1. Choose the correct alternative to complete the following sentences :
(a) With the slightest touch, the snail shrinks into its house with
(i) displeasure
(ii) pleasure
(iii) pain
(iv) surprise
Ans: (i) displeasure
(b) In its house, the snail lives with
(i) parents
(ii) friends
(iii) relatives
(iv) no one
Ans: (iv) no one
(c) The poet has compared the snail to a
(i) tree
(ii) hermit
(iii) rock
(iv) blind man
Ans: (ii) hermit
2. State whether the following statements are true or false. Provide sentences/ phrases/ words in support of your answer:
(a) The snail fears to fall from the wall. False
Supporting Statement:- the snail sticks close, nor fears to fall
(b) The snail comes out of his house during a storm. False
Supporting Statement:- when danger imminent betides, Of storm,
(c) The snail and his house are conjoined. True
Supporting Statement:- He and his house are so combined
3. Answer the following questions:
(a) What does the snail usually stick itself to?
Ans: To grass, or leaf, or fruit, or wall.
(b) What makes the snail well-satisfied?
Ans: He dwells alone without any personal belongings.
(c) How does the snail feed faster?
Ans: The snail feeds faster by using his selfishness and self-love nature. Because he feeds faster only when he meets someone.