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The Comet - II
Is Duttada’s general outlook
(i) rational?
(ii) moral?
(iii) traditional?
Choose the right word. Say why you think it right
The general outlook for Duttada was rational. He had no faith in superstitions. He's a scientist and he's got a scientific perspective. When Indrani Debi said she wished the comet had not been discovered as it brought ill-luck, he laughed and said that her superstitions were not cured even by an M.A. degree.
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'For a moment James wondered if he had done his sums right'. Why was James doubtful about his sums and calculations?
What did the scientists at the conference say about James’s ‘sums’?
Immediate action was needed, the scientists decided. Give one example each of ‘defensive’ and ‘offensive’ action mentioned in the text.
. “I am not buying any Christmas presents till December 15.” What did Sir John mean by that?
What is DUttada expected to do on his return from London?
What is his reaction to the proposal?
What does ‘Project Light Brigade’ refer to?
What does Sir John say about the Project in his letter to Duttada in October?
Did Sir John buy Christmas presents on December 15? How did Duttada get to know about it?
Why, according to Indrani Debi, had the comet not been disastrous? Do you agree with her?
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