Class 11 – We’re Not Afraid to Die… If We Can All Be Together – Questions & Answers (Hornbill Book)

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We’re Not Afraid to Die… If We Can All Be Together – Questions & Answers

(Class 11 – Hornbill)
Author: Gordon Cook & Alan East



1. Question: What was the author’s plan for the sea journey and who were with him?

Answer:
The author planned to sail around the world from England. He was accompanied by his wife Mary, children Jonathan and Suzanne, and two crew members.
लेखक ने इंग्लैंड से पूरी दुनिया की समुद्री यात्रा करने की योजना बनाई थी। उनके साथ उनकी पत्नी मैरी, बच्चे जोनाथन और सुज़ैन तथा दो चालक दल के सदस्य थे।


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2. Question: What happened to the ship after a few days of the journey?

Answer:
After a few days, the ship was hit by strong winds and huge waves in the Indian Ocean. It got badly damaged.
कुछ दिनों बाद हिंद महासागर में तेज हवाओं और ऊँची लहरों ने जहाज को बुरी तरह नुकसान पहुंचाया।


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3. Question: How did the author and his team face the storm?

Answer:
They remained calm and worked together to control the ship. They showed courage and determination during the storm.
उन्होंने शांत रहकर मिलकर काम किया और जहाज को संभालने की कोशिश की। उन्होंने साहस और दृढ़ता दिखाई।


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4. Question: What injuries did the author and his daughter suffer?

Answer:
The author got badly injured on his ribs and mouth. His daughter Suzanne had a deep cut on her head.
लेखक की पसलियों और मुंह में गंभीर चोट आई। उनकी बेटी सुज़ैन के सिर पर गहरा घाव था।


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5. Question: What role did the children play during the crisis?

Answer:
The children showed great courage and did not panic. Suzanne even hid her pain to keep her parents strong.
बच्चों ने बहुत साहस दिखाया और घबराए नहीं। सुज़ैन ने अपने दर्द को भी छुपाया ताकि माता-पिता मजबूत बने रहें।


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6. Question: What made the author think that they would not survive?

Answer:
The ship was badly damaged and filled with water. The waves were huge, and survival seemed impossible.
जहाज बुरी तरह क्षतिग्रस्त हो गया था और उसमें पानी भर गया था। लहरें बहुत बड़ी थीं, जिससे बचना मुश्किल लग रहा था।


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7. Question: How did the author repair the ship?

Answer:
He pumped out water continuously and repaired the damaged parts using available materials.
उन्होंने लगातार पानी बाहर निकाला और उपलब्ध साधनों से जहाज की मरम्मत की।


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8. Question: How did the family manage food and water during the journey?

Answer:
They survived on small amounts of food and water. They controlled their consumption carefully.
उन्होंने थोड़े-थोड़े भोजन और पानी से काम चलाया और सावधानी से उसका उपयोग किया।


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9. Question: How did the author and his family finally reach safety?

Answer:
After many struggles, they reached Ile Amsterdam, a small island, where they found safety.
कई कठिनाइयों के बाद वे Ile Amsterdam नामक छोटे द्वीप पर पहुंचे और सुरक्षित हो गए।


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10. Question: What message does the story convey?

Answer:
The story teaches courage, teamwork, determination, and the importance of staying united in difficult times.
यह कहानी साहस, टीमवर्क, दृढ़ता और कठिन समय में एकजुट रहने के महत्व को सिखाती है।



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