Azeem academy english notes

A Visit to a Small Planet

Q.1. What is the purpose of visit of Kreton? (imp)

Ans: As Kreton says the purpose of his visit is to take the charge of the world He also wants to study the culture of the earthen people.

Q.2. How did Kreton impress General Powers? (imp)

Ans: Kreton impresses General Powers with extraordinary powers. He reads the thinking of human minds. He builds an invisible wall around his ship. It is also an impressive thing that he has come to take over the charge of the world single-handed.

Q.3. What is the role of General Powers in the play? (imp)

Ans: General Powers is the powerful chief of National Guard. His duty is to protect his country from foreign invasion. He doubts the Kreton to be a spy and wants to arrest him. He tries to overpower him but stands powerless before Kreton.

Q.4. Draw a character sketch of Ms. Spelding.

Ans: Mrs. Spelding is a simple and loving lady. She has no interest in national and international affairs. She becomes worried when the spaceship lands right on her rose-garden. She asks John to ask Kreton to remove his spaceship from there.

Q.5. What type of life do you foresee in 5000? (imp)

Ans: The life in 5000 would be highly scientific. People may have the ability to read others’ minds. Space journey will be common. Along with all this progress, there will be a decline of moral values.

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