1 Comprehension Check
Question 1. “He had the distinction of being the only member of the party to have bagged any game…”
The phrase in italics means.
(i) Grandfather was the most distinguished member of the party.
(ii) Grandfather was the only sportsperson in the party.
(iii) Grandfather was the only successful member of the hunting party.
Mark the right answer.
1 Comprehension Check
Question 1. “He had the distinction of being the only member of the party to have bagged any game…”
The phrase in italics means.
(i) Grandfather was the most distinguished member of the party.
(ii) Grandfather was the only sportsperson in the party.
(iii) Grandfather was the only successful member of the hunting party.
Mark the right answer.
Explanation:
(iii) The only successful hunter in the group was grandfather.
2. Fill in the sentences below.
(i) Toto climbed up the curtains when ————————— ———————————————————————
(ii) ——————————————————————— ————————, I became one of the tiger’s favorites.
(iii) Timothy had clean habits, ————————————— ———————————————————————
2. Fill in the sentences below.
(i) Toto climbed up the curtains when ————————— ———————————————————————
(ii) ——————————————————————— ————————, I became one of the tiger’s favorites.
(iii) Timothy had clean habits, ————————————— ———————————————————————
Explanation:
(i) When Timothy lost his cool, Toto scaled the drapes.
(ii) When I moved in with my grandfather, I quickly earned the tiger's affection.
(iii) Timothy was a tidy person who would massage his face with his paws in a cat-like manner.
Comprehension Check
3 Grandmother’s prophecy was that the tiger.
(i) would prefer Mahmoud’s bed to sleep in.
(ii) and the cook would disappear together from the house.
(iii) would one day make a meal of Mahmoud.
Mark the right Explanation.
Comprehension Check
3 Grandmother’s prophecy was that the tiger.
(i) would prefer Mahmoud’s bed to sleep in.
(ii) and the cook would disappear together from the house.
(iii) would one day make a meal of Mahmoud.
Mark the right Explanation.
Explanation:
(iii) would one day make a meal of Mahmoud.
4. A shift came over Timothy when he was about six months old.
The italicized sentence means.
(i) Timothy had grown to his full size.
(ii) Timothy grew more friendly.
(iii) Timothy grew less friendly, in fact, more dangerous
4. A shift came over Timothy when he was about six months old.
The italicized sentence means.
(i) Timothy had grown to his full size.
(ii) Timothy grew more friendly.
(iii) Timothy grew less friendly, in fact, more dangerous
Explanation:
(iii) Timothy grew less friendly, in fact more dangerous
5. Fill in the blanks with 'True' or 'False' for each of the following assertions.
(i) Timothy and Grandfather went to Lucknow in a special compartment. ______
(ii) The compartment in which Grandfather and Timothy travelled had no other passenger. ______
(iii) Timothy and Grandfather travelled in a first-class compartment. ______
(vi) All passengers in the compartment thought that Timothy was a well-fed and civilized tiger. ______
5. Fill in the blanks with 'True' or 'False' for each of the following assertions.
(i) Timothy and Grandfather went to Lucknow in a special compartment. ______
(ii) The compartment in which Grandfather and Timothy travelled had no other passenger. ______
(iii) Timothy and Grandfather travelled in a first-class compartment. ______
(vi) All passengers in the compartment thought that Timothy was a well-fed and civilized tiger. ______
Explanation:
(i) False
(ii) True
(iii) True
(iv) False
6 Timothy should be placed in a different cage, according to Grandfather.
The reason behind this was that.
(i) the tiger had become very bad-tempered.
(ii) a leopard in the next cage would constantly rush at Timothy.
(iii) the cage was too small for a full-grown tiger.
6 Timothy should be placed in a different cage, according to Grandfather.
The reason behind this was that.
(i) the tiger had become very bad-tempered.
(ii) a leopard in the next cage would constantly rush at Timothy.
(iii) the cage was too small for a full-grown tiger.
Explanation:
(ii) The leopard in the cage next to Timothy would keep charging at him.
7 The tiger continued to lick his arm with increasing delight. The italicized phrase implies that, Timothy.
(i) was good-natured.
(ii) recognized an old friend.
(iii) smelt fresh food.
7 The tiger continued to lick his arm with increasing delight. The italicized phrase implies that, Timothy.
(i) was good-natured.
(ii) recognized an old friend.
(iii) smelt fresh food.
Explanation:
(ii) recognized an old friend.
8 When Grandfather discovered the tiger cub, where was he hiding?
8 When Grandfather discovered the tiger cub, where was he hiding?
Explanation:
In the Tarai jungle adjacent to Dehra, a tiger cub was hiding in a banyan tree's roots when Grandpa came across it.
(i)How did Toto keep Timothy entertained?
(ii)How did he handle Timothy's rage?
(i)How did Toto keep Timothy entertained?
(ii)How did he handle Timothy's rage?
Explanation:
(i) Toto used to entertain Timothy by pulling him by the tail.
(ii) As tempers flared, Timothy would climb the curtain.
10 "I became one of the tiger's favorites," says.
Who is the 'I' in the sentence? What made him think that way?
10 "I became one of the tiger's favorites," says.
Who is the 'I' in the sentence? What made him think that way?
Explanation:
The statement was written by me. He reasoned that Timothy would amble up to the author. Then he would flip onto his back and rush in the direction of the writer's feet. He would kick the author's ankles, pretending to bite them.
11 Timothy preferred to spend the day there. What happened to him throughout the night?
11 Timothy preferred to spend the day there. What happened to him throughout the night?
Explanation:
Timothy preferred to relax on the sofa during the day. He would sleep in the kitchen that night.
12 What was Grandmother's fifth prediction regarding the cook? Has it come to pass?
12 What was Grandmother's fifth prediction regarding the cook? Has it come to pass?
Explanation:
According to Grandmother's prophecy, Timothy would one day consume the cook. No, it didn't happen.
13 Why did Grandfather decide to send Timothy to the zoo?
13 Why did Grandfather decide to send Timothy to the zoo?
Explanation:
Timothy had changed his friendly demeanor. He seemed to be pursuing Mahmoud for the wrong reasons. He loved eating birds. As a result, Grandfather decided to donate Timothy to the zoo.
14 Why did Grandfather want Timothy placed in a different enclosure?
14 Why did Grandfather want Timothy placed in a different enclosure?
Explanation:
Timothy had changed his friendly demeanor. He seemed to be pursuing Mahmoud for the wrong reasons. He loved eating birds. As a result, Grandfather decided to donate Timothy to the zoo.
15 What ultimately shocked Grandfather?
15 What ultimately shocked Grandfather?
Explanation:
The grandfather was shocked to learn that Timothy had passed away two months earlier and that the tiger he was cuddling was exceedingly lethal.
Discuss the following topics in groups.
16 Instead of shooting animals with a gun, use a camera.
Discuss the following topics in groups.
16 Instead of shooting animals with a gun, use a camera.
Explanation:
Poaching is forbidden. Clearly, not all animals are suitable for pet ownership. But that does not mean that people should shoot or kill wild animals. All living beings maintain the ecosystem in control. Animals should never be killed for amusement. Hence, instead of shooting animals with a gun to learn about their lives, take photos of them.
17 Having pets makes us kinder and more tolerant people. It also fosters our respect for all forms of life. Do you concur?
17 Having pets makes us kinder and more tolerant people. It also fosters our respect for all forms of life. Do you concur?
Explanation:
I do believe that owning pets helps us become more tolerant and compassionate people. We care for and comprehend animals better when we have pets. Our tolerance for being among animals rises as we lose our fear. Also, it increases our appreciation for the many life types. Every living thing ought to be protected and appreciated, we learn.
18 The SPCA is a well-known organization. Have you heard of it? How do they behave?
18 The SPCA is a well-known organization. Have you heard of it? How do they behave?
Explanation:
I am aware of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, for sure (SPCA). This is a group that advocates for the protection of animals. It protects them from human exploitation and poaching.
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I. SHORT Explanation TYPE QUESTIONS
19 The tiger cub was fed in one way.
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I. SHORT Explanation TYPE QUESTIONS
19 The tiger cub was fed in one way.
Explanation:
Initially, just bottled milk was used to raise the tiger cub. After that, the milk grew too rich for him to drink. A diet of raw mutton and cod liver oil was then instituted for him. Pigeons and rabbits were gradually added to his diet.
20 How was Timothy's relationship with the dog, #2?
20 How was Timothy's relationship with the dog, #2?
Explanation:
A small mongrel puppy was found by the storyteller's granddad. At first, it frightened Timothy. He jumped back whenever the puppy came too close. His son would flee to a secure spot as he ran after it. They grew close over time. He let the puppy roll around and even lay on its back.
21 How was the cook Mahmoud related to the cub tiger?
21 How was the cook Mahmoud related to the cub tiger?
Explanation:
Mahmoud performed kitchen duties for the narrator. He used to feed the tiger cub from a bottle. The cook's quarters were where the tiger cub spent the night.
22 When and how did Timothy lose his friendliness?
22 When and how did Timothy lose his friendliness?
Explanation:
His grandfather traveled to Lucknow to see family and speak with the zoo. He would go check on Timothy there. When Timothy was about six months old, he started acting antagonistically. He was led for a stroll by the narrator. Timothy made an attempt to follow a pet dog or cat. He used to remove the birds' feathers at night.
23 Why did the narrator's grandfather go to Lucknow,
23 Why did the narrator's grandfather go to Lucknow,
Explanation:
His grandfather traveled to Lucknow to see family and speak with the zoo. He would go check on Timothy there.
II. LONG Explanation TYPE QUESTIONS
24 What did the narrator's grandfather witness in the zoo, number one?
II. LONG Explanation TYPE QUESTIONS
24 What did the narrator's grandfather witness in the zoo, number one?
Explanation:
Granddad of the storyteller arrived at Lucknow Zoo. He then went to the cage where Timothy was kept. There was a tiger, he noted. Timothy, hello," he said. Then he pushed his arm through the bars of the cage. The tiger moved closer to the bars. The grandfather of the narrator wrapped both hands around the tiger's head. Before striking the tiger across the face, he stroked his brow and tickled his ears.
25 What did the narrator's grandfather learn from the zookeepers?
25 What did the narrator's grandfather learn from the zookeepers?
Explanation:
The tiger licked grandfather's hands. There was a sizable throng gathered. A keeper asked what Granddad was doing. The grandfather claimed that six months earlier, he had donated the tiger to the zoo. The keeper told the grandfather that he had just started working at the zoo. Nonetheless, he was aware of the tiger's bad temper. The grandfather wandered around the zoo. He soon made his way back to the cage. He gave Timothy one final whack and slap as a farewell. Another keeper recognized Grandfather. He acknowledged that Timothy was not the tiger. Two months prior, Timothy had passed away.
