Questions…
1.
Why did the farmer bring a baby mongoose into the house?
Ans:
They thought that their son would need a companion when he would grow up. So they
brought a baby mongoose into the house.
2.
Why didn't the farmer's wife want to leave the baby alone with the mongoose?
Ans: She was afraid that the mongoose could harm her son. So, the farmer's wife did not
want her child to leave alone with the mongoose.
3.
What was the farmer's comment on his wife's fears?
Ans: The farmer told his wife not to be afraid of the mongoose because it is a
friendly animal and true companion to their son.
4.
Why did the farmer’s wife strike the mongoose with her basket?
Ans:
The farmer's wife saw blood on the face and paws of the mongoose. She thought
that it had killed her son. Therefore she struck it with her basket.
5.
Did she repent her hasty action? How does she show her repentance?
Ans:
Yes, she repented her hasty action. She stared at the mongoose for a long time
with tearful eyes.
6.
Do you have a pet - a dog or a cat? If not, would you like one. How would you
look after it? Are you against keeping birds in a cage as pet?
Ans:
Yes, I have a dog as a pet. I would look after it with love and care just like
my family member. I am totally against keeping birds in a cage.