NCERT Solutions For Class 11 English
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Chapter 4 – Birth (A. J. Cronin)
Short Question Answers
Question
1:
Who
was Joe Morgan? Why had he been waiting for Dr. Andrew Manson?
Answer:
Joe
Morgan, a strong and hefty middle-aged driller from the mining town of
Blaenelly, was expecting his first child with his wife, Susan, after almost
twenty years of marriage. Joe had been waiting for Dr. Andrew Manson to assist
Susan in the childbirth.
Question
2:
Where
did Joe lead Andrew? Why did he not go in with the doctor?
Answer:
Joe
Morgan led Andrew to his residence at 12 Blaina Terrace, where Susan was about
to deliver their first child. Overwhelmed with tension, Joe refused to enter
the house, and even his voice betrayed signs of strain.
Question
3:
“Don’t
fret, mother, I’ll not run away.” Why do you think Andrew says so?
Answer:
When
Mrs. Morgan’s mother offered to make tea for the doctor, Andrew reassured her,
assuring that he wouldn't leave and that there might be a waiting period. He
sensed the possibility that the doctor might postpone the case if he left and
returned later.
Question
4:
Why
did Andrew decide to remain there until everything was over?
Answer:
Arriving
at Bryngower around midnight, Andrew, feeling weary and upset, recognized his
need for rest and sleep. Knowing he wouldn't be able to sleep at home due to
the impending case, he chose to stay and fulfill his responsibilities, even
though he felt lethargic.
Question
5:
What
had Andrew been thinking about? How would you like to describe the state of his
thoughts?
Answer:
Andrew
had been contemplating the unsuccessful marriages of some individuals he knew,
such as Bramwell's devotion to a deceptive woman and Denny's unhappy separation
from his wife. His thoughts were muddled, reflecting a state of confusion and
contemplation.
Question
6:
What
was Andrew’s view of marriage? Why was he resentful and confused?
Answer:
Andrew
idealized marriage as a peaceful and beautiful state, particularly in his love
for Christine. However, the conflict between his steady mind and overflowing
heart left him feeling resentful and confused about the complexities of
matrimony.
Question
7:
Why
did Andrew feel surprised while sitting by the kitchen fire?
Answer:
As
Andrew sat by the kitchen fire, immersed in thoughts of Christine, the old
woman sitting opposite him suddenly addressed him, catching him by surprise
after he had been lost in contemplation for a long time.
Question
8:
Why
did a shiver of horror pass over Andrew?
Answer:
A
shiver of horror passed over Andrew as he gazed at the still form of the
newborn baby, which was limp, warm, and displayed a troubling whiteness,
indicating suffocation due to a lack of oxygen.
Question
9:
What
dilemma did Andrew face?
Answer:
Andrew
faced a dilemma regarding whether to prioritize resuscitating the stillborn
child, prompting by his heart, or attending to the mother, who was in a
seemingly hopeless state, guided by his logical mind.
Question
10:
What
efforts did Andrew make to revive Susan Morgan?
Answer:
Andrew
administered a medicine injection by smashing a glass ampule and, afterward,
worked diligently to revive the weak Susan Morgan, putting in feverish effort
until her heart strengthened after a few minutes.
Question
11:
In
what state did Andrew find the newborn child? What did he conclude?
Answer:
Andrew
found the newborn baby among wet newspapers under the bed, displaying a limp,
warm, white, and boneless appearance, indicating suffocation due to a lack of
oxygen. He concluded that immediate resuscitation was necessary.
Question
12:
How
did Andrew’s practical experience come in handy?
Answer:
Drawing
on a past experience at the Samaritan, Andrew remembered a similar case and the
treatment used. This practical experience led him to decide to administer hot
and cold water therapy to the stillborn child.
Question
13:
What
efforts did Andrew make to revive the newborn baby?
Answer:
Andrew's
efforts to revive the newborn baby included laying the child on a blanket for
artificial respiration, alternating dips in hot and cold water, rubbing the slippery
child with a rough towel, and pressing and releasing its chest until signs of
life emerged.
Question
14:
How
did Andrew react to the first glimpse of the success of his efforts to help the
stillborn child come alive?
Answer:
Witnessing
the small chest of the baby heaving up as a result of his persistent efforts,
Andrew was overwhelmed with a sense of life, causing him to feel giddy. The
success almost made him faint.
Question
15:
What
was the result of Andrew’s feverish efforts after the child’s chest gave a
short, convulsive heave?
Answer:
After
the child's chest gave a short, convulsive heave, Andrew redoubled his efforts.
The child began gasping deeper, a bubble of mucus came from a nostril, the
limbs were no longer boneless, the pale skin turned pink, and, finally, the
child cried, signifying it had come alive.
Question
16:
What
was the state of the room after the resuscitation of mother and child?
Answer:
After
the resuscitation of the mother and child, the room was in disarray with
blankets, towels, basins, and soiled instruments scattered about. The
hypodermic syringe was impaled in the linoleum, the ewer was knocked over, and
the kettle lay on its side in a puddle of water.
Question
17:
Why
did Andrew say, “Fill fetch my bag later, nurse.”?
Answer:
Exhausted
and dazed after working tirelessly single-handedly, Andrew requested the nurse
to fetch his bag later, expressing his need for a break as he felt weak and
dry-throated.
Question
18:
How
did Andrew assess that night’s work?
Answer:
As
Andrew left the driller’s house, he felt tired but contemplated the work he had
done that night. Realizing that he had accomplished something genuine, he felt
a sense of achievement, marking a significant event in his medical practice.
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