06-13-2025, 01:52 PM
Below are the answers to all activities and questions from the Kerala 10th English Textbook Unit 1, Chapter 2, "In the Attic."
a. What was the officer's attitude to Szpilman?
• The officer's attitude toward Szpilman was compassionate and non-threatening. He reassured Szpilman by saying, "I've no intention of doing anything to you!" indicating he had no intention of harming him.
b. Why do you think the officer asked Szpilman to play the piano?
• The officer likely asked Szpilman to play the piano to verify his claim of being a pianist, to assess his identity, or possibly to offer him a moment of humanity and connection through music in the midst of the war's brutality.
c. Why was Szpilman hesitant to play the piano?
• Szpilman was hesitant because he hadn't practiced for two and a half years, his fingers were stiff and dirty, and his nails were uncut, making him doubt his ability to play. Additionally, he feared being discovered while playing.
Quotes:
Kerala 10th English Textbook Unit 1 Ch 2 In the Attic Textbook question and Activity answers.pdf (Size: 390.87 KB / Downloads: 5)
a. What was the officer's attitude to Szpilman?
• The officer's attitude toward Szpilman was compassionate and non-threatening. He reassured Szpilman by saying, "I've no intention of doing anything to you!" indicating he had no intention of harming him.
b. Why do you think the officer asked Szpilman to play the piano?
• The officer likely asked Szpilman to play the piano to verify his claim of being a pianist, to assess his identity, or possibly to offer him a moment of humanity and connection through music in the midst of the war's brutality.
c. Why was Szpilman hesitant to play the piano?
• Szpilman was hesitant because he hadn't practiced for two and a half years, his fingers were stiff and dirty, and his nails were uncut, making him doubt his ability to play. Additionally, he feared being discovered while playing.
- Create a 'Wall of Hope' display, featuring pictures, quotes, and suggestions to help the world end war for all time.
Quotes:
- "Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding." – Albert Einstein
- "We must be the change we wish to see in the world." – Mahatma Gandhi
- "If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other." – Mother Teresa
