NCERT Class 8 English Chapter 4 Bepin Choudhury’s Lapse of Memory
NCERT Solutions for Class 8 English Honeydew Chapter 4 Bepin Choudhury’s Lapse of Memory
Comprehension check (Page 62)
Question 1.
Why did the man stare at Bepin Babu in disbelief ?
Answer:
The man reminded Bepin Babu of was trip to Roneh. But Bepin Babu denied of his visit. This made the man. Therefore, he was staring at him in disbelief.
Question 2.
Where did Bepin Babu say he went in October ’58 ?
Answer:
Bepin Babu said that he had gone to Kanpur at his friend’s place in October 58.
Question 3.
Mention any three (or more) things that Parimal Ghose knew about Bepin Babu.
Answer:
Parimal Ghose knew that Bepin Babu always carries a bag of books with him, he had no children, he had lost his wife 10 years ago and his only brother died insane.
Comprehension check (Page 65)
Question 1.
Why did Bepin Babu worry about what Parimal Ghose had said ?
Answer:
He was worried as all those were intimate personal details which only a close person could know. Moreover, Bepin Babu did not know the man Parimal Ghose.
Question 2.
How did he try to decide who was right-his memory or Parimal Ghose ?
Answer:
He decided to call Dinesh Mukerji who was there with him at that time at Ranchi.
He would decide what was right.
Question 3.
Why did Bepin Babu hesitate to visit Mr. Mukerji? Why did he finally decide to phone him?
Answer:
He thought that if he visits Dinesh and confirms the trip, he would think him insane. Moreover, he could not take his ruthless sarcasm. In order to know about the truth, he finally decided to call him.
Question 4.
What did Mr Mukerji say? Did it comfort Bepin Babu, or add to his worries?
Answer:
Dinesh Mukerji confirmed that he was there in Ranchi in ’58 with him. It makes
Bepin Babu more worried as he could not remember that episode.
Comprehension check (Page 68)
Question 1.
Who was Chuni Lal ? What did he want from Bepin Babu ?
Answer:
Chuni Lal was Bepin Babu’s school friend. He wanted some help to get a job from his friend as he was jobless these days.
Question 2.
Why was Dr. Chanda puzzled ? What was unusual about Bepin Babu’s loss of memory ?
Answer:
Dr. Chanda had never experienced such type of a case about loss of memory. Bepin Babu had forgotten only one incident. It was unusual about his loss of memory.
Comprehension check (Page 70)
Question 1.
Had Bepin Babu really lost his memory and forgotten all about a trip to Ranchi?
Answer:
No, Bepin Babu had not forgotten anything. Chuni Lal made his plan to teach him a lesson. Bepin Babu had never been to Ranchi.
Question 2.
Why do you think Chuni Lal did what he did? Chuni Lal says he has no money; what is it that he does have ?
Answer:
Bepin Babu had not helped Chuni Lal in getting a job in his hard times. Chunilal has no money but he possesses a good memory. He did all to teach him a lesson.
Working With the Text (Page 70)
Question 1.
The author describes Bepin Babu as a serious and hardworking man. What evidence can you find in the story to support this ?
Answer:
Bepin Babu did not like mixing with people, had a few friends, lived alone and didn’t like spending time in idle conversation. He had been working for a big firm for the past more than 2 decades. Moreover, he had a reputation for being a conscientious worker.
Question 2.
Why did Bepin Babu change his mind about meeting Chuni Lal ? What was the result of this meeting ?
Answer:
Bepin Babu thought that Chuni Lal would remember something about his Ranchi trip in 1958. Chuni Lal confirmed his visit to Ranchi in ’58. Moreover he also informed that it was he who arranged for his ticket to Ranchi and got one of the fans repaired in his railway boggy.
Question 3.
Bepin Babu lost consciousness at Hudroo Falls. What do you think was the reason for this ?
Answer:
Bepin Babu went to Hudroo Falls. But he could not find any clue which could remind him that he had been there in Ranchi earlier. He thought he had no hope left and soon would lose everything. At that moment he got depressed and lost his mind. It overburdened him with the thought of loss of memory.
Question 4.
How do you think Bepin Babu reacted when he found out that Chunni Lal had tricked him ?
Answer:
I think that Bepin Babu must have regretted for not doing anything for his old friend Chuni Lal who was going through tough time.
Speaking and Writing (Page-73)
Question 1.
What do you think happened after Bepin Babu came to know the truth ? Was he angry with his friend for playing such a trick on him ? or do you think he decided to help a friend in need ?
Answer:
I think Bepin Babu must have regretted his selfish attitude. He was not angry with his friend for playing such a trick on him. He had learnt a lesson from the situation.
Question 2.
Imagine you are Bepin Choudhury. You have recieved Chunilal’s letter and feel ashamed that you did not bother to help an old friend down on his luck. Now you want to do something for him. Write a letter to Chunilal promising to help him soon.
Answer:
Kolkata Dear Chunilal,
Got your letter and noted the contents. Of course, you are angry with me. I feel ashamed for not helping you instantly. You told me that you were down on your luck. Even then I did not pay attention to your request. I am extremely sorry. I have already realized my mistake and lend a helping hand to you. You are requested to tell me how I can help you and in which manner. It will be my great pleasure if I could do something for you.
Yours
Bepin
Or
A prank is a childish trick. Do you remember any incident when someone played a prank on you or your friends ? Describe the prank in a paragraph.
Answer:
A prank is a childish trick played on someone by somebody who is known or unknown to the person. Recall some childhood memory and recollect the ideas in your own language. Try to be brief as the brevity is the soul of your writing. Ask your teacher to help you in this episode writing.
MCQs Multiple Choice Questions
Question 1.
Who met Bepin Babu at New Market ?
(a) Chunilal
(b) Sita Ram
(c) Parimal Ghose
(d) Kalicharan
Answer:
(c) Parimal Ghose
Question 2.
Where was Bepin Babu in 58 during Puja holiday’s ?
(a) Hapur
(b) Lucknow
(c) Kanpur
(d) Dinapur
Answer:
(c) Kanpur
Question 3.
What was Dr. Chanda talking about Bepin Babu ?
(a) Lapse of memory
(b) Lapse of snorting
(c) Lapse of writing
(d) Lapse of sleep
Answer:
(a) Lapse of memory
Question 4.
Who said that Dinesh Mukerji was in Ranchi in ’58 ?
(a) Chunilal
(b) Parimal Ghose
(c) Sita Ram
(d) Kalicharan
Answer:
(b) Parimal Ghose
Question 5.
Where did Dinesh Mukerji live ?
(a) Oxford Street
(b) Bentinck Street
(c) Beninandan Street
(d) Kalicharan’ Street
Answer:
(c) Beninandan Street