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Down the rabbit hole Long Questions and Answers
Mark – 6
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(১) Describe what happens when Alice falls down the rabbit-hole ? (WBCHSE Model Question) (WBCHSE EXERCISE 2024)
( খরগোশ-গর্তে ঝাঁপ দেওয়ার পর অ্যালিসের সঙ্গে কী ঘটল তার বর্ণনা দাও। )
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What happens when Alice jumps down the rabbit-hole both in physical and psychological aspect ? (WBCHSE Model Question) / (WBCHSE EXERCISE 2024)
( খরগোশ-গর্তে ঝাঁপ দেওয়ার পর অ্যালিসের শরীর ও মনে কী পরিবর্তন ঘটে ?)
Ans – Alice is an inquisitive and imaginative little girl. She is the central character of the story, ‘Down the Rabbit-Hole.’ She jumps down the rabbit hole. Many strange incidents happen to her. The hole goes forward like a tunnel for a while. Then it slopes down so fast. Physically Alice falls for a long time. She sees shelves with jars, maps, and books. She picks up one jar of orange marmalade, but it is empty. The fall does not hurt her. Psychologically, Alice feels astonished but not afraid. She is getting braver. She uses imagination. She is curious and starts thinking deeply. Alice thinks she may fall through the earth. She even imagines meeting people who walk upside down. She talks to herself. Her imagination helps her to stay calm in unusual situation. This presents Alice as brave, thoughtful, and full of wonder even in a confusing situation.
(২) What was special about the White Rabbit ? Why did Alice follow the White Rabbit ? 3+3 *****
( সাদা খরগোশটির বিশেষত্ব কী ছিল ? অ্যালিস কেন সাদা খরগোশটিকে অনুসরণ করেছিল ?)
Ans – The White Rabbit was not like an ordinary rabbit which we see in our environment or in a rabbit hutch. Rather he wears waistcoat, carries a pocket-watch. He can talk exactly like a human being. The most strange feature of the White Rabbit is that he was in a hurry and always seem worried about being late. He leads Alice into the Wonderland.
Alice followed the White Rabbit because for the first time she was looking such a talking rabbit. She was very curious about him. Alice was amazed with his appearance, dressing, behaviour and quicksilver nature. Alice wanted to know where he was going. That is why he followed the White Rabbit down the rabbit-hole to discover something new. Later, she ultimately reaches Wonderland following him. There, she has gone through a number of adventures.
(৩) Describe Alice’s experiences in the hall of locked doors as narrated in ‘Down the Rabbit-Hole’. ***
( ‘ডাউন দ্যা র্যাবিট-হোল’ গল্পে তালাবন্ধ দরজার হলঘরে অ্যালিসের অভিজ্ঞতার বর্ণনা দাও। )
Ans – In the story ‘Down the Rabbit-Hole’, Alice enters a long hall illuminated by lamps hang from the ceiling. There are many locked doors. The hall is mysterious and quiet. Alice tries to open each door but cannot open any of them. She wonders how she will come out. Alice discovers a small glass table with a golden key on it. She is full of excitement. She tries unlocking all the doors. But she finds none that fits the door. Then she finds a small golden key on a glass table. Alice opens a tiny door behind a curtain. She sees a beautiful garden filled with vibrant flowers and fountains. Now, she is far too big to enter. She is sad but determined. She finds a small bottle on the table. It says ‘Drink Me’ printed on it in large letters. She drinks it and becomes small. Later, she sees a tiny cake ‘Eat Me’ written on it. These events show how Alice thinks, plans, and solves problems in different ways in Wonderland.
(৪) “Dinah’ll miss me very much to-night, I should think!” – What did Alice say about Dinah ? How does her imagination show her childlike nature ?
( “ডায়ানা আজ রাতে আমাকে খুব মিস করবে, আমি মনে করি!”– অ্যালিস ডায়ানা সম্পর্কে কী বলল ? তার কল্পনা কীভাবে তার শিশুসুলভ স্বভাবকে তুলে ধরে ?)
Ans – While falling for a long time, Alice has nothing to do. So she begins talking to herself. She thinks that her pet cat, Dinah may miss her tonight. She hopes someone remembers to give Dinah her milk at tea time. Alice imagines Dinah might try to catch a bat. She even wonders if cats eat bat or vice versa.
This question arises from thoughts of her pet cat, Dinah. All this reflects Alice’s curious and playful mind. Her thoughts are imaginative. Thus, she shows her childish nature and love for Dinah.
(৫) “Oh my ears and whiskers, how late it’s getting!”- Who makes the remark and in what situation ? What does this line tell us about the character of the White Rabbit ? 3+3 ****
( “আহ্, আমার কান আর গোঁফ। কী ভয়ানক দেরি হয়ে যাচ্ছে!”– এই উক্তিটি কে করেছে এবং কী পরিস্থিতিতে করেছে ? এই উক্তিটি থেকে আমরা সাদা খরগোশটির চরিত্র সম্পর্কে কী জানতে পারি ?)
Ans – The White Rabbit makes the remark. He is in a hurry and looking at his watch. The Rabbit turns a corner and hurries down the passage. Alice hears him saying this. She is surprised to see a rabbit talking and checking the time. The situation seems strange. But Alice finds it quite natural at that moment.
The line presents that the White Rabbit is worried about being late for something important. He is not a normal Rabbit. He has human-like qualities. He can talk, wear a waistcoat, and carry a watch. His unusual nature turns Alice curious. Alice follows him and enters the world of Wonderland.
(৬) “So either way I’ll get into the garden, and I don’t care which happens!” – Why does Alice decide to eat the cake ? What does this show her way of thinking ? 3+3
( “তাই যেভাবেই হোক আমি বাগানে ঢুকব, এতে কী ঘটবে তাতে আমার কিছু এসে যায় না।“– কেন অ্যালিস কেক খাওয়ার সিদ্ধান্ত নিয়েছিল ? এটি তার চিন্তাভাবনা সম্পর্কে কী বোঝায় ?)
Ans – Alice is very eager to enter the garden. The key is on the table. The door is tiny. Eating the cake may make her bigger or smaller. She thinks that either way, she will get into the garden. So Alice decides to eat the cake.
All this reveals Alice’s brave heart and curious nature. She likes adventures and faces every challenge fearlessly. Alice can find simple solutions to problems. She knows that strange things may happen. She is always ready to accept new experiences. This expresses that Alice has an open mind and a strong desire. She is ready to discover the unknown and strange incidents in Wonderland.
(৭) Bring out the significance of the title of the story ‘Down the Rabbit-Hole’. *****
( ‘ডাউন দ্যা র্যাবিট-হোল’ – গল্পটির নামকরণের তাৎপর্য বিচার করো। )
Ans – Lewis Carroll originally titled his handwritten manuscript ‘Alice’s Adventures Under Ground,’ in 1864. He was inspired by a little girl named Alice Liddell. A year later, he revised the story and retitled it ‘Alice’s Adventure in Wonderland’ in 1865. The first chapter is named ‘Down the Rabbit-Hole’. Alice, an inquisitive little girl and protagonist of the story, chases a white rabbit and plunges into Wonderland. The fall is not just a real fall. It also means entering a strange, new world. In this world, logic and reality are upside down. Carroll uses the rabbit-hole to show a path from the normal world to a world of imgination. Alice finds a place filled with talking animals, magic potions and strange rules. The title ‘Down the Rabbit-Hole’ has both a real and a deeper meaning. It shows the beginning of Alice’s journey and wonder and curiosity.
(৮) Make a short character sketch of Alice. *****
( অ্যালিস চরিত্রটির একটি সংক্ষিপ্ত বিবরণ দাও। )
Ans – Lewis Carroll’s classic is ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’ published in 1865. The first chapter of this book ‘Down the Rabbit-Hole’, presents Alice, a young inquisitive child who is the protagonist of the story. At first, she finds her surroundings dull. Her sister’s book has no pictures or conversations. Suddenly, she sees a White Rabbit with a watch. The Rabbit talks to himself and runs. Alice follows the Rabbit without thinking much. She falls down a deep rabbit-hole. While falling, she stays calm and thinks about many things. She sees strange things on the walls like cupboards and maps. Alice enters a strange and magical world. She finds small door and keys. She sees a bottle with the words “DRINK ME”. She drinks it and becomes very small. Then she eats a cake and grows very big. She is brave, curious and wants to explore. She asks many questions and talks to herself. She is surprised as well as delighted. These adventures help Alice learn more about herself and the world around her.
(৯) Make a short character sketch of the White Rabbit. *****
( সাদা খরগোশের চরিত্রটির একটি সংক্ষিপ্ত বিবরণ দাও। )
Ans – Lewis Carroll’s masterpiece is ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. In the first chapter ‘Down the Rabbit-Hole,’ the White Rabbit is a fictional character. He plays a significant role in awakening Alice’s adventurous spirit and curious nature. He mutters to himself, checks his watch in a hurry and, looks nervous: “Oh dear! Oh dear! I shall be too late!” This unusual behaviour makes Alice curious. The Rabbit jumps into the rabbit-hole. Alice follows him without much thinking. The rabbit-hole is like a deep well. Alice’s magical journey begins. While falling, Alice keeps thinking about the Rabbit. The rabbit does not speak to Alice. Without him, Alice’s adventure would not begin. Once again, Alice sees the White Rabbit running in a long passage. Alice runs after him as fast as she can. But soon the Rabbit is out of sight. Thus the White Rabbit draws Alice into a world full of wonder and surprise.
(১০) It seemed quite dull and stupid for life to go on in the common way.”- Why does Alice feel it is dull for life to go on in the usual way ?
( “জীবন যদি সাধারণভাবে চলতে থাকে, তবে সেটা একেবারেই বিরক্তিকর ও বোকামির মনে হয়।” – অ্যালিস কেন সাধারণভাবে জীবনের চলা বিরক্তিকর মনে করে ? )
Ans – Alice is the central character in the first chapter of Lewis Carroll’s story, ‘Down the Rabbit-Hole’. According to her, life is dull and foolish too when it continues in the usual way. She has witnessed many strange incidents in Wonderland. Alice eats a small piece of cake. She holds her head to see if she is growing or shrinking. But nothing happens. She feels tired and disappointed. In the past, she was happy with the normal things. Now, she desires exciting and unusual experiences. Wonderland has completely changed her mindset. Wonderland does not follow normal rules. Odd, funny and magical things take place there regularly. So, to Alice, life seems dull when everything is normal.
(১১) The poor little thing sat down and cried.” – Describe Alice’s experience when she tried to enter the garden.
(“দুঃখী ছোটো মেয়েটা বসে পড়ল এবং কাঁদতে লাগল।” অ্যালিস যখন বাগানে ঢোকার চেষ্টা করে, তখন তার অভিজ্ঞতা কেমন ছিল ?)
Ans – Alice was very much eager to get into the lovely garden. But it was hard to get to. She reached the small door. But she forgot to take the golden key with her. She went back to bring the golden key from the table. It was unfortunate that she was unable to reach the key. It was too high to climb up one of the legs of the table. She tried again and again desperately. It was too slippery. Alice felt tired and hopeless. The poor Alice sat down on the floor and cried bitterly. Though determined, hopeful, and brave, Alice felt hurt by her failure. Thus, her journey to Wonderland was a mix of magic and struggle.
(১২) What does Alice’s decision to drink the “Drink Me” bottle say about her bravery and impulsiveness ?
( অ্যালিসের ‘আমাকে পান করো’ বোতলটি পান করার সিদ্ধান্ত তার সাহস ও হঠকারিতা সম্বন্ধে কী বলে ?)
Ans – Alice’s decision to drink from the “Drink Me” bottle shows both bravery and impulsiveness. She first checks if the bottle is marked ‘poison’. She has read stories where children get hurt by not careful. She knows that poison can make her very sick. Alice makes sure the drink is safe. Then she drinks it from the bottle. This reveals her courage to face the unknown.
Her impulsiveness is also clear. She drinks the liquid quickly without much thought. She does not worry too much about the result. She is curious and ready for adventure.
Alice is bold and acts on impulse. Her brave and quick decisions help her to deal with the strange events in Wonderland. Alice is ready to explore whatever comes her way.
(১৩) How does Alice’s reaction to the Rabbit wearing a waistcoat reflect her sense of wonder and curiosity ?
( খরগোশটি ফতুয়া পরে থাকায় অ্যালিস-এর বিস্ময় ও কৌতূহলের প্রতিফলন কীভাবে হয়েছে ?)
Ans – Alice, an inquisitive and adventure lover girl, expresses her sense of wonder and curiosity in the story ‘Down the Rabbit-Hole’. The White Rabbit with pink eyes is wearing a waistcoat and carrying a pocket watch. The Rabbit mutters to himself being late. She has never seen an animal do such a thing before. This strange sight makes her very curious. Driven by sheer curiosity, she follows the Rabbit. Soon after, the Rabbit disappears down a rabbit-hole. With thinking much, Alice goes down after him. She does not even think or know how to get out again. These events show how Alice is full of curiosity and ready for adventure. Her impulsive pursuit to follow the Rabbit proves that Alice loves to explore strange and magical events.
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