Chapter 7 – Tom Looses a Tooth Extra Questions and Answers

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  • 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)

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1. Why did Tom dislike Monday mornings?
(a) Because it was very hot
(b) Because he had to start another week of school
(c) Because Sid teased him
(d) Because Aunt Polly scolded him

Ans: (b) Because he had to start another week of school

2. What was Tom’s first hope for avoiding school?
(a) Toothache
(b) Stomach trouble
(c) Fever
(d) Headache

Ans: (b) Stomach trouble

3. Why did Tom not groan about his loose tooth?
(a) He forgot about it
(b) He was afraid Aunt Polly would pull it out
(c) He thought it was not serious
(d) Sid laughed at him

Ans: (b) He was afraid Aunt Polly would pull it out

4. What body part did Tom finally decide to use for his excuse?
(a) His stomach
(b) His hand
(c) His toe
(d) His back

Ans: (c) His toe

5. Who was sleeping beside Tom?
(a) Mary
(b) Sid
(c) Aunt Polly
(d) Joe

Ans: (b) Sid

6. What did Tom tell Sid to say to everyone?
(a) That he wanted to go fishing
(b) That he forgave everybody
(c) That he needed medicine
(d) That his tooth hurt

Ans: (b) That he forgave everybody

7. What did Sid tell Aunt Polly?
(a) Tom was sleeping
(b) Tom was dying
(c) Tom was hungry
(d) Tom was fishing

Ans: (b) Tom was dying

8. What did Aunt Polly ask Mary to bring?
(a) A glass of water
(b) A silk thread
(c) A pair of scissors
(d) A needle

Ans: (b) A silk thread

9. How did Aunt Polly finally remove the tooth?
(a) With pliers
(b) With her hand
(c) With a silk thread tied to the bedpost
(d) By calling a dentist

Ans: (c) With a silk thread tied to the bedpost

10. What new ability did Tom get after losing his tooth?
(a) He could whistle better
(b) He could eat more easily
(c) He could smile in a new way
(d) He could bite harder

Ans: (c) He could smile in a new way

11. Why did Aunt Polly call Tom’s act “nonsense”?
(a) Because she knew he was pretending
(b) Because Sid told her
(c) Because Tom was smiling
(d) Because Tom had no real pain

Ans: (a) Because she knew he was pretending

12. What lesson can we learn from the passage?
(a) Pretending sickness always works
(b) Mischief can sometimes backfire
(c) School is unimportant
(d) Aunt Polly is easily fooled

Ans: (b) Mischief can sometimes backfire

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B. Fill in the blanks

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1. Tom wished he was __________ so that he could stay home from school. (sick)
2. The stomach symptoms soon grew __________ and went away. (feeble)
3. Tom discovered that one of his __________ was loose. (upper front teeth)
4. Tom did not tell Aunt Polly about his tooth because she would __________ it out. (pull)
5. Tom drew his sore __________ from under the sheet. (toe)
6. Tom began to __________ loudly to get attention. (groan)
7. Tom told Sid, “I forgive __________, tell them so.” (everybody)
8. Sid rushed downstairs to call __________. (Aunt Polly)
9. Sid shouted, “Oh, aunt Polly, come! Tom’s __________!” (dying)
10. Aunt Polly replied, “What __________! I don’t believe it.” (rubbish)
11. Aunt Polly asked Mary to bring a __________ thread. (silk)
12. Aunt Polly said Tom wanted to stay home from school and go __________. (fishing)
13. Tom now had a __________ in his upper row of teeth. (gap)
14. Tom’s groans gathered a __________ tone as his imagination worked. (genuine)
15. Sid anxiously shook Tom and looked at his __________. (face)

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C. True or false

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1. Tom loved Monday mornings. (False)
S/S: The passage says Tom always found Monday mornings to be miserable.

2. Tom wished he was sick so he could stay home from school. (True)
S/S: He thought of sickness as an excuse to avoid school.

3. Tom decided not to tell Aunt Polly about his tooth. (True)
S/S: He thought she would pull it out, which would hurt.

4. Tom tried to use his toe as an excuse to stay in bed. (True)
S/S: He drew his sore toe from under the sheet and pretended it hurt.

5. Sid woke immediately when Tom groaned. (False)
S/S: Sid slept on and even snored while Tom groaned.

6. Sid laughed when he saw Tom groaning. (False)
S/S: Sid stared at Tom and spoke to him anxiously.

7. Sid told Aunt Polly that Tom was sleeping peacefully. (False)
S/S: Sid told her, “Oh, aunt Polly, come! Tom’s dying!”

8. Aunt Polly called Tom’s behavior “nonsense.” (True)
S/S: She said, “Now shut up the nonsense and get out of this.”

9. Tom wanted Aunt Polly to pull out his tooth. (False)
S/S: He begged her not to pull it out and said it didn’t hurt anymore.

10. Aunt Polly tied Tom’s tooth to the bedpost with the thread. (True)
S/S: She fastened one end to Tom’s tooth and the other to the bedpost.

11. The gap made Tom’s smile look worse. (False)
S/S: It enabled him to smile in a new and admirable way.

12. The passage shows Tom was an honest and hardworking boy. (False)
S/S: The passage shows Tom was mischievous and playful, not hardworking.

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D. Short questions and answers

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1. Why did Tom find Monday mornings miserable?
Ans: Tom found Monday mornings miserable because they meant the start of another slow and painful week at school. He disliked the routine and tried to find excuses to avoid attending, hoping he could stay at home instead of studying.

2. What was Tom’s first idea to avoid going to school?
Ans: Tom’s first idea was to pretend he was sick. He hoped that some illness might be discovered in his body, which would allow him to stay at home and escape from the boring routine of school on Monday morning.

3. What discovery did Tom make about his tooth?
Ans: Tom found that one of his upper front teeth was loose. At first, he felt lucky and thought it could be his excuse. But then he remembered Aunt Polly would certainly pull it out, which frightened him, so he remained silent.

4. Why did Tom decide not to tell Aunt Polly about his loose tooth?
Ans: Tom did not want to tell Aunt Polly because he knew she would pull the loose tooth out immediately. The thought of the pain scared him, so he decided to keep this discovery as a backup excuse for later use.

5. How did Tom try to use his toe as an excuse?
Ans: Tom recalled hearing a doctor talk about an illness that could make someone lose a finger. He decided his sore toe might serve as a good excuse, so he lifted it for inspection, groaned loudly, and pretended it really hurt.

6. How did Sid respond when Tom pretended he was dying?
Ans: Sid grew anxious and begged Tom not to die. He shook Tom’s body, looked closely at his face, and asked why Tom had not woken him sooner. Believing the situation was dangerous, Sid decided he must call Aunt Polly immediately.

7. What did Aunt Polly call Tom’s actions when she saw him?
Ans: Aunt Polly quickly realized that Tom was pretending and scolded him. She said he had given her a shock and told him to stop the nonsense immediately. She could clearly see through his act and knew that nothing was seriously wrong.

8. What did Aunt Polly ask Mary to bring?
Ans: Aunt Polly instructed Mary to fetch a silk thread. She planned to tie the thread around Tom’s loose tooth and the bedpost, so she could pull it out quickly and solve the problem instead of listening to Tom’s constant groaning.

9. What did Aunt Polly accuse Tom of wanting?
Ans: Aunt Polly accused Tom of pretending only because he wanted to miss school and go fishing. She felt disappointed that Tom created such drama to avoid responsibilities, even though she loved him dearly and was hurt by his repeated mischief.

10. How did Aunt Polly remove Tom’s tooth?
Ans: Aunt Polly tied one end of a silk thread to Tom’s tooth and the other to the bedpost. With a quick pull, the tooth came out and remained dangling by the bedpost. Tom had no choice but to endure the pain.

11. What did Sid do when he thought Tom was very ill?
Ans: Sid anxiously shook Tom and stared at his face. He asked several questions, worried that Tom might die. Sid felt responsible for calling help and ran to Aunt Polly, genuinely believing his brother was in serious and immediate danger.

12. What lesson can be learned from Tom’s failed tricks?
Ans: The lesson is that pretending and making excuses often backfires. Tom’s playful lies brought him more trouble, as he lost a tooth instead of avoiding school. His mischief made him look silly, proving that dishonesty rarely works in the long run.

13. What did Aunt Polly think about Tom’s love for mischief?
Ans: Aunt Polly believed Tom loved mischief more than anything else. She said she loved him deeply but felt heartbroken that he constantly tried to trick her. She saw through his excuses, recognizing his playful nature and his tendency to avoid school.

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E. Long questions and answers

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1. Why did Tom dislike Monday mornings and how did he try to avoid school?
Ans: Tom disliked Monday mornings because they marked the beginning of another slow and tiresome week at school. He wanted to escape the dull routine, so he lay in bed thinking of ways to avoid going. First, he wished to be sick, then checked his body for symptoms. He imagined stomach trouble, but that soon disappeared. Later, he thought of using his loose tooth and sore toe as excuses, trying desperately to convince others that he was unwell.

2. How did Tom use his sore toe in his plan?
Ans: Tom remembered hearing from a doctor that some ailments could keep a person bedridden for several days and even cause serious harm, like losing a finger. Inspired by this, he looked at his sore toe and thought it might work as an excuse. He pretended the pain was real, groaned loudly, and even convinced himself he felt worse. Though he did not know the correct symptoms, he imagined it was a serious illness, hoping Sid and Aunt Polly would believe him.

3. What message did Tom give Sid while pretending to be dying?
Ans: Tom, acting dramatically, told Sid that he forgave everybody and asked him to deliver this message. His words were meant to sound like the last wishes of someone near death. Tom wanted to convince Sid that his condition was extremely serious, making his act appear more realistic. Sid, being a simple and concerned brother, believed Tom’s words. He shook Tom with worry, asked several questions, and finally rushed downstairs in panic to call Aunt Polly, thinking Tom was about to die.

4. How did Sid behave after hearing Tom’s dramatic words?
Ans: Sid became very anxious after hearing Tom’s dramatic words about forgiving everybody. He feared that Tom was on the verge of dying. Sid shook him gently, looked closely at his face, and asked many questions, trying to understand the situation. He worried that Tom had been suffering for hours. Overcome with fear and unable to handle the problem himself, Sid rushed downstairs in panic. He cried out to Aunt Polly, insisting that Tom was dying and needed immediate help.

5. What did Sid tell Aunt Polly, and how did she react?
Ans: When Sid reached Aunt Polly, he shouted that Tom was dying and begged her to come quickly. He was completely convinced that his brother was in danger. Aunt Polly, however, refused to believe it at first. She called Sid’s claim rubbish and nonsense, showing her disbelief. Still, she hurried upstairs to check. When she saw Tom, she realized he was pretending, though his groans sounded genuine. She scolded him for shocking her and told him to stop such nonsense immediately.

6. What did Aunt Polly ask Mary to bring, and why?
Ans: Aunt Polly, seeing through Tom’s trick, decided to act firmly. She asked Mary to fetch a silk thread. Her plan was to tie the thread to Tom’s loose tooth and fasten the other end to the bedpost. With a quick pull, she would remove the tooth completely. By doing this, Aunt Polly wanted to put an end to Tom’s excuses and also stop his groaning. She showed her practical nature by choosing an immediate solution instead of listening to complaints.

7. How did Aunt Polly finally remove Tom’s loose tooth?
Ans: Aunt Polly carried out her plan by tying one end of the silk thread to Tom’s loose tooth and the other end to the bedpost. Then, with a firm pull, the tooth came out easily. It hung dangling by the bedpost, leaving Tom with no choice but to accept the outcome. Though he had tried to avoid pain, his mischief backfired. Aunt Polly’s quick action ended his drama and showed her strong will in dealing with Tom’s mischievous behavior effectively.

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F. Grammar

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1. Tom said, “I wish I was sick.”
Ans: Tom said that he wished he was sick.

2. Tom said, “Then I could stay home from school.”
Ans: Tom said that then he could stay home from school.

3. Tom said, “I think I have stomach trouble.”
Ans: Tom said that he thought he had stomach trouble.

4. Tom said, “I am lucky.”
Ans: Tom said that he was lucky.

5. Tom said, “I will hold the tooth in reserve.”
Ans: Tom said that he would hold the tooth in reserve.

6. Tom said, “I heard a certain ailment can lay up a patient for three days.”
Ans: Tom said that he had heard a certain ailment could lay up a patient for three days.

7. Tom said, “I feel pain in my toe.”
Ans: Tom said that he felt pain in his toe.

8. Tom said, “Don’t call anybody.”
Ans: Tom requested that nobody should be called.

9. Tom said, “It’ll be over by and by, maybe.”
Ans: Tom said that it would be over by and by, maybe.

10. Sid said, “Don’t groan so, Tom, it’s awful.”
Ans: Sid said that Tom should not groan so as it was awful.

11. Tom said, “You’ll kill me.”
Ans: Tom exclaimed that Sid would kill him.

12. Tom said, “I forgive everybody.”
Ans: Tom said that he forgave everybody.

13. Tom said, “Tell them so.”
Ans: Tom asked Sid to tell them so.

14. Sid said, “Oh, Tom you aren’t dying, are you?”
Ans: Sid asked if Tom was not dying.

15. Sid said, “How long have you been this way?”
Ans: Sid asked how long Tom had been that way.

16. Sid said, “I must call help.”
Ans: Sid said that he must call for help.

17. Aunt Polly said, “What a shock you did give me!”
Ans: Aunt Polly said that Tom had given her a great shock.

18. Aunt Polly said, “Now shut up the nonsense and get out of this.”
Ans: Aunt Polly told him to stop the nonsense and get out of it.

19. Tom said, “How my tooth aches!”
Ans: Tom exclaimed that his tooth ached.

20. Aunt Polly said, “What’s the matter with your tooth?”
Ans: Aunt Polly asked what was the matter with his tooth.

21. Tom said, “Please auntie, don’t pull it out.”
Ans: Tom requested his aunt not to pull it out.

22. Tom said, “It doesn’t hurt any more.”
Ans: Tom said that it didn’t hurt any more.

23. Tom said, “I don’t want to stay home from school.”
Ans: Tom said that he didn’t want to stay home from school.

24. Aunt Polly said, “Open your mouth.”
Ans: Aunt Polly ordered him to open his mouth.

25. Aunt Polly said, “Now don’t begin that groaning again.”
Ans: Aunt Polly told him not to begin groaning again.

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