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My Unknown Friend — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 7 · English Literature : Book 'Gulmohar'

What My Unknown Friend covers in ICSE Class 7 English Literature : Book 'Gulmohar': 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 7 English Literature : Book 'Gulmohar' · 2026-27

Topics in My Unknown Friend

1

Story Overview and Main Idea

  • The narrator sits alone in a Pullman compartment, a luxury railway carriage.
  • A well-dressed stranger enters and pretends to recognise the narrator.
  • The stranger speaks as if both men know each other from an old group of friends.
2

Characters and Their Roles

  • The narrator is the unnamed speaker. He is proud of his memory, but he often struggles with names and faces.
  • The unknown man is the con man. He is well dressed, calm, and skilled at pretending familiarity.
  • Billy is an old gang member mentioned in the conversation.
3

Important Events in Order

  • The stranger enters the compartment and pretends to know the narrator.
  • The narrator replies as if he also knows the stranger.
  • The stranger talks about old friends and the old place.
4

Themes and Message

  • Appearance can be misleading.
  • False friendliness can be used as a tool for cheating.
  • Overconfidence can make a person careless.

Key Concepts

Central concept: My Unknown Friend

The narratorThe unknown manDeception and bluffingThe railway journeyThe money lossThe suitcase mistakeThe narrator's false confidenceTheme of caution

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in My Unknown Friend for ICSE Class 7 English Literature : Book 'Gulmohar'?
Key topics in My Unknown Friend include Story Overview and Main Idea, Characters and Their Roles, Important Events in Order, Themes and Message. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 7 exams.
How should I revise My Unknown Friend for Class 7 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 82 practice questions on My Unknown Friend. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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