. Answer these questions.
1. In what ways was Timothy a perfect passenger?
2. In what way was the train a squirrel's paradise?
3. ...before we reached Lucknow, there was excitement enough for everyone.
What excitement is the speaker referring to? Describe it briefly.
4. How did Grandfather react to the clamour at midnight?
5. What do we get to know about Aunt Mabel from the story?
6. He's had his dinner already, so no one is in any danger!
What did Grandfather mean when he said that line?
Answers
Answer:
1)Timothy behaved perfectly throughout the journey. Even the guard admitted that he could not have asked for a better passenger; no stealing from vendors, no shouting at coolies, no breaking of railway property, no spitting on the platform.
2)For Chips, the train was a squirrel's paradise because passengers had brought roasted peanuts. Popeye started nodding, lulled to sleep by the sound of the train's wheel and puffing
3)Excitement about the language of the people there in Luckhnow.Their polite urdu conversation is famous all over the world. The visitor may be was excited to converse with the people
4)Grandfather remained completely calm throughout the confusion. On hearing cries of saap, he promptly checked the basket. ... He reassured the people that he was a snake expert and coolly picked up the snake and returned to the compartment.
5)Aunt Mabel was a teacher by profession and very fond of good food. She was also scared of reptiles
6)It means that the person ' He ' mentioned here is so dangerous that may be it can eat people to or he can hurt anyone or anything . Do, here the grandfather is making sure that no one is in danger , he has had his food need not to worry .... Hope it helps !!