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A Tiger in the House
Shoot animals with a camera, not with a gun.
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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Write ‘True’ or ‘False’ against each of the following statements.
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.
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.
Shoot animals with a camera, not with a gun.
Where was the tiger cub hiding when Grandfather found him?
Keeping pets helps us become more loving and tolerant. It also helps us respect life in any form. Do you agree?
(i) What did Toto do to entertain Timothy?
(ii) What did he do when Timothy lost his temper?
Have you heard of the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA)? What do they do?
“I became one of the tiger’s favourites”. Who is ‘I’ in the statement? Why did he think so?
Where was Timothy most comfortable during the day? Where was he during the night?
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