Class 5 English: Demosthenes Chapter 8 - Set 5

Question 1

Which place of Demosthenes' house was converted for studying?

Accepted Answer

One of the cellars

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One of the rooms present on the ground floor

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One of the rooms present on the first floor

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None of the above

Question 2

For how much period of time did Demosthenes study at a stretch?

Accepted Answer

Two or three months

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Three or four months

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One or two months

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Fortnight or one month

Question 3

Why did Demosthenes go to the sea shore?

Accepted Answer

To shout his speech with pebbles in his mouth

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To practise his speech in an open environment

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To deliver his speech in loud voice in order to remove fear

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To relax his mind from an entire day practice of speeches

Question 4

What happened when Demosthenes spoke without the stones in his mouth after some period?

Accepted Answer

His words came through loud and clear

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His words came through properly

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His speech delivered was completely clear

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His accuracy in delivering speech improved

Question 5

Why did Demosthenes watch himself in the mirror as he spoke?

Accepted Answer

To improve his gestures, actions and expressions

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To improve his accuracy and pronunciation

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To improve his confidence, and clarity and boost his voice

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All of the above

Question 6

What did Demosthenes do when he walked or ran along the seashore?

Accepted Answer

A and B both

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He practised speaking

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He raised his voice so that he could be heard over the roaring waves

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He practised over-improving accuracy and voice

Question 7

What did Demosthenes do when he ran up the hill?

Accepted Answer

He practised speaking

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He practised shouting

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He practised delivering speeches

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He practised improving accuracy

Question 8

What benefits did Demosthenes enjoy after practising in the seashore and at the hill?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

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All these trained his breath

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All these trained his voice

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All these trained his tone

Question 9

Demosthenes' speeches were now filled with ____and ____.

Accepted Answer

drama, purpose

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impression, inspiration

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power, purpose

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all of the above

Question 10

What happened to Demosthenes at last?

Accepted Answer

He was no longer a boy who was shy & spoke with a stammer

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He was no longer a boy who had a weak voice and tone

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He was no longer a boy with sadness and disappointment

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He was no longer a boy who had to stop his speech & leave

CHAPTER-8 DEMOSTHENES (SET-5)

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