Mention three things we can learn from the ‘tiny teacher’. Give reasons for choosing these items.

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 was Timothy most comfortable during the day? Where was he during the night?
 

3. Golu’s relatives did not answer his questions because
(i) they were shy.
(ii) the questions were too difficult.
(iii) Golu was a naughty baby.

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

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

Tilloo pressed the red button and “the damage was done”. What was the damage?
 

Why is Mr Purcell compared to an owl?
 

What are some of the signs of approaching winter referred to in the text?
 

Why did he buy a young goat?

Where was the tiger cub hiding when Grandfather found him?
 

Who advised Golu to go to the Limpopo river?