Extra Questions Answers of Deep Water CBSE CLASS 12 ENGLISH CORE FLAMINGO

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1.Describe the first experience of the author with water.

Ans. When author was only four years old, he went to California. There a misadventure took place. A big wave knocked him down. He nearly drowned and he felt as if his breath was no more. This created an aversion to water in him.

2.What happened at the Y.M.C.A pool?

Ans. The author had a bitter experience at the Y.M.C.A pool. But at that pool a big boy pushed threw him to the pool. He made various attempts to save himself, but each time he failed. He thought that he would die as he found no hope and lost his consciousness. Fortunately, he was rescued from there.

3.How did the author fell in the pool?

Ans. The Y.MC.A pool was safe enough. It was only two or three feet deep at the end whereas was nine feet at the other. But a big bruiser of a boy arrived and tossed him into the deeper part of the pool. In this way, the author fell in the pool.

4.Why did the author decide to learn swimming?

Ans. Douglas was quite determined to get over his fear of water. This is because he couldn’t enjoy those water-based activities like boating, fishing, canoeing, etc. Moreover, he wanted to overcome his fear for water. That’s why, he appointed an instructor who would teach him to swim.

5.How did the author practice swimming?

Ans. Douglas appointed an instructor who would teach him to swim. He practiced for five days a week. At first he taught him the basics of swimming by suspending him with a rope. Through this he was made to cross the pool. This went for three months. After that, Douglas was taught to breathe inside the water. After seven months, he finally learnt to swim.

6.Who was responsible for the misadventure caused at the Y.MC.A pool?

Ans. The big bruiser of a boy was responsible for the misadventure caused at the Y.M.C.A pool. He picked the author and threw him into the deeper part of the pool.

7.How did the author come out of the pool?

Ans. The author tried hard but couldn’t come out of the pool. Douglas swallowed water and choked. Douglas tried again but his legs seemed to be paralysed. He could not come out of the pool and started to scream. Douglas tried for the last time and thought that he would die and lost consciousness. Then he was rescued by some people and he was found vomiting beside the pool.

8.Was the author successful in learning to swim? What did he do?

Ans. Yes, the author was determined enough. Douglas appointed an instructor who would teach him to swim. He practised for five days a week. At first, he taught him the basics of swimming by suspending him with a rope. Through this, he was made to cross the pool. This went for three months. After that, Douglas was taught to breathe inside the water. After seven months, he finally learnt to swim.

Long Answer Type Questions (5 MARKS)

1.How is the title of the story “Deep Water” justifiable?

Ans. The title of the story “Deep Water” by William Douglas is well justified. The narrator of the story has an aversion to water. When the author was only four years old, he went to California. There a misadventure took place. A big wave knocked him down. He nearly drowned and he felt as if his breath was no more. The Y.MC.A pool was safe enough. It was only two or three feet deep at the end whereas was nine feet at the other. But a big bruiser of a boy arrived and tossed him into the deeper part of the pool. He was afraid but he didn’t lose hope.

Douglas planned that he would make a huge jump when he would reach the bottom of the pool but his attempt failed. He tried for multiple times but failed. Finally, he gathered all his strength and thought that he would be able to jump but instead he came slowly and saw nothing other than water. He got panicked and tried to yell but couldn’t make any sound. His eyes and nose came out of the water but his mouth didn’t. Douglas swallowed water and choked. He tried again but his legs seemed to be paralysed.

Douglas could not come out of the pool and started to scream. He tried for the last time and thought that he would die and lost consciousness. After that, he avoided water-based activities. But he was determined enough. Douglas appointed an instructor who would teach him to swim. He practised for five days a week. At first, he taught him the basics of swimming by suspending him with a rope.

Through this, he was made to cross the pool. This went for three months. After that, Douglas was taught to breathe inside the water. After seven months, he finally learnt to swim and his terror was removed forever. Thus, the title is justifiable.

2.What happened at the Y.M.C.A swimming pool?

Ans. The Y.M.C.A swimming pool the narrator had undergone a bitter experience. The pool was safe enough. It was only two or three feet deep at the end whereas was nine feet at the other. But a big bruiser of a boy arrived and tossed him into the deeper part of the pool. He was afraid but he didn’t lose hope. Douglas planned that he would make a huge jump when he would reach the bottom of the pool but his attempt failed.

He tried for multiple times but failed. Finally, he gathered all his strength and thought that he would be able to jump but instead he came slowly and saw nothing other than water. He got panicked and tried to yell but couldn’t make any sound. His eyes and nose came out of the water but his mouth didn’t. Douglas swallowed water and choked. Douglas tried again but his legs seemed to be paralysed.

He could not come out of the pool and started to scream. Douglas tried for the last time and thought that he would die and lost consciousness. He was rescued by someone. That night he couldn’t eat anything. He started avoiding water-based activities.

3.Give the character sketch of the narrator.

Ans. The story “Deep Water” was written by William Douglas. He was quite determined. Douglas gave detailed information regarding his drowning experience at the Y.M.C.A pool. He had a bitter experience with water which shows that he had courage and strong will power. Douglas was afraid of water still he worked hard to overcome the fear. Douglas appointed an instructor who would teach him to swim.

He practised for five days a week. At first, he taught him the basics of swimming by suspending him with a rope. Through this, he was made to cross the pool. This went for three months. After that, Douglas was taught to breathe inside the water. After seven months, he finally learnt to swim and his terror was removed forever. He would be an inspiration to many other people.