Important Questions Class 10 Chapter 2.3 kumarbharati English Maharashtra Board

Connecting the Dots

Short Questions  

1. What is the first story about?

• Connecting the dots.

2.Where did Steve Jobs drop out from?

• Reed College.

3.How long did Jobs stay as a drop-in at Reed College?

• 18 months.

4. What did Jobs sleep on after losing his dorm room?

• Friends’ floors.

5.What did Jobs return to buy food?

• Coke bottles.

6.What subject did Jobs learn at Reed College that helped later?

• Calligraphy.

7. What was the name of the first computer Jobs designed?

• Macintosh (Mac).

8.Who co-founded Apple with Steve Jobs?

• Steve Wozniak.

9.What company did Jobs start after leaving Apple?

• Next.

10.Which animation studio did Jobs create?

• Pixar.

11.What health issue was Jobs diagnosed with?

• Pancreatic cancer.

12.What was the rare form of cancer Jobs had?

• Curable with surgery.

13.What publication inspired Jobs?

• The Whole Earth Catalogue.

14.What were the words on the back cover of The Whole Earth Catalogue?

• Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish.

15.What does Jobs say you should follow?

• Your heart and intuition.

  Long Questions  

1. What did Steve Jobs learn from his calligraphy class at Reed College?

• He learned about serif and sans serif typefaces and great typography. This helped him design the Macintosh with multiple fonts.

2.Why did Jobs think dropping out of college was a good decision?

• It allowed him to take classes he liked, like calligraphy. These classes later helped him create better computers.

3.How did Jobs face hardships after dropping out of Reed College?

• He slept on friends’ floors and returned Coke bottles for money. He also walked miles for a good meal at a temple.

4.What happened to Steve Jobs when he was 30 years old?

• He got fired from Apple, which was very shocking. But it led him to start new companies like Next and Pixar.

5.How did Jobs react after being fired from Apple?

• He felt sad but realized he still loved his work. This pushed him to start over and be creative again.

6.What message does Jobs give about life and dogma?

• He says not to live by others’ beliefs or opinions. Follow your own heart and inner voice instead.

7.How did Jobs’ cancer diagnosis affect his thinking?

• It made him realize life is short and valuable. He advised others to live their own dreams, not someone else’s.

8.What advice did Jobs give at the end of his speech?

• He told students to stay hungry and foolish. This means always keep learning and stay open to new ideas.