Why did Dr. Sadao treat the American soldier, even though it was an unpatriotic act ? Describe the difficulties faced by Dr. Sadao when he decided to help the enemy soldier. (The Enemy)
Class 12 · English · CBSE Board · 2016–2025
The Enemy — Class 12 English PYQs
23 questions from this chapter, asked in 7 Class 12 exams between 2016–2025 — every question paper set included, duplicates removed.
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'I must get rid of this man for your sake.' Said Dr. Sadao. How will you describe Dr. Sadao as a husband with reference to the above line?
'Don't thank me too early.' Sadao said coldly. What inference is drawn about Sadao's state of mind from the above line?
'I will have nothing to do with it,' Yumi said, 'I am a poor person and it is not my business.' What inference can be drawn about the character of the speaker from the above expression?
What was the servants' reaction to Sadao's decision of treating the American soldier?
'I must get rid of this man for your sake.' How did Dr. Sadao act like a perfect husband?
'That if the man were whole I could turn him over to the Police.' Discuss Dr. Sadao's dilemma in the context of professional ethics and moral duty.
After having escaped from Japan, Tom, the American soldier, writes an article for a newspaper about Dr. Sadao's humanity. Write the article highlighting the values of compassion and humanity as demonstrated by Dr. Sadao.
(a) / 13. (b) Dr. Sadao is torn between his duty as a doctor and his responsibility as a patriotic citizen. Elaborate.
(a) After seeing off the enemy soldier, Dr. Sadao must have felt relieved. He was able to uphold the oath that he had taken as a doctor. Dr. Sadao made an entry into his daily diary explaining the dilemma faced by him and how he resolved it.
Imagine yourself to be Dr. Sadao and express his thoughts.
(You may begin like this :
I was able to uphold the oath that I had taken as a doctor....)
Why practise The Enemy PYQs?
The Enemy has appeared in 7 Class 12 English exams we track between 2016–2025. CBSE Board examiners consistently reuse concepts and question patterns from this topic — practising its previous year questions is the most reliable way to know exactly what to expect in your exam.
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