“Now Abbu Khan understood Chandni’s problem...” What was Chandni’s problem?
 

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.

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.
 

Why did he buy a young goat?

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.

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

(i) What did Toto do to entertain Timothy?
(ii) What did he do when Timothy lost his temper?
 

Why was everyone in the Control Room greatly excited?
 

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

Why do the worker ants carry the grubs about?
 

Why did Grandfather want Timothy to be put in another enclosure?
 

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

Who helped Golu on the bank of the river?
 

Why, in your opinion, did the man set the doves free?
 

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.