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GENTLEMEN OF THE JUNGLE

[Link].I. Answer the following questions by choosing the right option.

1. An Elephant made a friendship with ________.
a) Lion (b) Fox (c) Man (d) Hyna
2. The elephant wanted to save its trunk from the _________.
(a) Enemies (b) Torrential rain (c) Blazing sun (d) Europeans
3. ____ was appointed as the Chairman of ‘Commission of Enquiry’.
(a) Elephant (b) Lion (c) Rt. Hon Mr. Fox (d) Mr. Leopard.
4. The delicious meal for Imperial Commission was provided by _______.
(a) Mr. Leopard (b) Man (c) Elephant (d) Fox
5. No one from the man’s side was included in the Commission of Enquiry
because they were not enough educated to understand _________
(a) Intricacy of jungle law (b) English (c) God’s law (d) Animals language
6. Peace is costly, but it’s ___________.
(a) Not for the man (b) Worth the expense (c) Not worth (d) none
7. According to the man _______ is costly, but it’s worth the expense.
(a) Piece (b) Peace (c) Hut (d) sapling
8. What was the purpose of the Commission of Enquiry?
i) To investigate the dispute between the man and the elephant.
ii) To punish the elephant for his actions.
a) Only i is correct b) Only ii is correct
c) Both i and ii are correct. d) Neither i nor ii is correct

2 MARK QUESTIONS:
1. Mention any two members in the Commission of Enquiry.
OR. Who are appointed as members of the Commission of Enquiry?
ANS: The members are Mr. Rhinoceros, Mr. Buffalo, Mr. Alligator, Mr. Fox as chairman,
and Mr. Leopard as Secretary.
2. What did the king of the jungle want to have in his Kingdom?
ANS: The lion, the king of jungle, wanted peace and tranquility in his kingdom.

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3. Who made friendship with the elephant? Why did the elephant approach him on
a rainy day?
ANS: The man made friendship with elephant. He approached the man on rainy day
to ask him to permit to put his trunk inside his hut to save from the rain.
4. Name any two jungle lords that occupied the man’s huts.
ANS: Mr. Buffalo, Mr. Leopard, Mr. Hyena are one among the lords of Royal
Commission occupied the man’s hut as soon he built new hut.
5. Who was the king of the Jungle? What did he command his ministers?
ANS: The lion was the king of the jungle. He declared a Commission of Enquiry to
investigate the matter between and the Elephant and to give justice to the man.
6. Why does the man protest the Commission of enquiry?
ANS: The man protests because no one was from his side in the commission of
enquiry but he was told his people lack of education to understand jungle law.

3/4 Marks Questions:

1. Why was the commission of enquiry appointed by the king of the jungle?
ANS: Once upon a time an elephant made a friendship with a man. One day a heavy
thunderstorm broke out, the elephant went to his friend and requested him to
permit him to put its trunk into his hut to protect from the torrential storm. The
man told elephant that his hut was very small and there was only place for him and
trunk. As soon as the elephant put his trunk inside the hut, slowly he pushed his
head inside, and finally flung the man out in the rain. The man started to grumble
and they began to quarrel with each other, hearing the noise the animals in the
nearby forest came to see what was happening. In this turmoil, the lion came
roaring and asked how they would dare to disturb the peace of the kingdom. The
elephant informed him about the dispute. The lion who wanted to maintain peace
in his kingdom ordered to his ministers to appoint a “commission of enquiry” to look
into the matter and report accordingly.

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2 Why do you think animals decide not to have anyone from the man’s side on the
commission of enquiry?
ANS: The members of the commission of enquiry were all from animal side like Mr.
Rhinoceros, Mr. Buffalo and Mr. Alligator. Rt. hon. Fox as its chairman and Mr.
Leopard as secretary. When the man asked them why there wasn’t from his side in
the commission, they told him that it was impossible to include a man because no
one from man’s side was well educated enough to understand the intricacy of the
jungle law. Further, that there was nothing to fear, for the members of the
Commission were all men of repute for their impartiality in justice, and as they were
gentlemen chosen by God to look after the interest of race less and assured him
that they would investigate the matter and report impartially

2. Poem: The School Boy

1. The boy goes to school on a………….. morning

(a )rainy. (b)Summer (c) Winter (d) morning
2. The boy loves the company of _________.
(a) Skylark (b) Huntsman’s horn (c) Tender plants (d) His friends
3. ________ on a summer morning drives the boy’s joy away.
(a) Going to School (b) Going to Playground (c) Going Home (d) Going to
church
4. In the school, the little ones spend the day in _________
(a) Joy and Happiness (b) Agony (c) sighing and dismay. (d) A nest
5. According to William Blake, the cage here refers to ______
(a) home (b) prison (c) the school (d) bird’s cage
2 MARK QUESTIONS:
1. Why does the schoolboy love to wake up in the summer mornings?
ANS: The schoolboy loves to wake up in the summer mornings because he joys the
songs of birds and the beauty of nature around him.
2. What effect does the distant huntsman’s horn have on the schoolboy?
ANS: The distant huntsman's horn adds to the charm of the morning for the
schoolboy, creating a pleasant and lively atmosphere.

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3. How does the schoolboy spend his time at school?
ANS: At school, the schoolboy spends his time sighing and dismay, feeling bored
and restricted rather than happy and engaged.
4. What does the poet mean by “buds are nipp’d”?
ANS: "Buds are nipp’d" symbolizes the suppression of a child's potential and joy at
an early stage, much like a flower bud cut before it can bloom.

3 MARK QUESTIONS:
1. Describe the setting of the poem’s opening lines and explain its significance.
ANS: The poem begins with a joyful setting of a summer morning, where the
schoolboy delights in the sounds of birds singing and the distant call of a
huntsman’s horn. This natural setting symbolizes freedom, innocence, and
happiness. It contrasts sharply with the confinement and restrictions he feels at
school, highlighting how the natural world provides a sense of companionship and
joy that structured education lacks.
2. How does Blake portray the impact of school on the child’s spirit?
ANS: Blake portrays school as a place that stifles the child’s spirit, describing it as
a place where joy is “driven away.” The child spends his days “sighing and dismay”
under the “cruel eye” of authority, feeling trapped and unenthusiastic. The poet
emphasizes that the rigidity of the educational system drains children’s enthusiasm
and natural curiosity.
3. What is the meaning of the phrase “cruel eye outworn”?
ANS: The phrase “cruel eye outworn” refers to the stern, controlling gaze of teachers
or authority figures at school. It implies an old fashioned, oppressive approach to
discipline that lacks empathy. This “cruel eye” drains joy from the children, forcing
them to conform to rigid rules rather than nurturing their growth and creativity.

4. Around a Medicinal Creeper

1. Mara caught hold of one of the tendrils and tied it to nearby_______.

(a) creeper. (b) tree (c) root (d) leaves

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2. ______is the plant pathologist and friend of the author.
(a) Chandru (b) Poorna Chandra Tejaswi (c) Appanna (d) Sanna
3. Malyali Sadhu shared his knowledge of creeper with_____ due to oldness
(a) Sanna (b) author (c) Krishna (d) Appanna
4. The native doctors were reluctant to reveal about their medicines because
the medicines would lose_______.
(a) their potency (b) their flavour (c) their taste (d) their colour
5. A _____has cursed the medicinal creeper that when someone needs this
plant, they shall not find it.
(a) Sanna (b) Mara (c) Sage (d) Malayali Sadhu.
6. Mara’s wife found _______ after she opened the packet.
(a) live wild buck (b) live wild cat (c) live wild rabbit (d) live wild dog
2 MARKS

1. Why did Mara tie the medicinal creeper to a tree?

ANS: Mara believed the creeper had been cursed by a sage, causing it to disappear,
when it is needed. Tying it to a tree ensured it would remain in the same place.
2. What happened when the narrator and his friend experimented with the
medicinal creeper and milk?
ANS: The milk turned firm and rubbery after mixing with the creeper's leaves,
confirming some of the plant’s mysterious properties.
3. Why did Mara lose all the teeth on one side of his mouth?
ANS: Mara accidentally brushed his teeth with a stick from a mysterious plant,
causing the teeth on one side of his mouth to fall out.

4. What was the god man’s treatment for boils, according to Krishna?
ANS: The god man prescribed a tree bark mixed with duck eggs for a ten-day
treatment, which successfully cured Krishna’s boils.
3/ 4 MARK QUESTION
1. What was the story behind Mara’s story of barking deer in ‘Around a
Medicinal Creeper’?

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As we know Mara narrated so many stories about the supernatural magical powers
of medicinal creepers. One among them is about barking deer. According to Mara
Long ago, Mara and a friend of his laid a trap and caught a barking deer. As they
had to divide it equally between them, they took it near to the stream, skinned it,
cleaned and divided the meat. They wrapped their portions in some leaves and
brought them home. In Mara’s house they got ready to cook. They prepared the
masala with spices, put the water to boil and opened the packet to take out the
meat. Surprise of surprises! Instead of the meat, there was a live wild buck! The
moment it saw Mara, it jumped up and ran out of his house. When Mara was trying
to catch it, as usual, Mara’s wife ignorantly took the leaves and threw them into the
fire!
2. What was the story behind Mara’s loss of teeth in ‘Around a Medicinal
creeper’?
As we know Mara narrated so many stories about the supernatural magical powers
of medicinal creepers. One among them is about loss of his teeth. Once he had laid
a trap in the forest to catch rabbits. He was worried if somebody else may get there
before him in the morning and take away his catch. So he went into the forest before
daybreak. The trap was empty. No rabbit had walked into it. Since there was a
stream flowing nearby Mara decided to brush his teeth and wash his face before
trekking back home. When he broke a small stick from a nearby plant to brush a
third or fourth time, he felt a sour taste in the mouth. He thought that there was
something wrong with the stick and threw it. Before he could try another stick, he
wanted to rinse his mouth. He took some water from the stream, put it into his
mouth and after churning it around in his mouth and spat it out. It was surprise
for him that all the teeth, which had been touched by that stick, tumbled out of his
mouth.
3. What is the significance of the medicinal creeper in the story?
Ans: The medicinal creeper serves as a symbol of traditional knowledge and the
connection between nature and human health. Throughout the story, it represents
the mystery and mystique surrounding natural remedies in Indian medicine. The
various anecdotes about the creeper highlight how local folklore and practical

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knowledge coexist, emphasizing the importance of preserving such knowledge in
the face of modern medical practices.

3. Oru Manushyan
1. The narrator taught writing addresses in English to _________.
a) money lenders b) soldiers c) watch men d) migrant labourers
2. The narrator had ________ in his wallet when he entered the restaurant.
a) four rupees b) fourteen rupees c) fourteen annas d) eleven annas
3. The narrator ate a full meal consisting of chapatis and meat curry. The bill was___
a) fourteen rupees b) fourteen annas c) four annas d) eleven annas
4. The name that was given to man, who helped the narrator, was ______.
a) Gratitude b) Mercy c) Kind d) Sympathy
5. Match the following with reference to ‘Oru Manushyan’.
A B
a) Restaurant bill i. between one anna and four annas
b) The Narrator’s wallet ii. eleven annas
c) Writing an address iii. fourteen rupees
a) a-i, b-ii, c-iii b) a-ii, b-i, c-iii c) a-ii, b-iii, c-i d) a-iii, b-ii, c-i

2 Mark questions
1. Mention any two of the daily occurrences in the big city according to the
narrator.

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ANS: According to the narrator the people of the big city were cruel. Murder, robbery,
pick- pocket were daily occurrences. Money was highly valued by them. For money
they would do anything, even commit murder.
2. Where did the narrator stay in the big city?
ANS: The author stayed in that city in a very small, dingy room on a dirty street.
He carried on a profession there; teaching English to some migrant labourers
3. Why did the narrator use to wake up at four in evening?
ANS: According to the author, he would sleep all the day and used to wake up at
four in the evening so that he could save expenses of drinking his morning tea
and eating noon meal.
3/ 4 MARK QUESTIONS
1. Describe the people and the place where the narrator stayed.
ANS: The author recorded about the people almost precisely where he stayed.
According to him it was quite a big city in the valley of a mountain, they had never
been known for the quality of mercy. They were a cruel people. Murder, robbery,
pick-pocketing, these were daily occurrences. By tradition the people were
professional soldiers. Some of them went to distant places and lent out money on
interest. Many others served as watchmen in banks, mills and large commercial
establishments in big cities. Money was highly valued by them. For money they
would do anything, even commit murder.
2. What was the routine of the narrator in the big city?
ANS: The routine of the author was very simple. He stayed in the city in a very
small, dingy room on a dirty street. He carried on a profession of teaching English
to some migrant labourers from nine-thirty till eleven in the night. He taught them
to write addresses in English since learning to write an address in English was
considered great education there. It was the only source of earning and could save
small amount out of it. He would sleep all day and wake up at four in the evening.
This was to save the expense of drinking my morning tea or eating the noon meal.
He had fourteen rupees as his lifetime savings at the time.

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 [Link] MADNESS
1. Who carries the grain of insanity according to D.H Lawrence?
a) crowd b) multitude c) individual d) fellow men
2. Money has a fearful _________ among men according to D.H Lawrence.
a) cruel power b) authority c) strange terror d) collective madness
3. The poet says that the fear of not having money can become a___
a) madness b) delirium c) insanity d) fear
4. The poet in ‘Money Madness’ opines that a ten-pound note is always handed out
with a sense of ______.
a) pang b) quail c) real tremor d) grovel
2 MARK QUESTIONS
1. Mention according to the speaker, any two things that should be made free
And why?
ANS: According to the poet bread,(food), shelter and fire should be made free so
that one should live in the society without fear money madness and must regain
our sanity about money
2. What is our madness? What does every individual carry?
ANS: According to the poet money is our madness, it is our collective madness.
Every individual carries his own grain of insanity around with him
4. What does mankind says when one has no money?
ANS: According to the poet mankind says if one has no money let him eat dirt and
go cold.

3 Marks:
1. What does the poet suggest should be free and why does he believe this is
necessary?
ANS: At the very outset the poem ‘Money Madness’ examines and explores how
money has become a collective madness, a vast collective madness in the society.
The poet throws light how an individual carries his own grain of insanity around

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with him due the money madness. The poet examines how collective money-
madness of the society makes man so terrified, as society would ask a man without
money to eat dirt and go cold and fear of money would lead to delirium. We must
have some money to save us from eating dirt. The poet advised or put the proposal
to make bread, shelter and fire should be made free to all and anybody and all over
the world, so that we must regain our sanity about or else we would start killing
one another about it and we would be cold in our social relationships.

7. If I Were a Tree

MCQs:
1. The speaker of the poem, “If i were a tree” wants to be a ______________ .
a) cow b) nest c) bird d) tree
2. What wouldn’t feel defiled when sunlight embraces the tree?
a) A tree’s shadow b) The sacred cow c) Mother Earth d) Tree’s friendship
3. Who would not flee shouting for a bath in ‘If I were a Tree?
a) The bird b) The Mother Earth c) Rain drops d) The sacred cow
4. The ________ would scrape her body on the bark of the tree in ‘If I were a Tree?
a) bird b) tree c) leaves d) sacred cow

2 MARK QUESTIONS
1. What wouldn’t feel defied and when?
ANS: The shadow of the tree wouldn’t feel defied when the sunlight embraced tree
2. When the tree is made pure according to the speaker in the poem, ‘If I were a
Tree?
ANS: The tree would be made pure when it would be bier for a sinless body and be
borne on the shoulders of four good men.
3. Who would not flee shouting for a bath and when?
ANS: Mother Earth would not flee shouting for bath when tree branch out further
from its roots.

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4 MARK QUESTION

1. How effectively does the poem present the caste system as one of the burning
social problems in Indian society?
ANS: At the very outset we can say that the poem ‘If I were a Tree’ examines and
explores poet’s hypothetical feeling what would happen to him if he were a tree and
how he could be saved by the humiliation of cast discrimination in the society as
we could see in Indian society how downtrodden caste has been humiliated by upper
caste. The poet put forth his feelings if he were a tree the bird would not ask his
caste before it built its nest or his own shadow would not feel defiled when sunlight
embraced him. His friendship with the cool breeze and the leaves would always be
sweet. According to the poet raindrops wouldn’t turn back taking him for a dog –
eater and mother Earth wouldn’t flee shouting for bath when tree branch out further
its root. Even the poet further expressed his chance to be blessed by the touch of
three thousand gods as and when the sacred cow would scrape her body to the bark
of tree when it is itched. At the end of the poem he explains who knows at the end
of life the tree would be made pure as its pieces of dry wood burning in the holy fire
or becoming the bier for a sinless body be borne on the shoulder of four good men.

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