Attila
B. Answer the following questions in detail:
Q.1. What kind of a dog did the speaker's family want?
Ans. The speaker’s family wanted a formidable dog who would prevent
break-ins and theft in their house.
Q.2. At the beginning of the narrative, was Attila able to measure up to
their expectations? Give reasons for your answer.
Ans. At the beginning of the narrative Attila was able to measure up to their
expectation as he did not have a prepossessing appearance and also he
was not playful.
Q.3. Why were the family members satisfied with the name Attila?
Ans. The family members were satisfied with the name Attila because when
the name was suggested everyone agreed and a shout of joy went up
to the skies. (Agrata)
They were satisfied as no more satisfying name was thought for mam
and animal. Moreover, it was the name of a Scourge of Europe, who
was frequently called Attila, the Hun, who caused trouble. (Agrima)
Q.4. Why did the family research about the 'Scourge of Europe'? What
were the findings?
Ans. The family researched about the Scourge of Europe to find out what he
was like as their dog Attila exhibited a love of humanity which was
sometimes disconcerting. They found out that the Scourge of Europe as
a child clung onto his friends and his parents friends but when he was
fourteen, he knocked down a fellow who tried to touch his marbles.
(Agrata)
As the time passed Attila showed love of humanity, which was
sometimes disconcerting, therefore they wanted to find out whether
the Scourge of Europe was like this. One delving into the ancient
history of Attila, they found that as a child he used to clung to his
friends and parents so fast that often he had to be beaten and
separated from them but when he as fourteen he showed the first sign
of his future by knocking down a fellow who tried to touch his marbles.
(Agrima)
Q.5. How did Attila respond to the entry of strangers?
Ans. Attila responded to the entry of strangers by walking upto them and
welcoming them.
The moment the gate clicked Attila become alert and stood looking
towards the gate. When anyone entered he blindly charged forward
but the stranger stepped and smiled he could melt and behave as if he
was apologising for being violent until he patted and stroked and told
he was forgiven he would be in misery. (Agrima)
Q.6. What issues did the speaker's mother have with the dog?
Ans. The speaker’s mother was not happy with the dog, because it ate like
an elephant and was too friendly with strangers, and she was afraid
that one day, it might make friends with a burglar and get the house
robbed. (Agrata)
The mother felt that Attila ate like an elephant, one could employ two
watchman for the price of rice and meat he consumed. Even in his
presence flowers were stolen from the garden in the morning. She
feared that bugle might be easily shown around the house as he was
the most noiseless dog she had ever seen in life. (Agrima)
Q.7. How did Attila react when Ranga entered the premises?
Ans. When Ranga entered the premises and stole all the jewellery and
valuables by emptying out the trunks and almirahs and as was about to
leave, Attila reacted by putting his forepaws on the lap of the burglar
and licked his fingers. (Agrata)
When Ranga was about to go out of the house after stealing, Attila
stood below looking expectantly. He did not bark but stood up and put
his forepaws on the lap of the bugler. He put back his ears and licked
Ranga’s hand and rolled his eyes, infact, he hung his tail loosely down
looking miserable and followed Ranga thinking him to be his new
companion. (Agrima)
Q.8. How did Attila prove to be a hero?
Ans. Attila proved to be a hero by accident. His master saw him on the
street and called out to him, while the dog’s new friend the burglar saw
the man and started running. Attila started running after the burglar
and clumsily blocked him. Ranga stumbled over him and fell, and a
piece of jewellery fell off from him and he was caught by the police.
This is how Attila proved to be a hero. (Agrata)
Attila proved to be a hero by running after so fast and blocked his way
such that Ranga stumbled over him and fell a piece of jewellery flow
out of his hand to which Ranga was caught by the man and the police.
In this way, they concluded that Attila was cunning detective and could
solve the case. (Agrima)
Answer these questions with reference to the context.
1 He gave no hope that he would do credit to his name.
. a) Who is 'he' in this sentence?
Ans. Attila the dog
b) What is the significance of his name?
Ans. brutality
c) How do you know that he would do no credit to the name?
Ans. He was too friendly
2 The people at home did not like this attitude very much. They thought it
. rather a shame.
a) Whose attitude is the speaker talking about?
Ans. Attila the dog
b) What was wrong with the attitude?
Ans. He was not ferocious
c) What were their expectations?
Ans. To be a ferocious dog
3 The young man was extremely irritated at this. He considered it to be the
. most uncharitable cynicism.
a) Who was the young man?
Ans. The dog’s owner
b) Why was he irritated?
Ans. Because his mother told him negative things about the dog
c) Explain the phrase' uncharitable cynicism'.
Ans. Mean words that hurt
C.Thinkandanswer.
1.ThebondbetweenRangaandAttilawasofmutualrespect.Whyorwhynot?
Givereasonsforyouranswer.
A.Noitwasnotofmutualrespect,becauseRangadidnotwantthedogwhilethedogwa
nted him.
2.Dogsmakegoodhouseholdpetsastheyaregoodcompanions.Inwhatother
waysaredogshelpfultohumans?Discuss.
A.Dogsaremansbestfriend,theyguardourhomesandarealsocomfortersintimesoft
rouble.
3.Veryoftenweunderestimatethepowerofatouch,asmileorthesmallestactofkind
ness,all
ofwhichhavethepotentialtoturnalifearound.Commentonthestatementbasedont
hestory.
A.Anactofkindnessdoeswonderstoaperson.Itcangivethepersontheconfidenceth
atheor sheneeds.
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