Chandni | Lets Read - VII | Summary | Questions and Answers

 

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Lesson 4. Chandni (Zakir Hussain)

Short Summary

"Chandni," a story by Zakir Hussain, revolves around a goat named Chandni, whose greatest desire is to experience freedom in the hills. She belongs to an old man named Abbu Khan, who loves his goats but keeps them tethered to prevent them from being taken by wolves. Despite Abbu Khan's affection and care, Chandni yearns to break free from her confinement.

Eventually, Chandni escapes to the hills, revealing in her newfound freedom and the beauty of nature. However, she soon encounters the dangers of the wild, particularly a fearsome wolf. Despite the imminent threat, Chandni decides to face the wolf rather than surrender her freedom. She fights bravely but ultimately loses her life.

The story highlight themes of freedom, courage, and the pursuit of dreams, illustrating that the quest for liberty often involves significant risks and sacrifices. Chandni's tale is both inspiring and poignant, celebrating the spirit of independence and the willingness to face challenges for the sake of one's deepest desires.

 

Comprehensive Check Page No. 23

Question 1. Why did Abbu Khan’s goats want to run away? What happened to them in the hills?

Answer: Abu Khan’s goats were of the best hill breeds and loved their freedom, so they always wanted to run away for their freedom. In the hills they were killed by an old wolf who lived there.

Question 2. Abbu Khan said, “No more goats in my house ever again.” Then he changed his mind. Why?

Answer:  Firstly, he thought that he had no goats in his house then he changes his mind that he could live more years without goats. Then he bought a young goat and started living with her.

Question 3. Why did he buy a young goat?

Answer: He found himself lonely without pets and couldn’t do without then so he bought a young goat and started living with her.

 

Comprehensive Check Page No. 27

Question 1. Why did Chandni hate the rope round her neck?

Answer: Chandni wanted to run across the green fields in the hills but whenever she tried to run, the rope round her neck wouldn’t let her go instead give her a jerk, so she hated the rope round her neck.

Question 2. “Now Abbu Khan understood Chandni’s problem...” What was Chandni’s problem?

Answer: Chandni’s problem was that she wanted Abu Khan to let her free so that she could enjoy her freedom in the hills.

Question 3. Abbu Khan pushed Chandni into a small hut. This shows that he

(i) was cruel.

(ii) loved her and wanted to save her life.

(iii) was selfish.

Answer: (ii) loved her and wanted to save her life.

 

Comprehensive Check Page No. 29

Question 1. Why did Chandni refuse to join the group of wild goats?

Answer: Chandni refused to join the group of wild goats because she wanted to enjoy her new freedom all by herself.

Question 2. Chandni fought the wolf because she

(i) was stronger than the wolf.

(ii) hated the wolf.

(iii) had to retain her freedom at all costs.

Answer: (iii) had to retain her freedom at all costs.

Exercise

Discuss the following topics in groups.

Question 1. Why did the wise old bird say, “Chandni is the winner”?

Answer: The wise old bird said that Chandni is the winner because she recognised that true victory lies not in survival but in the courage to pursue one's dreams and the dignity of choosing one's fate, making Chandni a symbol of ultimate freedom and bravery.

Question 2. “Death in an open field is better than life in a small hut,” Chandni said to herself. Was it the right decision? Give reasons for your answer.

Answer: Yes, it was the right decision for Chandni because she valued her freedom and chose to live and die on her own terms, embracing the fulfilment of her deepest desire over the safety of confinement.

Question 3. Freedom is life. Discuss this with reference to ‘Chandni’ and ‘I Want Something in a Cage’.

Answer: In "Chandni," the goat chooses the freedom of the hills over the safety of captivity, even at the cost of her life, illustrating that true life is found in freedom. Similarly, in "I Want Something in a Cage," Mr. Purcell's caged birds symbolize the suppression of spirit, while the customer’s desire to set them free highlights the intrinsic value of liberty. Both stories underscore that life without freedom is incomplete and stifling.