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?

    <p>By their long tongue and slender limbs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>&quot;Someone claimed that the chameleon could poison people twenty feet away, simply by spitting at them&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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    Explore the unique story of Henry, a chameleon, as described by Ruskin Bond. Learn about the distinctive features and characteristics of chameleons through this fascinating narrative.

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