov insulting Lomov: “malicious, double-faced intriguer”, “fool”, “guzzling gambler”.

Natalya to Lomov: “shout yourself hoarse”

  1. Look up the following words in a dictionary and find out how to pronounce them. Pay attention to how many syllables there are in each word, and find out which syllable is stressed, or said more forcefully.

 

Ans. 

  1. Palpitations
  • Pronunciation: pal-pih-TAY-shuns
  • Syllables: 4
  • Stressed syllable: TAY
  1. Interfere
  • Pronunciation: in-ter-FEER
  • Syllables: 3
  • Stressed syllable: FEER
  1. Implore
  • Pronunciation: im-PLOR
  • Syllables: 2
  • Stressed syllable: PLOR
  1. Thoroughbred
  • Pronunciation: THUR-uh-bred
  • Syllables: 3
  • Stressed syllable: THUR
  1. Pedigree
  • Pronunciation: PED-ih-gree
  • Syllables: 3
  • Stressed syllable: PED
  1. Principle
  • Pronunciation: PRIN-sih-pul
  • Syllables: 3
  • Stressed syllable: PRIN
  1. Evidence
  • Pronunciation: EV-ih-dens
  • Syllables: 3
  • Stressed syllable: EV
  1. Misfortune
  • Pronunciation: mis-FOR-chun
  • Syllables: 3
  • Stressed syllable: FOR
  1. Malicious
  • Pronunciation: muh-LISH-us
  • Syllables: 3
  • Stressed syllable: LISH
  1. Embezzlement
  • Pronunciation: em-BEZ-uhl-ment
  • Syllables: 4
  • Stressed syllable: BEZ
  1. Architect
  • Pronunciation: AR-ki-tekt
  • Syllables: 3
  • Stressed syllable: AR
  1. Neighbours
  • Pronunciation: NAY-burs
  • Syllables: 2
  • Stressed syllable: NAY
  1. Accustomed
  • Pronunciation: uh-CUST-umd
  • Syllables: 3
  • Stressed syllable: CUST
  1. Temporary
  • Pronunciation: TEMP-uh-rer-ee
  • Syllables: 4
  • Stressed syllable: TEMP
  1. Behavior
  • Pronunciation: bih-HAY-vyur
  • Syllables: 3
  • Stressed syllable: HAY
  1. Documents
  • Pronunciation: DOC-yu-ments
  • Syllables: 3
  • Stressed syllable: DOC

 

  1. Look up the following phrases in a dictionary to find out their meaning, and then use each in a sentence of your own.

(i) You may take it that.

(ii) He seems to be coming round.

(iii) My foot’s gone to sleep.

(iv) Havinga go

Ans.

(i) You may take it that.- It’s understood that you can assume something. 

Example: “You may take it that he’ll join us later.”

(ii) He seems to be coming round.- He’s beginning to agree or recover. 

Example: “After a long talk, he seems to be coming round to our perspective.”

(iii) My foot’s gone to sleep.- My foot has lost sensation temporarily. 

Example: “After sitting cross-legged, my foot’s gone to sleep.”

(iv) Havinga go- Attempting something. 

Example: “He’s having a go at baking for the first time.”

  1. Reported Speech

 

A sentence in reported speech consists of two parts: a reporting clause, which contains the reporting verb and the reported clause. Look at the following sentences:

 

(A) “I went to visit my grandma last week.” said Mamta.

(b) Mamta said that she had gone to visit her grandma the previous week.

 

In sentence (a), we have Mamta’s exact words. This is an example of direct speech. In sentence (b), someone is reporting what Mamta said. This is called indirect speech or reported speech. A sentence in reported speech is made up of two parts a reporting clause and a reported clause.

 

In sentence (b) Mamta said is the reporting clause containing the reporting verb ‘said’. The other

clause that she had gone to visit her grandma last week is the reported clause.

 

Notice that in sentence (b) we put the reporting clause first. This is done to show that we are not speaking directly, but reporting someone else’s words. The tense of the verb also changes: past tense (went) becomes past perfect (had gone).

 

Here are some pairs of sentences in direct and reported speech. Read them carefully, and do the task that follows:

 

  1. (i) LOMOV :  Honoured Stephan Stepanovitch, do you think I may count on her consent? (Direct Speech)

(ii) Lomov asked Stephan Stepanovitch respectfully if he thought he might count on her consent. (Reported Speech)

  1. (i) LOMOV: I’m getting a noise in my ears from excitement. (Direct Speech)

(ii) Lomov said that he was getting a noise in his ears from excitement. (Reported Speech)

  1. (i) NATALYA: Why haven’t you been here for such a long time? (Direct Speech)

(ii) Natalya Stepanovna asked why he hadn’t been there for such a long time. (Reported Speech)

  1. (i) CHUBUKOV: What’s the matter? (Direct Speech)

(ii) Chubukov asked him what the matter was. (Reported Speech)

  1. (i) NATALYA: My mowers will be there this very day! (Direct Speech)

(ii) Natalya Stepanovna declared that her mowers would be there that very day. (Reported Speech)

 

You must have noticed that when we report someone’s exact words, we have to make some changes in the sentence structure. In the following sentences fill in the blanks to list the changes that have occurred in the above pairs of sentences. One has been done for you.

 

  1. To report a question, we use the reporting verb _____asked _____ (as in Sentence Set 1).
  2. To report a declaration, we use the reporting verb _________.
  3. The adverb of place here changes to _____________.
  4. When the verb in direct speech is in the present tense, the verb in the reported speech is in the _______ tense (as in Sentence Set 3).
  5. When reporting verb is in ________and __________ tense, the tense in the reported speech remains __________.
  6. If the verb in direct speech is in the present continuous tense, the verb in the reported speech changes to ________ tense. For example, _________ changes to was getting.
  7. When the sentence in direct speech contains a word denoting respect, we add the adverb ________in the reporting clause (as in Sentence Set 1).
  8. The pronouns I, me, our and mine, which are used in the first person in direct speech, change to third person pronouns such as ___________, _________________, ____________ or ______ in the reported speech.

 

Ans. 

  1. To report a question, we use the reporting verb asked.
  2. To report a declaration, we use the reporting verb declared.
  3. The adverb of place here changes to there.
  4. When the verb in direct speech is in the present tense, the verb in the reported speech is in the past tense.
  5. When the reporting verb is in the present and future tense, the tense in the reported speech remains the same.
  6. If the verb in direct speech is in the present continuous tense, the verb in the reported speech changes to past continuous tense. For example, am getting changes to was getting.
  7. When the sentence in direct speech contains a word denoting respect, we add the adverb respectfully in the reporting clause.
  8. The pronouns I, me, our, and mine, which are used in the first person in direct speech, change to third person pronouns such as he/she, him/her, their, or theirs in the reported speech.

Now change the Narration of the following sentences:

 

  1. He said, “I have finished my work.”
  2. The tortoise said, “Slow and steady wins the race.”
  3. The students told the teacher that they had been speaking the truth.
  4. The teacher said to the students, “India became free in 1947.”
  5. My friend said, “Can you lend me some money?”
  6. He asked me if I had finished my work.
  7. He said to him, “What do you want?”
  8. The principal said to the students, “Why are you making a noise? Can’t you sit still?”
  9. The doctor said to the patient, “Take medicines after every six hours.”
  10. The servant begged the master to forgive him that time.
  11. My friend said to me, “Let us go for shopping.” (Hint: My friend proposed…..)
  12. I said, “May God grant peace to the departed soul!” (Hint: I prayed that God might….)
  13. The mother wished that her daughter might win a scholarship.
  14. He said, “Forgive me.”
  15. She said, “Let him try ever so hard, he cannot pass.”

 

Ans. 

  1. He said that he had finished his work.
  2. The tortoise said that slow and steady wins the race.
  3. The students told the teacher, “We have been speaking the truth.”
  4. The teacher told the students that India became free in 1947.
  5. My friend asked if I could lend him some money.
  6. He asked me, “Have you finished your work?”
  7. He asked him what he wanted.
  8. The principal asked the students why they were making noise and if they couldn’t sit still.
  9. The doctor instructed the patient to take medicines every six hours.
  10. The servant said to the master, “Please forgive me this time.”
  11. My friend proposed that we go for shopping.
  12. I prayed that God might grant peace to the departed soul.
  13. The mother said, “I hope my daughter wins a scholarship.”
  14. He asked for forgiveness.
  15. She said that no matter how hard he tried, he could not pass.

 

III. Here is an excerpt from an article from the Times of India, dated: 27 August 2006. Rewrite it, changing the sentences in direct speech into reported speech. Leave the other sentences unchanged.

 

“Why do you want to know my age? If people know I am so old, I won’t get work!” laughs 90-year-old A. K. Hangal, one of Hindi cinema’s most famous character actors. For his age, he is rather energetic. “What’s the secret?” we ask. “My intake of everything is in small quantities. And I walk a lot,” he replies. “I joined the industry when people retire. I was in my 40s. So I don’t miss being called a star. I am still respected and given work, when actors of my age are living in poverty and without work. I don’t have any complaints,” he says, adding, “but yes, I have always been underpaid.” Recipient of the Padma Bhushan. Hangal never hankered after money or materialistic gains. “No doubt I am content today, but money is important. I was a fool not to understand the value of money earlier,” he regrets.

 

Ans. Ninety-year-old A. K. Hangal, a famous character actor in Hindi cinema, laughed and asked why anyone wanted to know his age. He added that if people knew he was so old, he wouldn’t get work. Despite his age, he was rather energetic. When asked what his secret was, he replied that his intake of everything was in small quantities and that he walked a lot. He mentioned that he had joined the industry when most people retired, in his 40s, so he didn’t miss being called a star. Hangal stated that he was still respected and given work, unlike other actors his age who were living in poverty and without work, and he said he had no complaints. However, he added that he had always been underpaid. Although a recipient of the Padma Bhushan, Hangal explained that he never hankered after money or materialistic gains. He admitted that while he was content, money was important, and he regretted not understanding its value earlier.

Writing Work

 

  1. Anger Management

As adults, one important thing to learn is how to manage our temper. Some of us tend to get

angry quickly, while others remain calm.

Can you think of three ill effects that result from anger? Note them down. Suggest ways to avoid losing your temper in such situations. Are there any benefits from anger?

 

Ans.

Effects of Anger:

  • It can lead to poor decision-making.
  • It strains personal and professional relationships.
  • It negatively impacts health, leading to increased blood pressure and stress.

Ways to Avoid Losing Temper:

  • Take deep breaths to calm down.
  • Step away from the situation momentarily.
  • Reflect on positive thoughts or memories.

Potential Benefits of Anger:

  • Anger, when controlled, can serve as a motivator for addressing unfair situations or setting boundaries.

 

In pairs, prepare a script based on the given excerpt from The Home and the World by Rabindranath Tagore. You may write five exchanges between the characters with other directions such as movements on stage and way of speaking, etc.

 

One afternoon, when I happened to be specially busy, word came to my office room that

Bimala had sent for me, I was startled.

“Who did you say had sent for me?” I asked the messenger.

“The Rani Mother”.

“The Bara Rani?”

“No, sir, the Chota Rani Mother.”

The Chota Rani! It seemed a century since I had been sent for by her. I kept them all waiting there, and went off into the inner apartments. When I stepped into our room I had another shock of surprise to find Bimala there with a distinct suggestion of being dressed up. The room, which from persistent neglect had latterly acquired an air of having afternoon. I stood there silently, looking enquiringly at Bimala.

She flushed a little and the fingers of her right hand toyed for a time with the bangles on her left arm. Then she abruptly broke the silence. “Look here! Is it right that ours should be the only market in all Bengal which allows foreign goods?”

“What then, would be the right thing to do?” I asked.

“Order them to be cleared out!”

“But the goods are not mine.”

“Is not the market yours?”

“It is much more theirs who use it for trade.”

“Let them trade in Indian goods, then.”

“Nothing would please me better. But suppose they do not?”

“Nonsense! How dare they be so insolent? Are you not……”

“I am very busy this afternoon and cannot stop to argue it out. But I must refuse to tyrannise.”

“It would not be tyranny for selfish gain, but for the sake of the country.”

“To tyrannise for the country is to tyrannise over the country. But that I am afraid you will never understand.” With this I came away.

Ans. Characters: Messenger, Narrator (Bimala’s husband)

Setting: A modest room within the family home, decorated with minimal furniture.

 

Script:

 

Messenger (knocks on the door, speaking in a low tone): Sir, the Rani Mother has sent for you.

Narrator (pausing work, surprised): Who did you say sent for me?

Messenger: The Chota Rani Mother, sir.

Narrator (narrating): I hurried to the inner apartments. Entering our room, I was startled to find Bimala there, dressed up for the occasion.

Bimala (toyingly with her bangles, then firmly): Is it right that our market is the only one in all Bengal still allowing foreign goods?

Narrator (taken aback, but calmly): And what do you propose would be right?

Bimala (assertive): Order them to be removed!

Narrator (sighing, gently): But the goods aren’t mine, Bimala.

Bimala (impatiently): Isn’t the market under your influence?

Narrator (firmly, with finality): I will not tyrannize, even if for the country’s sake. (turns to leave)

Bimala (calling after him): Is it tyranny to demand self-reliance?

 

 

Jammu and Kashmir Board Class 10 English Tulip Book Play The Proposal Extra Questions

 

Multiple Choice Questions 

  1. What request did Chubukov think Lomov would make?
    (A) ask for his daughter’s hand in marriage
    (B) borrow money
    (C) borrow land
    (D) all of the above

 

  1. Why was Lomov wearing his evening dress?
    (A) to pay New Year Eve’s visit
    (B) to ask for Chubukov’s daughter’s hand in marriage
    (C) to borrow money
    (D) to borrow land

 

  1. Whom does Chubukov call a “lovesick cat”?
    (A) Lomov
    (B) himself
    (C) his maid
    (D) Natalya

 

  1. “And it’s impossible for me not to marry.” Why does Lomov say so?
    (A) He’s 35 already
    (B) He suffers from palpitations
    (C) He has troubled sleep
    (D) All of the above

 

  1. Which land were Natalya and Lomov fighting for?
    (A) Oxen Meadows
    (B) Birchwoods
    (C) Burnt Marsh
    (D) All of the above

 

  1. What is Lomov’s side of justification about the land?
    (A) their land extended till Burnt Marsh
    (B) his grandmother always talked about it
    (C) his grandmother gave it to her great grandfather’s peasants
    (D) both (A) and (B)

 

  1. Who threatened to take the matter to court?
    (A) Natalya
    (B) Lomov
    (C) Chubukov
    (D) None

 

  1. How did Natalya react when her father told her that Lomov was there to propose to her?
    (A) she gets angry
    (B) she sends her father to get him
    (C) she’s amazed
    (D) both (B) and (C)

 

  1. What was the topic of the second argument?
    (A) the land
    (B) the proposal
    (C) the dogs
    (D) none

 

  1. How are the Lomovs and Chubukovs related?
    (A) friends
    (B) cousins
    (C) neighbors
    (D) business associates

 

Answers:

  1. (B) to borrow money
  2. (B) to ask for Chubukov’s daughter’s hand in marriage
  3. (D) Natalya
  4. (D) All of the above
  5. (A) Oxen Meadows
  6. (C) his grandmother gave it to her great grandfather’s peasants
  7. (B) Lomov
  8. (D) both (B) and (C)
  9. (C) the dogs
  10. (C) neighbors

 

 

Extract-Based Questions

A. “CHUBUKOV: Who’s dead? [Looks at Lomov] So he is! My word! Water! A doctor! [Lifts a tumbler to Lomov’s mouth] Drink this! No, he doesn’t drink. It means he’s dead, and all that. I’m the most unhappy of men! Why don’t I put a bullet into my brain? Why haven’t I cut my throat yet? What am I waiting for? Give me a knife! Give me a pistol! [Lomov moves] He seems to be coming round. Drink some water! That’s right.”

 

  1. What is Chubukov’s initial reaction upon seeing Lomov’s condition?
    Ans. Chubukov panics, assuming that Lomov is dead, and immediately calls for water and a doctor. He tries to revive Lomov by lifting a tumbler to his mouth.

 

  1. What extreme actions does Chubukov consider after assuming Lomov is dead?
    Ans.  Chubukov dramatically suggests he should end his own life by putting a bullet in his brain or cutting his throat, displaying his heightened emotional response.

 

  1. What does Chubukov request in his despair?
    Ans. In his distressed state, Chubukov asks for a knife and a pistol, highlighting his exaggerated sense of despair.

 

  1. What does Chubukov do when he sees Lomov showing signs of life?
    Ans. Chubukov quickly shifts from despair to relief and encourages Lomov to drink water, demonstrating his concern.

 

  1. What does this extract reveal about Chubukov’s character?
    Ans. Chubukov is highly dramatic and prone to extreme reactions, quickly jumping to conclusions and showing a flair for the dramatic when he thinks Lomov is dead.

B. “CHUBUKOV: Dear one, why yell like that? You won’t prove anything just by yelling. I don’t want anything of yours, and don’t intend to give up what I have. Why should I? And you know, my beloved, that if you propose to go on arguing about it, I’d much sooner give up the Meadows to the peasants than to you. There!”

 

  1. How does Chubukov respond to the other person’s yelling?
    Ans.  Chubukov tries to calm the situation, saying that yelling won’t prove anything, and clarifies that he has no desire to take anything that doesn’t belong to him.

 

  1. What does Chubukov declare about his ownership?
    Ans.  Chubukov firmly states that he has no intention of giving up what he owns and questions why he should.

 

  1. What does Chubukov threaten to do with the Meadows if the argument continues?
    Ans.  He dramatically states he’d rather give the Meadows to the peasants than to the person he’s arguing with, showing his determination.

 

  1. What tone does Chubukov use in this conversation?
    Ans.  Chubukov’s tone is resolute and slightly sarcastic, showing his annoyance while maintaining a sense of defiance.

 

  1. What does this extract show about Chubukov’s attitude toward conflict?
    Ans. It reveals that Chubukov is willing to stand his ground and even escalate the situation to prove a point rather than back down in an argument.

C. “‘NATALYA: I can make you a present of them myself, because they’re mine! Your behaviour, Ivan Vassilevitch, is strange, to say the least! Up to this, we have always thought of you as a good neighbour, a friend; last year we lent you our threshing-machine, although on that account we had to put off our own threshing till November, but you behave to us as if we were gypsies. Giving me my own land, indeed! No, really, that’s not at all neighbourly! In my opinion, it’s even impudent, if you want to know.”

 

  1. What does Natalya claim about the land?
    Ans. Natalya asserts that the land belongs to her and that she could give it as a present herself, emphasizing her belief in her rightful ownership.

 

  1. How does Natalya describe Lomov’s behavior?
    Ans. Natalya finds Lomov’s behavior “strange” and expresses disappointment, saying she previously thought of him as a good neighbor.

 

  1. What example does Natalya give to show past neighborly relations?
    Ans. She mentions that her family lent Lomov a threshing-machine last year, even postponing their own threshing to November, demonstrating their goodwill.

 

  1. What metaphor does Natalya use to describe how Lomov treats her?
    Ans.  Natalya accuses Lomov of treating her family “as if we were gypsies,” implying disrespect and condescension.

 

  1. What does Natalya call Lomov’s claim to her land?
    Ans. Natalya calls his behavior “impudent,” reflecting her view that his claim is rude and unneighborly.

D. “LOMOV: But you can see from the documents, honoured Natalya Stepanovna. Oxen Meadows, it’s true, were once the subject of dispute, but now everybody knows that they are mine. There’s nothing to argue about. You see my aunt’s grandmother gave the free use of these Meadows in perpetuity to the peasants of your father’s grandfather, in return for which they were to make bricks for her. The peasants belonging to your father’s grandfather had the free use of the Meadows for forty years, and had got into the habit of regarding them as their own, when it happened that…”

 

  1. How does Lomov justify his claim over Oxen Meadows?
    Ans.  Lomov explains that the Meadows were given in perpetuity by his aunt’s grandmother to Natalya’s family’s peasants in exchange for brick-making, implying they belong to him.

 

  1. What does Lomov suggest about the history of the Meadows?
    Ans. He explains that although the land was once disputed, it is now widely recognized as his, due to the historical arrangement.

 

  1. What arrangement does Lomov mention about the Meadows?
    Ans.  He says his aunt’s grandmother gave the Meadows to Natalya’s family’s peasants to use freely, in return for their brick-making services.

 

  1. How long did the peasants use the Meadows?
    Ans.  According to Lomov, the peasants used the Meadows freely for forty years, which led them to believe the land was theirs.

 

  1. What tone does Lomov use when speaking to Natalya in this extract?
    Ans. Lomov uses a formal and somewhat condescending tone, emphasizing the legal grounds of his claim.

 

E. “LOMOV: I shall try to be brief. You must know, honored Natalya Stepanovna, that I have long, since my childhood, in fact, had the privilege of knowing your family. My late aunt and her husband, from whom, as you know, I inherited my land, always had the greatest respect for your father and your late mother. The Lomovs and the Chubukovs have always had the most friendly, and I might almost say the most affectionate, regard for each other. And, as you know, my land is a near neighbor of yours. You will remember that my Oxen Meadows touch your birchwoods.”

 

  1. How does Lomov begin his statement to Natalya?
    Ans. Lomov begins politely, stating he will “try to be brief” and addresses Natalya respectfully as “honored Natalya Stepanovna.”

 

  1. How does Lomov describe his family’s relationship with Natalya’s family?
    Ans.  Lomov recalls that the Lomovs and the Chubukovs have always shared a friendly and even affectionate relationship.

 

  1. What reason does Lomov give for mentioning his family’s respect for Natalya’s family?
    Ans.  He mentions it to remind Natalya of their families’ longstanding, friendly relationship, suggesting mutual respect.

 

  1. Which part of Lomov’s land does he mention as bordering Natalya’s?
    Ans. Lomov notes that his Oxen Meadows border Natalya’s birchwoods, emphasizing their close proximity.

5. What does this extract reveal about Lomov’s approach to the conflict?
Ans. Lomov is attempting to appeal to shared history and respect to strengthen his argument, using politeness to calm the dispute.

 

 

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