Revision worksheet of English literature, unit 3 and the poem

Unit 3 The staring Point

1. Who is known as the 'flying sikh' ?

2 When did Milkha Singh represent the common wealth games?

3. What were three fortunate incidents that occurred in January 1953 ?

4. Who was the instructor and inspiration of Milkha Singh?

4. What was the big treat that Milkha Singh looked forward to ?

5. Why did Mikha Singh practise at night?

The Banyan tree

1. Who wrote this poem ?

2. Write five lines about Rabindranath Tagore.

3. Where does the child sit ?

4. Why does the speaker call the tree shaggy headed ?

5. Explain this line ,' Sunlight danced on the ripples like restless tiny shuttles weaving golden tapestry' 

6. Why do the women come near the pond ?