Chapter 10 The Book that Saved the Earth
Chapter 10 The Book that Saved the Earth Read and Find out(Page 63) Question 1. Why was the twentieth century called the ‘Era of the book’? Answer: There were books for everything, from anteaters to Zulus. Books taught people what to do, how to do, when to do and why to do. They explained, educated, […]
Chapter 9 Bholi
Chapter 9 Bholi Read and Find Out(Page 54) Question 1. Why is Bholi’s father worried about her? Answer: Bholi was not like other children. She fell off a cot as a child due to which her brain was slightly damaged. She learnt to speak very late and used to stammer. Her face and whole body […]
Chapter 8 The Hack Driver
Chapter 8 The Hack Driver Read and Find Out(Page 47) Question 1. Why is the lawyer sent to New Mullion? What does he first think about the place? Answer: The lawyer was sent to New Mullion to serve summons on Oliver Lutkins, who was needed as a witness in a law case. He first thinks […]
Chapter 7 The Necklace
Chapter 7 The Necklace Read and Find Out(Page 39) Question 1. What kind of a person is Mme Loisel and why is she always unhappy? Answer: Mme Loisel is young, pretty, ordinary but discontented woman. She is of a humble background but dreams of riches and comforts. She is proud of her beauty and wants […]
Chapter 6 The Making of a Scientist
Chapter 6 The Making of a Scientist Read and Find Out(Page 32) Question 1. How did a book become a turning point in Richard Ebright’s life? Answer: The book ‘The Travels of Monarch X’ opened the world of science for Richard. After reading it he became interested in tracking the migration of butterflies. This interest […]
Chapter 5 Footprints without Feet
Chapter 5 Footprints without Feet Read and Find Out(Page 26) Question 1. How did the invisible man first become visible? Answer: The invisible man (Griffin) first became visible after he slipped into a big London store for keeping warm and overslept there while wearing some clothes taken from the store. The clothes made him visible […]
Chapter 4 A Question of Trust
Chapter 4 A Question of Trust Read and Find Out(Page 20) Question 1. What does Horace Danby like to collect? Answer: Horace Danby likes to collect rare and expensive books. Question 2. Why does he steal every year? Answer: He stole every year so that he could buy the rare and expensive books that he […]
Chapter 3 The Midnight Visitor
Chapter 3 The Midnight Visitor question answers – Read and Find Out (Page 14) Question 1. How is Ausable different from other secret agents? (or) What great qualities made Ausable a successful secret agent? CBSE 2013 (or) How was Ausable different from other secret agents? CBSE 2011 (or) How is Ausable different from other secret […]
Chapter 2 The Thief’s Story
Chapter 2 The Thief’s Story Read and Find OutPage 8 Question 1. Who does ‘I’ refer to in this story? Answer: I refers to Hari Singh, the narrator of the story who is a 15 year old experienced thief. Question 2. What is he “a fairly successful hand” at? Answer: He is a fairly successful […]
Chapter 1 A Triumph of Surgery
Chapter 1 A Triumph of Surgery Read and Find Out(Page 1) Question 1. Why is Mrs Pumphrey worried about Tricki? Answer: Mrs Pumphrey is worried about Tricki because he is unwell. He has refused to eat food and had bouts of vomiting. She feels that he is suffering from a serious health issue such as […]