LANCER’S CONVENT

CLASS – V
SUBJECT – ENGLISH
QUESTION BANK WORKSHEET
CHAPTER- RAOUL THE OWL

Note: This question bank should be preserved carefully for revision during exams.
Vocabulary Enrichment:
a) Peer- to look with difficulty
b) Disgraceful- shameful
c) Raucously- loudly and rudely
d) Sidled- walked shyly
e) Kernel- seeds
f) Embracing – hugging
g) Soothing- relaxing
h) Content- satisfied

Multiple Choice Questions:

i. What was Raoul’s main problem?

a) He was too small to fly.
b) He couldn’t see in the dark.
c) He was afraid of the dark.
d) He couldn’t find food.

Answer: b) He couldn’t see in the dark

ii. How did Raoul decide to change his routine?

a) He decided to stay up all night and hunt during the day.
b) He decided to sleep during the day and wake up at night.
c) He decided to fly slowly at night.
d) He decided to stop hunting altogether.

Answer: a) He decided to stay up all night and hunt during the day.

iii. How did Raoul’s family react when he told them his plan?
a) They were happy and supportive.
b) They were confused but agreed.
c) They were upset and thought it was disgraceful.
d) They laughed and thought it was funny.

Answer: c) They were upset and thought it was disgraceful.

iv. What did Rufus say about Arctic owls?

a) They hunt at night.
b) They sleep during the day.
c) They hunt during the day.
d) They do not hunt at all.

Answer: c) They hunt during the day.

 v. How did the older brothers react to Raoul's decision?
a) They supported him.
b) They laughed loudly and rudely.
c) They ignored him.
d) They tried to stop him.

Answer: b) They laughed loudly and rudely.

vi. What did Father say about Raoul’s decision to fly during the day?
a) "He will never change his mind."
b) "He'll soon change his mind."
c) "He's making a mistake."
d) "He’s just being silly."

Answer: b) "He'll soon change his mind."

vii. How did Raoul feel when he saw the world in the daylight?
a) He was scared and confused.
b) He was amazed and excited.
c) He felt tired and dizzy.
d) He didn’t like it at all.

Answer: b) He was amazed and excited.

viii. Who did Raoul meet during his adventure?

a) A mouse named Bertram
b) A bird named Rufus
c) A hawk named Hawkson
d) A squirrel named Nutsy

Answer: a) A mouse named Bertram

ix. What did Bertram offer Raoul to eat first?

a) Birdseed
b) Cheese
c) Corn
d) Fruit

Answer: b) Cheese

x. What did Raoul do when he saw a small mouse behind the barn?
a) He ate it.
b) He scared it away.
c) He let it go free.
d) He ignored it.

Answer: c) He let it go free.

xi. How did the mouse react when he realized Raoul was an owl?
a) He ran away in fear.
b) He was confused and apologized.
c) He laughed at Raoul.
d) He asked Raoul to help him.

Answer: b) He was confused and apologized.

xii. Why did Bertram give Raoul a pair of toy sunglasses?
a) To make him look cool
b) To protect him from the rain
c) To help him see better in sunlight
d) To match the people in the big house

Answer: c) To help him see better in sunlight

xiii. What was Raoul's initial reaction when his mother offered him a mouse to eat?
a) He ate it happily
b) He said it was delicious
c) He refused because his best friend was a mouse
d) He cried

Answer: C) He refused because his best friend was a mouse

xiv. What did Raoul’s family boast about him to the neighbours?
a) He was the first owl to eat birdseed
b) He was the first owl to fly during the daytime
c) He was the smartest owl in the forest
d) He had the biggest wings

Answer: B) He was the first owl to fly during the daytime

Complete the given sentences:

a) Raoul was the youngest owl, and he lived on the topmost branch of the tree near the edge of the
woods.
b) Raoul had a serious problem: he couldn’t see in the dark.
c) His family would wake up every evening, stretch, and start hunting, but Raoul couldn’t see well
enough to hunt.
d) Raoul decided to sleep all night and wake up in the morning.
e) When Raoul told his family, his mother and father were very upset and upset.
f) Rufus, one of the older brothers, mentioned that Arctic owls hunt during the daylight hours.
g) The older brothers laughed raucously at Raoul’s decision.
h) Father patted Mother's wings and whispered, "Don't worry, my dear. He'll soon change his mind."
i) The following morning, when his family was going to bed, Raoul got up, stretched, and stepped
outside.
j) Raoul was amazed by the bright, hot, yellow thing in the sky, the forest, and faraway meadows
full of flowers.
k) Raoul met Bertram, the mouse, who offered him some food.
l) Raoul found the cheese to be too sticky and the corn too hard.
m) After lunch, Raoul took Bertram for a ride on his back.
n) Raoul’s family was worried about him, but he explained that it was fun and not a terrible time.
o) When Raoul saw the little mouse, he let it go after it begged for its life.
p) Raoul was surprised when the mouse called him a hawk, as he was an owl.
 q) The mouse’s name was Bertram, and he was very surprised when he realized Raoul was an owl.
r) Bertram eventually offered Raoul some birdseed, which he found delicious.
s) After lunch, Raoul took Bertram for a ride on his back.
t) Raoul’s mother thought the sun was affecting his brain when he refused to eat the mouse.
u) Bertram got a pair of toy sunglasses from the junkyard to help Raoul see in the sunlight.
v) Raoul’s family called him a "real genius" for flying in the daylight.

Reference to Context:

1. “Don't worry, my dear. He'll soon change his mind.”

a) Who is the speaker, and whom is he comforting? Why does he think the person being comforted is
worried?
The speaker is Father, and he is comforting Mother. He thinks she is worried because their son, Raoul, has
decided to fly during the day, which is unusual for an owl.

b) What does the speaker mean by "He'll soon change his mind"? Do you think his prediction was
accurate? Why or why not?
Father believes that Raoul will abandon his decision to fly during the day and return to the family’s
traditional nocturnal lifestyle. His prediction was not accurate, as Raoul continued to explore during the day
and enjoyed his new experiences.

2. “You must be starving. Here, eat this lovely mouse Father got for you.” “Mouse!” cried Raoul.
“That would be awful. My best friend is a mouse.”

a) Who says the first line, and to whom is it directed?

Raoul’s mother says the first line, and it is directed at Raoul.

b) Why does Raoul react negatively to the offer of a mouse?

Raoul reacts negatively because his best friend is a mouse, Bertram, and he can no longer think of
mice as food.

c) How does Raoul’s reaction reflect the development of his character in the story?
Raoul’s reaction shows his shift in perspective, valuing friendship and kindness over instincts,
highlighting his growth and empathy.

d) What does this dialogue suggest about the bond between Raoul and Bertram?
The dialogue suggests that Raoul and Bertram share a strong bond, one that surpasses traditional
predator-prey relationships, indicating deep friendship and loyalty.

Answer the following questions:

1. Why did Raoul decide to change his routine and sleep during the day?
Raoul decided to sleep during the night and wake up in the morning because he couldn’t see well in
the dark, making it impossible for him to hunt. He hoped that hunting during the day would solve his
problem.

2. How did Raoul’s family react when he decided to sleep during the night?
 Raoul’s family was upset when he decided to sleep during the night. His mother fainted at the idea,
and his father called it disgraceful. The older brothers laughed at him, but Rufus mentioned Arctic
owls who hunt during the day.

3. What did Raoul’s decision to sleep during the day tell us about his character?
Raoul’s decision to sleep during the day shows his determination to overcome his difficulty. Despite
his family’s disapproval, he was firm in his resolve to change his habits and find a solution to his
problem.

4. Why did Father call Raoul’s plan "disgraceful"?

Father called Raoul’s plan "disgraceful" because no other owl in their family had ever done such a
thing. He believed that sleeping during the day was against their nature, and he thought it was
improper behaviour for an owl.

5. What role did Rufus play in the story when Raoul decided to change his routine?
Rufus, one of Raoul’s older brothers, played the role of providing information. He mentioned that
Arctic owls hunt during the day, which suggested that it was possible, but not typical for owls in their
family to do so.

6. What did Raoul experience when he flew during the day for the first time?
Raoul was amazed by the brightness of the sun and the beauty of the world during the day. He could
see the forest, meadows, and flowers clearly. He felt so good that he did tricks like barrel rolls and
loop-the-loops.

7. How did Bertram help Raoul when they first met?

Bertram offered Raoul different foods to eat, including cheese and corn, though Raoul didn’t like
them. Finally, Bertram brought him some birdseed, which Raoul found delicious. After lunch, Raoul
gave Bertram a ride on his back.

8. Why did Raoul let the mouse go free instead of eating it?

Raoul was touched by the mouse’s plea and didn’t want to harm it. When the mouse called him a
hawk, Raoul corrected it and explained that he was an owl. He showed kindness and let the mouse
go.

9. How did Raoul's family react when he returned from his adventure?

Raoul’s family was worried, especially his mother, who thought the sun had affected his brain. They
were surprised that Raoul had enjoyed his adventure and didn’t understand why he refused to eat the
mouse. Raoul politely showed them the birdseed and flew off again.

10. Why did Raoul initially reject the food Bertram offered him, and what did he finally enjoy
eating?

Raoul rejected the cheese because it was sticky and the corn because it was too hard. He finally
enjoyed eating birdseed, which Bertram got from the big house.

11. How did Bertram help Raoul adjust to the sunlight?

Bertram noticed that Raoul struggled with the bright sunlight, so he found a pair of toy sunglasses in
the junkyard and tied them around Raoul's head using grass, making the light less dazzling.

12. What did Raoul’s family think about him flying in the sunlight, and how did Raoul feel about
it?
 Raoul’s family thought he was a genius and admired him for flying in daylight, something no other
owl had done. Raoul felt content and proud, hearing their admiration as he slipped into bed.

13. Why did Raoul’s mother think something was wrong with him when he returned?

Raoul’s mother thought the sunlight had affected his mind because he refused to eat the mouse they
offered, explaining that his best friend was a mouse, which seemed strange for an owl.

Critical Thinking:

1. Why do you think Raoul's family reacted so negatively to his decision? Do you think their reaction
was justified?

Raoul's family reacted negatively because his decision broke from tradition and their natural
instincts. In the owl family, hunting at night is a crucial part of their way of life. Their reaction is
rooted in concern for his safety and respect for their heritage. However, the reaction could be seen
as harsh, as Raoul’s decision was based on solving his personal problem and trying to adapt.

2. Do you think Raoul’s decision to fly during the day and his new friendship with Bertram is a good
choice? Why or why not?

Raoul’s decision to fly during the day allowed him to experience the world in a new way and make a
new friend, Bertram. It shows his willingness to adapt and try new things. However, this choice
challenges the traditional ways of his family. It could be seen as a bold step toward personal growth
or a risky break from tradition, depending on the perspective.

Art Integration Activity

Create a picture of Raoul flying through the colorful forest during the day. Include the bright yellow sun,
green meadows, and brown trees. Write a short story about another daytime adventure Raoul might have had
if he explored a nearby river.