1. The enclosure in which Kari lived had a thatched roof that lay on thick tree stumps. Examine the illustration of Kari’s pavilion on page 8 and say why it was built that way.
1. The enclosure in which Kari lived had a thatched roof that lay on thick tree stumps. Examine the illustration of Kari’s pavilion on page 8 and say why it was built that way.
Answer:
The thatched roof of Kari's enclosure was supported by strong tree trunks. This design was chosen so that it wouldn't collapse if Kari ran into the poles while moving.
2. Did Kari enjoy his morning bath in the river? Give a reason for your answer.
2. Did Kari enjoy his morning bath in the river? Give a reason for your answer.
Answer:
Kari did really take pleasure in his early river swim. The author would rub his back with clean sand for an hour while he was lying down on the beach. After that, he would spend a lot of time in the water.
3. Finding good twigs for Kari took a long time. Why?
3. Finding good twigs for Kari took a long time. Why?
Answer:
In order to find the most delicate twigs for Kari, the author would climb several kinds of trees. Even an elephant wouldn't touch a broken branch. As a result, finding Kari the right twigs took a while.
4. Why did Kari push his friend into the stream?
4. Why did Kari push his friend into the stream?
Answer:
Since another boy had drowned in the river, Kari pushed his friend into the water. Kari was unable to rescue the boy herself from the sea.
5. Kari was like a baby. What are the main points of comparison?
5. Kari was like a baby. What are the main points of comparison?
Answer:
The main points of comparison are as follows: 1. He had important lessons to absorb. 2. Other habits, like as eating and sitting, needed to be taught. 3. He used to take fruit off the dinner table at the house.
6. Kari helped himself to all the bananas in the house without anyone noticing it. How did he do it?
6. Kari helped himself to all the bananas in the house without anyone noticing it. How did he do it?
Answer:
Everyone in the house was unaware that Kari had consumed all the bananas. He helped himself, using his long boot. He would reach out and take the bananas from the dining room table through the window.
7. Kari learnt the commands to sit and walk. What were the instructions for each command?
7. Kari learnt the commands to sit and walk. What were the instructions for each command?
Answer:
Kari gained the ability to sit and move. "Dhat" was used to get him to sit down. He was made to stand up by the word "Mali.
8. What is “the master call”? Why is it the most important signal for an elephant to learn?
8. What is “the master call”? Why is it the most important signal for an elephant to learn?
Answer:
The master call emits a strange, hissing, wailing sound. It sounds like a tiger and snake fighting. You must emit this sound into the air. The elephant breaks through the bushes and uproots the trees when he hears the master calling him.
9. How old were Kari (the elephant) and the narrator?
9. How old were Kari (the elephant) and the narrator?
Answer:
When he was just five months old, the narrator received Kari, an elephant. Nine years old at the time, the narrator.
10. What did Kari eat and how much?
10. What did Kari eat and how much?
Answer:
Kari ate twigs whole. He ate a meagre amount. Even so, he needed forty pounds of it every day. He played and chewed at the twigs.
11. What did the narrator do with the hatchet?
11. What did the narrator do with the hatchet?
Answer:
The narrator had to go and get some beautiful twigs for Kari's dinner. He chopped the twigs down with an axe that was razor sharp.
12. Why did the narrator climb the trees?
12. Why did the narrator climb the trees?
Answer:
To get some twigs for Kari, the narrator had to go get them. The twigs on the trees were the thinnest and most delicate. He used to climb trees as a result of this.
13. Why was it necessary to train kari to he good?
13. Why was it necessary to train kari to he good?
Answer:
Kari had the bad boy persona. He delighted in making trouble. He needed to be taught how to be excellent as a result.
14. Who were wrongly blamed for the theft of the bananas?
14. Who were wrongly blamed for the theft of the bananas?
Answer:
The bananas were taken several times. The narrator's family first and primarily accused the slaves of eating all the produce. The following time, the theft was attributed to the narrator. Both the narrator and the slaves received unfair blame. The bananas were frequently stolen by Kari.
15. What did the narrator do when he found Kari stealing the bananas?
15. What did the narrator do when he found Kari stealing the bananas?
Answer:
Kari had been caught stealing bananas, the narrator said. Kari was hauled from the pavilion by the ear. They showed his parents Kari. He also sclashed the elephant.
16. Give a character sketch of Kari.
16. Give a character sketch of Kari.
Answer:
The elephant Kari resided in a hut with a thatched roof. He once helped the narrator save the life of a young child who was about to drown. He liked to gnaw on juicy branches. He enjoyed swimming in rivers and rolling around on beaches. A clever elephant, he was. He dialled the narrator when he saw a boy drowning in the river. He gave the narrator complete assistance in saving the drowning youngster. He was a cunning elephant. He delighted in making trouble. He had to be obsessed with ripe bananas. He had a history of stealing bananas. He was quickly discovered stealing bananas. The criticism from the narrator hurt his ego. He never attempted to steal anything else again.
17. Give the character sketch of the narrator.
17. Give the character sketch of the narrator.
Answer:
The narrator was nine years old when Kari, a five-month-old infant, was given to him. Together, they grew. He couldn't swim well. But he managed to save the life of a drowning youngster with the assistance of the elephant. He grew close to the elephant. To get lush twigs for Kari, he scaled the trees. Kari was led to the water, where he was covered with fresh sand. He hacked the twigs with a sharp hatchet. He never turned away when the elephant called. He was a self-centered young man. He was furious as his parents accused him of stealing the bananas. He has a keen eye for detail. He soon discovered that Kari was the culprit. Kari was sternly reprimanded by him as he grabbed him by the ear. saying "D" He discovered how to get the elephant to sit, walk, move quickly or slowly, and go quickly or slowly.
