LESSON - 9 MADAM RIDES THE

LESSON - 9 MADAM RIDES THE BUS VALLIKKANNAN Mp3

 

LESSON - 9 MADAM RIDES THE BUS BY - VALLIKKANNAN

Ques. 1. What was Valli's favourite pastime?

Ans. Valli's favourite pastime was standing in the front doorway of her house and looking at the street outside.

2. What do you think Valli was planning to do?

Ans. Valli was planning to go to the town and then return back by the same bus.

3. Why does the conductor call Valli 'madam'?

Ans. The conductor calls Valli 'madam' because she behaved like a mature woman. He was amused at her behaviour and to tease her he called her 'madam'.

4. Why didn't she get off the bus at the bus station?

Ans. Valli didn't get off the bus at the bus station because she was going back on the same bus.

5. Why didn't Valli want to go to the stall and have a drink? What does this tell you about her?

Ans. Valli did not want to go to the stall and have a drink because she didn't have money. She also declined the offer of a drink by the conductor. It tells that she was a well mannered, wise and self-respecting girl.

6. Why does Valli refuse to look out of the window on her way back?

Ans. Valli refused to look out of the window on her way back as she saw the dead body of the cow which was running towards the bus when she was going to town. This made her sad and frightened.

7. Give examples from the text to show that Valli was a meticulous planner.

Ans. Valli would listen to the talks of the passengers. She would ask them a few questions. This way she got small details about the bus journey. Then she decided about her ride. It shows that Valli was a meticulous planner.

POEM - THE TALE OF CUSTARD THE DRAGON BY - OGDEN NASH

Ques. 1. Who are the characters in this poem? List them with their pet names.

Ans. The characters in this poem are -

Kitten - Ink, Mouse - Blink, Dog - Mustard, Dragon - Custard

2. Why did Custard cry for a nice safe cage? Why is the dragon called "cowardly dragon"?

Ans. Custard cried for a nice safe cage because it was coward and scared of everyone around.

The dragon is called 'cowardly dragon' because he fears a lot and looks for a nice safe cage always.