Going Places Question Answer Chapter 8

Going Places Class 12 English Flamingo ka Chapter 8 hai, jise A. R. Barton ne likha hai। Kahani ka mukhya vishay adolescent hero-worship and fantasising yaani kishoravastha mein kisi prasiddh vyakti ko apna aadarsh maanna aur uske baare mein kalpanayein karna hai।

Going Places – Summary

Kahani ki mukhya paatra Sophie ek kishori hai, jo bade-bade sapne dekhti hai। Woh boutique kholne, actress banne aur fashion designer banne jaisi kalpanayein karti hai। Uski dost Jansie practical hai aur use vastavikta samajhne ki salah deti hai।

Sophie apne bhai Geoff ko bahut pasand karti hai kyonki use lagta hai ki Geoff ki duniya uske liye rahasyamay aur romanchak hai। Sophie daava karti hai ki usne prasiddh football player Danny Casey se mulaqat ki hai। Uske parivaar mein Geoff uski baat ko kuchh had tak maanna chahta hai, jabki uske pita uski baat par vishwas nahi karte।

Sophie Danny Casey se dobara milne ki ummeed mein ek sunsaan jagah par intezaar karti hai, lekin Danny nahi aata। Isse sanket milta hai ki Sophie ki Danny se doosri mulaqat sambhavatah uski kalpana thi।

Understanding the Text

1. Where was it most likely that the two girls would find work after school?
Answer: Sophie and Jansie were most likely to find work in the biscuit factory after leaving school. Both girls were expected to work there.

2. What were the options that Sophie was dreaming of? Why does Jansie discourage her from having such dreams?
Answer: Sophie dreamed of becoming a boutique owner, manager, actress or fashion designer. Jansie discouraged her because she knew that Sophie came from a poor family and did not have enough money or opportunities to achieve such dreams easily.

3. Why did Sophie wriggle when Geoff told her father that she had met Danny Casey?
Answer: Sophie wriggled because she was embarrassed and nervous. She knew that her father did not believe her stories and might become angry if he heard that she claimed to have met Danny Casey.

4. Does Geoff believe what Sophie says about her meeting with Danny Casey?
Answer: Geoff is not completely convinced by Sophie's story. He is doubtful, although he is interested in believing that she really met Danny Casey.

5. Does her father believe her story?
Answer: No, Sophie's father does not believe her story. He considers it another one of her wild stories and remains doubtful about her claim.

6. How does Sophie include her brother Geoff in her fantasy of her future?
Answer: Sophie imagines herself entering the wider world with Geoff. She imagines riding behind him while he wears new black leather clothes and she wears a beautiful yellow dress. She sees the world welcoming them with applause. Geoff therefore represents the exciting and unknown world that Sophie wants to enter.

7. Which country did Danny Casey play for?
Answer: Danny Casey played for Ireland. The story repeatedly refers to him as an Irish football player and to Ireland's chances in the World Cup.

Further Questions

8. Why didn't Sophie want Jansie to know about her story with Danny?
Answer: Sophie wanted to keep the story secret because she considered her meeting with Danny something special and personal. She was also afraid that Jansie would tell other people in the neighbourhood.

9. Did Sophie really meet Danny Casey?
Answer: The story leaves this ambiguous, but it strongly suggests that Sophie imagined the second meeting. Sophie had actually seen Danny Casey at the football match and had apparently met him in the arcade, but there is no reliable evidence that he agreed to meet her later. When she waits for him, he never comes.

10. Which was the only occasion when she got to see Danny Casey in person?
Answer: The only clearly established occasion was when Sophie saw Danny Casey playing football for United. She watched him score a goal and admired his extraordinary football skills.

Talking About the Text

1. Sophie's dreams and disappointments are all in her mind.
Answer: Yes, most of Sophie's dreams are products of her imagination. She dreams of becoming rich and successful despite having limited opportunities. Her fantasy about meeting Danny Casey also appears to be connected with her desire for an exciting life beyond her ordinary surroundings. Her disappointment comes when she waits for Danny but he does not appear. This shows the conflict between fantasy and reality.

2. It is natural for teenagers to have unrealistic dreams. What are the benefits and disadvantages of such fantasising?
Answer: Fantasising can help teenagers develop creativity, ambition and hope. Dreams can motivate them to work towards a better future. However, excessive fantasising can also create unrealistic expectations and disappointment. Teenagers should therefore dream big but also understand reality and work practically to achieve their goals.

Working with Words

1. "Words had to be prized out of him like stones out of a ground."
Meaning: Geoff spoke very little. Sophie had to make a lot of effort to get him to talk.

2. "Sophie felt a tightening in her throat."
Meaning: Sophie felt sad, emotional or distressed when she looked at her family's difficult living conditions.

3. "If he keeps his head on his shoulders."
Meaning: It means if Danny Casey remains sensible and does not become distracted by fame or other things.

4. "On Saturday they made their weekly pilgrimage to the United."
Meaning: They regularly went to watch United's football match, almost as if it were a special religious visit.

5. "She saw… him ghost past the lumbering defenders."
Meaning: Danny moved very quickly and smoothly past the slow-moving defenders, almost like a ghost.

Noticing Form – Present Participles

The chapter uses -ing forms such as coming, linking, staring, knowing, and leaving. They can show that two actions are happening at the same time.

Examples:

coming home from school
linking arms with her
staring far down the street
knowing they were both earmarked for the biscuit factory
leaving Jansie standing in the rain

Five more examples:

scooping shepherd's pie into his mouth
hanging on the back of his father's chair
tinkering with a part of his motorcycle
travelling to his work
waiting for Danny

Thinking About Language

Colloquial / Informal Words

The chapter gives examples such as chuffed, nosey and gawky, which are informal words used in everyday speech.

Ten more informal words:

kid
guy
buddy
cool
awesome
silly
crazy
wow
stuff
bloke

Writing

Think of a person whom you would like to have as your role-model. Write down the points to be discussed or questions to be asked if you were asked to interview that person on a television show.

Interview with My Role Model

Interviewer: What inspired you to become successful?
Role Model: Hard work, discipline and continuous learning inspired me.

Interviewer: What was the biggest challenge in your life?
Role Model: My biggest challenge was overcoming failure and continuing to work towards my goal.

Interviewer: How do you deal with failure?
Role Model: I learn from my mistakes and try again.

Interviewer: What qualities are necessary for success?
Role Model: Discipline, patience, honesty and determination are very important.

Interviewer: What is your message to young people?
Role Model: Dream big, but always combine your dreams with hard work and practical action.

The textbook specifically asks students to prepare points or questions for interviewing a person they admire.

Important Word Meanings

Word	Meaning
incongruity	lack of harmony / असंगति
arcade	covered passage / बाजार की गैलरी
prodigy	highly talented young person
amber glow	yellowish-orange light
chuffed	very pleased
wharf	place beside water for loading boats
solitary	alone
pangs of doubt	feelings of uncertainty
melancholy	sadness
sophisticated	refined / cultured
apprentice	trainee
pilgrimage	regular special visit
ecstatic	extremely happy
nosey	curious about others' affairs
gawky	awkward in appearance
despondent	very sad / hopeless
resignation	acceptance of something unpleasant
fantasy	imagined situation
hero-worship	excessive admiration of a hero