Questions 9–12 — Answer any 3 (3 × 2 = 6)
.9. What is a Horegallu and what is its meaning?
Answer:
A horegallu is a stone bench placed under a shady tree, usually in villages, where travellers can sit and rest. Literally, horegallu means “a stone that can bear weight.” In the lesson, it also symbolises people who patiently listen to the worries of others and help them lighten their emotional burdens.
.10. What does the title Amigo Brothers refer to?
Answer:
The title Amigo Brothers refers to Antonio Cruz and Felix Vargas, two young boxers who are very close friends. The Spanish word “amigo” means “friend.” Though they have to fight against each other in an important boxing match, their friendship remains stronger than their desire to win.
.11. Add suitable prepositions from the bracket.
Then, look carefully ______ that enormous three-storey house ______ front of us.
(in, on, at, of)
Answer:
Then, look carefully at that enormous three-storey house in front of us.
Correct prepositions: at, in
.12. “Thou whom a woman laid in a manger.” What does the term ‘manger’ refer to?
Answer:
A manger is a long open container or trough from which cattle or horses eat. Here, it refers to the manger in which infant Jesus was laid by Mary after his birth.
Answers at a Glance
| Qn. | Key Points |
|---|---|
| .9 | Horegallu – stone bench; “stone that can bear weight”; symbol of emotional support |
| .10 | Antonio and Felix; amigo = friend; friendship stronger than competition |
| .11 | at, in |
| .12 | Feeding trough for animals; infant Jesus was laid in a manger |