1.) Some physical features of Columbus are described/given in the text. Based on your reading complete the table.
Physical Features of Columbus
| Physique **** | Age | Hair | Complexion | Face | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Tall and well-built **** | 46 | Prematurely white | Fair almost ruddy | In response is melancholic |
2.) Usually we sing songs to express our joys and sorrows. Here the play begins with a song. What mood does this convey?
Answer: The song is sung by the seaman. The mood is of dissatisfaction.
3.) ‘There are limits to patience,’ says Diego. What does this suggest about Diego’s state of mind?
Answer: Diego had lost his hopes and was unhappy with his captain’s decision. For him going for the discovery of the new land was waste of time so he used the above expression to show his impatience.
4.) Who do you think has the lives of fifty in his hands ? How?
Answer: Columbus had the lives of fifty in his hands. He was the captain of the ship and despite of many days of voyage, it didn’t bring any success. Everyone wanted to go home but the captain wanted to continue
1.) “A good sailor knows his place.” Says Columbus to Diego. The statement is an indirect command (Choose the right answer from the options and complete the sentence.)
a piece of advice b. an indirect command c. a statement
2.) Which reaction of Diego to the sentence above justifies your choice? Quote the phrase indicating his reaction.
Answer: Diego replies with “Yes, sir” to the above sentence. He says it with repressed furry. He says that by scarcely concealing a scowl and goes off.
3.) How does Pedro try to defend the drunken seamen? Was he right in defending them?
Answer: Pedro defends the seamen by saying that they are simple men and they too must have their way of relaxation. I think he was right in defending them because they were tired on their voyage and felt that the voyage would bear no result.
4.) What is termed as his worst enemy by Columbus?
Answer: Columbus refereed his uncontrolled tongue/ short-temper as his worst enemy.
5.) The dialogue between Columbus and Pedro in section 2 reveals this trait of Columbus – (Choose the most appropriate response.)