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1. In what way is Pambupatti different
from any other village?
Answer:
Pambupatti was different from any other village because the village had
different types of people, dark, fair, tall and short, they spoke many
languages, some ate meat and some didn’t, some prayed in a temple and some in a
mosque, yet they lived harmoniously at peace with each other.
2. Why is Prem determined not to return
to his village?
Answer:
Prem was determined not to return to his village because he was ashamed of his
village and the people who carried out heinous deeds.
3. Why did Makara dislike tortoises,
snakes and lizards? Write a line about each.
Answer:
Makara disliked tortoises because they were too slow and carried their houses
on their back. He did not like snakes
because they made funny noises and were slimy. Makara disliked the lizards too
because they had the strangest habit of changing colour. Makar considered them
untrustworthy.
4. What went wrong when the tortoises,
snakes and lizards left the forest?
Answer:
All sorts of awful things began to happen when the tortoises, snakes and
lizards left the forest. The rats grew bolder, they took the opportunity to
jump and turn summersault’s on the crocodiles’ back. The frogs grew bigger and
there was no one to eat them. These large frogs ate the baby crocodiles. The
insects grew bigger and nastier since there were no lizards to eat them.
5. Why do you think Prem wants to tell
the story of the reptiles to the people of his village?
Answer:
Prem wants to tell this story of the reptiles to the people of his village
because the story teaches a moral lesson that each one of us has a place in
this strange and funny world.
6. Do you agree that it is difficult not
to go along with someone who is very strong and powerful? Express your views
frankly and clearly.
Answer:
Yes, it is difficult not to go along with someone who is very strong and
powerful. But, one cannot agree with the strong and powerful always because
even they can make mistakes. Thus, we can rectify their mistakes and disagree
with them when they make incorrect decisions.
7. If you were a baby crocodile, would
you tell Makara that he was wrong? What would you say to convince him?
Answer:
If I were a baby crocodile, I would first be scared of Makara since he is
strong and powerful but I would voice my opinion in front of him in a polite
and logical manner giving him examples about the destructions his decision has
made and thus rectify him.
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