10th English Prose Lesson 1 Questions and Answers
His First Flight
Get “His First Flight” 10th English Lesson 1 questions and answers for TN Board students. Includes important questions, short answers, and detailed explanations to help you prepare effectively for exams.
A) How was the young seagull’s first attempt to fly?
The young seagull tried to fly but he was scared to do so. His parents, brothers and sister persuaded him to fly. They also motivated him but the young seagull felt that his wings would not support him.
B) How did the parents support and encourage the young seagull’s brothers and sister?
His parents were flying about with his brothers and sister, perfecting them in the art of flight, teaching them how to skim the waves and how to dive for fish.
c) Give an instance that shows the pathetic condition of the young bird ?
There was not a single scrap of food left. He had searched every inch, rooting among the rough, dirt-caked straw nest. He even gnawed at the dried pieces of eggshell.
D) How did the bird try to reach its parents without having to fly?
The young seagull trotted back and forth from one end of the ledge to the other his long grey legs stepping daintily trying to find some means of reaching his parents without having to fly.
E) Do you think that the young seagull’s parents were harsh to him? Why?
Yes, they were harsh towards the seagull because they wanted him to learn the art of flying without anyone’s help.
F) prompted the young seagull to fly finally?
His mother had picked up a piece of fish and was flying across to him with it. He was maddened by hunger and that prompted the young seagull to fly.
G) What happened to the young seagull when it landed on the green sea?
His legs sank into it. He screamed with fright and attempted to rise again But he was tired and weak with hunger and he could not rise again. His feet sank into the green sea, and then his belly touched it and he sank no further. He was floating on it.
Paragraph Questions (Slow Learners)
Describe the struggles underwent by the young seagull to overcome its fear of flying
TITLE : His First Flight
AUTHOR : Liam O’Flaherty
Theme : overcoming fear and gaining confidence.
- The young seagull was afraid of flying
• His parents tried their level best to teach the bird to fly but it didn’t work.
• They devised a plan to make him fly.
• They flew away to another rock and left him alone without giving anything to eat.
• He stood there on one leg and closed his eyes. He was very hungry.
• He searched for food everywhere. He chewed the dried pieces of eggshells.
• He saw his mother tearing a piece of fish. He begged his mother.
• Mother flew with a piece of fish towards the young seagull and became motionless in air.
• She wanted to give the young seagull an incentive to fly.
• The seagull bent forward and jumped at the fish.
• He was much frightened but began to flap his wings to save himself.
Moral : Fear disappears when we take the first step with courage..
