Here are some long questions and answers from "The Last Leaf" by O. Henry: Q1: How does the story reflect the themes of hope and sacrifice? Answer: "The Last Leaf" by O. Henry is a poignant story that revolves around the themes of hope and sacrifice. The story is set in Greenwich Village and centers around two artists, Sue and Johnsy. Johnsy falls gravely ill with pneumonia...

 Here are some potential questions and answers based on An Astrologer’s Day by R.K. Narayan: Q1. How does the astrologer attract customers, and what are his methods of predicting the future? Ans: The astrologer attracts customers by creating an aura of mystery and professionalism. He dresses in a traditional manner, wears a sacred ash on his forehead, and sits under a tamarind...

R. K. Narayan, an important Indian English artist, story-teller and novelist is never concerned with elaborate technical experiments or show off of artistic skills. In most of his novels, there is a classical beginning, middle and end with a succession of chronological events without any deep probing into the mind or subconscious. In spite of that, Narayan has, according to E. M. Forster,...

 Here are some 5-mark questions and answers based on The Garden Party by Katherine Mansfield:Q1: What role does the garden party play in the story, and how does it reflect the Sheridan family’s attitude toward class differences? Answer: The garden party symbolizes the Sheridan family's privileged and insular world, where they enjoy wealth and luxury, disconnected from the struggles...

 Here are MCQs with answers based on Ruskin Bond's short story The Night Train at Deoli: 1. Who is the narrator of The Night Train at Deoli? A) A young boy traveling to Dehra B) The girl selling baskets C) The stationmaster at Deoli D) An old man recalling his youth Answer: A) A young boy traveling to Dehra 2. What is the significance of the train stopping at Deoli station? A)...

Here are some multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with answers based on Somerset Maugham's short story The Lotus-Eater:MCQs What prompts Thomas Wilson to leave his job and move to Capri? a) He wins the lottery b) He is unhappy with his monotonous life c) He is forced into retirement d) He inherits money from a relative Answer: b) He is unhappy with his monotonous life How long does...

 Here are some MCQ questions and answers from the short story "A Letter to God" by Gregorio López y Fuentes: Who is the protagonist of the story "A Letter to God"? a) Lencho b) The postmaster c) The priest d) The landlord Answer: a) Lencho What natural disaster destroyed Lencho’s crops? a) Earthquake b) Drought c) Hailstorm d) Flood Answer: c) Hailstorm Why did Lencho...