We're Not Afraid to Die... if We Can All Be Together Question Answer Chapter 2 Solved PDF

1. honing our seafaring skills
Answer: Improving and developing our skills in sailing.

2. pinpricks in the vast ocean
Answer: Very small islands appearing like tiny points in the huge ocean.

3. ominous silence
Answer: A frightening silence that suggests something bad may happen.

4. a tousled head
Answer: A head with untidy or disordered hair.

5. Mayday calls
Answer: Emergency radio calls made by a ship or aircraft asking for help.

1. List the steps taken by the captain

(i) to protect the ship when rough weather began.
Answer:
1. He dropped the storm jib.
2. He lashed a heavy mooring rope in a loop across the stern.
3. He double-lashed everything.
4. He went through the life-raft drill.
5. He attached lifelines.
6. He wore oilskins and a life jacket.

(ii) to check the flooding of the water in the ship.
Answer:
1. Checked flooding inside the ship.
2. Stretched canvas and secured waterproof hatch covers over damaged holes.
3. Tried to prevent more water entry.
4. Used hand pumps to remove water.
5. Connected another electric pump to an out-pipe.
6. Continued pumping till water level came under control.

2. Describe the mental condition of the voyagers on 4 and 5 January.
Answer: On 4 January they were exhausted but hopeful after reducing water level. On 5 January the sea worsened again, but the children stayed calm and brave. Jonathan's words gave the captain fresh determination.

3. Describe the shifts in the narration of the events as indicated in the three sections of the text. Give a subtitle to each section.
Answer:
Section 1 - The Voyage and the Storm: Journey begins and weather worsens; giant wave damages Wavewalker.
Section 2 - The Struggle for Survival: Flooding, emergency repairs, pumping and non-stop survival efforts.
Section 3 - Hope and Rescue: Search for Ile Amsterdam, family courage and final safety.

1. What difference did you notice between the reaction of the adults and the children when faced with danger?
Answer: Adults were worried and fully aware of danger, while children remained brave and optimistic. Their courage gave emotional strength to adults.

2. How does the story suggest that optimism helps to endure "the direst stress"?
Answer: Optimism kept the crew and family mentally strong. Positive attitude helped them continue efforts until they reached safety.

3. What lessons do we learn from such hazardous experiences when we are face-to-face with death?
Answer: We learn courage, calmness, teamwork, determination and not giving up even in extreme situations.

4. Why do you think people undertake such adventurous expeditions in spite of the risks involved?
Answer: To explore, face challenges, test courage and skills, and learn from real-life experiences.

1. How many words does your language have for storm?
Answer: In Hindi: andhi, tufan, andhi-tufan, jhanjhavat, bavandar.

2. Think of similar terms in your language for vessels.
Answer: nav, nauka, jahaj, steamer, dongi, pot.

3. Catamaran is derived from which Indian language?
Answer: Textbook asks students to check dictionary. PDF does not provide a fixed answer.

4. Have you heard any boatmen's songs? What emotions do these songs express?
Answer: They usually express hope, courage, joy, longing, love and attachment to river/sea and homeland.

(a) knot: a fastening made by tying rope/string.

(b) stern: serious or strict in manner.

(c) boom: sudden rapid growth.

(d) hatch: coming out of an egg.

(e) anchor: source of stability/support.

(a) airship: lighter-than-air aircraft.

(b) flagship: most important ship in a fleet.

(c) lightship: ship with beacon/light for warning or guidance.

1. Label the parts of the yacht.
Answer: Bow, Cabin, Rudder, Cockpit, Stern, Boom, Mainsail, Mast.

2. Information on Ile Amsterdam
Answer: South Indian Ocean; between southernmost Australia and South Africa; sovereignty: France; population: around 35 (meteorological staff); land area: 86 sq km.

3. Locate Ile Amsterdam on the world map.
Answer: It lies in the South Indian Ocean between southernmost parts of Australia and South Africa.