When Timothy was about six months old, a change came over him. The phrase in italics means that
(i) Timothy had grown to his full size.
(ii) Timothy grew more friendly.
(iii) Timothy grew less friendly, in fact more dangerous
 

What made Grandfather decide to transfer Timothy to the zoo?
 

“I became one of the tiger’s favourites”. Who is ‘I’ in the statement? Why did he think so?
 

When was the bear tied up with a chain? Why?
 

1. The story of an ant’s life sounds almost untrue. The italicised phrase means
 (i) highly exaggerated.
(ii) too remarkable to be true.
(iii) not based on facts.

Why did Tilloo’s father advise him not to try to reach the surface of the planet?
 

Why did Chandni hate the rope round her neck?
 

 Name two things the elephant can do with his trunk, and two he cannot.

Why did he buy a young goat?

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.
 

The tiger was still licking his arm, with increasing relish. The phrase in italics suggests that Timothy
(i) was good natured.
(ii) recognised an old friend.
(iii) smelt fresh food.

Where did the lady find the bear cub? How did she bring it up?
 

What happened one Sunday when the lady was going to her sister’s house? What did the lady do? What was the bear’s reaction?
 

Finding good twigs for Kari took a long time. Why?
 

Describe the stranger who came to the pet shop. What did he want?
 

The bear grew up but “he was a most amiable bear”. Give three examples to prove this.
 

Did Kari enjoy his morning bath in the river? Give a reason for your answer.
 

Why was everyone in the Control Room greatly excited?
 

What changes had occurred, which forced people to live in underground homes?

What was Soapy’s first plan? Why did it not work?
 

How long does it take for a grub to become a complete ant?