Chapter 1 – Tales of Bhola Grandpa Extra Questions and Answers

Content structure

  • A. Multiple choice questions & answers (MCQs)
  • B. Fill in the blanks
  • C. True or False
  • D. Short questions & answers
  • E. Long questions & answers
  • F. Grammar
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A. Multiple choice questions and answers (MCQS)

1.  Where did Bhola Grandpa and his wife live?
(a) Eastern end of the village
(b) Western end of the village
(c) Near the river bank
(d) Inside the forest

Ans: (b) Western end of the village

2.  What tree overshadowed Bhola Grandpa’s hut?
(a) Mango tree
(b) Banyan tree
(c) Bokal tree
(d) Neem tree

Ans: (c) Bokal tree

3.  Who lived in the bokal tree?
(a) A troop of birds
(b) A troop of monkeys
(c) A swarm of bees
(d) A family of squirrels

Ans: (b) A troop of monkeys

4.  What was the weather when returning from the festival?
(a) Clear and windy
(b) Foggy and moonlit
(c) Rainy and stormy
(d) Dark and rainy

Ans: (b) Foggy and moonlit

5. Where was the grandson found?
(a) Behind a mound
(b) Inside a hut
(c) Under a cow’s belly
(d) Near the banyan tree

Ans: (c) Under a cow’s belly

6. What did Bhola Grandpa claim to have seen on a rainy afternoon?
(a) A group of fishermen
(b) A gang of pirates
(c) A herd of elephants
(d) A tiger

Ans: (b) A gang of pirates

7. What were the pirates doing according to Bhola Grandpa?
(a) Fighting on the shore
(b) Loading goods on a ship
(c) Burying a large box
(d) Cooking food on the beach

Ans: (c) Burying a large box

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8. Where did Bhola Grandpa see the pirates burying the box?
(a) In the forest
(b) On the riverbank
(c) Under sand dunes on the seashore
(d) Beside the village pond

Ans: (c) Under sand dunes on the seashore

9. Where did Bhola Grandpa have a great adventure?
(a) In the Himalayas
(b) In the Sundarbans
(c) In his village field
(d) In the desert

Ans: (b) In the Sundarbans

10. How far behind was the tiger when Bhola Grandpa first heard its growl?
(a) About two yards
(b) About five yards
(c) About ten yards
(d) About fifteen yards

Ans: (b) About five yards

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11. What did Bhola Grandpa do immediately after seeing the tiger?
(a) Ran into the forest
(b) Climbed a nearby banyan tree
(c) Jumped into the river
(d) Hid behind a bush

Ans: (b) Climbed a nearby banyan tree

12. How old was Bhola Grandpa when he died?
(a) 80 years old
(b) 85 years old
(c) 90 years old
(d) 95 years old

Ans: (d) 95 years old

13. How old was Bhola Grandpa’s wife when he died?
(a) 75 years old
(b) 80 years old
(c) 85 years old
(d) 89 years old

Ans: (b) 80 years old

14. According to his wife, why did Bhola Grandpa die?
(a) He was very ill
(b) He forgot to breathe
(c) He was attacked by a tiger
(d) He fell from a tree

Ans: (b) He forgot to breathe

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B. Fill in the blanks

1. A large ______ tree overshadowed their hut. (bokal)
2. Bhola Grandpa had tightly held on to the two ______ of his grandson. (fingers)
3. The grandson was found taking shelter under a ______’s belly. (cow)
4. On a rainy afternoon, Bhola Grandpa claimed he saw a gang of ______. (pirates)
5. The pirates were burying a large ______ under the sand dunes. (box)
6. Bhola Grandpa once had a great adventure in the ______. (Sundarbans)
7. In those days, Royal Bengal tigers roamed the ______ jungles of the Sundarbans. (dense)
8. Bhola Grandpa first heard the tiger’s growl about ______ yards behind him. (five)
9. The tiger circled the tree about ______ times. (hundred)
10. In the morning, Bhola Grandpa asked a man on a ______ for some water. (mound)
11. The man was ______ to see Bhola Grandpa escape the hungry tiger unharmed. (bewildered)
12. Bhola Grandpa almost lost his ______ in fear when he remembered the tiger. (senses)

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C. True or false

1. Bhola Grandpa’s hut was under a big bokal tree. (True)
S/S: The passage says a large bokal tree overshadowed their hut.

2. The festival night was dark and stormy. (False)
S/S: It was described as a moonlit and foggy night, not dark and stormy.

3. The grandson was hiding under a cow’s belly. (True)
S/S: They found him taking a cosy shelter under a cow’s belly.

4. The pirates were carrying gold coins in their hands. (False)
S/S: They were burying a large box under the sand dunes, not carrying gold coins.

5. Bhola Grandpa’s tiger adventure happened in the Sundarbans. (True)
S/S: The passage clearly says his adventure took place in the dense jungles of the Sundarbans.

6. Tigers in those days stayed only inside cages. (False)
S/S: Royal Bengal tigers freely roamed the dense jungles in those days.

7. The tiger roared and ran away at once. (False)
S/S: The tiger roared, circled the tree, and stayed under a bush all night.

8. The man was happy and laughing after seeing the tiger. (False)
S/S: The man was bewildered after seeing Bhola Grandpa escape the tiger unharmed.

9. His wife was ninety years old when he died. (False)
S/S: His wife was eighty years old at the time of his death.

10. His wife said he died because he forgot to breathe. (True)
S/S: She sighed and said, “The old man must have forgotten to breathe.”

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D. Short Questions & answers

1. Where did Bhola Grandpa and his wife live, and what overshadowed their hut?
Ans: Bhola Grandpa and his wife lived at the western end of their village. Their small hut stood under a large bokal tree whose big branches gave shade to the hut, and a small troop of monkeys lived happily in it.

2. What animals lived in the bokal tree, and how did Bhola Grandpa feel about them?
Ans: A small troop of monkeys lived in the bokal tree near Bhola Grandpa’s hut. Bhola Grandpa and his wife never minded their presence, so the monkeys stayed there comfortably, enjoying the shelter and food.

3. What was the scene like when they were returning from the festival?
Ans: It was a moonlit night, and the road back to the village was long and foggy. The narrator was riding on the village chowkidar’s shoulders, and the group was happily walking when suddenly Bhola Grandpa gave a loud, surprising wail.

4. Why did Bhola Grandpa suddenly cry out during the return from the festival?
Ans: Bhola Grandpa had taken his grandson to the festival and held his fingers tightly, but the fingers slipped out without him noticing. A friend asked him what he was holding, and then Bhola Grandpa remembered his grandson and cried out in shock and worry.

5. What did Bhola Grandpa claim to see on a rainy afternoon?
Ans: On a rainy afternoon, Bhola Grandpa excitedly told the narrator’s father and his friends that he had seen a gang of pirates burying a large box under the sand dunes on the seashore near their village which made curious everyone.

6. What did the narrator’s father and his friends do after hearing about the pirates?
Ans: The narrator’s father and his friends heard Bhola Grandpa’s story and quickly went to the seashore to search for the treasure. They searched from evening till late night, under the moonlight and with jackals howling, but no real treasure was found after their long effort.

7. Why was no treasure found under the sand dunes?
Ans: There was no treasure under the sand dunes because Bhola Grandpa had only dreamed about the pirates. He admitted later, past midnight, that it was just a dream during his afternoon nap.

8. What happened when Bhola Grandpa was returning from the weekly market?
Ans: One evening, Bhola Grandpa was returning from the weekly market when he heard a growl behind him. He turned around, saw a Royal Bengal tiger looking at him, and quickly climbed a nearby banyan tree to stay safe.

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9. What did the tiger do after Bhola Grandpa climbed the banyan tree?
Ans: The tiger roared loudly, circled beneath the tree many times, and then settled under a bush, watching Bhola Grandpa closely. During the night, Bhola Grandpa could hear the tiger beating its tail on the dry leaves, waiting for him patiently.

10. How did the man react after seeing Bhola Grandpa escape the tiger?
Ans: The man was bewildered and curious. He had seen the tiger waiting nearby and could not believe Bhola Grandpa had walked past it safely so he asked Bhola Grandpa about his secret for escaping the hungry tiger without being harmed.

11. How many years later did Bhola Grandpa die, and at what age?
Ans: Bhola Grandpa died about fifty years after the tiger incident. He was ninety-five years old when he passed away, leaving behind his wife, children, and the memories of his life in the village.

12. What did Bhola Grandpa’s wife say about his death?
Ans: She said with a sad that the old man must have forgotten to breathe in his sleep. This was her way of explaining his peaceful and sudden passing that morning without any illness.

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E. Long questions & answers

1. Describe Bhola Grandpa’s home and surroundings.
Ans: Bhola Grandpa lived with his wife at the western end of the village. Their hut stood under a large bokal tree, which spread its branches wide and gave shade throughout the day. A small troop of monkeys lived in the tree, moving around noisily, but they did not mind. This peaceful place was the setting for many of Bhola Grandpa’s funny and adventurous stories that the villagers remembered.

2. Explain how Bhola Grandpa lost his grandson during the festival.
Ans: One foggy moonlit night, after a festival, Bhola Grandpa was walking home with his young grandson. He held the boy’s two fingers tightly but did not notice when they slipped out of his grip, when someone asked what he was holding, he remembered the child and cried out loudly. The narrator’s father quickly chose two sharp-eyed men to return to the festival with him, and after searching, they found the boy safe under a cow’s belly, bringing great relief to everyone.

3. Why was no treasure found under the sand dunes?
Ans: No treasure was found because Bhola Grandpa’s story about pirates burying a big box was not real. The villagers, along with the narrator’s father, searched under the sand hills for hours, even into the night, while jackals made loud cries. The place felt spooky, and the group worked with great excitement. However, past midnight, Bhola Grandpa finally said that he had only dreamed about the pirates during his nap. The treasure hunt became a source of laughter, turning into another fun story about Bhola Grandpa’s unusual adventures

4. What happened when Bhola Grandpa met the tiger in the Sundarbans?
Ans: One evening, while returning from the weekly market in the Sundarbans, Bhola Grandpa heard a low growl only five yards behind him. He saw the bright, piercing eyes of a Royal Bengal tiger staring at him so without afraid, he quickly climbed a nearby banyan tree for safety. The tiger roared and circled the tree many times and then settled under a bush but kept its eyes fixed on him. This nervous wait between Bhola Grandpa and the tiger lasted all night in the quiet jungle.

5. Describe Bhola Grandpa’s night in the banyan tree.
Ans: Bhola Grandpa stayed in the banyan tree all night after escaping from the tiger. The forest was dark and quiet, except for the sound of the tiger’s tail on the dry leaves. He stayed very still, too scared to move or make any noise. Hours passed, and he could hear sounds from far away in the forest. As morning came, the soft cooing of doves replaced the quiet. Feeling it was safer, Bhola Grandpa carefully climbed down the tree, hoping the tiger had gone, but his adventure was not over still.

6. What did the man on the mound say to Bhola Grandpa?
Ans: The man on the mound had been observing the entire scene from a distance. He had seen the tiger near Bhola Grandpa and was amazed that the hungry had not attacked. He asked in wonder, “What is your secret that you simply walked past the hungry beast and it did nothing?” Hearing this, Bhola Grandpa turned and spotted the tiger stretching lazily. Overcome with sudden fear, he almost lost his senses so without answering, he ran all the way home, thankful to have escaped unharmed from the tiger.

7. Describe Bhola Grandpa’s character using examples from the story.
Ans: Bhola Grandpa was brave, funny, and sometimes forgetful. He once lost his grandson at a festival but stayed calm until someone reminded him. His story about pirates burying treasure was just a dream, showing he liked to imagine fun things. During the tiger incident, he showed he could be very brave. Although he sometimes forgot things, the villagers loved him for his lively personality and exciting adventures.

8. How did Bhola Grandpa’s wife describe his death?
Ans: Bhola Grandpa lived to the age of ninety-five, spending his last years peacefully with his eighty-year-old wife. One morning, he passed away quietly in his sleep. His wife, deeply saddened, sighed and said, “The old man must have forgotten to breathe.” Her words reflected the same gentle humour that surrounded his life stories. She spoke in a way that showed Bhola Grandpa’s playful nature, giving the villagers a final memory of him.

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F. Grammar

1. Bhola Grandpa’s wife said, “The old man must have forgotten to breathe.”
Ans: Bhola Grandpa’s wife said that the old man must have forgotten to breathe.

2. My father said to his friends, “Bhola Grandpa is wild with excitement today.”
Ans: My father told his friends that Bhola Grandpa was wild with excitement that day.

3. Bhola Grandpa said, “I had taken my grandson to the festival.”
Ans: Bhola Grandpa said that he had taken his grandson to the festival.

4. The party asked Bhola Grandpa, “What are you gripping?”
Ans: The party asked Bhola Grandpa what he was gripping.

5. Bhola Grandpa said, “I have tightly held the fingers of the boy.”
Ans: Bhola Grandpa said that he had tightly held the fingers of the boy.

6. The grandson said, “I took shelter under the cow’s belly.”
Ans: The grandson said that he had taken shelter under the cow’s belly.

7. My father said to two men, “Go with Bhola Grandpa to the festival.”
Ans: My father told two men to go with Bhola Grandpa to the festival.

8. Bhola Grandpa said, “I saw a gang of pirates on the seashore.”
Ans: Bhola Grandpa said that he had seen a gang of pirates on the seashore.

9. My father and his friends said, “We will find the hidden treasure.”
Ans: My father and his friends said that they would find the hidden treasure.

10. Bhola Grandpa said, “I heard the growl of a Royal Bengal tiger.”
Ans: Bhola Grandpa said that he had heard the growl of a Royal Bengal tiger.

11. Bhola Grandpa said, “The bright gaze of the tiger is on my face.”
Ans: Bhola Grandpa said that the bright gaze of the tiger was on his face.

12. Bhola Grandpa said, “The tiger has circled the tree a hundred times.”
Ans: Bhola Grandpa said that the tiger had circled the tree a hundred times.

13. Bhola Grandpa said, “The tiger is beating its tail on the dry leaves.”
Ans: Bhola Grandpa said that the tiger was beating its tail on the dry leaves.

14. The man said to Bhola Grandpa, “What is your secret?”
Ans: The man asked Bhola Grandpa what his secret was.

15. Bhola Grandpa said, “I want some water to drink.”
Ans: Bhola Grandpa said that he wanted some water to drink.

16. The man said to Bhola Grandpa, “The tiger is waiting for you.”
Ans: The man told Bhola Grandpa that the tiger was waiting for him.

17. Bhola Grandpa said, “I will climb the banyan tree instantly.”
Ans: Bhola Grandpa said that he would climb the banyan tree instantly.

18. The villagers said, “Royal Bengal tigers freely roam the Sundarbans.”
Ans: The villagers said that Royal Bengal tigers freely roamed the Sundarbans.

19. People said, “We move about in groups after sundown.”
Ans: People said that they moved about in groups after sundown.

20. Bhola Grandpa said, “I was returning from the weekly market.”
Ans: Bhola Grandpa said that he had been returning from the weekly market.

21. Bhola Grandpa said, “The pirates were burying the treasure here.”
Ans: Bhola Grandpa said that the pirates had been burying the treasure there.

22. Bhola Grandpa said, “I almost lost my senses in fear.”
Ans: Bhola Grandpa said that he had almost lost his senses in fear.

23. The grandson said, “I had gone to the festival with my grandfather.”
Ans: The grandson said that he had gone to the festival with his grandfather.

24. Bhola Grandpa said, “The pirates are digging the sand.”
Ans: Bhola Grandpa said that the pirates were digging the sand.

25. My father said, “Moonlight is coming in through the clouds.”
Ans: My father said that moonlight was coming in through the clouds.

26. My father said, “The jackals are howling.”
Ans: My father said that the jackals were howling.

27. My father said, “It is past midnight.”
Ans: My father said that it was past midnight.

28. Bhola Grandpa said, “The forest has grown dark and silent.”
Ans: Bhola Grandpa said that the forest had grown dark and silent.

29. The man asked, “What were you doing on the mound?”
Ans: The man asked what Bhola Grandpa had been doing on the mound.

30. Bhola Grandpa’s wife said, “I lament much for him.”
Ans: Bhola Grandpa’s wife said that she lamented much for him.

31. My father said, “We will search for the hidden treasure.”
Ans: My father said that they would search for the hidden treasure.

32. Bhola Grandpa said, “I climbed the banyan tree instantly.”
Ans: Bhola Grandpa said that he had climbed the banyan tree instantly.

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