ncert book solution class 10 ( chapter 6 hundred dresses _II)

1. Why do you think Wanda’s family moved to a different city? Do you think life there was going to be different for their family?

1. In "The Hundred Dresses," Wanda's family likely moved to a different city for a fresh start or better opportunities. Life there might offer new experiences, possibly a chance for Wanda to be accepted and appreciated for who she is without facing the prejudice she encountered in her previous school.

2. Maddie thought her silence was as bad as Peggy’s teasing. Was she right?

2. Maddie's silence, while not as overt as Peggy's teasing, could still be harmful because it tacitly condoned Peggy's behavior. By not speaking up against Peggy's teasing, Maddie might have unintentionally contributed to Wanda's suffering. So in a sense, Maddie's silence could be seen as complicit in perpetuating the hurtful behavior, making it comparable to Peggy's teasing in its impact on Wanda.

3. Peggy says, “I never thought she had the sense to know we were making fun of her anyway. I thought she was too dumb. And gee, look how she can draw!” What led Peggy to believe that Wanda was dumb? Did she change her opinion later?

3. Peggy likely believed that Wanda was dumb because of her outsider status and her inability or unwillingness to defend herself against teasing. Peggy's assumption may have been influenced by prejudices or a lack of understanding. However, Peggy's later admiration for Wanda's artistic talent suggests a shift in her perception. Witnessing Wanda's talent firsthand likely challenged Peggy's initial belief, leading her to reconsider her opinion of Wanda's intelligence.

4. What important decision did Maddie make? Why did she have to think hard to do so?

4. In "The Hundred Dresses II," Maddie had to make the important decision of whether or not to accept a scholarship to an art school. She had to think carefully about it because accepting the scholarship meant leaving her family and friends behind, including her best friend Wanda, who didn't want to leave their small town. Maddie had to balance her passion for art with her loyalty to her friend and her attachment to her hometown.

5. Why do you think Wanda gave Maddie and Peggy the drawings of the dresses? Why are they surprised?

5. Wanda gave Maddie and Peggy the drawings of the dresses as a way of expressing her gratitude and friendship before leaving for her new school. Maddie and Peggy were surprised because they hadn't expected such a heartfelt gesture from Wanda, especially after the way they had treated her in the past. It was a poignant reminder of Wanda's kindness and talent, and it left a lasting impact on both of them.

6. Do you think Wanda really thought the girls were teasing her? Why or why not? 

6. Wanda may have interpreted Maddie and Peggy's behavior as teasing because they initially didn't take her seriously when she claimed to have a hundred dresses. Their skepticism and the way they brushed off her statements might have made her feel like they were making fun of her or not valuing her honesty. However, it's also possible that Wanda understood their skepticism and chose to see the positive side of their eventual regret and remorse, as they came to realize the impact of their actions on her. Ultimately, it's a complex interplay of perception and interpretation influenced by the characters' personalities and experiences.