1. Why did the King want no more talk about the Hilsa-fish ?
1. Why did the King want no more talk about the Hilsa-fish ?
Explanation:
The King had become tired of hearing everyone talk about the Hilsa-fish during its season, so he did not want to hear any more conversations about it.
2. What did the King ask Gopal to do to prove that he was clever ?
2. What did the King ask Gopal to do to prove that he was clever ?
Explanation:
The King asked Gopal to stop everyone from talking about Hilsa-fish for five minutes to prove his cleverness.
3. What three things did Gopal do before he went to buy his Hilsa-fish?
3. What three things did Gopal do before he went to buy his Hilsa-fish?
Explanation:
Before going to buy his Hilsa-fish, Gopal covered half of his face, applied ash on his face, and wore shabby clothes.
4. How did Gopal get inside the palace to see the King after he had bought the fish?
4. How did Gopal get inside the palace to see the King after he had bought the fish?
Explanation:
Upon reaching the palace, Gopal acted as if he were mad, singing and dancing loudly. The people assumed he was crazy and brought him before the King.
5. Explain why no one seemed to be interested in talking about the Hilsa-fish which Gopal had bought.
5. Explain why no one seemed to be interested in talking about the Hilsa-fish which Gopal had bought.
Explanation:
Since Gopal was dressed in ragged clothing and acted bizarrely, people assumed he had lost his sanity, and as a result, no one was interested in discussing the Hilsa-fish he had bought.
6. Find out the meaning of the following words by looking them up in the dictionary. Then use them in sentences of your own.
challenge , mystic , comical , courtier , smearing
6. Find out the meaning of the following words by looking them up in the dictionary. Then use them in sentences of your own.
challenge , mystic , comical , courtier , smearing
Challenge: (noun) a call or summons to engage in any contest, as of skill, strength, etc.
Example: The coach issued a challenge to his players to improve their performance.
Mystic: (adjective) involving or characterized by esoteric, otherworldly, or symbolic practices or content, as certain religious ceremonies and art; spiritually significant; ethereal.
Example: The old temple was filled with a mystic aura that left the visitors in awe.
Comical: (adjective) producing laughter; amusing; funny.
Example: The clown's comical antics had the audience in stitches.
Courtier: (noun) a person who is often in attendance at the court of a king or other royal personage.
Example: The courtier presented the king with a gift on behalf of his people.
Smearing: (verb) to spread or daub (an oily, greasy, viscous, or wet substance) on or over something.
Example: She was smearing the butter on her toast when the phone rang.
7. Where is the stag located?
7. Where is the stag located?
Explanation:
The stag is standing close to a ponz
8. Where is the stag located?
8. Where is the stag located?
Explanation:
The stag is drinking water from the pond.
9. How does the stag feel about his antlers?
9. How does the stag feel about his antlers?
Explanation:
The stag is fond of his antlers.
10. How does the stag feel about his legs?
10. How does the stag feel about his legs?
Explanation:
The stag is not pleased with his legs.
11. Why is the stag running?
11. Why is the stag running?
Explanation:
The stag is being chased by hunters.
12. Can the stag hide in the bushes?
12. Can the stag hide in the bushes?
Explanation:
The stag is unable to hide in the bushes.
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13. Where are the hunters at this moment?
13. Where are the hunters at this moment?
Explanation:
The hunters are in close proximity to the stag.
14. Are the hunters closing in on the stag?
14. Are the hunters closing in on the stag?
Explanation:
Yes, the hunters are approaching the stag.
15. Is the stag in a safe position?
15. Is the stag in a safe position?
Explanation:
No, the stag is still in danger.
16. What does the stag think about his antlers and legs?
16. What does the stag think about his antlers and legs?
Explanation:
The stag values his antlers, which could have led to his demise. However, he is now appreciative of his legs, which saved him from danger.
17.Who is the narrator of the poem?
17.Who is the narrator of the poem?
Explanation:
The poet is the narrator.
18.Is the poet feeling scared or curious, or perhaps both?
18.Is the poet feeling scared or curious, or perhaps both?
Explanation:
The poet is experiencing a mixture of both fear and curiosity, as he wishes to explore the shed.
19.What is the poet planning to do in the near future?
19.What is the poet planning to do in the near future?
Explanation:
The poet intends to sneak a peek inside the shed soon.
20.The line “But not just yet…” indicates what emotion or mindset according to you?
20.The line “But not just yet…” indicates what emotion or mindset according to you?
Explanation:
The line suggests that the poet is hesitant to take action due to fear and doubt, which have been instilled in him by his brother's warning of a ghost in the shed.
21.Is there a room in your house or a house in your neighbourhood/locality where you would rather not go alone, and never at night? if there is a such place and a story to go with it, let other hear all about it
21.Is there a room in your house or a house in your neighbourhood/locality where you would rather not go alone, and never at night? if there is a such place and a story to go with it, let other hear all about it
Explanation:
In my neighbourhood, there is a small school building that has a basement used to store discarded items such as old blackboards, tables, chairs, bricks, and damaged posters. It is widely believed to be haunted by reptiles, and therefore nobody ventures inside. The basement has a peculiar odor, and a few rats can be seen scurrying about. Although entering the basement would be an adventure, I have yet to do so.
