The conceited python

Name the collection from where the story is taken.

• Grandfather's Private Zoo

• Grandfather's Garden

• The Cherry Tree

"Nonsense!" said Grandfather. " He's only a young fellow- he'll soon get used to us." What does this dialogue tell us about Grandfather?

• He is foolish.

• He is kind and compassionate.

• He is emotional.

Where was the python spotted first?

• In the bazaar

• on the guava tree

• In front of the mirror.

What is the message conveyed by the author?

• All that glitters is not gold.

• Animals and plants.

• Be humane and treat animals with compassion.

How long did Aunt Mabel think the snake was?

(a)  

Select the human qualities and actions that have been attributed to the snake.

• gazing at his own reflection.

• admiring himself in the mirror.

• fascinated by his own reflection.

• With all the attention it was getting, had probably made him conceited.