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What did Father read to Swami?
What did Father read to Swami?
- A story about a brave village lad (correct)
- A poem about a jungle adventure
- A letter from a faraway land
- A news article about a tiger attack
What did the village lad do when he encountered the tiger?
What did the village lad do when he encountered the tiger?
- He talked to the tiger and became friends
- He hid behind a bush and waited
- He ran away from the jungle
- He fought the tiger and climbed a tree (correct)
How long did the village lad stay in the tree?
How long did the village lad stay in the tree?
- A whole day
- Half a day (correct)
- Half an hour
- A whole week
Why did Swami question the story?
Why did Swami question the story?
How did Father react to Swami's question?
How did Father react to Swami's question?
What was Swami's father reading when he shared the story?
What was Swami's father reading when he shared the story?
What was the outcome of the village lad's encounter with the tiger?
What was the outcome of the village lad's encounter with the tiger?
Why did the village people come to the jungle path?
Why did the village people come to the jungle path?
What is the central idea expressed by Swami's father in the conversation?
What is the central idea expressed by Swami's father in the conversation?
What is Swami's father trying to prove to Swami?
What is Swami's father trying to prove to Swami?
Why does Swami's father want Swami to sleep alone?
Why does Swami's father want Swami to sleep alone?
What is Swami's initial reaction to his father's challenge?
What is Swami's initial reaction to his father's challenge?
What does Swami's father accuse Swami's mother of doing?
What does Swami's father accuse Swami's mother of doing?
What is Swami's position in school?
What is Swami's position in school?
What is Swami's father's personality trait showcased in the conversation?
What is Swami's father's personality trait showcased in the conversation?
What is Swami's father's attitude towards Swami sleeping with his granny?
What is Swami's father's attitude towards Swami sleeping with his granny?
What sounds did Swami hear in the stillness?
What sounds did Swami hear in the stillness?
Why did Swami spread his bed under the bench?
Why did Swami spread his bed under the bench?
What happened to Swami's old friend in the fourth class?
What happened to Swami's old friend in the fourth class?
What did Swami do when he felt scared?
What did Swami do when he felt scared?
What was Swami's nightmare about?
What was Swami's nightmare about?
Why did Swami put his hand out?
Why did Swami put his hand out?
What happened when Swami stared into the darkness?
What happened when Swami stared into the darkness?
What did Swami do when he saw something moving down?
What did Swami do when he saw something moving down?
Where does Swami want to sleep?
Where does Swami want to sleep?
What is Swami's concern about his father's office room?
What is Swami's concern about his father's office room?
What does Swami's father want him to learn?
What does Swami's father want him to learn?
What does Swami's father threaten to do if Swami rolls up his bed and goes to his granny's side?
What does Swami's father threaten to do if Swami rolls up his bed and goes to his granny's side?
Why does Swami feel cut off from humanity?
Why does Swami feel cut off from humanity?
What does Swami remember as the night advances?
What does Swami remember as the night advances?
What is mentioned as a source of light in the room?
What is mentioned as a source of light in the room?
What is the effect of Swami's thoughts on him?
What is the effect of Swami's thoughts on him?
What did Swami do to the notorious housebreaker?
What did Swami do to the notorious housebreaker?
Why did the police thank Swami?
Why did the police thank Swami?
What did the Inspector suggest Swami do when he grew up?
What did the Inspector suggest Swami do when he grew up?
What did Swami actually want to be when he grew up?
What did Swami actually want to be when he grew up?
Why was Swami sleeping early that night?
Why was Swami sleeping early that night?
Where did Swami sleep that night?
Where did Swami sleep that night?
What did Swami's mother ask his father not to do?
What did Swami's mother ask his father not to do?
What was the reaction of Swami's classmates to his bravery?
What was the reaction of Swami's classmates to his bravery?
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Study Notes
Swami's Fears and Nightmares
- Swami's father reads a newspaper article about a brave boy who fought a tiger and climbs a tree to escape.
- Swami doubts the boy's bravery, saying he must have been a strong and grown-up person, not a boy.
- Father responds that courage is more important than strength and age.
Sleeping Alone
- Father orders Swami to sleep alone in his office room, saying it's disgraceful to sleep beside his granny or mother like a baby.
- Swami is frightened and tries to negotiate, asking if he can sleep in the hall or have a lamp burning in the room.
- Father refuses, saying Swami must learn not to be afraid of darkness.
Nighttime Fears
- Swami is left alone in the dark room, fearing ghosts and devils from stories he's heard.
- He tries to distract himself but is eventually overcome with fear, covers himself completely, and falls asleep.
- In his sleep, Swami has nightmares about being chased by a tiger and being unable to move.
The Burglar
- Swami wakes up to a rustling noise, thinking it's a devil, and bites into the flesh of a burglar who has entered the room.
- The family and servants come to the rescue, and the burglar is caught.
Aftermath
- Swami is praised by his classmates and teacher, and the headmaster calls him a true scout.
- The Inspector congratulates Swami and suggests he join the police when he grows up.
- Swami's father eventually gives in and allows him to sleep with his granny again.
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