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DAV CLASS 8 English Literature Chapter 8 The Case of the Sharp-Eyed Jeweller Question and answer
Understanding the Story
A. Each statement given below contains a wrong word/phrase, which makes it false. Underline the wrong word/phrase and rewrite the correct statement in the space provided.
Ans. 1. The narrator owns the Regnier’s jewellery shop.
The narrator is an assistant at the Regnier’s jewellery shop.
2. The Regnier’s sells high-priced modern jewellery.
The Regnier’s sells the high priced antique jewellery.
3. The young woman standing on the opposite side of the Regnier’s was staring at the displayed jewellery.
The young woman standing on the opposite side of the Regnier’s was staring at the undertaker’s shop.
4. The narrator showed the American five trays of rings in all.
The narrator showed the American four trays of rings in all.
5. The young woman said she had come to the Regnier’s to sell her filigree brooch.
The young woman said she had come to the Regnier’s to repair her filigree brooch.
6. The young woman hid the flower ring in the right pocket of her purse.
The young woman hid the flower ring in the left pocket of her coat.
B. Answer the following questions in about 30 words each.
1. ‘My hobby is perhaps a little out of the ordinary.’ What is the narrator’s hobby? Why does he consider it ‘out of the ordinary’?
Ans. 1. The narrator’s hobby is to read crimes and criminals. He considers it out of the ordinary because he likes to observe other people and thus, uses his eye and common sense more than other people use.
2. Why did the narrator find the behaviour of the woman standing outside the Regnier’s strange?
2. The young woman was staring at the shop of the undertaker. There was nothing to be stared at in that shop because the window had two urns for holding the ashes of the dead and some photographs of stones. That behavior of the woman seemed strange to the narrator.
3. ‘Her arrival at this moment struck me as rather strange’. Why did the narrator find the young lady’s arrival at that point of time strange?
3. When the young lady entered into the Regnier’s shop, every one including the American was searching the flower ring that suddenly disappeared from the tray. That was the same lady who was observed by the narrator as a strange woman. That struck the narrator’s mind.
4. Do you think the young lady had accidentally dropped the paper in which her brooch was wrapped? If not, why did she do so?
4. The young lady intentionally dropped the paper in which the brooch was wrapped. It was her trick. When the narrator bent down to take up the paper, at that time she picked up the flower ring which was placed at the edge of the counter with the help of chewing gum.
5. Where did the narrator find the ring from? How did he know it would be there?
5. The narrator found the ring from the young lady. She kept it in the left pocket of her coat. He came to know about this by using the common sense that the young lady had cleverly used her left hand. She arrived after the flower ring had disappeared. Then, she played a trick at dropping the paper that allowed the narrator to combine all the incidents together.
C. William Morris noticed certain things about the American and the young lady that put them under suspicion and finally helped him in solving the mystery of the missing ring. Complete the web chart below by filling in the blurbs the observations that the narrator made about the two.
Ans: Do it yourself
D. On the basis of your reading of the story, complete the flow chart by filling in the correct sequence of events.
Ans.
| Morris observes a young woman standing in front of the undertaker. |
| An American enters the shop. |
| An American customer asks for ring. |
| The flower ring disappears from the tray. Every one searches it but is not able to find it out. |
| Mr. Regnier takes the American to his office. |
| A lady enters the shop. She takes out a brooch for repairs. She pretends herself to be a left hander. |
| The lady ‘accidentally’ drops the paper in which her brooch was wrapped. |
| The narrator picks up the paper and finds the mark of chewing-gum and understands the entire story. |
| He asks the lady to give them back the flower ring otherwise he would raise alarm. She gives back the ring and runs away. |
| Mr. Regnier and the American came out of the former’s office. |
| Morris gives the ring back to Mr. Regnier |
E. What impression do you form of ……(About 80 Words)
Ans. William Morris is a highly observant assistant in a reputed jewellery shop. He makes full use of his common sense. Nothing escapes his sharp eyes. He considers himself a very ordinary person which reflects his honesty, humility and modesty. He has got an unusual hobby of studying crime and criminals. He is impressed by ordinary and alert detectives. He loves to watch people. With his presence of mind and observant nature, he was able to solve the case of the disappearance of the expensive flower ring.
E. What impression do you form of William Morris?
Ans. William Morris is a highly observant assistant in a reputed jewellery shop. He makes full use of his common sense. Nothing escapes his sharp eyes. He considers himself a very ordinary person which reflects his honesty, humility and modesty. He has got an unusual hobby of studying crime and criminals. He is impressed by ordinary and alert detectives. He loves to watch people. With his presence of mind and observant nature, he was able to solve the case of the disappearance of the expensive flower ring.
HOTS
A. Intelligence is using common sense to the full……
A. It is a well accepted saying that Intelligence is using common sense to the full. The main character of the story William Morris uses his eyes and common sense more than other people. He makes deep study of crime and criminals. It is because of this particular trait he is able to fail robbery bid at the Regnier’s.
B.But she was not wearing black or any other sign of mourning…..
(a) Why is black considered to be a sign of mourning?
B. (a) Black is considered to be a sign of mourning in many cultures as it is a deep and dark color that signifies death and loss.
(b) Why do you think some people wear….
(b)In Hinduism, white clothing is considered to be a sign of mourning. This is because white is the color of purity which signifies the soul’s liberation from the body and unification with God.
(c) Should color be given more importance or heart-felt feelings?
(c) I feel that heartfelt feelings and emotions should be given more preference over specific colors for mourning.
Life Skills
A. Why did William Morris make a sign to Miss Susskind before speaking to the American about the flower ring?
Ans. William Morris made a sign to Miss Susskind before speaking to the American about the flower ring, he asked her to come and stand beside him, so that she can keep a watchful eye on him.
B. Why was it important to conduct a thorough search on the American before reporting the matter to the Insurance Company?
Ans. Before reporting the matter to the insurance company, it is critical to perform a thorough search because if the information is false, the insurance company will have to answer the department’s head, and it is crucial to have complete information before executing a raid.
C. Why were the American and his accomplice not handed over to the police?
Ans. The American and his accomplice were not handed over to the police because Mr. Morris noticed that they were very frightened and nervous and hence he pitied them.
IV. Values
Miss Susskind is mostly seen to be calm and composed throughout the story. She does not react impulsively. Do you think she is right in doing so? Why/Why not?
Ans. For Self-attempt.
V. Writing Skills
Imagine yourself to be the young lady. Write a diary entry relating how the jeweller’s vigilant assistant foiled your well-made plan to steal the ring.
Ans. 27th Nov, 2021 07:00 p.m.
Sunday
I learnt today that we must never underestimate our enemy. I’ve been doing this conduct for five years and have never been caught. Today, my buddy and I planned to steal from the Regnier’s, who had seen me standing outside the Undertaker’s for quite some time. I’d say he makes greater use of his eyes and common sense than most individuals. When my partner went to the shop to pick out the ring and hide it behind the counter, William Morris saw that he was left-handed, that he had stopped chewing gum, and that Americans wanted something new and flashy. I went inside the shop as my companion finished his work. My task was to remove the ring from the chewing gum that had become lodged behind the counter. However, because I am right-handed, the salesman purposefully dropped the paper pocket to his side.
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