Class 10 Chapter 7 Solution
The Cat
1. Very Short Question Answer
1. The cat really has more character than
Ans. The cat really has more character than most human beings.
2. What is done by the cat to keep himself from dying of boredom?
Ans. To keep himself from dying of boredom, a cat watches a mouse-hole for an hour or two.
3. All day long the cat allows himself to be
Ans. All day long the cat allows himself to be pestered by the attentions of the people in the house.
4. The cat cares little for
Ans. The cat cares little for anything but mice and milk.
5. Far from what people think, a cat derives a great deal of
Ans. Far from what people think, a cat derives a great deal of satisfaction out of life.
6. The physical fitness of a cat is compared to
Ans. The physical fitness of a cat is compared to an acrobat.
7. The cat is an
Ans. The cat is an athlete, an acrobat and a grim fighter.
8. One can see the cat as he really is when
Ans. One can see the cat as he really is when evening falls.
2. Short Question Answer
1. The cat sometimes watches
Ans. The cat sometimes watches a mouse-hole for an hour or two, just to keep himself from dying of boredom
2. What does a cat do all day long?
Ans. All day long a cat loafs about the house. He allows himself to be pestered by the attention of its people. His pastime is to watch a mouse-hole for an hour or two. hough the guest affects to appear amused he really wants
3. Why is the cat civil in front of guests?
Ans. The guest is likely to have the best food. The cat knows it and wants to have his share. So, to please the guest, he is particularly civil to him.
4. Describe the reaction of the guest when the cat firmly rakes his leg.
Ans. When scratched by the cat the guest feels anger and pain. He, however, cannot express his anger in front of the delighted family members.
3. True And False
1. The cat is not fond of ease.
Ans. False; Supporting Statement: Most people think that the cat is an unintelligent animal, fond of ease and caring little for anything but mice and milk.
2. The cat has no athletic skills
Ans. False; Supporting Statement: He or she is an athlete, an acrobat and a grim fighter.
3. The cat takes things very easily.
Ans. True; Supporting Statement: All day long the cat loafs about the house, takes things easy and allows himself to be pestered by the attentions of the people in the house.
4. The cat cares only about mice and milk.
Ans. True; Supporting Statement: but mice and milk. caring little for anything
5. A cat possesses more personality than most human beings.
Ans. True; Supporting Statement: But a cat has really more character than most human beings, and gets a great deal more satisfaction out of life.
6. The cat does not like the attention of the people of the house.
Ans. False; Supporting Statement: All day long the cat loafs about the house, takes things easy and allows himself to be pestered by the attentions of the people in the house.
7. The cat as it really is can be seen if watched in early hours of morning.
Ans. False; Supporting Statement: But watch him as the shades of evening fall. You can see the cat as he really is.