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CBSE Class 10 English

First Flight - Chapter 6

THE HUNDRED DRESSES - II

Author: El Bsor Ester

Academic Year: 2025-2026

Pattern: CBSE 2025-26 (5 Exercises per Worksheet - 18 Marks Each)

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Chapter Overview & Key Content

Story Summary

"The Hundred Dresses - II" is the concluding part of Wanda Petronski's story. After Wanda stops coming to school, Miss Mason reads a letter from Wanda's father explaining that they have moved to a big city where "nobody would make fun of their name." Maddie and Peggy feel terrible about their treatment of Wanda. The girls see Wanda's beautiful drawings displayed in class—one hundred exquisite dress designs that prove her claim was true. Maddie experiences deep guilt and regret, vowing never to remain silent again when witnessing injustice. She and Peggy write a letter to Wanda, but receive no reply. Later, they realize that Wanda has drawn their faces in two of her dress designs, suggesting forgiveness. The story powerfully explores themes of remorse, forgiveness, and the lasting impact of our actions.

Main Characters

• Wanda Petronski: The absent protagonist who has moved away but leaves behind beautiful artwork
• Maddie: Experiences intense guilt and regret; undergoes moral transformation
• Peggy: Begins to realize the consequences of her teasing
• Miss Mason: The teacher who reads Wanda's father's letter and displays her artwork
• Mr. Petronski: Wanda's father (mentioned in the letter)

Key Themes

• Guilt, remorse, and moral awakening
• The consequences of bullying
• Forgiveness and redemption
• Standing up for what is right
• The power of silent suffering
• Prejudice and discrimination against immigrants
• The permanence of hurtful actions

Important Moments

• Miss Mason reads the letter from Wanda's father
• The girls see Wanda's hundred dress designs
• Maddie's internal struggle and resolution
• The letter writing to Wanda
• The realization that their faces are in Wanda's drawings

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INTEGRATED GRAMMAR WORKSHEET 1

Based on: The Hundred Dresses - II

Time: 45 minutes | Marks: 18

Name: ________________________ Class: X Roll No: ____

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1. Read the conversation between Maddie and Peggy. Then report it by completing the sentences that follow using appropriate expressions. (1 × 4 = 4)

Maddie: Did you see Wanda's beautiful drawings?

Peggy: Yes! I never imagined she was so talented.

Maddie: Do you think we should apologize to her?

Peggy: We must write her a letter immediately.

Maddie and Peggy were discussing Wanda's artwork. Maddie asked Peggy (a) __________________________________. Peggy confirmed that (b) __________________________________ so talented. Maddie wondered (c) __________________________________. Peggy agreed and said that (d) __________________________________ immediately.

2. Choose the correct word from the options given to complete the following passage. (1 × 3 = 3)

Regret (a) __________ (is / are / was / were) a powerful emotion. When we (b) __________ (realize / realizes / realized / realizing) we have hurt someone, it is important to make amends. True growth (c) __________ (come / comes / came / coming) from acknowledging our mistakes.

3. Do as directed. (1 × 3 = 3)

(a) We __________ learn to stand up against injustice. (Provide a suitable Modal: must / might / would)

(b) Forgiveness __________ healing to both parties. (Use the verb 'bring', according to the subject)

(c) Apologizing sincerely requires courage. (Identify whether the underlined word is a Gerund or Participle)

4. The following passage has not been edited. There is an error in each line. Write the incorrect words and the correction in your answer sheet. (1 × 4 = 4)

Text	Incorrect	Correct
e.g. Maddie were feeling very guilty.	were	was
(a) She realize how much they had hurt Wanda.	______	______
(b) The girls wants to apologize but it was	______	______
(c) too late. Wanda have already left the school.	______	______
(d) Her drawings was displayed on the walls.	______	______

5. Rearrange the following words/phrases into meaningful sentences. (1 × 4 = 4)

(a) beautiful / were / drawings / Wanda's / incredibly

Answer: _________________________________________________

(b) guilt / felt / Maddie / deep / and / regret

Answer: _________________________________________________

(c) silent / never / vowed / remain / to / she / again

Answer: _________________________________________________

(d) forgiveness / Wanda / through / showed / her / art

Answer: _________________________________________________

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INTEGRATED GRAMMAR WORKSHEET 2

Based on: The Hundred Dresses - II

Time: 45 minutes | Marks: 18

Name: ________________________ Class: X Roll No: ____

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1. Read the conversation between Miss Mason and the class. Then report it by completing the sentences. (1 × 4 = 4)

Miss Mason: I have received a letter from Wanda's father.

Students: What does it say, ma'am?

Miss Mason: They have moved to a big city where nobody will tease them.

Students: We feel terrible about what happened.

Miss Mason informed the class that (a) __________________________________. The students asked (b) __________________________________. Miss Mason explained that (c) __________________________________ where nobody would tease them. The students expressed that (d) __________________________________ about what had happened.

2. Choose the correct word from the options given to complete the following passage. (1 × 3 = 3)

Consequences of bullying (a) __________ (last / lasts / lasting / lasted) forever. The pain we cause (b) __________ (leave / leaves / leaving / left) permanent scars. Therefore, we (c) __________ (need / needs / needing / needed) to be mindful of our words and actions.

3. Do as directed. (1 × 3 = 3)

(a) People __________ think before they speak. (Fill in with suitable Modal: should / would / might)

(b) Neither Maddie nor Peggy __________ (was / were) able to forget Wanda.

(c) The written apology arrived too late. (Identify: Gerund or Participle)

4. The following passage has not been edited. There is an error in each line. (1 × 4 = 4)

Text	Incorrect	Correct
e.g. The story have a powerful message.	have	has
(a) It teach us about the importance of	______	______
(b) treating other with kindness and respect.	______	______
(c) Maddie's transformation are inspiring because	______	______
(d) she learns to stands up for what is right.	______	______

5. Rearrange the following words/phrases into meaningful sentences. (1 × 4 = 4)

(a) actions / our / consequences / have / lasting

Answer: _________________________________________________

(b) too / realize / mistakes / late / we / often / our

Answer: _________________________________________________

(c) courage / takes / up / speak / to / it / injustice / against

Answer: _________________________________________________

(d) powerful / is / forgiveness / a / virtue

Answer: _________________________________________________

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INTEGRATED GRAMMAR WORKSHEET 3

Based on: The Hundred Dresses - II

Time: 45 minutes | Marks: 18

Name: ________________________ Class: X Roll No: ____

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1. Read the conversation and report it by completing the sentences. (1 × 4 = 4)

Maddie: I can't stop thinking about Wanda.

Peggy: Neither can I. Her drawings were amazing!

Maddie: Should we try to find her address?

Peggy: Yes, let's write her a letter of apology.

Maddie confessed to Peggy that (a) __________________________________. Peggy agreed and added that (b) __________________________________ and her drawings had been amazing. Maddie suggested (c) __________________________________. Peggy agreed enthusiastically saying that (d) __________________________________ of apology.

2. Choose the correct word from the options given. (1 × 3 = 3)

Moral conscience (a) __________ (guide / guides / guiding / guided) our actions. When we (b) __________ (act / acts / acting / acted) wrongly, our conscience troubles us. This discomfort (c) __________ (help / helps / helping / helped) us become better people.

3. Do as directed. (1 × 3 = 3)

(a) We __________ never judge others by their appearance. (Modal: must / might / would)

(b) Remorse __________ us to make amends. (Use verb 'motivate')

(c) Realizing one's mistakes is difficult. (Identify: Gerund or Participle)

4. Correct the errors in the following passage. (1 × 4 = 4)

Text	Incorrect	Correct
e.g. Wanda's talent were extraordinary.	were	was
(a) Her hundred dresses proves her creativity.	______	______
(b) Each drawing was unique but beautiful.	______	______
(c) The girls realizes their mistake when	______	______
(d) they sees the artwork displayed.	______	______

5. Rearrange the words/phrases into meaningful sentences. (1 × 4 = 4)

(a) transformed / experience / Maddie / this / completely

Answer: _________________________________________________

(b) silent / witnesses / are / wrongdoing / of / we / often

Answer: _________________________________________________

(c) change / words / hurtful / can / lives / people's

Answer: _________________________________________________

(d) redemption / possible / always / through / is / sincere / apology

Answer: _________________________________________________

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INTEGRATED GRAMMAR WORKSHEET 4

Based on: The Hundred Dresses - II

Time: 45 minutes | Marks: 18

Name: ________________________ Class: X Roll No: ____

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1. Read the conversation and complete the reported speech. (1 × 4 = 4)

Maddie (to herself): I will never stand by silently again when someone is being teased.

Maddie (to Peggy): We should have been braver.

Peggy: You're right. I wish we could turn back time.

Maddie: At least we can learn from this experience.

Maddie resolved to herself that (a) __________________________________ silently again when someone was being teased. She told Peggy that (b) __________________________________. Peggy agreed and wished that (c) __________________________________. Maddie consoled her saying that (d) __________________________________ from that experience.

2. Choose the correct word to complete the passage. (1 × 3 = 3)

Empathy (a) __________ (require / requires / requiring / required) putting ourselves in others' shoes. When we (b) __________ (understand / understands / understanding / understood) someone's pain, we become more compassionate. This understanding (c) __________ (make / makes / making / made) us better human beings.

3. Do as directed. (1 × 3 = 3)

(a) Children __________ be taught the value of kindness. (Modal: must / might / would)

(b) Each of the drawings __________ (was / were) a masterpiece.

(c) The forgiving gesture touched everyone. (Identify: Gerund or Participle)

4. Identify and correct the errors. (1 × 4 = 4)

Text	Incorrect	Correct
e.g. The letter arrives too late.	arrives	arrived
(a) Wanda's father has wrote about their decision.	______	______
(b) They was moving to a place with no prejudice.	______	______
(c) The girls wishes they could undo their actions.	______	______
(d) Regret are a painful emotion to bear.	______	______

5. Rearrange into meaningful sentences. (1 × 4 = 4)

(a) artwork / Wanda's / talent / revealed / hidden / her

Answer: _________________________________________________

(b) important / standing / for / is / others / up

Answer: _________________________________________________

(c) cannot / undo / we / past / our / mistakes

Answer: _________________________________________________

(d) better / become / learn / people / we / when / from / we / errors

Answer: _________________________________________________

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INTEGRATED GRAMMAR WORKSHEET 5

Based on: The Hundred Dresses - II

Time: 45 minutes | Marks: 18

Name: ________________________ Class: X Roll No: ____

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1. Read and report the conversation. (1 × 4 = 4)

Teacher: What lesson did you learn from Wanda's story?

Student: I learned that we should never hurt anyone with our words.

Teacher: What will you do if you see someone being bullied?

Student: I will stand up for them immediately and inform a teacher.

The teacher asked the student (a) __________________________________ from Wanda's story. The student replied that (b) __________________________________ anyone with their words. The teacher further asked (c) __________________________________. The student promised that (d) __________________________________ immediately and inform a teacher.

2. Choose the correct word. (1 × 3 = 3)

Transformation (a) __________ (is / are / was / were) possible when we acknowledge our mistakes. True character (b) __________ (show / shows / showing / showed) in how we respond to guilt. Genuine remorse (c) __________ (lead / leads / leading / led) to positive change.

3. Do as directed. (1 × 3 = 3)

(a) We __________ treat everyone with dignity and respect. (Modal: must / might / would)

(b) Silence __________ complicity in wrongdoing. (Use verb 'indicate')

(c) Learning from mistakes helps us grow. (Identify: Gerund or Participle)

4. Correct the errors. (1 × 4 = 4)

Text	Incorrect	Correct
e.g. This story teaches valuable lesson.	lesson	lessons
(a) It reminds us about the power of words.	______	______
(b) Maddie and Peggy learns from their mistake.	______	______
(c) They promises to never repeat such behavior.	______	______
(d) The story have a message for all of us.	______	______

5. Rearrange into meaningful sentences. (1 × 4 = 4)

(a) impact / lasting / have / our / actions

Answer: _________________________________________________

(b) important / forgiveness / is / healing / for

Answer: _________________________________________________

(c) lesson / powerful / teaches / story / this / a

Answer: _________________________________________________

(d) kindness / world / needs / compassion / the / and / more

Answer: _________________________________________________

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Sample Answers: Worksheet 1

Exercise 1: Reported Conversation

(a) if she had seen Wanda's beautiful drawings [1]

(b) she had and she had never imagined she was [1]

(c) if they should apologize to her / whether they shouldn't apologize to her [1]

(d) they must write her a letter [1]

Exercise 2: Choose Correct Word

(a) is [1]

(b) realize [1]

(c) comes [1]

Exercise 3: Do As Directed

(a) must [1]

(b) brings [1]

(c) Gerund [1]

Exercise 4: Error Correction

(a) Incorrect: realize | Correct: realized [1]

(b) Incorrect: wants | Correct: wanted [1]

(c) Incorrect: have | Correct: had [1]

(d) Incorrect: was | Correct: were [1]

Exercise 5: Rearrange Sentences

(a) Wanda's drawings were incredibly beautiful. [1]

(b) Maddie felt deep guilt and regret. [1]

(c) She vowed never to remain silent again. / She vowed to never remain silent again. [1]

(d) Wanda showed forgiveness through her art. [1]

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