BSEB Class 12 English Rainbow Book Lesson 6 The Artist Question Answer
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- The Artist Textbook Question and Answers
- The Artist Multiple Choice Questions
- The Artist Extract Based Questions
- The Artist Summary Class 12 English Chapter 6 Explanation
BSEB Class 12 English Chapter 6 The Artist Textbook Question and Answers
Exercises
B.1.1. Complete the following sentences on the basis of the story:
- Seibei was passionately interested in ………………….
- Seibei laughed all the way home because ……………..
iii. Seibei was………….old and at …………. school.
- Seibei did not appreciate Baken gourd because ………………. .
- Seibei was now ……………. in his picture .
Answer-
- Seibei was passionately interested in collecting gourds.
- Seibei laughed all the way home because he realized his mistake.
iii. Seibei was twelve years old and at primary school.
- Seibei did not appreciate Baken gourd because it was not symmetrical.
- Seibei was now engrossed in his picture .
B.1. 2. Answer the following questions briefly:
1) Where did Seibei live?
Answer-
Seibei lived in a harbour town. Although it was officially a city, one could walk from one end to the other in a matter of twenty minutes.
2) Which type of gourd did Seibei like?
Answer-
Seibei liked even and symmetrical gourds.
3) Why did the conversation of his father and his friend make Seibei laugh inwardly?
Answer-
The conversation between Seibei’s father and his friend revolved around a Baken gourd that got hyped up at the agricultural show last spring. It was a big and long gourd that his father called a ‘real beauty’. This made Seibei laugh inwardly because when he had gone to see it (having no idea, of course, who Bakin might be) he had found it rather a stupid-looking object and had walked out of the show.
4) Why did Seibei’s father shout at him?
Answer-
Seibei’s father and his friend were discussing this Baken gourd that created a stir at the agricultural show last spring and they were singing its praises, Seibei interrupted by saying that he thought of it to be a clumsy great thing and nothing special. This made his father angry who, in turn, shouted at him. He asked him to shut up and not speak when he does not know what he is talking about.
5) Why did Seibei wander about the town?
Answer-
Seibei was always wandering about the streets in order to become familiar with every place that sold gourds and to recognise almost every gourd on the market.
B.2.1. Complete the following sentences on the basis of the story:
- The old woman asked ……….. for the gourd.
- The teacher was particularly angry because …………..
iii. Seibei’s father worked at ………………
- Seibei’s father fetched his hammer and …………….
- The curio-dealer sold the confiscated gourd to ……………
Answer-
- The old woman asked ten sen for the gourd.
- The teacher was particularly angry because it happened to take place in an ethics class.
iii. Seibei’s father worked at the carpenter’s shop.
- Seibei’s father fetched his hammer and systematically smashed them into pieces.
- The curio-dealer sold the confiscated gourd to a wealthy collector.
B.2.2. Answer the following questions briefly:
1) What made Seibei’s heart beat faster?
Answer-
One day when Seibei was walking along an unfamiliar back-street, he came upon an old woman with a fruit-stall. She was selling dried persimmons and oranges; on the shutters of the house behind the stall, she had hung a large cluster of gourds.When he ran behind the stall and began examining the gourds, suddenly he caught sight of one which was about five inches long and at first sight looked quite commonplace. Something about it made Seibei’s heart beat faster.
2) Which is called effeminate pastime in the story?
Answer-
Collecting gourds has been referred to as an effeminate pastime in the story.
3) How did Seibei’s father react to the teacher’s complaint?
Answer-
When Seibei’s father came home from work and heard what happened, he held his son from the collar and started beating him. He swore at him by saying he is good for nothing and will go nowhere in life if he continues his behavior. He threatened to leave him at the street where he belongs. While he was at it, his attention was caught by the row of gourds on the wall. He did not say anything more but he got his hammer and smashed the gourds one by one.
4) How much did the curio-dealer pay for the confiscated gourd?
Answer-
The curio-dealer paid a sum-total of 50 yen for the confiscated gourd.
5) What did Seibei do after he was forced to give up collecting gourds?
Answer-
When Seibei was forced to give up his hobby of collecting gourds, he got himself into painting pictures.
C. 1. Long Answer Questions
- Who was Seibei? What was his hobby?
Answer-
Seibei was a twelve year old boy who went to primary school. After his school hours, he did not play with other children of his age but would instead walk around the town in search of gourds. After this, during the evening time, he would get himself a place in the corner of the living room where he would sit cross-legged and work on his newly bought fruit. He would treat it carefully, pour in a small amount of sake, close it with a cork stopper that he created himself and then he would cover it in a towel. He would then place it in a tin especially kept for gourds and this whole thing in the charcoal footwarmer. After doing all this, he would finally go to bed. Upon waking up the next morning, the first thing he would do is to check the tin and thoroughly inspect the gourd.
- Pick out instances from the story to show that Seibei was passionate towards gourd collection.
Answer-|
Seibei was a twelve year old boy who was extremely passionate towards collecting gourds. It has been made evident through various instances in the story. Whenever he passed a grocery, a curio-shop, a confectioner’s or in fact any place that sold gourds, he stood for minutes on end, his eyes glued to the window appraising the precious fruit. After his school hours, he did not play with other children of his age but would instead walk around the town in search of gourds. After this, during the evening time, he would get himself a place in the corner of the living room where he would sit cross-legged and work on his newly bought fruit. It was the last thing he would do before going to bed and first thing to examine upon waking up. He would also go wandering about the streets and had soon come to know every place that sold gourds and to recognise almost every gourd on the market. His heart started beating faster when he saw an extraordinary gourd and if this was not enough, he also took it to school where he polished it during the class.
- Explain the views of Seibei’s father about him and his hobby.
Answer-
Seibei’s father did not appreciate his hobby of collecting gourds. Rather, it disgusted him. He thought that Seibei was good for nothing and would go nowhere in life if he continued to remain passionate about collecting gourds.
- Why did Seibei’s teacher become angry with him? Was his anger justified?
Answer-
Seibei was caught polishing a gourd in the class which made the teacher angry because it was an ethics’ class. The ethics teacher that caught Seibei had come from a different part of Japan. He felt so angry and upset on seeing that children here had such feminine hobbies like collecting gourds. His anger was justified upto an extent because this type of behavior is not expected out of a student during the class. A student must pay attention in class and make the most out of it. However, the teacher also went far with his anger when he told Seibei that there is no future for boys like him. The situation could have been handled in a less discouraging manner.
- Seibei’s teacher held his parents responsible for Seibei’s mistake. Do you agree with the teacher? Explain.
Answer-
According to Seibei’s teacher, his parents were solely responsible for Seibei’s mistake of not paying attention in his class and instead, polishing the gourd. No, I do not agree with the teacher because even though the parents were aware about their son’s fondness of gourds, they would have not known about the incident where he took it to class. A parent must not discourage their children and their hobbies unless they are harmful or unproductive. Seibei’s hobby on the other hand, proved to be extremely useful and unique when the curio-dealer sold his polished gourd for 600 yen.
- Describe in your own words the attitude and reaction of the teacher to Seibei’s passion.
- Answer-
Seibei was caught polishing his gourd in the ethics class that made the teacher very angry. The ethics teacher had come from a different part of Japan. He felt so angry and upset on seeing that children here had such feminine hobbies like collecting gourds. He never had any issues with his students being fond of singing sentimental songs in a rough manner but when he saw Seibei polishing a gourd, his voice became shaky due to all the anger and disappointment. The teacher shouted at Seibei and called him an idiot. He told him that he does not have a bright future as he took away the gourd which Seibei spent hours working on. Seibei stayed silent and kept looking ahead.The teacher even went to his house to visit his father who was not home yet from the carpenter shop where he worked. This did not stop the teacher from lashing out, hence, he began attacking his words to Seibei’s mother. He told her that it is completely their responsibility that such a thing happened. Filled with great shame, his mother spoke out apologies in a slow voice. During this time, Seibei tried making himself go unnoticed in the corner. He was very afraid and when he looked up at his unforgiving teacher and the wall behind him, he saw a row of completely prepared gourds hanging. He wondered what the consequences would be if his teacher noticed them.Shaking inside, Seibei was waiting for the extreme worst to happen but his teacher finished his speech and went outside the house angrily. This gave Seibei a relief as he let out a deep breath.
- Why and how did Seibei change his hobby? Describe in your own words.
Answer-
After being caught in class for polishing a gourd, Seibei was made to give up his hobby of collecting gourds. He was first discouraged by his teacher who told him that there was no future for him if he followed his passion. The teacher even confiscated the gourd. When the teacher complained to Seibei’s mother about it, both his parents lashed out at him. His father started beating him and even went to the extent of smashing all his gourds’ collection one by one with his hammer.
- Sketch the character of Seibei as an artist.
Answer-
Seibei’s character has been shown to be extremely passionate about his hobby. He treasures the gourds he collects. One can say from his dedication towards treating them carefully, that he is absolutely determined towards his passion. He treated his gourds before going to bed and would examine them as the first thing upon waking up. This shows how committed he is to his hobby. Instead of playing with children of his age, he would go about town looking for gourds. He never spoke up against his father or even his teacher, which shows that he is a good and well-mannered kid. He did not hold any grudges against his parents or ethics teacher even after they treated him so violently, which displays his respect towards his elders and establishes that he is obedient.
C. 3. COMPOSITION
- Write a letter to your friend describing your favorite pastime.
Answer-
129, DLF Phase – 1
Gurgaon, Haryana – 1100XX
September 14, 2022
Dear Ray,
I hope you receive this letter in the best of your health. I am so excited to tell you about my hobby of dancing. Dancing has been my favorite pastime since quite a while now. With so much new content available on Youtube related to dance, I have learned a lot of new steps and developed so many different routines. I even performed at my cousin’s wedding party. Everyone loved my performance and I have also been asked to help choreograph by a relative. It is a paid gig. I can not wait to show my skills to you when we meet. I am sure you will love it.
Yours lovingly
Noor
- Write a short essay in about 150 words on the ‘Role of teacher in the life of the student’.
Answer-
Teachers are builders of a better tomorrow. They shape the minds of children to prepare them for the challenges of the future. Being a teacher is something much more than only giving away knowledge and lectures. They inspire them to be a better version of themselves and achieve significant things in life. They teach them valuable life skills like communication, compassion, organization, and presentation. Teachers are the ones who motivate the students to do better in every domain. Through their guidance, the students know to differentiate between right and wrong. It has been rightly said,
“Teachers can change lives with the right mix of chalk and challenges”
D. WORD STUDY
D.1. Dictionary Use
Ex. 1. Correct the spelling of the following words:
| embaras | glimpes | enterupt |
| symetrical | emidiatly | persinoms |
| favrite | intrest | confesner |
Answer-
| Embaras- embarrass | Glimpes- glimpse | Enterupt- interrupt |
| Symetrical- symmetrical | Emidiatly- immediately | Persinoms- persimmons |
| Favrite- favorite | Intrest- interest | Confesner- confectioners |
Ex. 2. Look up a dictionary and write two synonyms of each of the following words:
| passion | absorbed | startled |
| mistake | precious | clumsy |
Answer-
- Passion- devotion, fondness
- Absorbed- soak up, engage
- Startled- surprise, alarm
- Mistake- fault, blunder
- Precious- valuable, priceless
- Clumsy- ungraceful, bulky
D.2. Word-formation
Read the following sentence carefully:
In an agony of embarrassment, Seibei’s mother muttered some apology.
Mark how embarrassment, a noun, is formed by adding ‘-ment’ to ’embarass’, a verb. Make nouns from the verbs given below by adding `-ment’ to them
| amend | amuse | bewilder | improvel | invest |
| judge | rabble | punish | astonish | govern |
Answer-
| amend | amendment |
| amuse | amusement |
| bewilder | bewilderment |
| improvel | improvement |
| invest | investment |
| judge | judgment |
| rabble | rabblement |
| punish | punishment |
| astonish | astonishment |
| govern | government |
D.3. Word-meaning
Ex 1. Find from the lesson words the meanings of which have been given in Column A. The last part of each word is given in Column B:
| Column A | Column B |
| Japanese currency | .….….……n |
| Well shaped | …………cal |
| A yellow fruit | …………mon |
| Study of morality | ….……….ics |
| Not easily noticed | . …………ous |
| absorbed | ..………….ed |
Answer-
| Column A | Column B |
| Japanese currency | yen |
| Well shaped | symmetrical |
| A yellow fruit | persimmon |
| Study of morality | ethics |
| Not easily noticed | inconspicuous |
| absorbed | engrossed |
D. 4. Phrases
Ex.1. Read the lesson carefully and find out the sentences in which the following phrases have been used. Use these phrases in sentences of your own:
| get rid of | at all | instead of | look for |
| set out | part with | a sigh of |
Answer-
Get rid of- It’s time to get rid of this old sweatshirt.
At all- I do not like the idea of camping at all.
Instead of- Instead of having tea, let’s have coffee today.
Look for- I have been looking for you everywhere.
Set out- We set out from New York on Friday for London.
Part with- I just could not part with my old car.
A sigh of- She heaved a sigh of relief upon seeing that his dog is safe.
E. GRAMMAR
Ex.1. Read the following sentences, taken from the lesson, carefully:
a) Seibei’s parents knew…
b) He laughed all the way home.
These senteces can be made more emphatic by adding question tags to them:
a) Seibei’s parents knew, didn’t they?
b) He laughed all the way home, didn’t he?
Add question tags to the sentences given below:
- I am right, ………………..?
- Mamta is not wrong, ………………….?
- You are sure, ………………..?
- They were not well, ……………..?
- Rimjhim has broken the glass, …………….?
- They have played well, ……………?
- Please do me a favour, ……………?
- Don’t go there, ……………..?
- Don’t make a noise, ………….?
- Please shut the door, ………..?
Answer-
- I am right, am I not?
- Mamta is not wrong, is she?
- You are sure, aren’t you?
- They were not well, were they?
- Rimjhim has broken the glass, hasn’t she?
- They have played well, haven’t they?
- Please do me a favour, won’t you?
- Don’t go there, would you?
- Don’t make a noise, will you?
- Please shut the door, won’t you?
BSEB Class 12 English Chapter 6 The Artist Extra Question and Answers
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Why did Seibei buy gourds?
- To grow plants
- To create art from them
- To collect and polish them
- To sell them for profit
Ans: C. To collect and polish them
- How did Seibei remove the gourd’s smell?
- By using soap
- By boiling them
- By applying tea leaves
- By washing them in seawater
Ans: C. By applying tea leaves
- Seibei use to polish his gourds with _____
- Water
- Sake
- Oil
- Vinegar
Ans: B. Oil
- What was Seibei’s age in the story?
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
Ans: D. 12
- Where did Seibei often go after school?
- To the library
- To look for gourds
- To play with friends
- To help his father
Ans: B. To look for gourds
- How did Seibei treat his gourds after polishing them?
- He wrapped them in cloth and dried them in the sun.
- He boiled them in hot water.
- He put them in a charcoal footwarmer overnight.
- He painted them in bright colors.
Ans: C. He put them in a charcoal footwarmer overnight
- What kind of gourds did Seibei prefer?
- Even and symmetrical Large and gnarled
- Small and uneven
- Large and gnarled
- Peculiarly shaped
Ans: A. Even and symmetrical
- What was the reaction of Seibei’s father towards his hobby?
- Supportive
- Proud
- Disgusted
- Indifferent
Ans: C. Disgusted
- What did the father’s friend suggest to Seibei about his collection?
- Collect many ordinary gourds
- Find one or two unusual ones
- Stop collecting gourds altogether
- Make a gourd-based business
Ans: B. Find one or two unusual ones
- What did Seibei think of the famous Bakin gourd?
- It was beautiful
- It was a masterpiece
- It was better than his gourds
- It was clumsy and unattractive
Ans: C. It was clumsy and unattractive
- How much did Seibei pay for the special gourd from the old woman?
- 5 sen
- 10 sen
- 15 sen
- 20 sen
Ans: B. 10 sen
- Why was Seibei caught at school?
- He was drawing during class
- He was polishing his gourd in ethics class
- He skipped school to buy gourds
- He was late for class
Ans: B. He was polishing his gourd in ethics class
- How did the teacher react to Seibei’s hobby?
- He admired Seibei’s skill
- He ignored it
- He was furious and called it effeminate
- He encouraged it as a creative pastime
Ans: C. He was furious and called it effeminate
- What did the teacher do with Seibei’s gourd?
- Gave it to the school porter
- Threw it away
- Gave it back to Seibei
- Kept it for himself
Ans: A. Gave it to the school porter
- How did Seibei’s father punish him after the teacher’s visit?
- He scolded him
- He beat him and destroyed the gourds
- He made him apologize to the teacher
- He forbade him from buying more gourds
Ans: B. He beat him and destroyed the gourds
- How much did the curio-dealer initially offer for Seibei’s gourd?
- 25 yen
- 15 yen
- 5 yen
- 50 yen
Ans: C. 5 yen
- How much did the porter finally sell the gourd for?
- 10 yen
- 20 yen
- 50 yen
- 100 yen
Ans: C. 50 yen
- What was the final price paid by the wealthy collector for the gourd?
- 100 yen
- 200 yen
- 400 yen
- 600 yen
Ans: D. 600 yen
- What emotion did Seibei display when his gourds were destroyed?
- He cried
- He argued back
- He stayed silent but turned pale
- He ran away
Ans: C He stayed silent but turned pale
- What new hobby did Seibei take up after his interest in gourds?
- Photography
- Painting pictures
- Gardening
- Writing stories
Ans: B. Painting pictures
Extract Based Questions
A. Seibei was passionately interested in gourds. One day as he was strolling along the beach, absorbed in his favourite subject, he was startled by an unusual sight: he caught a glimpse of the bald, elongated head of an old man hurrying out of one of the huts by the beach. ‘What a splendid gourd!’ thought Seibei. The old man disappeared from sight, wagging his bald pine pate. Only then did Seibei realize his mistake and he stood there laughing loudly to himself. He laughed all the way home.
Whenever he passed a grocery, a curio-shop, a confectioner’s or in fact any place that sold gourds, he stood for minutes on end, his eyes glued to the window appraising the precious fruit.
- What unusual sight startled Seibei while strolling along the beach?
Ans: He saw the bald, elongated head of an old man hurrying out of a hut and mistook it for a splendid gourd.
- How did Seibei react after realizing his mistake?
Ans: Seibei laughed loudly to himself and continued laughing all the way home.
- What does this incident reveal about Seibei’s character?
Ans: It shows his deep passion for gourds and his tendency to view the world through his interest in them, even to the point of amusing mistakes.
- What did Seibei do whenever he passed a place selling gourds?
Ans: He stood for minutes on end, with his eyes glued to the window, appraising the precious fruit.
- How does the text describe Seibei’s fascination with gourds?
Ans: Seibei was so absorbed in his passion that he constantly sought out and admired gourds wherever they were sold.
B. As soon as he woke the next morning, he would open the tin and examine the gourd. The skin would be thoroughly damp from the overnight treatment. Seibei would gaze adoringly at his treasure before tying a string round the middle and hanging it in the sun to dry. Then he set out for school.
Seibei lived in a harbour town. Although it was officially a city, one could walk from one end to the other in a matter of twenty minutes. Seibei was always wandering about the streets and had soon come to know every place that sold gourds and to recognise almost every gourd on the market.
He did not care much about the old, gnarled, peculiarly-formed gourds usually favoured by collectors. The type that appealed to Seibei was even and symmetrical.
- What did Seibei do with the gourd after its overnight treatment?
Ans: He tied a string around the middle of the gourd and hung it in the sun to dry.
- Where did Seibei live, and how big was the place?
Ans: Seibei lived in a harbor town that was officially a city, but one could walk from one end to the other in about twenty minutes.
- How familiar was Seibei with the gourd market in his town?
Ans: Seibei knew every place that sold gourds and could recognize almost every gourd available on the market.
- What type of gourds did Seibei prefer?
Ans: Seibei preferred gourds that were even and symmetrical.
- How did Seibei’s taste in gourds differ from that of other collectors?
Ans: Unlike other collectors who favored old, gnarled, and peculiarly-formed gourds, Seibei liked simple, symmetrical ones.
C. One day when he was walking along an unfamiliar back-street, he came upon an old woman with a fruit-stall. She was selling dried persimmons and oranges; on the shutters of the house behind the stall, she had hung a large cluster of gourds.
‘Can I have a look?’ said Seibei and immediately ran behind the stall and began examining the gourds. Suddenly he caught sight of one which was about five inches long and at first sight looked quite commonplace. Something about it made Seibei’s heart beat faster.
‘How much is this one?’ he asked, panting out the words.
‘Well,’ said the old woman, ‘since you’re just a lad, I’ll let you have it for ten sen.’
‘In that case,’ said Seibei urgently, ‘please hold it for me, won’t you?’ I’ll be right back with the money.’
He dashed home and in no time at all was back at the stall. He bought the gourd and took it home.
- What did the old woman at the fruit stall sell besides gourds?
Ans: She sold dried persimmons and oranges.
- What made Seibei’s heart beat faster when he examined the gourds?
Ans: He saw a gourd about five inches long that looked commonplace but felt special to him.
- How much did the old woman charge Seibei for the gourd?
Ans: She charged him ten sen, giving him a discount because he was a young boy.
- What did Seibei do when he didn’t have the money for the gourd?
Ans: He asked the old woman to hold the gourd for him and dashed home to get the money.
- How quickly did Seibei return to buy the gourd?
Ans: He returned in no time and bought the gourd.
D. After a while, the teacher arrived. As Seibei’s father was not yet home from the carpenter’s shop where he worked, the teacher directed his attack on Seibei’s mother.
‘This sort of thing is the responsibility of the family,’ he said in a stern voice. ‘It is the duty of you parents to see that such things don’t happen’. In an agony of embarrassment, Seibei’s mother muttered some apology.
Meanwhile, Seibei was trying to make himself as inconspicuous as possible in the corner. Terrified, he glanced up at his vindictive teacher and at the wall directly behind, where a whole row of fully prepared gourds was hanging. What, would happen if the teacher caught sight of them?
Trembling inside, he waited for the worst, but at length the man exhausted his rhetoric and stamped angrily out of the house. Seibei heaved a sigh of relief.
- Why did the teacher visit Seibei’s house?
Ans: The teacher came to scold Seibei’s parents, particularly his mother, for allowing Seibei to indulge in his hobby during school hours.
- What did the teacher say to Seibei’s mother?
Ans: He said it was the family’s responsibility to ensure that such behavior did not happen.
- How did Seibei react while the teacher was scolding his mother?
Ans: Seibei tried to make himself as inconspicuous as possible in the corner, feeling terrified.
- What worried Seibei during the teacher’s visit?
Ans: He was afraid the teacher might notice the row of fully prepared gourds hanging on the wall behind him.
- How did Seibei feel after the teacher left?
Ans: Seibei heaved a sigh of relief once the teacher angrily stamped out of the house.
E. The next day the teacher gave Seibei’s confiscated gourd to an old porter who worked in the school. ‘Here, take this,’ he said, as if handing over some unclean object. The porter took the gourd home with him and hung it on the wall of his small, sooty room.
About two months later, the porter, finding himself even more hard-pressed for money than usual, decided to take the gourd to a local curio-shop to see if he could get a few coppers for it. The curio-dealer examined the gourd carefully, then assuming an uninterested tone handed it back to the porter, saying, ‘I might give you five yen for it.’
The porter was astounded, but being quite an astute old man, replied coolly, ‘I certainly wouldn’t part with it for that.’ The dealer immediately raised his offer to ten yen, but the porter was still adamant.
- What did the teacher do with Seibei’s confiscated gourd?
Ans: The teacher gave the confiscated gourd to an old porter who worked at the school.
- Where did the porter hang the gourd after taking it home?
Ans: He hung it on the wall of his small, sooty room.
- Why did the porter decide to sell the gourd after two months?
Ans: The porter was even more hard-pressed for money than usual and decided to take the gourd to a local curio-shop hoping to get a few coppers for it.
- What was the curio-dealer’s initial offer for the gourd?
Ans: The curio-dealer initially offered five yen for the gourd.
- How did the porter respond to the curio-dealer’s initial offer?
Ans: The porter, being astute, coolly refused the offer and insisted on a higher price.