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D. Answer the following questions.

1. What was Swami’s reaction on the brave act of the village lad?

2. How did Swami’s father hold the news to be true?

3. How was Swami’s theory of courage different from that of his father?

4. ‘From the first of next month I’ll sleep alone,’ said Swami to his father. Did he really have such
intention?

5. What did Swami do to avoid his father’s command?

6. ‘Congratulations were showered on Swami next day.’ Did he deserve the treatment he got in
the school? Give reasons.

E. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.

Swami hurriedly got up and spread his bed under the bench and crouched there. It seemed to be a
much safer place, more compact and reassuring. He shut his eyes tight and encased himself in his
blanket once again and unknown to himself, fell asleep, and in sleep was racked by nightmares.

1. Why did Swami spread his bed under the bench?

2. How fell asleep unknowingly?

3. Find a word from the passage which means ‘a frightening dream’.

Let’s Listen

Your teacher will read out a paragraph from the chapter. Listen to her/him carefully and write T

for true and F for false statements.

1. Swami’s heart started beating faster at night.

2. Swami remembered his friend’s stories of devils and ghosts.

3. He listened to the rustling of leaves, snoring sound, etc.

4. Swami covered himself completely to listen clearly.

5. He expected God to come up and carry him away.

Let’s Speak

Suppose there is a sensational news article in the newspaper about the amazing feat of Swami.
Develop a conversation with your partner on Swami’s wonderful feat.

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