1. "He had the distinction of being the only member of the party to have begged any game...."
The phrase in italics means
(i) Grandfather was the most distinguished member of the party.
(ii) Grandfather was the only sportsperson at the party.
(iii) Grandfather was the only successful member of the hunting party.
Mark the right answer.
2. Complete the following sentences.
(i) Toto climbed up the curtain when Timothy got angry.
(ii) When I came to stay with my grandfather I became one of the tiger's favorites
(iii) Timothy had clean habits, he would scour his face with his paws like a cat.
Comprehension Check (page-64)
1. 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 answer.
2. When Timothy was about six months old, a change came over him.
The phrase in italics means that
(i) Timothy had grown to its full size.
(ii) Timothy grew more friendly.
(iii) Timothy grew less friendly, in fact, more dangerous.
3. Write 'True' or 'False' against each of the following statements.
(i) Timothy and Grandfather went to Lucknow in a special compartment. False
(ii) The compartment in which Grandfather and Timothy traveled had no other passenger. True
(iii) Timothy and Grandfather traveled in a first-class compartment. True
(iv) All passengers in the compartment thought that Timothy was a well-fed and civilized tiger. False
4. Grandfather suggested that Timothy should be put in another cage. The reason was that
(i) The tiger gad 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.
5. The tiger was still licking his arm, with increasing relish. The phrase in italics suggests that Timothy
(i) was good-natured.
(ii) recognized an old friend.
(iii) smelt fresh food.
Answer the following questions.
1. Where was the tiger cub hiding when Grandfather found him?
Ans:- The tiger cub was hiding in the obscure extractions of a banyan tree when Grandfather found him.
2. (i) What did Toto do to entertain Timothy?
Ans:- Toto used to pull his tail off and on to entertain Timothy.
(ii) What did he do when Timothy lost his temper?
Ans:- He used to climb up the curtain when Timothy lost his temper.
3. "I became one of the tiger's favorites". Who is 'I' in the statement? Why did he think so?
Ans:- “I” is the narrator here. He thought that Timothy was very friendly because he would come closer and try to bite his ankles. He used to stay around his feet.
4. Where was Timothy most comfortable during the day? Where was he during the night?
Ans:- Timothy was most comfortable during the day on the sofa kept in the drawing-room. The quarter of the cook was the magnificent place for his night sleep.
5. What was Grandfather's prophecy about the cook? Did it come true?
Ans:- Grandfather made a prophecy that Timothy would kill the cook one day and make him a good meal. But it did not come true.
6. What made Grandfather decide to transfer Timothy to the zoo?
Ans:- Timothy at the age of about six months became more dangerous than friendly. He used to kill hens and chase the cats. The narrator experienced that he had no intention to attack the cook. So he decided to transfer Timothy to the zoo.
7. Why did Grandfather want Timothy to be put in another enclosure?
Ans:- When he visited the zoo where Timothy was kept, he found that a leopard in the next cage used to rush and frighten Timothy off and on. That is why he wanted Timothy to be put in another enclosure.
8. What shocked Grandfather in the end?
Ans:- Grandfather was shocked in the end to know that Timothy had died. The tiger in the cage was not Timothy. It was caught recently and very dangerous.
Discuss the following topics in the groups.
1. Shoot animals with a camera, not with a gun.
Ans:- It is very important now to think about the fact that the number of tigers is decreasing day today. If it is shot by a gun it will extinct forever. We should preserve them for our future generation so that they would know the characteristics and glorious qualities of the animals. We should not kill animals but love them.
2. Keeping pets helps us become more loving and tolerant. It also helps us respect life in any form. Do you agree?
Ans:- Keeping pets help us become more loving and tolerant. It also helps us respect life in any form because we love them. Yes, I agree to do that.
3. Have you heard of the society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA)? What do they do?
Ans:- Yes, I have heard the society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA). They prevent the animals from cruel killings. They preserve them and take care of their health.
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