Henry by Ruskin Bond

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Why did the residents of the area rise up in arms when they found the chameleon?

  • They believed chameleons are dangerous and poisonous reptiles
  • They were concerned about the chameleon's long tongue
  • They were afraid of the chameleon's frenzied eye movement
  • They thought the chameleon could spit poison at people (correct)

What is the most remarkable feature of Henry the chameleon?

  • His limbs resembled a parrot's claws
  • He had a rigid crest on his head
  • His eyes could move independently (correct)
  • His tongue was longer than his body

What did Henry's eyes look like?

  • Beautiful and independent of each other
  • Resembling a fireman's helmet
  • Frenzied and frightening
  • Bulging out of his head and wobbling side to side (correct)

How are chameleons distinguished from lizards?

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What was the cause of the uproar at the garden gate?

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Chameleon's unique eyes

Henry the chameleon's eyes could move independently.

Chameleon's appearance

Henry's eyes bulged out and wobbled while moving.

Chameleon's distinguishing feature

Long tongue and slender limbs are key differences from lizards.

Misconception about chameleons

Residents believed chameleons could poison people with spitting.

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Cause of the uproar

A rumour that chameleons could poison people from a distance.

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Study Notes

The Uproar at the Garden Gate

  • Residents of the area rose up in arms when they found the chameleon, Henry, at the garden gate.

Henry the Chameleon

  • The most remarkable feature of Henry is his ability to change color to blend with his surroundings.
  • Henry's eyes are unique, as they can move independently of each other, allowing him to look in two different directions simultaneously.

Chameleons vs Lizards

  • Chameleons are distinguished from lizards by their ability to change color, their independently moving eyes, and their tongues, which are twice the length of their bodies.

The Cause of the Uproar

  • The cause of the uproar at the garden gate was the unexpected appearance of Henry the chameleon, which startled the residents.

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