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href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/english-literature\/cbse\/important-questions-for-class-10-english-literature-chapter-13-the-dear-departed\/#What_are_some_important_quotes_from_the_play\" title=\"What are some important quotes from the play?\">What are some important quotes from the play?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/english-literature\/cbse\/important-questions-for-class-10-english-literature-chapter-13-the-dear-departed\/#How_can_students_prepare_for_exams_based_on_this_chapter\" title=\"How can students prepare for exams based on this chapter?\">How can students prepare for exams based on this chapter?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>The Dear Departed \u2014By Stanley Houghton<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong> Summary<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u2018The Dear Departed\u2019 is dedicated to the old people who are neglected due to the increasing materialism of their families. Abel Merry weather is an old man who had two daughters, Mrs. Slater and Mrs. Jordan. One day, Mrs. Slater \u2018found him dead\u2019. She informed Mrs. Jordan and her husband Ben and started waiting for them. Meanwhile she discussed with her husband about a clock and the bureau \u2013 a writing desk with drawers, which she always liked and wanted to possess. Suddenly an idea struck her mind and she decided to bring the clock and the bureau down to her room before the arrival of Mrs. Jordan. Henry did not approve of it but later helped in getting the bureau down. It was at the moment of shifting that the Jordans arrive. But they never realized what had happened. All of them sat to have tea. They discussed the obituary announcement in the papers and insurance premium payment. The little daughter of Slaters \u2013 Victoria put them in a doubt that she saw grandfather going to \u2018Ring-O-Bells\u2019 instead of the insurance office. She was told by her mother to bring the keys so that they could find the premium receipt in the drawers. Victoria went up reluctantly but the next moment she was back when she saw grandfather rising from his bed. She informed everyone downstairs. By the time they came out of their shock, grandfather came down. He told them that he had a headache and so was a bit dazed. It was here during the discussion thatfhe noticed his clock and bureau in Henry\u2019s room. He got annoyed and asked for the reason. Then Mrs. Jordan informed him that Mrs. Slater was perhaps deceiving everybody by trying to steal the clock and the bureau before anybody arrived. Grandfather got angry. He told them that he had decided to change his will. He further added that he would give away everything to somebody who cared for him and not his daughters who took him to be a burden. The sisters were unable to digest this. They apologised but grandfather didn\u2019t listen to them. Then he told them his plans that he was going to marry Mrs. John Shorrocks, the keeper of \u2018Ring-O-Bells\u2019 and alter his will in her name. He invited them to attend his marriage on Monday, twelve o\u2019clock at St. Philip\u2019s Church and left the house.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Also Check: <a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-material\/cbse-notes\/class-12\/english\/indigo-important-questions-class-12-english\/\">CBSE Indigo Important Questions Class 12 English<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Class_10_English_Literature_Chapter_13_The_Dear_Departed_Extract_Based_Questions_3_marks_each\"><\/span>Class 10 English Literature Chapter 13 The Dear Departed Extract Based Questions (3 marks each)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Read the extracts given below and briefly answer the questions that follow:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. 1. \u201cIt didn\u2019t take you long to start dividing my things between you.\u201d <span style=\"color: #800000;\">(Board 2014, Set 8L1922Q)<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>(a) Who speaks these words and to whom ? <\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>(b) What things are being referred to ? <\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>(c) Why did they start dividing the things ? <\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Ans<\/strong>. (a) These words are spoken by Abel Merry weather to his family members.<br \/>\n(b) He is referring to the bureau, clock, slippers, etc.<br \/>\n(c) They started dividing the things because they presumed Abel to be dead.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. 2. \u2018Are we pinching it before Aunt Elizabeth comes ?\u2019 <span style=\"color: #800000;\">(Board Term-I 2013, Set 5007)<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>(a) Who is asking this question and to whom ?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>(b) What has happened before this incident ?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>(c) What reaction of the speaker is evident from the given lines ?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Ans.<\/strong> (a) Victoria is asking her parents.<br \/>\n(b) The parents have brought down the bureau from the grandfather\u2019s room.<br \/>\n(c) The girl understands that her parents are stealing the bureau (CBSE Marking Scheme, 2014)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. 3. They\u2019ll stretch, won\u2019t they ? I am not going to have them wasted.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>(a) What is they ?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>(b) What does the speaker want the listener to do ? Why ?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>(c) What will happen when \u2018They\u2019 will stretch ? <span style=\"color: #800000;\">(Board Term-I 2013, Set 8SRR)<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Ans.<\/strong> (a) Abel Merryweather\u2019s slippers.<br \/>\n(b) She wants him to wear them as they are new and his own are old and worn out.<br \/>\n(c) The slippers are small for Henry. She says they will stretch once he starts wearing them.<br \/>\n(CBSE Marking Scheme, 2014)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. 4. \u201cMrs. Slater : I\u2019m not satisfied but it\u2019s the best we can do till our new black\u2019s ready and Ben and Elizabeth will never have thought about mourning yet, so we\u2019ll outshine them there.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>(a) What is Mrs. Slater dissatisfied with ?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>(b) What is the reference to \u2018new black\u2019 and why is it required ?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>(c) What does her speech reveal about her character ? <span style=\"color: #800000;\">(Board Term-12011, Set 44)<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Ans.<\/strong> (a) She is not satisfied with her mourning dress yet.<br \/>\n(b) She needs a new mourning dress as her father has died.<br \/>\n(c) She is a hypocrite, competes with her sister and doesn\u2019t have any regret of her father\u2019s death.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. 5. \u201cAre we pinching it before Elizabeth comes ?\u201d <span style=\"color: #800000;\">(Board Term-12011, Set 43)<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>(a) What does \u2018it\u2019 refer to here ?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>(b) How does Victoria conclude that her parents are pinching \u2018it\u2019?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>(c) Mention two reasons that Mrs. Slater gives for her action.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Ans.<\/strong> (a) It refers to the bureau here. Henry tells Victoria that he and his wife are going to bring the grandfather\u2019s bureau down.<br \/>\n(b) Victoria concludes because they want to bring it down before Aunt Elizabeth comes.<br \/>\n(c) She tells them that she has always wanted to havejthe bureau after grandfather\u2019s death. She tells them that<br \/>\n\u2018Elizabeth is sharp and will drive a hard bargain.\u2019<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Also Check: <a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-material\/cbse-notes\/class-11\/hindi\/ncert-solutions-for-class-11-hindi-aroh-chapter-12-miya-nasiruddin\/\">NCERT Solutions for Class 11th: \u092a\u093e\u0920 2- \u092e\u093f\u092f\u093e\u0901 \u0928\u0938\u0940\u0930\u0941\u0926\u094d\u0926\u0940\u0928 \u0939\u093f\u0902\u0926\u0940<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. 6. That was a near thing. Open the door, Victoria. Now, Henry, get your coat on. (She helps him).<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong> (Board Term-12011, Set 61)<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>(a) What was a near thing ?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>(b) Why has Victoria been asked to open the door ?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>(c) Why has Henry been asked to wear a coat ?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Ans.<\/strong> (a) The speaker and her husband being caught in the act of stealing.<br \/>\n(b) To usher in her aunt and uncle.<br \/>\n(c) Because it is black in colour and it would make him appear to be in mourning.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. 7. No, for myself it\u2019s such a relief to get into the black. And now perhaps you\u2019ll tell us all about it. What did the<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>doctor say ?<span style=\"color: #800000;\"> (Board Term-12011, Set 41)<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>(a) What is a great relief for the speaker ?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>(b) What does the speaker mean by telling us all about it ?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>(c) Who is the speaker of these lines ?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Ans.<\/strong> (a) To get into the black mourning dress is a relief.<br \/>\n(b) They want to know how the old man died.<br \/>\n(c) Elizabeth or Mrs. Jordan.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. 8. Chut! Be quiet! It\u2019s ours now. Come Henry, lift your end.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>(a) Identify the speaker.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>(b) Why is the speaker insisting on being quiet ?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>(c) What \u2018our now\u2019 is being talked about ?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Ans.<\/strong> (a) Mrs. Slater. .<br \/>\n(b) As they are stealing grandpa\u2019s bureau before others come.<br \/>\n(c) The bureau of grandpa.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. 9. \u201cVictoria, if that\u2019s your aunt and uncle you\u2019re not to open the door.\u201d<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>(a) Whose instructions are these for Victoria ?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>(b) Why should her aunt and uncle not be allowed ?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>(c) What was being done in their absence ? <span style=\"color: #800000;\">(Board Term-12011, Set 50)<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Ans.<\/strong> (a) Amelia, her mother.<br \/>\n(b) As they are shifting the bureau containing a locked desk and they don\u2019t want to be caught red-handed.<br \/>\n(c) Both Amelia and Henry were in grandfather\u2019s room shifting an old-fashioned bureau.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. 10. \u201cI don\u2019t call that delicate, stepping into a dead man\u2019s shoes in such haste.\u201d <span style=\"color: #800000;\">(Board Term-12011, Set 38)<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>(a) Who is the speaker ?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>(b) When does the speaker say these words ?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>(c) What does the speaker mean by \u2018stepping into a dead man\u2019s shoes\u2019 ?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Ans.<\/strong> (a) Mrs. Jordan. 1\/2<br \/>\n(b) When she notices Henry wearing grandfather\u2019s slippers.<br \/>\n(c) Stepping into a dead man\u2019s shoes is to take the position of the dead man although one might not be capable<br \/>\nof it. She remarked that he was in a hurry to step into the grandfather\u2019s shoes and didn\u2019t even wait for his funeral. 1+1\/2<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Also check: <a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/important-questions\/class-12\/physics\/important-questions-for-cbse-class-12-physics-magnetic-force-and-torque\/\"><span class=\"post post-post current-item\">Important Questions for CBSE Class 12 Physics Magnetic Force and Torque<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. 11. No, if I\u2019m not to have him you shan\u2019t either. We quarrelled because Elizabeth said she wouldn\u2019t take you off<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>our hands at any price. She said she\u2019d had enough of you to last a life time, and we\u2019d got to keep you.<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong> (Board Term-12011, Set 42)<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>(a) Who is I ?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>(b) Why is there a quarrel ?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>(c) Who had got to keep the old man according to the speaker ?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Ans.<\/strong> (a) T stands for Mrs. Slater.<br \/>\n(b) They quarrel over Elizabeth\u2019s attempt not to keep the old man with her at any price.<br \/>\n(c) Mrs. Slater and Henry.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. 12. I\u2019ll tell you what I\u2019ve got to do. On Monday next I\u2019ve got to do three things.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>(a) These words are spoken by to..\u2019 <\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>(b) The listeners\u2019 reaction to the speaker\u2019s declaration is that they are <\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>(c) has made the speaker decide on three things. <span style=\"color: #800000;\">(Board Term-12011, Set 14)<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Ans.<\/strong> (a) Abel; his family.<br \/>\n(b) taken aback.<br \/>\n(c) Family\u2019s negligent attitude towards the speaker.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. 13. \u2018She\u2019s never been here since grandfather bought it. If it was only down here instead of in his room, she\u2019d<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>never guess it wasn\u2019t our own.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>(a) These words are said by <\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>(b) The word \u2018it\u2019 referred to here is <\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>(c) The speaker is planning to<span style=\"color: #800000;\"> (Board Term-12011, Set 12)<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Ans.<\/strong> (a) Amelia. .<br \/>\n(b) the bureau.<br \/>\n(c) bring the bureau down.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. 14. \u201cHe\u2019s done it on purpose, just to annoy us\u201d.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>(a) Who is the speaker ?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>(b) Who is \u2018He\u2019 ?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>(c) What has he done to annoy the others ? <span style=\"color: #800000;\">(Board Term-12011, Set 40)<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Ans.<\/strong> (a) Mrs. Jordan.<br \/>\n(b) Grandfather \u2013 Abel Merryweather.<br \/>\n(c) He had not paid the premium \u2013 instead had gone to a public house.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. 15.1 may be wrong. But I don\u2019t think father will fancy living on with you after what\u2019s happened today.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>(a) Who speaks the above lines ?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>(b) What is the argument about in the conversation ?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>(c) Why wouldn\u2019t father want to stay with the listener ?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Ans.<\/strong> (a) Mrs. Jordan.<br \/>\n(b) The argument is over the place where Mr. Abel Merryweather should be staying.<br \/>\n(c) Mrs. Slater had behaved in a very mercenary manner and she wanted to take over her father\u2019s belongings as<br \/>\nsoon as he died.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Also Check: <a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/cbse-notes\/physical-features-of-india\/class-9-important-questions\/geography-chapter-2\/\"><span class=\"post post-post current-item\">Physical Features of India Class 9 Important Questions Geography Chapter 2<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"> Class 10 English Literature Chapter 13 The Dear Departed &#8211; Short Answer Type Questions (2 marks each)<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Q. 1. What are the three things that grandfather plans to do on next Monday ?<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>(Board 2014, Set PRE2N18,8L1922Q, NCT 2014,2013 Set 8SRR)<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>Ans.<\/strong> (i) To go to the lawyer to alter his will.<br \/>\n(ii) Pay insurance premium<br \/>\n(iii) Get married at St. Phillips church to Mrs. Shorrocks (CBSE Marking Scheme, 2014)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Detailed Answer:<\/strong><br \/>\nGrandfather plans to do three things on next Monday. He decides to consult a lawyer and alter his will in favour of Mrs. John Shorrocks. Secondly he decides to marry Mrs. Shorrocks and third he has to pay his insurance premium which is due.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. 2. Justify the title \u2018The Dear Departed\u2019. <span style=\"color: #800000;\">(Board 2014, Set PRE2N18, 2012 Set 64)<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Ans.<\/strong> (i) The play revolves around the father. Fathers are loved by their children, but here he is not dear\/truly loved by them as they are more interested in dividing up his belongings and are upset when they are informed that he is getting married and that they will not inherit.<br \/>\n(ii) The father has not departed, they presume he is dead without checking or calling a doctor.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. 3. Why did the two sisters fight with each other ? <span style=\"color: #800000;\">(Board 2014)<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Ans.<\/strong> Grandfather decided that in his new will, he would leave all his money and things to the person he would be living with when he died. This led to another spat between the daughters. Since both of them were very keen to get his money and things, they wanted that he should stay with them. (CBSE Marking Scheme, 2014)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. 4. Why was black the dress code for the day ? <span style=\"color: #800000;\">(Board Term-12013, Set 5007)<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Ans.<\/strong> Amelia had come to the conclusion that Abel Merryweather had passed away. So, the entire family had gathered to mourn the death of the grandfather. Black is the colour for mourning so they all had wome black.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. 5. Why is Mrs. Amelia Slater so edgy and nervous in the beginning of the play ? <span style=\"color: #800000;\">(Board Term-12013, NWKYS) <\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Ans.<\/strong> In the beginning of the play, Mrs. Amelia Slater is very edgy and nervous. Actually, she wants to steal grandfather\u2019s bureau as she likes it very much but she wants to shift it to her room before the Jordans come and for that she has to do it quickly. She doesn\u2019t want the Jordans to know about her theft.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. 6. Bring out the irony in the title of the play, \u2018The Dear Departed\u2019. (Board Term-12013, Set 7PZ8) (Board Tenn-I 2012, Set 38) <\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Ans.<\/strong> Grandfather, the departed in this play, was not dear to his daughters and son-in-laws. Though they did not anxiously wait for his death, they actually did not regret even his sudden passing away.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. 7. What decision did Abel Merryweather take regarding his will ? What were his future plans for himself ? <\/strong><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>(Board Term-12012, Set 49)<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong> Ans.<\/strong> He decided to make a new will and leave all his belongings to whomever he was living with when he dies. First, he would visit his lawyer,to alter his will. Second, he would go to the insurance office and pay his premium. Third, he would marry Mrs. John Shorrocks who kept the \u2018Ring-O-Bells\u2019 in Philip\u2019s church.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. 8. What does Mrs. Slater want to possess from the grandfather\u2019s room ? What were her plans after his death ?<span style=\"color: #800000;\"> <\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>(Board Term-12012, Set 55)<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong> Ans.<\/strong> Mrs. Slater has her eye on grandfather\u2019s bureau and the clock. She intends to grab her share of her grandfather\u2019s property. She and her sister Mrs. Jordan are after jewellery, insurance, etc.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. 9. Mrs. Slater represents a great materialistic character in the play, \u2018The Dear Departed\u2019. Give two evidences in support of the statement. <span style=\"color: #800000;\">(Board Term-12012, Set 59)<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Ans.<\/strong> When she is sure about the death of her father, she tries to grab all the essentials of her father first. Then she turns her attention to his insurance policy. She doesn\u2019t want anyone to come there before she takes everything in her possession. She has no sympathy for anyone.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. 10. Why does Elizabeth wish to draw up a list of Grandpa\u2019s things ?<span style=\"color: #800000;\"> (Board Term-I 2012, Set 60)<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Ans.<\/strong> Both the sisters, being calculative and selfish, did not want to be in any loss. Hence, Elizabeth wanted all the things to be listed so as to be able to get more than her share of inheritance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. 11. Why did Victoria think that the behaviour of her parents was callous ?<span style=\"color: #800000;\"> (Board Term-I 2012, Set 16)<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Ans.<\/strong> Victoria thought the behaviour of her parents was callous as after the so-called departure of Grandpa\u2019s soul, they were only bothered about money and other materialistic things.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. 12. Briefly describe the character of Victoria in \u2018The Dear Departed\u2019.<span style=\"color: #800000;\"> (Board Term-I 2012, Set 18)<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Ans.<\/strong> Victoria, the granddaughter, has been depicted as a compassionate and loving character who loved her grandfather and was very upset at the materialistic behaviour of the elders after the so-called death of her grandfather.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. 13. In what way is \u2018The Dear Departed\u2019 satirical ? Comment on the nature of human beings.<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>(Board Term-I 2012, Set 21)<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong> Ans.<\/strong> \u2019The Dear Departed\u2019 brings out children\u2019s greed; they are more interested in what they will inherit and try to grab a lion\u2019s share. The play shows how children sometimes care more for what they will receive from their parents than for their welfare and happiness.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. 14. What change in the grandfather\u2019s will lead to another spat between his two daughters ? Why ?<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong> (Board Term-12011, Set 39)<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>Ans.<\/strong> Grandfather decided that in his new will, he would leave all his money and things to the person he would be living with when he died. This led to another spat between the daughters. Since both of them were very keen to get his money and things, they wanted that he should stay with them.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. 15. Why was the family surprised \/shocked to see the grandfather awake ? <span style=\"color: #800000;\">(Board Term-I 2011, Set 25)<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Ans.<\/strong> The family was shocked to see the grandfather alive as all of them wanted to share his belongings which they would not be able to do then.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. 16. What was the reason for delay in opening the door when Mr. &amp; Mrs. Jordan came ?<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong> (Board Term-I 2011, Set 28)<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong> Ans.<\/strong> The Slaters wanted to bring the bureau down but did not want the other couple to know about it. So they delayed the opening of the door as at that moment they were in the process of bringing the bureau down.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Also Check: <a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-material\/cbse-notes\/class-6\/civics\/what-is-government-class-6-notes-civics-chapter-3\/\"><span class=\"post post-post current-item\">CBSE Notes Class 6 Civics Chapter 3-What Is Government?<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. 17. Why does Mrs. Slater decide to shift the bureau from grandfather\u2019s room before the arrival of the Jordans ? (Textual)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Ans.<\/strong> Abel, the grandfather, is \u2018found dead\u2019 in the room by Mrs. Slater. She informs her sister and then starts waiting for her to come for the mourning. At that time it strikes her that grandfather\u2019s things will be divided between the two of them. She loves the grandfather\u2019s bureau. So she decides to shift it to her room before the arrival of Jordans so that she can tell them that the bureau is their and not grandfather\u2019s. That way she will be the sole owner of it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. 18. Ben appreciates grandfather saying \u2018It is a good thing he did\u2019 later he calls him a \u2018drunken old beggar\u2019, why does he change his opinion about her grandfather ?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Ans.<\/strong> Ben changes his opinion about grandfather and calls him a \u2018drunken old beggar\u2019 later because he realises that he has not paid his insurance premiums and so they will not get any benefit of money from his insurance.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>Long Answer Type Questions (4 marks each)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. 1. Victoria Slater is truly attached to her grandfather. She is confused by the behaviour of the elders at home, their attitude towards the old man.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> As Victoria write a diary entry in not more than 150 words, outlining the incidents and the elders\u2019 feelings towards the misfortune. <span style=\"color: #800000;\">(Board Term-I 2012, Set 39)<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Ans.<\/strong> 28 February, 20xx<br \/>\nTuesday \u2022<br \/>\n10 pm.<br \/>\nDear Diary<br \/>\nI am quite confused by the behaviour of the elders towards my grandfather. As soon as they found him to be dead, it was as if mother was in a hurry to divide Grandpa\u2019s belongings. She informed aunt Elizabeth who arrived alongwith uncle. To my shock, none of them were feeling sad about the departed soul. Rather they started fighting for Grandpa\u2019s properties. Is this what we call love and affection ? Bureau, grandpa\u2019s slippers and many other things were gaining priority at that moment. My mother and aunt forgot that their father was dead. They were being so materialistic. It was a terrible experience. Thank God! Grandpa is still alive. Now I wonder would they accept if I pay them back in the same coin.<br \/>\nVictoria<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. 2. You are Abel Merryweather. Express your ideas\/feelings after you wake up and come to know about your daughters\u2019 feelings, greed and intentions in the form of a letter to your friend. <span style=\"color: #800000;\">(Board Term-I 2012, Set 30)<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Ans.<\/strong> 3 March, Thursday 10 p.m.<br \/>\nDear John<br \/>\nAfter an unbelievable experience of watching the selfishness of my family members, I have made my final decision. Let me first narrate you the incidents that led to this decision. One day I woke up only to find them fighting for my property. Both my daughters and son-in-laws were discussing this matter. They were being blunt and impolite. I saw them in their true colours that day. They were outdoing each other in considering me as a burden for them. They made me realize that they had only been tolerating me for five long years. Though all of them were in black mourning dress it never appeared that they were really sad. All of them were greedy, impolite, insensitive, dominating and what not. It was only my granddaughter who was an exception. So I\u2019ve decided to marry Mrs. Shorrocks who seems to be quite humane. This was a horrible experience of my life which I wanted to share with you.<br \/>\nAbel<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. 3. How is hypocrisy of the two sisters brought out in the play, \u2018The Dear Departed\u2019 ?<span style=\"color: #800000;\"> (Board Term-12012, Set 29)<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Ans.<\/strong> The two sisters in the play lived by double standards. Each of them tried to surpass the other. Amelia tried to . steal the bureau before Elizabeth\u2019s arrival whereas Elizabeth was late because she wanted to reach there in mourning dress. She was in no hurry to reach her father\u2019s house even after hearing the news of his death. Both of them laid more stress on getting materialistic gains from Abel\u2019s death as Amelia wanted to steal the clock whereas Elizabeth wanted grandfather\u2019s watch. Their hypocrisy reached its height when at tea, they discussed about newspaper announcement even before confirming his death. But when Abel came down, both of them were shocked. Further they got a terrible blow when their father announced his marriage to Mrs. Shorrocks and the change of his will.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>Value Based Question (4 marks)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. 1. You are Victoria and you are really angry and disturbed at the way your parents, uncle and aunt have behaved with your grandfather. Express your thoughts and feelings about the value of the love of grandparents in a person\u2019s life in the form of a diary entry in about 150 words.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Ans.<\/strong> Thursday<br \/>\n27 April, 2014 9:30 p.m.<br \/>\nDear Diary<br \/>\nI am very upset and disappointed today. I was informed by my parents in the morning that my grandfather is dead. It was a terrible news. I was shocked as it was an unexpected news. But more shocking was the behaviour of my parents especially my mother. She turned out to be a materialistic lady who was more concerned about the bureau and the clock in grandfather\u2019s room rather than the dead grandfather. I had never thought that my parents, uncle and aunt are greedy. Today I found that each one of them was interested in benefits that they could get after grandfather\u2019s death rather than the old man himself. I am disillusioned by their materialistic attitude. Why don\u2019t they realise the importance of fatherly affection and love ? I love my grandfather and thank God that he is not dead. I always look towards him whenever I\u2019m troubled. His experience and knowledge always helps me come out smoothly from my problems. I hope ma, pa and others will soon understand the value of parents\u2019 love and give grandpa his due regard and respect in the future.<br \/>\nVictoria<\/p>\n<p>Important Questions for Class 10 English Literature Chapter 13 The Dear Departed, Film Star will help you. If you have any query regarding Important Questions for Class 10 English Literature Chapter 13 The Dear Departed, Film Star, drop a comment below and we will get back to you at the earliest.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Class_10_English_Literature_Chapter_13_The_Dear_Departed_FAQs\"><\/span>Class 10 English Literature Chapter 13 The Dear Departed FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_main_theme_of_The_Dear_Departed\"><\/span>What is the main theme of &#039;The Dear Departed&#039;?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe main theme of 'The Dear Departed' revolves around family dynamics, the hypocrisy of human relationships, and the concept of valuing a person only after they are gone. It highlights the irony of how people often take loved ones for granted.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_are_the_main_characters_in_the_play\"><\/span>Who are the main characters in the play?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe main characters include: Mr. Abel Merryweather: The deceased character whose death brings out the true nature of his family. Mrs. Merryweather: Abel's selfish and greedy wife. Ben: Abel's son, who is indifferent and greedy. Mrs. T. A. Merryweather: Abel's sister, who shows a sense of rivalry and jealousy. The Doctor: Represents the opportunistic nature of people who profit from others' misfortunes.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_setting_of_the_play\"><\/span>What is the setting of the play?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe play is set in the home of Mr. Abel Merryweather, primarily focusing on the living room where family members gather after his supposed death. The setting reflects the mundane and somewhat chaotic aspects of family life.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_significance_of_the_title_The_Dear_Departed\"><\/span>What is the significance of the title &#039;The Dear Departed&#039;?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe title 'The Dear Departed' is ironic. It suggests affection for the deceased but reveals the hypocrisy of the family members who are more concerned about their inheritance than genuinely mourning their loss.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_the_play_depict_human_relationships\"><\/span>How does the play depict human relationships?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe play depicts human relationships as superficial and often selfish. The characters show little genuine care for Mr. Merryweather while he is alive, and their true colors emerge when they discuss his possessions and potential inheritance after his death.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_some_key_events_in_the_plot\"><\/span>What are some key events in the plot?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tKey events include: The discovery of Mr. Merryweather's death. The family's indifference and arguments about his belongings. The comical yet revealing interactions among family members. The twist at the end when Mr. Merryweather appears alive, exposing the family's greed.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_message_does_the_author_convey_through_the_play\"><\/span>What message does the author convey through the play?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe author conveys that people often fail to appreciate their loved ones until it\u2019s too late. It also criticizes the selfish nature of individuals who prioritize material wealth over genuine relationships.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_the_play_use_humor\"><\/span>How does the play use humor?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe play uses humor through witty dialogues, misunderstandings, and the absurdity of the characters' behavior. The contrast between the serious topic of death and the comedic interactions creates a satirical portrayal of family dynamics.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_resolution_of_the_play\"><\/span>What is the resolution of the play?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe resolution occurs when Mr. Merryweather reveals himself to be alive, shocking the family members. This twist underscores the themes of hypocrisy and the folly of their behavior regarding their deceased father.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_students_analyze_the_character_of_Mr_Abel_Merryweather\"><\/span>How can students analyze the character of Mr. Abel Merryweather?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tStudents can analyze Mr. Merryweather as a symbol of neglected family values. His character highlights how individuals are often unappreciated and taken for granted until their absence makes others realize their worth. His return serves as a critique of the family's superficial concerns.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_some_important_quotes_from_the_play\"><\/span>What are some important quotes from the play?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSome significant quotes include: \u201cIt is only when you have lost something that you realize its value.\u201d \u201cPeople are more interested in the material than in the emotional.\u201d\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_students_prepare_for_exams_based_on_this_chapter\"><\/span>How can students prepare for exams based on this chapter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tStudents can prepare by: Reviewing character sketches and their motivations. Understanding the themes and messages of the play. Practicing important quotes and their significance. Discussing the plot and key events to reinforce comprehension.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\"mainEntity\": [\n\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"What is the main theme of 'The Dear Departed'?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"The main theme of 'The Dear Departed' revolves around family dynamics, the hypocrisy of human relationships, and the concept of valuing a person only after they are gone. 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