Class 12 English Flamingo Poets and Pancakes (Short question answers)

 

NCERT Solutions For Class 12 English

Flamingo

Poets and Pancakes 

(Asokamitran)

Short question answers

 

1. What does the writer mean by ‘the fiery misery’ of those subjected to make-up’?

Answer. The writer is attempting to shed light on the problems performers and actresses suffer as a result of half a dozen mirrors surrounded by big light bulbs by referring to 'the flaming misery' of those subjected to make-up. The lights produced a lot of heat and were definitely not pleasant to look at.

2. What is the example of national integration that the author refers to?

Answer. A Bengali was the head of the make-up studio at first, but he outgrew Gemini Studios and moved on to larger chances. Following him was a Maharashtrian, who was helped by a Dharwar Kannadiga, an Andhra, a Madras Indian Christian, an Anglo-Burmese, and the usual local Tamils. The fact that people from all cultures collaborated promotes the post-independence national integration scenario. It demonstrates that people were unified even before All India Radio and Doordarshan brought up the idea.

3. What work did the ‘office boy’ do in the Gemini Studios? Why did he join the studios? Why was he disappointed?

Answer. The 'office kid' was in charge of slapping paint on the faces of players during crowd shooting. He came to Gemini Studios with the goal of becoming a top-tier actor, screenwriter, or producer.

4. Why did the author appear to be doing nothing at the studios?

Answer. The author’s job was to cut and collect newspaper clippings or sometimes even writing them by hand. This was easier and lesser in comparison to what others were doing at the Studio.

5. Why was the office boy frustrated? Who did he show his anger on?

Answer. The office lad was dissatisfied because he believed his literary gift would be squandered in a room full of barbers and make-up artists. He was able to direct his rage toward Subbu.

6. Subbu is described as a many-sided genius. List four of his special abilities.

Answer. Subbu, a guy of many talents, could always appear cheery, was an exceptional actor who could play his roles in a variety of ways, was an adept poet, and adored everyone he encountered.

7. Why was the legal adviser referred to as the opposite by others?

Answer Others referred to the legal adviser as the polar opposite since he once blackmailed an actress by taping her while she was having tantrums on work. This is not legal, so he was frequently referred to as the reverse.

8. Why was the Moral Rearmament Army welcomed at the Studios?

Answer. Frank Buchman's Moral Re-Armament brigade was warmly welcomed in the studio, owing to their political affiliation. The MRA was a pleasant distraction from their routine days at the studio.

9. Why is the Englishman’s visit referred to as an unexplained mystery?

Answer. The Englishman's visit to the Gemini Studios is described as an inexplicable mystery because no one could determine if he was a poet or an editor. Furthermore, no one in the studio understood what he was saying because his accent was beyond their comprehension.

10. Who was the English visitor to the studios?

Answer. Stephen Spender

11. Why was Kothamangalam Subbu considered No. 2 in Gemini Studios?

Answer. By using flattery, Kothamangalam Subbu was able to secure the position closest to The Boss. He wasn't clever, but he was happy and devoted to The Boss. When The Boss was in a jam, he gave solutions. As a result, the staff ranked him second in Gemini Studios.