Comprehension Questions
1. He said he was looking for an actor for a scene in a film they’re now
shooting. The way he described the character- fiftyish, short, bald headed – it
reminded me of you. So I gave him your address and asked him to get in touch
with you directly. I hope you won’t turn him away. They’ll pay you of course
a) Here ‘he’ refers to
Ans. Naresh Bun
b) What kind of a person is ‘he’ ?
Ans. He is a kind hearted good person
c) ‘He’ comes to Patol Babu because
Ans. He needs an actor for his film
SANJAY MATHUR
2. His name had appeared
in hand bills on countless occasions. Once it appeared in bold type near the
top: Sitalakanto Ray in the role of Parasar’. Indeed there vins a time when
people bought tickets especially to see him
a) When did Patol Babu had a real passion for the stage?
Ans. When he was a well known actor.
b) The above lines prove that Patol Babu was a actor at that time
Ans. Popular
3. It didn’t matter if
the part was small, but if he had to make the most of it, he had to learn his
lines before hand. How small he would feel if he muffed in the presence of so
many people
a) Who is the speaker here?
Ans. Patol Babu
b) Where is the speaker now?
Ans. At the shooting site
c) What was the speaker waiting for ?
Ans. He was waiting for his dialogue .
Short Answer Type Questions (30-40 words)
1. How does Patol Babu reconcile to the dialogue given
to him?
Ans Ms.
Initially, Patol Babu was disappointed when he saw the word ‘Oh’ written on the
paper Next moment, he was reminded of the advice given to him by his mentor Mr.
Pakrashi that a role was not big or 1 small, it was the manner in which it was
performed that mattered. He accepted the role and decided to give it a try.
2. What was the advice of Patol Babu’s mentor and guru
Pakrashi?
Ans.
The advice of Mr. Gogon Pakrashi, his mentor and guru was — Do your work
irrespective of the fact that it was big or small. Perform well and
wholeheartedly. That’s all.
3. What job did Patol Babu have in Calcutta and why
did he leave it?
Ans. It
was a clerical post with Hudson and Kimberley with a higher pay in Calcutta. He
lost his job due to the war in 1943.
4. What idea did Patol Babu have while rehearsing? Did
the director approve of the idea?
Ans.
Idea was that if he had newspaper in his hand the scene would look more
authentic. Director approved of the idea and asked a bystander to give him the
newspaper.
5. What were Patol Babu’s dialogues and what was his
reaction on seeing it?
Ans.
Patol asked for the dialogue to be spoken, a paper was handed over to him, on
which just one word ‘Oh’ was written. He was disappointed, felt cheated and
humiliated.
6. Why did Patol Babu leave without taking money?
Ans.
After the shot was over, Patol Babu heaved a sigh of relief, a deep sense of
satisfaction swept over him. He had done his job really well. After all, all
these years had blunted his sensibility. Money did not matter compared to the
job done with perfection. He left without taking the money.
7. How did Patol Babu react to the offer of a role in
a film?
Ans.
When the offer to act in a film came to Patol Babu, he was very happy and
excited that a man fifty-two years old and nobody could get such an offer.
There was every reason for him to accept it.
8. What message is the author trying to convey through
the lesson “Patol Babu”?
Ans.
The message conveyed by the story ‘Patel Babu’ is to do one’s job with
perfection, no matter how big or small it is. In the plan of action everyone is
assigned a role, which must be performed to the best of one’s ability. This is
the only source of satisfaction.
9. How did Patol Babu manage to make his role special?
What special• touches did he give to the role?
Ans.
Patol Babu decided to make his role as memorable as possible. He rehearsed it
in front of a large glass window in a quiet by lane.measured the distance to be
walked, before he collided with the hero. So that the timing would be perfect.
Then to make it look more authentic he suggested, holding a newspaper in his
hand, which was accepted.
10. flow did Patol Babu’s dream come true?
Ans.
Patol Babu had always dreamt of making it big, famous and rich one clay. He had
got the opportunity of acting in a film. In the past, he was a very good actor
at the stage. He performed very well and earned everyone’s appreciation.
Long Answer Questions (100-150 words)
1. Patol Babu’s wife decides to write a letter to her
friend giving vent to her feelings about the performance of her husband and
what she feels about it. Imagine yourself as the wife and write the letter.
Ans.
Park Street Calcutta May 22,19XX Dear Madhabi How are you? Our correspondence
is long overdue now. Today something happened and I feel like sharing it with
you. You know things at home were not going smoothly, as my husband is not
having any stable job since he left the job at Calcutta, due to the wan He
tried his hand at so many different things but to no avail. Recently, he got an
offer to act in a film. Once upon a time, he used to act on the stage and was
very popular. So, he was quite excited. When he came back, he narrated the
whole episode to me how he made that small insignificant role, a memorable one
and made his presence felt during the shot. I am very proud of him, though
outwardly, I keep chiding him. But one thing, I keep asking myself, whether
money is important or not. How to run the household without any regular income.
He came home without any money. Better luck next time! Write soon
Yours
affectionately
SANJAY MATHUR
2. That night, after the incident, when Patol Babu is
about to retire for his sleep, he decides to make a diary entry. Write it. Ans.
9.00 p.m. Calcutta May 20,19XX Today what happened has made it a memorable day
for me.
Ans:The
role I had been offered had made me quite excited and I reached Faraday House
before the appointed time. There was a big crowd already there. Stage used to
be different, this was film-shooting, it was a hot day and I was wearing that
old fashioned woollen jacket as well. I made my way and asked for my dialogue.
Everyone was so busy, they did not pay much attention to my request. I at least
wanted to see the lines I had to utter. I am fifty-two years old and used to he
such a popular actor on stage. So, I did want to have my lines in hand to see
and memorise, to deliver them well. On asking again and again at last a paper
was handed over to me with a single ‘Oh’ on it. All my excitement and
enthusiasm was gone. I was about to leave at once, when the words of Gogon
Pakrashi, my mentor, flashed in my mind. He used to say no role is big or
small, it is the way you perform it, makes it big or small. That did it—and I
gave my all to.perform it as well as possible. I emoted and spoke it in such a
manner that it created such an impact, everyone applauded and praised it
immensely. I was so satisfied and happy that I came home without any money.
After all, what is money as compared to the satisfaction derived from work well
done. Now I’ll have a nice sleep!
Value-based Question
1. “Work is worship.” Discuss.
Or
No work is big or small, it is the manner
in which it is executed that makes it big or small.
Ans.
Man without work is like a vegetable, a mere couch-potato. Life of a parasite
is better than an idle life. Any occupation big or small gives the lasting
happiness, no doubt. Work is work, and if we can make it worship, then the gods
will shower blessings and life becomes an eternal joy. No work is big or small,
it is the way we look at it that makes it big or small. In everything that we
do our input is equal to the output whether it is in terms of material success
or the satisfaction that we derive out of a well accomplished task, we get what
we have put in. A lesson one must never forget in life, to achieve success
there are no short-cuts or magic it is hard work alone that takes us places in
life. We immerse ourselves in our work, lose and forget our being; the outcome
of such a work can make miracles. Success comes chasing him, who works not to
please others but to his own self and his own satisfaction is the reward. There
are no religions, no creed, no caste, man-made barriers that distinguish one.
It is the beautiful and unsullied mind that makes on unforgettable. Being
honest to oneself and true to his work should be one’s motto, and then life
becomes everlasting joy. Such a man’s heart is the abode of happiness that
knows no end. Peace emanates from such beings, angels who create a paradise on
earth!
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