2. Answer these questions,
Mrs Packletide wanted to hunt a tiger just to outclass Loona. What does this show us
about her?
b. The villagers were helping Mrs Packletide in her mission of hunting the tiger. Can you
call them helpful? Give reasons for your answer.
c. What positive and negative traits did Miss Mebbin have as a companion to
Mrs Packledite? Write in brief.
d. “I suppose we are in some danger.” Why does Miss Mebbin make this remark and what
does it reflect about her nature?
e. Everyone loves fame and publicity. Comment on the statement on the basis of the story.
Answers
Answer:
(a) Why did Mrs. Packletide want to kill a tiger?
Answer
Mrs. Packletide was jealous of her rival, Loona Bimberton, who had recently travelled 11 kilometres in an airplane operated by an Algerian aviator. In order to outclass her, Mrs. Packletide decided to hunt a tiger and gain media coverage through her pictures.
(b) What does it tell you about her?
Answer
Mrs. Packletide is full of vanity. She is a selfish person who seems to be jealous at other people’s success.
(c) What is the tone of the storywriter?
Answer
The tone of the story writer is full of satire and humour.
(d) Do you think she was successful in her mission?
Answer
In a way, yes. She was successful in outshining Loona Bimberton by killing a tiger and getting fame for doing that. But actually she was a failure, as she missed her shot and the tiger died due to heart failure.
(e) What do you think the story is all about?
Answer
The story is all about a pursuit of killing a tiger by Mrs. Packletide.
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4. Answer the following questions in your own words:
(a) Why did Mrs. Packletide wish to kill a tiger?
Answer
laughter.
Explanation:
Answer:
mrs packletide wanted to outshine loona by attempting
daring act so she decided to hunt a tiger and procure it's skin