SSLC KARNATAKA
Subject – English (3rd Language)
ONLINE PRACTICE TEST
UNIT 7 – PROSE
Unit 7: Sohrab and Rustum
Important Notes for Exam Study
Key Points
- Rustum:
- A great hero of Persia, known for his bravery and as a warrior.
- Protected Persia from enemies as the chief of the army.
- Tahminah:
- Daughter of a chieftain from Turan.
- Married Rustum and gave birth to a son, Sohrab.
- Lied to Rustum about having a daughter to prevent him from taking Sohrab away.
- Sohrab:
- Son of Rustum and Tahminah.
- Grew into a strong and famous warrior.
- Desired to meet his father but did not know who he was.
- Conflict Between Father and Son:
- Persia and Turan went to war.
- Sohrab wanted to fight Rustum, hoping to meet him.
- Rustum hid his identity and denied being himself during the fight.
- Tragic Ending:
- Sohrab did not kill Rustum during the fight due to his kind heart.
- Rustum fatally wounded Sohrab.
- Sohrab revealed his identity, and Rustum realized too late that Sohrab was his son.
- Sohrab died at Rustum’s feet, leaving him in sorrow.
Comprehension Questions
A. Answer Briefly:
- Who was Rustum?
Rustum was a great Persian hero and warrior. - Who saw Rustum while hunting?
A chieftain of Turan saw him. - Who was Tahminah?
Tahminah was the daughter of the chieftain of Turan and married Rustum. - Why did Rustum return to Persia?
Rustum, being a warrior, returned to his army as he disliked staying idle. - Why did the king of Persia send Rustum?
To fight Sohrab and save the honor of Persia. - What did Sohrab ask Rustum during the fight?
Sohrab asked if he was Rustum. - Why didn’t Sohrab kill Rustum?
Sohrab’s kind heart did not permit him to kill Rustum. - What truth did Sohrab reveal while dying?
Sohrab revealed he was Rustum’s son. - How did Rustum react after realizing Sohrab was his son?
Rustum was horrified and heartbroken.