By Chandranna NS 
1) Write about the physical features of Columbus in the play ‘The Discovery’.
2. The play begins with a song. What mood does this convey?
Ans: The seamen who had been away from home for a long time had not sighted land. The song shows that the seamen were desperate.
3. ‘There are limits to patience’, says Diego. What does this suggest about Diego’s state of mind?
Ans: Diego along with the seamen were tired of the voyage and wanted to return home, but Columbus was firm and would not give up. So Dicgo desperately said these words.
4. Who do you think has the lives of fifty in his hands? How?
Ans: Christopher Columbus had the lives of fifty seamen in his hands. He was their captain. The seamen were tried and wanted to return home but Columbus was firm and would not give up.
5. What does Columbus feel his worst enemy? Why do you think he feel so?
Ans: Columbus feels that his uncontrolled tongue is his worst enemy. Columbus was a man who lost his temper soon and was easily irritated. He would often speak rudely to his men which made them angry towards him.
- How did Pedro try to defend the drunken seamen? Was he right in defending them?
Ans: Pedro defending that the drunken seamen were simple men and wanted to relax by drinking as they did not have the same vision as Columbus. Pedro was not right in defending the seamen
because their drinking was leading to unruly behavior
7. ‘Mutiny is an ugly word’, says ‘Diego. Is mutiny an ugly word? If so, why?
Ans: Yes, because mutiny leads to destruction. Mutiny curbs the development of determination, tolerance and faith in God.
8. Columbus was always furious when he heard the seamen’s song. Why did it make him angry?
Ans: The song expressed the seamen’s love for drinking which was a sign of their deep discontent. Columbus was angry because they did not understand what he was trying to achieve
9. Columbus feels that whatever he does, it is God’s will. What will of God does he like to fulfill through this venture?
Ans: Columbus felt that it was the will of God that he should discover a new world which would bring wealth to his country and help them to bring new souls on the path to God.
10. Columbus says, “Would God implant desire to solve mystery and he doesn’t provide solutions?” Identify the mood of Columbus in saying this?
Ans: Columbus had been sailing for many days not yet sighted land. His men were turning against him. But Columbus felt that if God had sent him he would surely help him find a way. These words show that he had faith in God.
