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Class 11 English Core
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Chapter - 5. BIRTH - A. J Cronin
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☞ The
story is written by a British writer and physician A.J Cronin.
☞ The
story is an extract from" The citadel" where a doctor has to deal
with a difficult case of a mother who has complications in her pregnancy. He
tried to save both the mother and the child.
☞ Andrew
Manson is a newly minted Doctor who begins his career with the help of a doctor
named Edward Page.
☞ The
story deals with the hardship that medical professionals go through trying to
save people from life threatening situations.
☞ The
lesson begins with Andrew walking towards his home after having an unpleasant
time with his girlfriend Christine.
☞ He
finds Joe Morgan outside his house waiting for him. Joe and Susan had been
expecting a child.
☞ He
recalls how his friends too are having a hard time in their relationships. On
the other hand, he feels that marriage is meant to be something peaceful and
cheerful, he finds himself in a conflict.
☞ Susan's
mother tells him how worried Susan is for the child because the situation is
complicated. After performing the procedure, the child is born, but is
lifeless.
☞ Confused
between addressing the child or the mother, who herself lay unconscious at the
moment, he chooses to look after Susan first.
☞ He
injected her with a few medicines and when he realised that her heart was
regaining its strength, he turned towards the child. It was a boy in perfect
shape.
☞ He
suddenly remembered that it was a case of restricted oxygen supply and thus, he
instructed the nurse to get hot and cold water.
☞ The
nurse, reluctant at first, got him what he needed and he juggled the child in
hot and cold water simultaneously. After all his efforts, the child still lay
lifeless. All others had already lost hope, while he continued with the
procedures.
☞ Finally,
the child heaved and got his breath.
☞ His
body was no longer still, leaving everyone surprised. The nurse muttered words
of prayer while holding the child. The grandmother was also praying.
☞ Susan,
still lay unconscious and exhausted, Andrew left while informing Joe that all
was well.
☞ While
he was walking home at around five in the morning, his heart was full at having
accomplished something real in his life.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
1. Why is the lesson named "Birth"?
a.
Because the doctor is a specialist in childbirths
b.
Because a lot of childbirths take place
c. Because it is about birth of a child
d.
Because it talks about philosophy of life
2. What can you say about Dr. Andrew after reading
"Birth"?
a.
He did not put all his efforts
b. He fulfilled his obligations well as a doctor
c.
His skills were not enough
d.
He was arrogant
3. "But her hands were together, her lips moved without
sound. Who is her?
a.
Susan
b.
Midwife
c. Mrs. Morgan's mother
d.
Not clear from the story
4. During the whole incident, Joe did not enter the house. Why?
a.
Because he was superstitious
b.
Because he didn't want to disturb
c.
Because he didn't want to see the child
d. Because he was anxious
5. How long did it take for Andrew's efforts to yield results?
a.
Fifteen minutes
b.
All efforts went into vain
c.
One hour
d. Half an hour
6. What did Andrew remember in the middle of ongoing treatment?
a.
About his love for Christine
b. Morgan family's longing for a child
c.
His time in Samaritan
d.
About his obligation as a doctor
7. What did Andrew conclude from the whiteness of the child?
a.
That he was dead
b. That he suffered from lack of oxygen
c.
That he should be taken to hospital
d.
That Andrew couldn't save him
8. What all things did Andrew use in the treatment?
a.
Hot and cold water
b.
Basins and towels
c.
A blanket
d. All of the above
9. "Don't fret, mother, I'll not run away." Why did
Andrew say this?
a. To reassure Mrs. Morgan's mother
b.
To fulfil his obligations
c.
To break the silence
d.
To handle a critical situation well
10. How did Andrew try to save the still born?
a. Using a special method of respiration
b.
Calling Dr. Edward
c.
Taking him to a hospital
d.
Giving him blood
11. The newborn child was ……
a.
Healthy
b. Lifeless
c.
Underweight
d.
Anaemic
12. One night Dr.Andrew found Joe Morgan waiting at his ……. ?
a. Home
b.
clinic
c.
Hotel
d.
park
13. Mrs.Morgan's mother wanted the doctor not to administer …….
a. chloroform
b.
oxygen
c.
Hydrogen
d.
none.
14. The child's mother was in ……….. condition.
a. Grave
b.
happy
c.
fearless
d.
none of this
15. The doctor decides to save the ……… first.
a. Mother
b.
Child
c.
Both of them
d.
None
16. The doctor gives ……… to the mother.
a. an injection.
b.
tablet
c.
a tonic
d.
drip
17. The doctor dips the child in cold water and hot water to
revive its ……
a. heart
b.
lungs
c.
kidneys
d.
brain
18. The Doctor rubbed the child with …….
a.
cotton
b. towel
c.
scrubber
d.
none of these
19. The baby 's skin turned into which colour?
a. pinkish.
b.
blackish
c.
yellowish
d.
reddish
20. What was the name of the Doctor?
a.
Dr.John Harry.
b.
Dr.Joe Morgan
c. Andrew Manson
d.
none of these
21. What was the name of Joe Morgan's wife?
a. Susan Morgan
b.
Cris Morgan
c.
kalra Morgan
d.
Anna Morgan
22. ………… was Dr.Andrew's beloved?
a.
Kathy
b.
Marcia
c. Christine.
d.
Mary
23. What was Andrew's profession?
a. Doctor.
b.
Teacher
c.
Lawyer
d.
Politician
24. What made Dr Manson horrified at the birth of the child?
a.
The child was weak
b. The child was lifeless
c.
The child was of strange appearance
d.
The child was black.
25. Joe's wife was expecting a child after the marriage of …….. years.
a.
10 years
b. Teacher
c.
15 years
d.
12 years
26. Mrs Morgan was expecting her ...... child?
a. first
b.
second
c.
third
d.
fourth
VERY SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
1. The story "Birth" is an excerpt from which book?
Ans.
The narrative "Birth" is an excerpt from A.J. Cronin's novel The
Citadel.
2. Where does the Morgan family live
Ans.
The Morgan family lived at Blaenelly's 12, Blaina Terrace.
3. What does the word 'Premonition' Mean?
Ans.
Intuition.
4. What does the word 'Probing' mean?
Ans.
Searching.
5. Who is Andrew Manson in the story?
Ans.
Andrew Manson is a newly minted doctor who began his career with the help of
Dr. Edward Page.
6. Why was Joe Morgan waiting for Andrew even though it was
nearly midnight?
Ans.
Joe's wife was about to give birth to a child. She was middle-aged and weak.
7. Who was waiting for Andrew and where?
Ans.
At the Bryngower, Joe Morgan was waiting for Dr. Andrew Manson.
8. What had the nurse done with the child while Andrew was
attending to the mother?
Ans.
The nurse had given up the baby for dead and put it under the bed with sodden
newspapers.
9. What unexpected miracle took place to turn Andrew's
desperation into joy?
Ans.
Andrew's desperation turned into joy when the baby started breathing. Andrew
was able to save both the mother and the child.
SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
1. How did Andrew assess that night's work?
Ans.
As Andrew left the driller's house he felt tired. He kept thinking of the work
he had done that night. He realised that at last he had done something real.
For him it was an achievement.
2. Was Andrews Manson depressed about his marriage?
Ans.
Andrew Manson was depressed about his marriage. He had seen many failed
marriages and feared for his own marriage with Christine. He thought she was
sweet. His idea about marriage at the moment was that it was idyllic.
3. Who is Joe Morgan in the story? Who was he waiting for?
Ans.
Joe Morgan works as a driller in the mining town of Blaenelly. He is a
middle-aged man who is huge, powerful, and heavy. Dr. Andrew Manson was the one
he was looking for.
4. Why was Joe waiting for Andrew?
Ans.
Joe and his wife Susan had been married for twenty years and were expecting
their first child, so he was looking forward to seeing Andrew. Joe was waiting
for the doctor to arrive to assist Susan with the delivery of the baby.
5. What dilemma did Andrew face when the child was born?
Ans.
Andrew was in a dilemma whether to save the child or the mother. The mother was
critical so he gave the child to the nurse and turned to the mother first.
6. Why did Andrew say, "I'll fetch my bag later,
nurse."?
Ans.
Andrew had worked hard single-handedly and constantly to save the mother as
well as the stillborn child. The constant efforts, tension, desperation caused
by failure combined to make him weak and dazed. His throat was dry. But he had
accomplished a great task as a doctor that day and was more or less done for
the day. He would not need the bag anymore that day. He was ecstatic and
relieved.
7. Where was Andrew led by Joe? Why did Joe not enter with the
doctor?
Ans.
While his wife was giving birth to their first child, Andrew was taken to his
house by Joe. Joe was agitated since it happened after 20 years of marriage, so
he refused to enter the house.
8. How does Andrew console Susan's mother? Why does he do so?
Ans.
Susan's mother was reassured by Andrew's words, "Don't worry, mother, I
won't run away," because she knew that people wait for a certain amount of
time, and the doctor might leave because he had to wait longer than normal.
9. What made Andrew feel a shiver of horror?
Ans.
Dr. Andrew Manson visited Susan to assist her with the birth of her first
child. It took a long time and a lot of patience to accomplish it, and when he
finally succeeded, he found that the baby was lifeless, he stared at the
infant's inert form, unable to detect any movement in the newborn that caused a
shudder of terror to run down his spine.
10. What was the result of Andrew's feverish efforts after the
child's chest gave a short, convulsive heave?
Ans.
Andrew redoubled his efforts. The child began to gasp deeper and deeper. A
bubble of mucus came from the nostril. The limbs were no longer boneless. The
pale skin tuned pink. Then the child cried. It came alive.
11. What does Andrew feel about marriages?
Ans.
Andrew considered marriage to be a serene and lovely condition. He adored
Christine, but his mind and heart were at odds, leaving him befuddled and
enraged.
12. What confused Andrew? How did he save Susan?
Ans.
As soon as Andrew was successful in delivering the infant, he was taken back by
the sight of a lifeless baby, as well as Susan, the mother. Andrew's heart was
compelled to save the stillborn infant. He examined the mother, who was in a
dismal situation. He wasn't sure who he should go to first. He saved the mother
by giving her the medicine though hypodermic injection.
13. What happened to Susan's newborn child?
Ans.
Susan delivered the infant who was stillborn. Andrew discovered the baby in the
damp newspapers beneath the bed; the body was white and delicate, and the head
was drooping on the thin neck, and the limbs appeared to be boneless. He
deduced that the whiteness on the body was due to asphyxia, from lack of
oxygen.
14. How did Dr. Andrew Manson revive the lifeless baby?
Ans.
Andrew initially saved Susan, then attempted to save the lifeless baby. He
wrapped the infant in a blanket and gave him cardio pulmonary resuscitation.
His second attempt was to alternately dip the baby in hot and cold water. He
then used a rough towel to rub the slick child. Finally, Andrew pushed and
released the baby's chest until it began to breathe, indicating that it had a
chance of survival.
15. What was the condition of the room after life saving efforts
done by Andrew?
Ans.
The room was in a very messy state after Andrew's efforts to resuscitate the
mother and kid. Blankets, towels, basins, and filthy tools cluttered the floor.
The point of the hypodermic syringe punctured lay on the floor. The ewer had
been knocked over, and the kettle was lying in a puddle of water on its side.
LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS
1. Write a character sketch of Dr Andrew Manson.
Ans.
Dr. Andrew Manson was a recent medical graduate. In a small mining town, he
served as an assistant to Dr. Edward Page. He was in love with Christine, but
had to endure a miserable evening with her. Joe Morgan was waiting for Andrew.
Andrew was agitated as a result of his altercation with Christine. Joe asked
Andrew to come home at midnight and check on her wife, who was about to give
birth. Andrew did not demand payment and promptly accompanied Joe to his home.
Не delivered the baby but noticed that the child was lifeless and Susan's
condition was also serious. He became terrified and perplexed as to who should
be revived first. However, he decided to save the mother first, making several
medical attempts to save her, before attempting to revive the infant. He
successfully revived them both and remained at their door until he was certain
that everything was back to normal.
2. Compare and contrast Andrew's emotional, mental and physical
state at the beginning of the story and at the end.
Ans.
At the beginning of the story Andrew is physically tired and emotionally upset.
He has just returned from a disappointing evening with Christine, the girl he
loved. His thoughts are heavy and muddled. The episode he had witnessed at
Cardiff station still filled his mind with sadness. Though he thought of
marriage as a blissful state, he couldn't help remembering the miserable
failure of many marriages.
At
the end of the story, Andrew is physically exhausted but emotionally cheerful
and mentally alert. His mind is filled with joy and self-satisfaction.
He
has performed an unusual feat, no less than a miracle. He calls upon God as a
witness that he has done something real at last. This sense of achievement
helps him to overcome physical fatigue. His sense of duty towards his patients
helps him to attend them whole-heartedly. He forgets his personal feelings and
thinks only of reviving the patients.
3. What affected Andrew's performance at Morgan's house? How did
it influence his career?
Ans.
After midnight, Andrew returned back to his home. That evening, his encounter
with Christine was not pleasant. Moreover, he was saddened by various
occurrences of the dismal married couple. Joe Morgan stood outside his house,
waiting for the doctor. He took Andrew to his home, where his wife Susan was
about to give birth. Both of them were absolutely intent on having this child.
Andrew chose to wait and provide medical assistance. He had no clue that the
events of that night would bring him not only great joy but also fame and
fortune. He laboured tirelessly and precisely to preserve the mother's and her
newborn child's lives.
4. Write the summary of the story "Birth".
Ans. Birth is an excerpt from A.J. Cronin's novel "The Citadel." Dr. Andrew Manson, a newly graduated doctor, is the main character of the story. Andrew was a doctor in his early twenties. One evening, he is summoned by a man named Joe Morgan to observe a delivery case. Joe Morgan visits Dr. Andrew in order to bring him home to his wife Susan. This was the couple's first kid after twenty years of marriage. Andrew was able to deliver the baby after an hour of effort and decided to wait until the work was completed. Andrew notices that the baby was stillborn and limp and that the mother's health was in grave danger. He initially saved the mother's life by administering a life- saving shot, and then he undertook a series of medical techniques to save the life of the infant. Andrew carried on with the process till the baby began to whimper and let out a cry.
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