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1. 1.

   Choose the right answers to answer these questions.

   1. What story does Swaminathan's father read in the questions.
      1. a story about a noble father
      2. a story about a brave boy
      3. a story about a brave tiger
      4. a story about a stern mother
   2. What is the result of reading the story?
      1. Swami had to visit a forest.
      2. Swami had to sleep next to his father.
      3. Swami had to sleep alone.
      4. Swami had to sleep in the garden.
   3. How does Swaminathan try to make his father change his mind?
      1. He tried to change the subject.
      2. He appealed to his grandmother.
      3. He appealed to his mother.
      4. He burst into tears.
2. 2.

   These sentences, when put in sentence, tell the story of how Swaminathan became a 'hero'. Arrange them in the right order.

   • A loud agonised cry was heard which brought many people into the office.
   • Swaminathan lay down under the bench in his father's office.
   • The police were called, and they arrested the burglar.
   • They all fell upon the burglar and restrained him.
   • Swaminathan remembered all the stories of devils and ghosts he had heard in his life and felt terrified.
   • Unknown to himself, he fell asleep and had the most disturbing nightmares.
   • Sweating with fright, he moved in the direction of the sound.
   • Swaminathan became a hero overnight.
   • His hand came in contact with something which he held on to tightly and bit into with all his strength.
   • He awoke with a start as he heard a strange, unfathomable rustling sound.
3. 3.

   Complete this table.

   Quote from the text	Name of speaker	Tralt(s) of the speaker revealed by the quote
   1. You think you are wiser than the newspaper?
   2. Suppose I have all the courage, what can I do if a tiger should attack me?
   3. You are in the Second Form and I don't at all like the way you are being brought up.
   4. If I don't sleep at once I shall perhaps die.
   5. Boy, are you already feeling sleepy? Don't you want a story?
   6. You let him sleep where he likes. You needn't risk his life again.
   7. All right, mollycoddle and spoil him as much as you like. Only don't blame me afterwards.

    

4. 4.

   What impression do you form about Swaminathan's father?
5. 5.

   The newspaper report about the tiger and the boy appears to be exaggerated. Who do you think embellished the story, the journalist or Swaminathan's father? Why?
6. 6.

   Swaminathan becomes a hero and is highly praised. Do you feel that deserves the praise? Why/ why not?