Here we have shared free Bihar Board Class 7 English Reader Chapter 6 Solutions. This provides written question answers of chapter 6 – “A Tiger in the House”, from The Alien Hand Supplementary book.
Written by Ruskin Bond, this is the story of a tiger cub named Timothy who is brought home by the author’s grandfather. Timothy grows up like a pet in the house, playing with other animals. But as he grows older and more dangerous, he is sent to a zoo. When the grandfather visits him later, something surprising happens. The story shows the bond between humans and animals and how they remember love and kindness.
Bihar Board Class 7 English Reader Chapter 6
Contents
| Class | 7 |
| Subject | English Reader (An Alien Hand) |
| Chapter | 6. A Tiger in the House |
| Board | Bihar Board |
Comprehension Check
From Page number 38
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.
Mark the right answer.
Answer:
(iii) 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 favorites.
(iii) Timothy had clean habits, ———————————————-
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Answer:
(i) Toto climbed up the curtains when Timothy lost his temper.
(ii) When I came to live with my Grandfather, I became one of the tiger’s favorites.
(iii) Timothy had clean habits, he would scrub his face with his paws exactly like a cat.
Comprehension Check
From Page number 42.
Question 1: 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.
Answer: (iii) would one day make a meal of Mahmoud.
Question 2: 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: (iii) Timothy grew less friendly, in fact more dangerous.
Question 3: 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 civilized tiger . ……………………… .
Answer:
(i) False
(ii) True
(iii) True
(iv) False
Question 4: 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: (ii) a leopard, in the next cage, would constantly rush at Timothy.
Question 5: 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: (iii) smelt fresh food.
Exercise
Answer the following questions:
Question 1: Where was the tiger cub hiding when Grandfather found him?
Answer: The tiger cub was hiding among the thick roots of a banyan tree in the Terai jungle near Dehra.
Question 2:
(i) What did Toto do to entertain Timothy?
(ii) What did he do when Timothy lost his temper?
Answer:
(i) Toto entertained Timothy by pulling his tail and playing with him in a funny way.
(ii) When Timothy lost his temper, Toto would quickly climb up the curtain to keep himself safe.
Question 3: “I became one of the tiger’s favourites.” Who is T in the statement? Why did he think so?
Answer: T refers to the narrator, Ruskin Bond. He thought he was one of the tiger’s favourites because Timothy would come close to him, roll over on his feet, and gently pretend to bite his ankles. This showed that Timothy liked him and enjoyed his company.
Question 4: Where was Timothy most comfortable during the day? Where was he during the night?
Answer: During the day, Timothy was most comfortable on the long sofa in the drawing room. At night, he used to sleep in the cook’s room.
Question 5: What was Grandmother’s prophecy about the cook? Did it come true?
Answer: Grandmother said that one day Timothy would kill the cook Mahmoud and eat him. But this never happened. Her prediction did not come true.
Question 6: What made Grandfather decide to transfer Timothy to the zoo?
Answer: As Timothy grew older, he became less friendly and started acting wild. He chased cats, killed hens, and looked at the cook in a dangerous way. Grandfather got worried and decided to send him to the Lucknow zoo.
Question 7: Why did Grandfather want Timothy to be put in another enclosure?
Answer: Grandfather saw that a leopard in the next cage was scaring Timothy again and again. He thought Timothy was afraid and asked the zoo keeper to shift him to another cage.
Question 8: What shocked Grandfather in the end?
Answer: In the end, Grandfather was shocked when the zoo keeper told him that Timothy had died two months ago. The tiger in the cage was not Timothy but a different and very dangerous one.
Discuss the following topics in groups.
Question 1: Shoot animals with a camera, not with a gun.
Answer: We should never kill animals for fun or for their skin or teeth. Animals are a part of nature and they help keep the earth balanced. If we kill them, it harms nature. Instead of shooting them with guns, we should take pictures of them with cameras. This way we can enjoy their beauty without hurting them. Let us protect animals, not harm them.
Question 2: Keeping pets helps us become more loving and tolerant. It also helps us respect life in any form. Do you agree?
Answer: Yes, I agree. When we keep pets, we become more caring and loving. We learn how to take care of animals and understand their feelings. Pets also help us feel happy and less lonely. They teach us to respect all living things. So, keeping pets is good for both animals and humans.
Question 3: Have you heard of the society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA)? What do they do?
Answer: Yes, I have heard about SPCA. It is a group that helps animals. They work to stop people from hurting or killing animals for no reason. They take care of sick and injured animals and give them shelter and food. They teach people to be kind to animals.
| Other Chapters |
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| 1. The Tiny Teacher |
| 2. Bringing Up Kari |
| 3. Golu Grows a Nose |
| 4. Chandni |
| 5. The Bear Story |
| 6. A Tiger in the House |
| 7. An Alien Hand |
