Chapter 8 – His First Flight 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

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1. Where was the young seagull at the beginning of the story?
(a) In the sky
(b) On a ledge
(c) On the beach
(d) In a nest

Ans: (b) On a ledge

2. How long had the seagull been alone on the ledge?
(a) One day
(b) One hour
(c) One week
(d) Two days

Ans: (a) One day

3. What did his older brother catch?
(a) A crab
(b) A fish
(c) A worm
(d) A frog

Ans: (b) A fish

4. Why did the young seagull dive at his mother?
(a) To hug her
(b) To play
(c) To grab the fish
(d) To scare her

Ans: (c) To grab the fish

5. What did he feel during the flight?
(a) Tired and bored
(b) Scared then happy
(c) Hungry and cold
(d) Angry and lonely

Ans: (b) Scared then happy

6. What happened to the young seagull when he finally dived off the ledge?
(a) He fell into the sea
(b) He flew
(c) He hit a rock
(d) He was caught

Ans: (b) He flew

7. What did he do after he started flying?
(a) Cried
(b) Slept
(c) Soared and dived
(d) Ran back

Ans: (c) Soared and dived

8. What happened when he tried to land on the sea?
(a) He sank
(b) He flew away
(c) He floated
(d) He got hurt

Ans: (c) He floated

9. How was the sea described in the story “His First Flight”?
(a) Like a blue sky
(b) Like a green floor
(c) Like a dark hole
(d) Like a smooth rock

Ans: (b) Like a green floor

10. What food did his family offer him after his flight?
(a) Dog-fish
(b) Crab
(c) Bird seed
(d) Worms

Ans: (a) Dog-fish

11. What emotion forced the young seagull to jump off the ledge?
(a) Joy
(b) Anger
(c) Hunger
(d) Fear

Ans: (c) Hunger

12. How did the young seagull feel just before he jumped off the ledge?
(a) Excited
(b) Brave
(c) Terrified
(d) Sleepy

Ans: (c) Terrified

13. How long did the young seagull feel afraid after he jumped off the ledge?
(a) A minute
(b) An hour
(c) All day
(d) It never went away

Ans: (a) A minute

14. What was the mother doing before flying toward him?
(a) Sleeping
(b) Preening
(c) Tearing fish
(d) Sitting quietly

Ans: (c) Tearing fish

15. What did he pretend to do while waiting?
(a) Eat
(b) Fly
(c) Sleep
(d) Sing

Ans: (c) Sleep

16. Where did the young seagull sleep at night?
(a) On a rock
(b) In a hole
(c) With his family
(d) In a nest

Ans: (b) In a hole

17. What did he do with his beak in excitement?
(a) Tapped the rock
(b) Bit the fish
(c) Called loudly
(d) Scraped

Ans: (a) Tapped the rock

18. What is the main idea of the story “His First Flight”?
(a) A bird learning to sing
(b) A bird learning to fly
(c) A bird finding food
(d) A bird building a nest

Ans: (b) A bird learning to fly

19. What emotion did the young seagull feel when he saw his family flying?
(a) Joy
(b) Jealousy
(c) Loneliness and sadness
(d) Anger

Ans: (c) Loneliness and sadness

20. How did he feel when he started flying?
(a) Tired
(b) Surprised and happy
(c) Angry
(d) Sleepy

Ans: (b) Surprised and happy

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B. Fill in the blanks

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1. His brothers and sister had already _________________ away. (flown)
2. The seagull had not eaten since the previous ____________________. (night)
3. He flew down to land on the sea but screamed in fear as his feet began to __________________. (sink)
4. The young seagull looked down and saw the green sea with small _________________ on it. (waves)
5. His heart was full of _______________ when he saw his family flying and catching fish. (sadness)
6. His hunger was so strong that it made him forget his __________________________. (fear)
7. His heart filled with joy when he saw his family flying and _________________ around him. (cheering)
8. The young seagull didn’t fly because he didn’t _____________________________ himself. (trust)
9. He looked down from the ledge and felt dizzy because the sea was far ___________________. (below)
10. Even though his siblings had shorter wings, they flew with _______________________. (confidence)

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C. True or False

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1. The young seagull was excited to fly at first. (False)
S/S: He was afraid and did not have the courage to fly.

2. The young seagull’s wings were shorter than his sister’s. (False)
S/S: His wings were actually longer than his sister’s, but he still didn’t have the courage to fly.

3. His mother brought food and placed it on the ledge. (False)
S/S: His mother flew near him with food and stopped just out of his reach.

4. When he jumped, he fell straight into the sea. (False)
S/S: He began to fall at first but then he opened his wings and started flying

5. He floated on the sea after landing. (True)
S/S: After flying, he came down slowly and landed on the sea, where he floated gently on the surface without sinking.

6. The story ends with the young seagull still afraid to fly. (False)
S/S: At the end of the story he becomes brave and flies with his family

7. The young seagull slept in a hole under the ledge at night. (True)
S/S: Yes, he lived in a hole under the ledge and slept there every night.

8. He screamed with happiness when he started flying. (True)
S/S: He was so happy and excited to realize he could fly that he shouted and flew joyfully over the sea.

9. The seagull’s wings stopped moving once he began to fly. (False)
S/S: His wings didn’t stop as he flapped them, glided, and felt the wind lifting him higher in the sky.

10. The story shows that we must wait for others to help us. (False)
S/S: The story teaches us that we must be brave, believe in ourselves, and take action instead of waiting for help.

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D. Short questions & answers

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1. Why didn’t the young seagull fly with his brothers and sister?
Ans: The young seagull was too scared to fly because he thought his wings were not strong enough and that he would fall. His family flew away, but he stayed on the ledge because he was too nervous to try.

2. How long did the young seagull stay alone on the ledge?
Ans: He stayed alone on the ledge for a whole day. During that time, he watched his family flying and catching food while he sat there, hungry and scared.

3. What trick did the mother use to make him fly?
Ans: His mother flew close to him with a piece of fish, but she stopped just out of his reach. He was very hungry and wanted the food so he jumped towards it. As he jumped, he flapped his wings and suddenly learned he could fly.

4. What happened after he realized he could fly?
Ans: He realized he could fly, which made him feel excited and free. He flapped his wings and glided through the sky, enjoying his first flight and feeling proud to finally join his family.

5. What did the seagull feel when he first jumped off the ledge?
Ans: He jumped off the ledge without thinking, driven by hunger. After a moment, he felt the wind beneath his wings, realized he was flying and his fear slowly faded away.

6. What did the young seagull see below while flying?
Ans: He saw the green sea with little waves moving on it, and it looked wide and calm. He felt amazed and turned his beak to look at it while flying high in the sky.

7. What happened when he landed on the sea?
Ans: The young seagull felt scared and screamed when he landed on the sea because his feet sank into the water. He soon realized he was floating and felt safe, calm as the water gently touched his belly.

8. What lesson does the story teach us?
Ans: The story teaches us that feeling scared is normal, but we should still try. If we are brave and take the first step, we can do things we thought were not possible. Trying gives us the courage to keep going while also helping us learn and grow.

9. Why is the young seagull’s first flight important in the story?
Ans: The young seagull’s first flight is important because it shows how he changed. He was scared and didn’t believe in himself, but then he became brave and flew on his own. It shows how we grow when we believe in ourselves and try.

10. How did hunger play a role in the young seagull’s flight?
Ans: The young seagull was so hungry that he forgot his fear and jumped to reach the fish his mother was holding, and that’s when he learned he could fly. Hunger helped him overcome his fear and gave him the courage to try.

11. What lesson did the young seagull learn through his first flight?
Ans: The young seagull learned that fear can be overcome by taking a leap of faith. Once he dared to dive, he realized his wings were strong enough. His hunger and need gave him the courage to achieve his first flight.

12. How did the family react to his landing on the sea?
Ans: The family surrounded the young seagull, screaming with joy and praise. They encouraged him, praising his first flight, and their beaks offered him scraps of dog-fish as a reward. This showed their pride in his achievement and bravery.

13. Why could the young seagull not rise again from the sea?
Ans: The young seagull could not rise again from the sea because he was exhausted. His hunger, weakness, and the strange exercise of flying for the first time left him too tired to lift himself again, despite flapping his wings hard.

14. How did the young seagull feel while flying over the sea?
Ans: The young seagull was thrilled as he flew straight out over the vast green sea. He watched the little ridges moving on the water and even turned his beak sideways, cawing amusedly, enjoying the new freedom of flight fully.

15. What were his brothers and sister doing in the air?
Ans: His brothers and sister were flying joyfully around him. They were curveting, banking, soaring, and diving in the open air. Watching them, he too gained confidence and began to imitate their movements, forgetting all his earlier fears of flight.

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E. Long questions & answers

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1. What message does the story “His First Flight” give to the readers?
Ans: The story gives us the message that fear is a natural part of life, but we must overcome it to grow and move forward. The young seagull was afraid to fly but when he finally took the first step he realized he could do it. This shows that when we believe in ourselves and face our fears with courage, we discover what we are truly capable of and start to gain confidence.

2. Describe the young seagull’s first flight and his feelings during the flight.
Ans: The young seagull’s first flight began when he jumped toward his mother to get the food she was holding. At first, he was terrified and thought he would fall, but as he felt the wind beneath his wings, his fear slowly faded. He started flying and soon he was soaring and diving through the air with joy. When his parents and siblings flew beside him he felt proud, excited, and full of confidence during his first flight.

3. How did the young seagull react when he saw his family flying and eating?
Ans: The young seagull felt deeply sad and left out as he watched his family flying through the sky and enjoying their food. He saw his brother catch his first fish and noticed how proudly his parents praised him, which made him feel even more alone and ashamed. Although his hunger kept growing his fear was still stronger than his wish to join them so he stayed on the ledge feeling helpless.

4. What efforts did the seagull’s parents make to teach him to fly?
Ans: The seagull’s parents made several efforts to help him learn to fly. They scolded him, called out to him again and again and even warned that he would go hungry if he didn’t try. To encourage him, they flew with his brothers and sister, showing how to skim and dive through the air. In the end his mother used a clever trick by flying close to him with a piece of fish but stopping in mid-air and refusing to give it to him. His hunger took over, so he jumped to get food, and that was when he realized he had started flying.

5. What message does the story of the young seagull’s first flight convey?
Ans; The story of the young seagull’s first flight conveys the message of courage, confidence, and the importance of overcoming fear. The seagull’s initial hesitation shows how fear can hold back growth. But hunger and necessity push him to act, leading to success. Once he discovers his natural ability, he gains confidence and joy. The story highlights that real progress comes when one takes risks and trusts oneself. It also reflects the role of family in guiding, encouraging, and sometimes pressuring one toward independence.

6. Why did the young seagull pretend to fall asleep on the ledge?
Ans. The young seagull pretended to sleep on the ledge because he wanted to attract attention from his family. He stood on one leg, hid the other under his wing, and closed one eye at a time to appear relaxed. However, his family ignored him and continued with their activities on the plateau. His parents deliberately showed no concern, trying to force him to fly. The trick failed to bring sympathy, leaving him hungrier and more restless, until hunger finally drove him to act.

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F. Grammar

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1. He worked hard to pass the exam. (Make it compound)
Ans: He worked hard, and he passed the exam.

2. She opened the door and went out. (Make it simple)
Ans: Opening the door, she went out.

3. If you run fast, you will catch the train. (Make it compound)
Ans: Run fast, and you will catch the train.

4. She confessed that she had made a mistake. (Make it simple)
Ans: She confessed to making a mistake.

5. He was ill, so he could not attend school. (Make it complex)
Ans: He could not attend school because he was ill.

6. Being tired, he went to bed early. (Make it compound)
Ans: He was tired, so he went to bed early.

7. He is so weak that he cannot walk. (Make it simple)
Ans: He is too weak to walk.

8. She speaks the truth, and everybody trusts her. (Make it complex)
Ans: Everybody trusts her because she speaks the truth.

9. He worked hard, but he failed. (Make it complex)
Ans: He failed although he worked hard.

10. He admitted his guilt and left the court. (Make it simple)
Ans: Admitting his guilt, he left the court.

11. If you read more, you will learn more. (Make it compound)
Ans: Read more, and you will learn more.

12. She was poor, but she was honest. (Make it complex)
Ans: Though she was poor, she was honest.

13. He was late, so he missed the bus. (Make it simple)
Ans: Being late, he missed the bus.

14. I know that he is innocent. (Make it simple)
Ans: I know him to be innocent.

15. The sun set and the stars appeared. (Make it simple)
Ans: With the setting of the sun, the stars appeared.

16. He confessed his crime, and he was punished. (Make it complex)
Ans: He was punished because he confessed his crime.

17. The boy saw the teacher and stood up. (Make it simple)
Ans: Seeing the teacher, the boy stood up.

18. He must work hard or he will fail. (Make it complex)
Ans: He will fail if he does not work hard.

19. She worked hard but she could not succeed. (Make it simple)
Ans: In spite of working hard, she could not succeed.

20. He finished his work and went home. (Make it simple)
Ans: Having finished his work, he went home.

21. Unless you study well, you cannot pass. (Make it compound)
Ans: You must study well, or you cannot pass.

22. I heard the news and was shocked. (Make it simple)
Ans: Hearing the news, I was shocked.

23. He lost his wallet, so he was upset. (Make it complex)
Ans: He was upset because he lost his wallet.

24. The rain stopped and we went out. (Make it simple)
Ans: The rain having stopped, we went out.

25. She smiled and accepted the gift. (Make it simple)
Ans: Smiling, she accepted the gift.

26. He studied hard, and he got a prize. (Make it complex)
Ans: He got a prize because he studied hard.

27. I was tired, yet I continued working. (Make it complex)
Ans: Though I was tired, I continued working.

28. She opened the book and started reading. (Make it simple)
Ans: Opening the book, she started reading.

29. He finished the work and took rest. (Make it simple)
Ans: Having finished the work, he took rest.

30. The boy saw the policeman and ran away. (Make it simple)
Ans: Seeing the policeman, the boy ran away.

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