Irah Becomes a Flower Gardener by Toety Maklis
Word meanings:
- invest – ___________________
- regretted – ___________________
- fertilisers – ___________________
- compulsory – ___________________
- irritable – ___________________
- illustration – ___________________
- jambu – ___________________
- ‘do my utmost’ – ___________________
- progress – ___________________
- unique – ___________________
Question and Answers:
Q1. What was the purpose of the meeting of the investors and farmers from the village?
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Q2. Why was Irah’s family worried the next morning?
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Q3. Who helped Irah learn to read and write?
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Explain with reference to context
Q1. “Don’t be sad, Irah. I’m going to help you. I’m going to teach you every day until you are able to read and write.”
a. Identify the name of the story.
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b. Who is the author of this story?
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c. Who is the speaker in the above extract?
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d. How would the speaker help the listener?
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More Questions
Why did Irah regret the fact that she could not read and write?
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Irah Becomes a Flower Gardener – Full Question Paper
Section 1: Short Answers
- What inspired Irah to decide that she wanted to transform the barren land into a flower garden?
- Where did Irah decide to create her flower garden?
- What was one major challenge Irah faced while starting her garden?
- How did Irah overcome the difficulties in establishing her garden?
- What is the primary lesson conveyed by Irah’s journey in the story?
- How did Irah’s garden impact the local community?
Section 2: Short Answer Questions
- Describe how Irah transformed the barren land into a blooming garden.
- What personal qualities of Irah are highlighted through her journey?
- How did Irah’s efforts affect the local community?
- In what ways does the story of Irah inspire you to overcome obstacles in your own life?
- What symbolic significance does the flower garden hold in the context of the story?
- Explain the significance of Irah’s determination in achieving her goal.
Section 3: Essay/Long Answer Questions
- Discuss the transformation of Irah’s character throughout the story and how it reflects the broader theme of perseverance.
- Analyze the role of nature in the story and how it serves as a metaphor for growth and renewal.
- Reflect on Irah’s journey as a source of inspiration. How can her story be applied to overcoming challenges in modern life?