Deep Water: Class 12 English Core (CBSE) important questions and practice
Deep Water is chapter 3 of 21 in CBSE Class 12 English Core. Below are the topics the paper draws from, the question types that come up again and again, and a free practice test on this chapter alone.
Topics in this chapter
- William Douglas's childhood misadventure at the YMCA pool
- The near-drowning experience and the terror that followed
- Years of fear and avoidance of water
- Overcoming fear with an instructor and swimming at Lake Wentworth and Warm Lake
- Theme: 'all we have to fear is fear itself'
What examiners usually ask
- Describe the incident at the YMCA pool and its effect on Douglas
- How did Douglas finally overcome his fear of water?
- What is the larger meaning Douglas draws from his experience? Explain with reference to Roosevelt's words
Exam tip
Answers should follow the three-stage structure (misadventure, handicap, conquest) and quote the closing line about fear; the step-by-step method of the instructor (belt and pulley, face in water, kicking) is frequently asked as a 3-mark question.
Frequently asked questions
What are the important questions from Deep Water for CBSE Class 12?
The question types listed above repeat most often in CBSE Class 12 English Core papers for this chapter. Practise them with the chapter test and then attempt them inside a full previous-year paper under time.
Is Deep Water in the CBSE Class 12 English Core syllabus?
Yes. Deep Water is part of the current CBSE Class 12 English Core syllabus, as listed on this site from the prescribed textbook.
Can I practise Deep Water MCQs in Hindi?
Yes. The chapter test and explanations are available in Hindi and English, with an AI doubt solver for any question.