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Unit
10
Summary |
Questions | Answers |
Lesson
10. The Banyan Tree (Ruskin Bond)
Short Summary
"The Banyan Tree" by Ruskin Bond is a story about a young boy who spends his time in the company of nature, particularly under a massive banyan tree. The tree is located in his grandparents' house, and it becomes a sanctuary for him. The boy observes various activities of the wildlife that inhabit the tree, such as birds, squirrels, and a python. One of the most memorable events for him is witnessing a fierce battle between a mongoose and a cobra, which leaves a lasting impression. The story highlights the boy's connection to nature, the sense of wonder he experiences, and the timeless beauty and tranquillity provided by the banyan tree.
Working With the Text
A.
Complete the following sentences.
1.
The old banyan tree “did not belong” to grandfather, but only to the boy,
because ————————
Answer:
The old banyan tree “did not belong” to grandfather, but only to the boy,
because it was too old and massive, and the boy spent most of his time
there, climbing its branches and exploring its nooks and crannies.
2.
The small gray squirrel became friendly when —————————
Answer:
The small gray squirrel became friendly when he realized that the boy did
not carry a catapult and meant no harm to him.
3.
When the boy started to bring him pieces of cake and biscuit, the squirrel
—————
Answer:
When the boy started to bring him pieces of cake and biscuit, the squirrel began
to trust him and would come closer, eventually taking food from his hands.
4.
In the spring, the banyan tree —————–, and —————– would come there.
Answer:
In the spring, the banyan tree was full of small red figs, and birds
of all kinds would come there to feast on the fruits, creating a
lively atmosphere.
5.
The banyan tree served the boy as a ————–—–
Answer:
The banyan tree served the boy as a place for reading and daydreaming,
offering a peaceful retreat where he could enjoy his books and observe the
world around him.
6.
The young boy spent his afternoons in the tree —————
Answer:
The young boy spent his afternoons in the tree reading adventure novels,
observing the wildlife, and enjoying the serene environment provided by the
branches of the banyan tree.
B.
Answer the following questions.
1.
“It was to be a battle of champions.” (8)
(i)
What qualities did the two champions have? Pick out words and phrases from the
paragraph above this line in the text and write them down.
|
Mongoose |
Cobra |
|
(a) ________________ |
(a) ________________ |
|
(b) ________________ |
(b) ________________ |
|
(c) ________________ |
(c) ________________ |
Answer:
Mongoose:
Three feet long:
Indicates size and physical presence.
Unusually large:
Highlights the exceptional size of this mongoose compared to others.
Superb fighter:
Implies skill and proficiency in combat.
Clever:
Suggests intelligence and cunning.
Aggressive:
Indicates a fierce and proactive nature in battle.
Cobra:
Skilful:
Implies expertise and proficiency.
Experienced fighter:
Indicates a wealth of battle experience and tactical knowledge.
Could move swiftly:
Highlights speed and agility.
Strike with the speed
of light: Emphasizes incredibly fast striking ability.
Venom was deadly:
Indicates the lethality of its bite.
ii)
What did the cobra and the mongoose do, to show their readiness for the fight?
Answer:
To show their readiness for the fight, the cobra and the mongoose exhibited
specific behaviours:
The Cobra: Raised its three feet off the ground and spread its broad, spectacled
hood.
The Mongoose: Bushed its tail and the long hair on its spine stood up.
The Cobra: Hissed loudly, to warn and intimidate its opponent.
The Mongoose: Fixed its gaze on the cobra, showing focus and determination.
Both: Began to
circle each other, carefully assessing their opponent’s movements and readiness
for the battle.
2. Who were the other
two spectators? What did they do? (Did they watch, or did they join in the
fight?) (10)
Answer:
The other two spectators were a jungle crow and a Myna. They
watched the fight with keen interest and did not join in the fight. The crow
flew closer and tried to intervene by diving at the mongoose, but it only
managed to get in the way and was buffeted away. The Myna remained a passive
observer, staying perched on a cactus plant without interfering.
3.
Read the descriptions below of what the snake did and what the mongoose did.
Arrange their actions in the proper order. (11, 16)
|
(i)
ceased to struggle |
grabbed
the snake by the snout |
|
(ii)
tried to mesmerise the mongoose |
dragged
the snake into the bushes |
|
(iii)
coiled itself around the mongoose |
darted
away and bit the cobra on the back |
|
(iv)
struck the crow |
pretended
to attack the cobra on one side |
|
(v)
struck again and missed |
refused
to look into the snake’s eyes |
|
(vi)
struck on the side that the mongoose pretended to attack |
sprang
aside, jumped in and bit |
Answer:
Here's
the proper order of actions for the snake and the mongoose:
1.
The mongoose:
(i)
darted away and bit the cobra on the back
(ii)
sprang aside, jumped in and bit
(iii)
refused to look into the snake’s eyes
(iv)
pretended to attack the cobra on one side
(v)
grabbed the snake by the snout
(vi)
dragged the snake into the bushes
2.
The snake:
(i)
tried to mesmerise the mongoose
(ii)
struck on the side that the mongoose pretended to attack
(iii)
coiled itself around the mongoose
(iv)
struck again and missed
(v)
struck the crow
(vi)
ceased to struggle
4.
(i)
What happened to the crow in the end? (16)
Answer:
In
the end, the crow met an unfortunate fate. It got too close to the cobra during
the fight and was struck by the snake. The crow fell to the ground, flapped
about for a while, and eventually lay still, dead.
(ii) What did the Myna
do finally? (17)
Answer:
Finally, the Myna, after witnessing the entire fight between the mongoose and
the cobra from a safe distance, flew down to the ground, hopped around the
lifeless cobra, and then flew away. It did not participate in the fight and
remained a cautious observer throughout.
Working With Language
A.
1.
The word ‘round’ usually means a kind of shape. What is its meaning in the
story?
Answer:
In the story, the word "round" means "a stage or phase of a
contest or fight." It is used to describe a period of action during the
battle between the mongoose and the cobra. This term is borrowed from the
context of boxing or wrestling, where a match is divided into several rounds.
2.
Find five words in the following paragraph, which are generally associated with
trees. But here, they have been used differently. Underline the words.
Hari leaves for work at
nine every morning. He works in the local branch of the firm of which his uncle
is the owner. Hari’s success is really the fruit of his own labour. He is
happy, but he has a small problem. The root cause of his problem is a stray dog
near his office. The dog welcomes Hari with a loud bark every day.
Answer:
Hari leaves
for work at nine every morning. He works in the local branch of
the firm of which his uncle is the owner. Hari’s success is really the fruit
of his own labour. He is happy, but he has a small problem. The root
cause of his problem is a stray dog near his office. The dog welcomes Hari with
a loud bark every day.
B. The words in the box
are all words that describe movement. Use them to fill in the blanks in the
sentences below.
|
dived,
gliding, sprang, darting, whipped...back,
delving, |
1.
When he began to trust me, the squirrel began ——————— into my pockets for morsels
of cake.
2.
I saw a cobra ——————— out of a clump of cactus.
3.
The snake hissed, his forked tongue —————— in and out.
4.
When the cobra tried to bite it, the mongoose ——————— aside.
5.
The snake —————— his head ——————— to strike at the crow.
6. The birds ————————
at the snake.
Answer:
1.
When he began to trust me, the squirrel began gliding into my
pockets for morsels of cake.
2.
I saw a cobra sprang out of a clump of cactus.
3.
The snake hissed, his forked tongue darting in and out.
4.
When the cobra tried to bite it, the mongoose sprang aside.
5.
The snake whipped his head back to strike at the
crow.
6. The birds dived
at the snake.
C.
Find words in the story, which show things striking violently against each
other.
1.
The cobra struck the crow, his snout th — — — ing against
its body. (15)
2.
The crow and the Myna c — ll — — — — in mid-air. (13)
3.
The birds dived at the snake, but b — — — — d into each other instead. (14)
Answer:
1.
The cobra struck the crow, his snout thudding against its body.
(15)
2.
The crow and the Myna collide in mid-air. (13)
3.
The birds dived at the snake, but bumped into each other instead.
(14)
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