Golu Grows a Nose | Lets Read - VII | Summary | Questions and Answers

 

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Lesson 3. Golu Grows a Nose (Rudyard Kipling)

Short Summary

"Golu Grows a Nose" is a delightful children's book written by Rudyard Kipling. It tells the story of Golu, a baby elephant who is curious about the world around him. Unlike other elephants, Golu has a short nose, and his curiosity leads him to ask numerous questions about life and the jungle. His quest for answers takes him on an adventure where he encounters different animals and learns valuable lessons. Eventually, Golu's inquisitiveness and experiences result in his nose growing longer, transforming him into a typical elephant. The book blends humour and wisdom, emphasizing themes of curiosity, learning, and growth.

Exercise

Answer the following questions.

Question 1. Whom does Golu ask, “Why don’t you ever fly like other birds?”

Answer: Golu asks the ostrich, "Why don’t you ever fly like other birds?" The ostrich, being a flightless bird, provides a humorous interaction that adds to Golu's journey of discovery and curiosity.

Question 2. Which uncle of Golu had red eyes?

Answer: Hippopotamus uncle of Golu has red eyes.

Question 3. Golu’s relatives did not answer his questions because

(i) they were shy.

(ii) the questions were too difficult.

(iii) Golu was a naughty baby.

Answer: (ii) the questions were too difficult.

Question 4. Who advised Golu to go to the Limpopo River?

Answer: Mynah bird advised Golu to go to the Limpopo River to find out the answer of the question about the dinner of crocodile.

Question 5. Why did Golu go to the river?

Answer: Golu went to the river to find out the answer of the question about the dinner of crocodile.

Question 6. The crocodile lay on the bank of the Limpopo River. Golu thought it was ……

(i) a living crocodile.

(ii) a dead crocodile.

(iii) a log of wood.

Answer: (iii) a log of wood.

Question 7. What did the crocodile do to show that it was a real crocodile?

Answer: Crocodile shed his crocodile tears to show that he was a real crocodile.

Question 8. “Come here, little one, and I’ll whisper the answer to you.” The crocodile said this because

(i) he couldn’t stand up.

(ii) he wanted to eat Golu.

(iii) Golu was deaf.

Answer: (ii) he wanted to eat Golu.

Question 9. Who helped Golu on the bank of the river?

Answer: Python, a snake, helped Golu on the bank of river.

Question 10. Name two things the elephant can do with his trunk, and two he cannot.

Answer: An elephant can rub his body with mud and dust his legs with a bundle of grass.