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Patol Babu, Film Star

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'Were these people pulling his leg? Was the whole thing a gigantic hoax? A meek harmless man likes him and they had to drag him into the middle of the city to make a laughing stock out of him.'

(a) Who is the speaker?

(b) Why does he think that he is being made a 'laughing stock'?

(c) What does the word 'hoax' mean?

Solution

a) The speaker is Patol Babu.
b) Patol Babu thought that he was being made a laughing stock because he had been assigned a very little role to play in the film. He just had to utter a single word.
c) 'Hoax' is an act of deception or a fraud performed deliberately.

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Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow.
'Were these people pulling his leg? Was the whole thing a gigantic hoax? A meek harmless man like him and they had to drag him into the middle of the city to make a laughing stock out of him.'
(a) Who is the speaker?
(b) Why does he think that he is being made a 'laughing stock'?
(c) What does the word 'hoax' mean?

Solution

a) The speaker is Patol Babu.
b) Patol Babu thought that he was being made a laughing stock as the role that had been assigned to him was a very small part in the film. He just had one dialogue to deliver, “Oh”.
c) 'Hoax' is a deliberate falsehood or a fraud performed by deceiving or cheating someone.

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Patol Babu always remembered the words of his mentor that one has to accept whatever is offered and make the best of any opportunity. Write a letter to a friend telling him about the value of hard work and the art of putting in your best. Write the answer in 120–150 words.                                                                                              

Solution

234, Shanti Nivas
Gokhale Road
Thane 

Dear Sujata,
It’s been ages since I’ve heard from you. Yesterday, I read a story that prompted me to write this letter to you. The story was, ‘Patol Babu, Film Star’ written by Satyajit Ray. While reading it, I realised that we would have enjoyed discussing it.
In the story, Patol Babu, the protagonist is a stage actor who gets to speak a single word in a film. Seeing him disappointed, his mentor advises him that there is no humiliation in playing a minor role. You must always perform your best irrespective of the significance of the role.
It struck a chord in my heart; it meant that no opportunity is worth turning away from no matter how insignificant it may seem. I have always advised you about the same virtue. Remember how I reprimanded you about turning down the seat at VJTI? I hope that you learnt something significant through that episode. Remember, opportunities don’t always come knocking on our doors. Be sure to make the most of your life. What are your thoughts? Do write to me. 

Yours truly,
Akshaya

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Read the following extract and answer the questions by choosing from the alternatives given below.
‘Come in, come in, sir!’ Patol Babu dragged the young man in and pushed the broken-armed chair towards him.

(a) Patol Babu was ___________
(i) a well-known film star
(ii) a rich businessman who ran a variety store
(iii) a successful stage actor
(iv) None of the above

(b) Who was the young man invited in by Patol Babu?
(i) Nishikanto Babu
(ii) Naresh Dutt
(iii) Mr. Pakrashi
(iv) Baren Mullick

(c) Why was Patol Babu excited on seeing the visitor?
(i) The visitor was his mentor.
(ii) He had offered him a role in a film.
(iii) He was his brother-in-law.
(iv) He was a famous director.

Solution

(a) None of the above
(b) Naresh Dutt
(c) He had offered him a role in a film.

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