G‘afur G‘ulom: “Sog‘inish” and “Vaqt”
Answers are for parents and teachers.
1
Write three important events in G‘afur G‘ulom’s life.
For example: 1903 – born; 1946 – State Prize; 1966 – died.
2
Name one work each from his poetry and his prose and describe each briefly.
For example: “Vaqt” – a poem on the value of a moment; “Shum bola” – a novella about childhood.
3
Describe the father in “Sog‘inish” with five adjectives.
For example: kind, observant, reserved, hopeful, patient.
4
Find two comparisons in “Vaqt” and explain their meaning.
The butterfly’s life – the time for a bud to open; three seconds – a historic decision.
5
Which moment of your life do you consider worthy of a “monument”? Write why.
Depends on the student’s own experience; the reason should show the moment’s importance.