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CLASS 11 · SNAPSHOTS SUPPL.READER ENGLISH · CHAPTER 3

Mother’s Day

Original student-friendly answers for Mother’s Day and its textbook activities.

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Mother’s Day

Textbook pages

Question Reading and Reflection

Why does Mrs Fitzgerald suggest that Mrs Pearson exchange personalities with her?

Steps only

Explain what Mrs Fitzgerald hopes the change will teach the family.

Answer

Mrs Fitzgerald wants the family to see how they take Mrs Pearson for granted.

Question Reading and Reflection

How do the children and George react when Mrs Pearson stops serving them as usual?

Steps only

Compare their expectations with her new behaviour.

Answer

They are shocked because they expect her to serve them; her firmness exposes their selfish habits.

Question Reading and Reflection

What changes by the end, and what message does the play give about family relationships?

Steps only

Notice whether the family agrees to treat Mrs Pearson differently.

Answer

The family sees that Mrs Pearson deserves respect; the play argues for mutual care at home.

Question Writing

Write a short conversation in which a family agrees to share household work fairly.

Steps only

Give each person a clear task and a respectful response.

Answer

Show family members listening and agreeing to share specific tasks.

Question Reading with Insight 1(i)

What issues about a mother’s place in the family does the play raise?

Steps only

State the main idea and support it with a relevant detail.

Answer

It highlights unequal housework, lack of appreciation and the need to respect a mother’s time and choices.

Question Reading with Insight 1(ii)

Does the play exaggerate real problems, and do you agree with its resolution?

Steps only

State the main idea and support it with a relevant detail.

Answer

The magical swap is exaggerated, but the unfair treatment is real; the ending suggests change, though habits must continue.

Question Reading with Insight 2

What examples of these family issues are relevant today?

Steps only

State the main idea and support it with a relevant detail.

Answer

Unequal unpaid work and ignored personal time remain relevant; fair schedules and shared decisions can help.

Question Reading with Insight 3

Is drama a good way to communicate a social message?

Steps only

State the main idea and support it with a relevant detail.

Answer

Drama makes social issues visible through characters and humour, and invites audiences to discuss possible change.

Question Reading with Insight 4

Suggest a simple plan for reading and performing the play in parts.

Steps only

State the main idea and support it with a relevant detail.

Answer

Assign roles, rehearse the dialogue and stage directions, and make the personality swap clear through voice and posture.

Question Reading with Insight 5

Give an example of a play or film with a social-reform message and explain it.

Steps only

State the main idea and support it with a relevant detail.

Answer

Choose a play or film, name its social issue and explain how the story communicates the message.

Questions and activities were checked against the official NCERT chapter PDF ↗. Answers are written in original wording; no literary passage or illustration is reproduced.

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