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Chapter 9 – A Tiger in the House Solutions

Question - 1 : -
“He had the distinction of being the only member of the party to have bagged any game...”

The phrase in italics means

(i) Grandfather was the most distinguished member of the party.

(ii) Grandfather was the only sportsperson in the party.

(iii) Grandfather was the only successful member of the hunting party.

Answer - 1 : -

The phrase in italics means that the grandfather was the only successful member of the hunting party.

Question - 2 : -
Complete the following sentences.

(i) Toto climbed up the curtains when _____________________________________

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(ii) ________________________________________________________________

_________________ I became one of the tiger’s favourites.

(iii) Timothy had clean habits, __________________________________________

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Answer - 2 : -

(i) Toto climbed up the curtains when Timothy lost its temper because Toto pulled it by the tail.

(ii) One of Timothy’s favourite amusements was to stalk anyone who would play with him, and so, when I came to live with Grandfather, I became one of the tiger’s favourites.

(iii) Timothy had clean habits, and would scrub his face with his paws exactly like a cat.

Question - 3 : -
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.

Answer - 3 : -

Grandmother’s prophecy was that the tiger would one day make a meal of Mahmoud.

Question - 4 : -
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

Answer - 4 : -

The phrase in italics means that Timothy grew less friendly, in fact more dangerous.

Question - 5 : -
Write ‘True’ or ‘False’ against each of the following statements.

(i) Timothy and Grandfather went to Lucknow in a special compartment. ________

(ii) The compartment in which Grandfather and Timothy travelled had no other passenger. ________

(iii) Timothy and Grandfather travelled in a first class compartment. ________

(iv) All passengers in the compartment thought that Timothy was a well-fed and civilised tiger. ________

Answer - 5 : -

(i) False

It was not a special compartment. It was a first class compartment.

(ii) True

(iii) True

(iv) False

The zoo authorities thought that Timothy was a well-fed and civilised tiger.

Question - 6 : -
Grandfather suggested that Timothy should be put in another cage.

The reason was that

(i) the tiger had 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.

Answer - 6 : -

The reason was that a leopard in the next cage would constantly rush at Timothy.

Question - 7 : -
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.

Answer - 7 : -

The phrase in italics suggests that Timothy was good natured.

Question - 8 : -
Shoot animals with a camera, not with a gun.

Answer - 8 : -

This question requires you to use your own perspective as well as your analytical skills. The answer to the question would vary from one person to another. It is suggested that you read the text carefully and try attempting it on your own.

Question - 9 : -
Where was the tiger cub hiding when Grandfather found him?

Answer - 9 : -

The tiger cub was hiding among the intricate roots of a banyan tree when Grandfather found him.

Question - 10 : -
Keeping pets helps us become more loving and tolerant. It also helps us respect life in any form. Do you agree?

Answer - 10 : -

This question requires you to use your own perspective as well as your analytical skills. The answer to the question would vary from one person to another. It is suggested that you read the text carefully and try attempting it on your own.

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