The March King Questions/anwsers

L-2 THE MARCH KING

-KATHERINE   LITTLE  BAKELESS

Objective type questions 

1. Who is the writer of the lesson The March King?

Ans. Katherine Little Bakeless.

2. What did Philip want to become when he was a child?

Ans. He wanted to become a musician.

3. What was the name of Philip's music teacher?

Ans. Mr. Esputa.

4. Which instrument did Philip play?

Ans. Violin.

5. Which game did Philip like?

Ans. Philip liked the game of baseball.

6. What was the name of the Baker?

Ans. Charlie.

7. Who scolded Philip at the bakery?

Ans. Baker's wife.

8. Who gave the shirt to Philip for the concert?

Ans. Mrs. Esputa.

9. What was the name of Philip's friend?

Ans. The name of Philip's friend was Ed.

10. Name the newspaper which held an essay contest?

Ans. The Washington Post.

11. How old was Philip when he accepted the leadership of the Marine Band?

Ans. Twenty-six years old.

12. What is Marine band?

Ans. Marine band is the official band of the President of the United States.

13. John Philip Sousa became the _____of the Marine Band.

 Ans. leader.

14. How many marches did Philip write?

Ans. He wrote a hundred marches.

15. On the day of the concert, Philip went to play a game of__________.

Ans. baseball.

16. Which instrument was Philip to play in the concert?

Ans. The violin.

17. Who revealed the news of Philip9s selection by a circus band leader to his

mother?

Ans. Ed's mother.

18. Washington was full of bands during the early________

Ans. 1860's.

19. Philip came to be known as the__________

Ans. March King.

20. Philip learned violin quickly as he was both ________and eager to learn.

Ans. talented.

21. The Washington Post Newspaper held ________ Contest

Ans. an Essay.

 

SHORT Q/A

 

Q.1. What did Philip want to become when he was a child?

Ans. Philip wanted to become a musician. 

Or

 Ans. When Philip was a child, he wanted to become a musician after watching his father lead the United States Marine Band.

Q.2. Why did Philip learn violin quickly?

Ans. Philip was talented and always eager to learn. So Philip learnt violin.

Or

Ans. Philip learned violin quickly because he was both talented and eager to learn. He enjoyed music more than his other subjects.

 

Q.3. Why did Philip get into trouble on the day of the concert?

 

Ans. Philip’s mother was not at home and he could not get a clean shirt. His clothes were also not ready for the show.

Or

Ans. On the day of the concert,  His mother was  ot at home .Philip played baseball, got tired and dirty, and came home to find no one there and no clean shirt to wear for the concert. His clothes were also not ready for the show.

 

Q.4. How did Philip manage to get a clean dress?

Ans. Philip got it from his music teacher’s wife. She fitted the shirt on his body with pins. Mrs. Esputa gave Philip one white shirt of her husband.

 

Or

Ans. Philip rushed to his music teacher, Professor Esputa, who sent him to his house. His wife Mrs. Esputa  gave Philip a  white shirt that was too big, so she pinned it to fit the shirt on his body.

Q. 5. What made the concert a flop show for Philip?

Ans. The large shirt fell away and the public began to laugh. Philip's shirt was loose and large. As he began to-violin, the shirt fell away from his neck.

Or

Ans. During the concert, the large white shirt fell away .the pins holding Philip’s oversized shirt came off, and his shirt became loose. The audience laughed, and Philip got embarrassed, forgot the music, and ran off stage.

 

Q.6. What did Philip take up after his failure on the concert stage?

Ans. Philip started working in a bakery after his failure on the concert stage.

Or

Ans. After the concert failure, Philip told his father he wanted to become a baker instead of a musician. His father arranged for him to work in a bakery.

 

Q.7. Why couldn't Philip work at the bakery?

Ans. It was a tiring job and he preferred death to do work at bakery. At the bakery he could not find time either for rest or for studies.

 Or

Ans. Philip found the bakery work tiring, boring, and difficult. After three exhausting days, he realized he did not enjoy it and declared he would rather die than be a baker.

At the bakery he could not find time either for rest or for studies.

Q.8. Why did Philip's father take him for a walk?

Ans. He wanted to take Philip to study in the Marine Band. Philip's father took him to study music in the Marine Band.

 

Or

Ans. Philip’s father took him for a walk to the U.S. Marine Barracks and enrolled him as an apprentice in the Marine Band so he could continue learning music seriously.

Q.9. How was Philip lured to work in a circus?

 Ans. It was a travelling circus. The leader if circus lured him, a vision of fine future. Philip was lured to work by the circus bandmaster.

Or 

Ans. A circus band leader praised Philip’s violin skills and tempted him by offering money, fame, and travel. He advised Philip not to tell his father and secretly join the circus.

 

Q.10. How was Philip a success as the leader of the Marine Band?

 Ans. 10 Philip was known as the March King because he composed a famous, ‘The Washington Post March.’ Under Philip's leadership Marine Band became the official band of the President of the United States.

Or

Ans. Philip became the official leader of the Marine Band, served five U.S. Presidents, and composed over 100 famous marches. He became world-famous and was known as “The March King.”

 

 

Long Question Answers

 Q 1 .Character sketch of John Philip Sousa.

Ans:-  John Philip Sousa was the main character of the story ‘The March King’ written by K.L.Bakeless. He was a young boy. His father was in US Marine Band. He also wanted to become a musician. He learned to play violin. He loved to play baseball. He got chance for solo performance at the age of eleven. But he went for baseball match on the same day. He could not give his good performance. His teacher scolded him. So, he stopped taking music lessons from him. Then he decided to become a baker. But it was a trying job. So he left it also. He started his violin classes again. A circus man offered him to join circus. He but his father got him admitted as a trainee in Marine Band. He composed many marches and became The March King.

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Ans. John Philip Sousa, known as the March King, was a talented and passionate musician from a young age. He was deeply inspired by bands and loved music, especially the violin. Though he had moments of distraction and immaturity in childhood, like playing baseball on concert day or wanting to become a baker, his love for music never truly faded. With the gentle guidance of his father and teacher, he returned to music with full dedication. He worked hard and became a fine violinist by the age of thirteen. Later, he joined the United States Marine Band as an apprentice and eventually became its leader. He composed over a hundred marches and served as the bandmaster for five U.S. Presidents. His dedication, discipline, and natural musical talent helped him achieve worldwide fame as a composer and conductor.

Or

Character Sketch-John Philip Sousa

John Philip Sousa is the main character of this story. He is a young boy in USA. His father is in US marine band. He also wanted to become a musician. He learned to play violin and became a master of violin soon. He also liked to play baseball.

 

At the age of 11, he had a solo performance in music concert. But he went for baseball match on the same day. Therefore he could not give good performance. So his music teacher scolded him. After this Sousa stopped playing violin.

 

Now he wanted to become a baker. But it was a tiring job. Soon he left this job also. He started learning violin again. Once a circus man heard souse playing violin. He offered Sousa to join circus. He accepted the offer. He did not tell his parents about it. But his father came to know of his plans. Finally, his father got him selected in Marine Band. Sousa composed more than hundred marches. This made him the March king

Q.2 .What was Philip’s foolish act on the day of the concert? Write in detail..

Ans:- Philip played a match of baseball on the same day. His clothes were dirty. His mother was not at home. He had no clean shirt to wear. His music teacher’s wife fitted his husband’s shirt on him. But during performance the shirt became loose and fell away. The audience began to laugh. Philip got upset and rushed off from the stage. The show was spoilt.

Or

Ans. On the day of the concert, Philip made a foolish decision by playing baseball instead of preparing for his important violin solo. He came home late, dirty, and tired. His mother was not home, and he had no clean shirt to wear. In a hurry, he went to his music teacher, Professor Esputa, whose wife gave him a large white shirt that didn’t fit. She pinned it to fit his size, but during the performance, the pins started to come off. The collar rose awkwardly around his head, the sleeves loosened, and the shirt slipped off his neck. The audience began to laugh. Embarrassed and upset, Philip forgot his performance and ran off the stage. The incident left him humiliated and taught him a lesson about responsibility and focus.

Or

Q.3. How did Mrs. Esputa help Philip?

Ans. Mrs. Esputa, the wife of Philip’s music teacher, helped him in a time of crisis. When Philip had no clean shirt to wear for his violin concert, she gave him one of her husband’s white shirts. However, the shirt was too large for Philip. Using her sewing skills, she quickly pinned the shirt at different points to make it fit him. Though the solution was temporary and didn’t work well during the performance, her efforts showed kindness and quick thinking. She helped Philip feel less anxious before the concert and tried her best to support him.

 

Q4. What is the theme of the chapter? Explain briefly.

Theme

Ans4 The chapter ‘The March King’ has been written by K.L.Bakeless. The theme of the lesson is that one can succeed in life if one pursues a vocation according to one’s interest. One must not mix professional work with entertainment and play. The saying was true in the case of John Philip Sousa. He decided to become a musician. He didn’t take his responsibility seriously. He didn’t have a proper dress for concert. Then he decided to become a baker, but he fed up with this job. Then he decided to join the circus. His father saw that he was good at playing violin. He got him recruited him in the Marine Band of Washington. With his hard work he became The March King. The writer wants to say that one should work regularly for excellence in a profession.

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Ans. The central theme of the chapter is that one should follow a career based on their natural talent and interest. It highlights the importance of discipline, self-discovery, and proper guidance. Philip’s journey from confusion to clarity teaches that failure is a part of growth. The story also explores how parental support and mentorship help young people make the right choices. Ultimately, the chapter shows that success comes through passion, effort, and persistence.

Q5. Describe Philip’s experience at the bakery.

Ans. When Philip told his father he wanted to become a baker instead of a musician, Mr. Sousa agreed and arranged for him to work at a bakery.  His father sent him to Charlie’s bakery.At first, Philip found it exciting. He was amazed by how quickly the bakers worked and enjoyed watching them. But soon, the hard work tired him. He had to help with bread delivery early in the morning, go to school, and then return to the bakery in the evening. On the third night, he even fell asleep while rocking the baker’s baby. The mother scolded him for ignoring the crying baby. By the third day, Philip was completely exhausted and admitted to his father that he never wanted to be a baker again.

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Ans5 His father sent him to Charlie’s bakery. He was impressed with baker’s speed and skill. He went to the bakery at 8:30 pm. Early in the morning, he helped to load the bakery wagon. He went to school at 8o’clock. He couldn’t learn much. He said to his father that he would rather die than be a baker.

 

Q6. How did Philip eventually become a famous music composer?

Ans6 Philip became a famous music composer. He wrote more than hundred marches. He wrote one of the finest marches for a special occasion. The Washington Post held an essay contest. A big day was planned. The Washington Post March was played. Everybody cheered wildly. They applauded Philip for what he had done for the Feld of music.

Ans. Philip returned to music after realizing his dislike for baking. With the support of his father and teacher, he studied hard and became a skilled violinist by the age of thirteen. Later, when a circus man offered him a job, his father cleverly enrolled him in the United States Marine Band as an apprentice, knowing it would discipline him and shape his career. Over time, Philip grew into a brilliant composer and conductor. He became the leader of the U.S. Marine Band, served under five Presidents, and wrote more than a hundred marches, including the famous Washington Post March. His hard work, dedication, and passion earned him the title “The March King.”

 

 Theme of the Chapter ?

 

The theme of the chapter is that one can succeed in life if one follows a career according to one's interest. John Philip Sausa was a young boy. He wanted to become a musician. He learned to play violin. He also loved to play baseball. He was chosen to play violin for the annual function. When he was performing, his shirt pulled loose, and he ran away from the stage. Then he started working at a bakery. But he left it as it was very tiring. He was offered a job in circus also. At the end, he was enlisted in the U.S. Marine band. He composed more than hundred marches. He became famous as the March King.

 

 

 

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Q:1 Write a brief character sketch of John Philip Sousa in about 100-120 words.

Ans: (1) Philip is the main character of the lesson "The March King" and this lesson is written by Katherine Little Bakeless. This story is about Philip.

(2) He wanted to become a musician when he was a child. He started attending school of music at the age of 7. Mr. Esputa was his music teacher.

(3) Philip also liked to play baseball. On the day of the concert, he played a game of baseball and his clothes were dusty and wrinkled. So, he got into trouble.

(4) At that time his teacher's wife gave him her husband's shirt as the shirt was loose. She fitted shirt with the help of pins.

(5) On the stage the pins fell off and shirt fell down from his neck. He ran away from the stage.

(6) After the failure on the concert stage he decided to become a baker. But it was a tiring job. So, he failed there also. Once a

Circus band leader offered him a job in a Circus.

(7) At last he become the leader of America Marine Band. Marine Band is the official band of America. He served for five different presidents of America. He composed more than hundred marchers. Thus, he become a March King.

(8) Thus, we see that Philip become the leader Of America Marine Band with his interest and hard work. So,we should always work hard. We should not mix work and play. Only then we can be successful in life.

 

Points to remember

 

1)      The writer of the story is K. L. Bakeless.

2)      The story is about John Philip Sousa.

3)      When he was a child, he wanted to become a musician.

4)      He started attending music school at the age of 7.

5)      Mr. Esputa was his music teacher.

6)      He loved playing baseball.

7)      He got into trouble because he played baseball on the day of the concert.

8)      His teacher's wife gave him a clean shirt to wear.

9)      As the shirt was loose and fell away, the concert was a flop show.

10)    He started working in a bakery.

11)    He didn’t like that job, as it was very tiring.

12)    Then a circus leader asked him to join circus as a musician.

13)    The circus was running near Pennsylvania.

14)    Sousa served as band master for five different presidents.

15)    He wrote more than a hundred marches.

16)    He was known as the March king.

II Vocabulary Practice

1. There are some words given below. Put them in the correct columns in the table given below:

2. Fill up the blanks with the words written below:

Smiled   ,Dissuade     ,Silent     ,Drop

Nimble ,   Experienced ,   Down  

a) Philip jumped up and down and cried in excitement.

b) The company wanted an……. worker whereas Tom was a novice.

c) The noise made the old man restless, he asked everyone to be…….

d) The professor scowled when he saw that Philip…….on his own foolishness.

e) Her….fingers pinned enough tucks in his shirt to make him feel less awkward.

f) The conjurer asked his assistant to raise the platform on the ….. of his handkerchief.

g) I tried to……….him from giving up his job, but his brother had already convinced him that it was the right decision.

Ans.

a) down

b) Experienced

c) silent

d) smiled

e) nimble

f) drop

g) dissuade

III Grammar Exercises

1. Change the Narration

1. He said to me, “I do not believe you.”

Ans. He told me that he did not believe me.

2. Rama said to Arjun, “Go away.”

Ans. Rama ordered Arjun to go away.

3. He said to me, “What are you doing?”

Ans. He asked me what I was doing.

4. The Prince said, “It gives me great pleasure to be here this evening.”

Ans. The Prince said that it gave him great pleasure to be there that evening.

5. He said, “I shall go as soon as possible.”

Ans. He said that he would go as soon as possible.

6. He said to him, “Is not your name Ahmed?”

Ans. He asked him if his name was not Ahmed.

7. “Sit down, boys,” said the teacher.

Ans. The teacher told the boys to sit down.

8. Alice said, “How clever I am!”

Ans. Alice exclaimed that she was very clever.

9. The teacher said to him, “Do not read so fast.”

Ans. The teacher advised him not to read so fast.

10. Abdul said that he had seen that picture.

Ans. Abdul said, “I have seen this picture.

2. Do as Directed

1. This mango is fit………..(eat).

(Fill up the blank with an Infinitive)

Ans. This mango is fit to eat

2. ………..(err) is human.

(Fill up the blank with an Infinitive)

Ans. To err is human

3. i. She visits the poor.

ii. She is anxious to relieve them of their sufferings. (Combine into a single sentence)

Ans. She visits the poor and is anxious to relieve them of their sufferings

4. ……(hear) a noise, I turned round (Fill up the blank with a Participle)

Ans. Hearing a noise, I turned round

5. I saw the storm……………..approach).

(Fill up the blank with a Participle)

Ans. I saw the storm approaching

6. Combine the following sentences into a single sentence:

i. The hunter took up his gun.

ii. He wanted to shoot the lion.

Ans. The hunter took up his gun to shoot the lion

7. …………(hunt) deer is not allowed in this area.

(Fill up the blank with a Gerund)

Ans. Hunting deer is not allowed in this area

8. Children lov………….. (make) mud castles.

(Fill up the blank with a Gerund)

Ans. Children love making mud castles

3. Change the Voice

1. Does she know you?

Ans. Are you known to her?

2. Will you post the letter?

Ans. Will the letter be posted by you?

3. She has done her duty.

Ans. Her duty has been done by her.

4. Avoid bad company.

Ans. Let bad company be avoided.

5. Are you expecting him today?

Ans. Is he expected by you today?

6. I cannot lift this heavy box.

Ans. This heavy box cannot be lifted by me.

7. May I see your book?

Ans. May your book be seen by me?

8. You are wasting your time.

Ans. Your time is being wasted by you.

9. When will she have finished her work?

Ans. When will her work be finished by her?

10. Why do you not call in the doctor?

(Hint: Why is ……)

Ans. Why is the doctor not called in by you?

Prepared by :- Daya Sir 

Government Kenya Senior secondary school khanauri mandi