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What lesson did the narrator learn from the two young boys of Verona?
What lesson did the narrator learn from the two young boys of Verona?
- The significance of wealth and power
- The art of negotiation and compromise
- The value of education and knowledge
- The importance of love, faith, and trust (correct)
Why did Lucia write a page in her diary after her brothers' visit?
Why did Lucia write a page in her diary after her brothers' visit?
- To write a story for a competition
- To practice her writing skills
- To document her past life and current situation (correct)
- To plan for the future
What was the first sign of approaching war according to Zlata Filipovic's diary?
What was the first sign of approaching war according to Zlata Filipovic's diary?
- Political unrest and protests
- Increased military presence in the city
- Sporadic gunshots and explosions
- Empty shelves in the grocery stores (correct)
Why did Zlata's family go into the cellar during the war?
Why did Zlata's family go into the cellar during the war?
Why was the 'awful cellar' considered the only place that could save their lives?
Why was the 'awful cellar' considered the only place that could save their lives?
'Mrs. Packletide's Tiger' mentions reasons for hunting as an act of bravery. What other reason is highlighted in the text?
'Mrs. Packletide's Tiger' mentions reasons for hunting as an act of bravery. What other reason is highlighted in the text?
What did Mrs. Packletide intend to do?
What did Mrs. Packletide intend to do?
What was the purpose of the lunch Mrs. Packletide was planning on Curzon Street?
What was the purpose of the lunch Mrs. Packletide was planning on Curzon Street?
Why did mothers carrying their babies through the jungle hush their singing?
Why did mothers carrying their babies through the jungle hush their singing?
What attitude did Louisa Mebbin have towards money?
What attitude did Louisa Mebbin have towards money?
What was the focus of conversation at Mrs. Packletide's planned lunch on Curzon Street?
What was the focus of conversation at Mrs. Packletide's planned lunch on Curzon Street?
What event was Mrs. Packletide preparing for in the text?
What event was Mrs. Packletide preparing for in the text?
What action did the tiger take upon seeing the tethered goat?
What action did the tiger take upon seeing the tethered goat?
Why did Louisa Mebbin speak loudly in Hindustani?
Why did Louisa Mebbin speak loudly in Hindustani?
What happened immediately after the rifle was fired at the tiger?
What happened immediately after the rifle was fired at the tiger?
How did the excited natives react to the tiger's death?
How did the excited natives react to the tiger's death?
Why did Mrs. Packletide's heart echo the triumph of the villagers' rejoicing?
Why did Mrs. Packletide's heart echo the triumph of the villagers' rejoicing?
What was Louisa Mebbin's reaction when the tiger started approaching the goat?
What was Louisa Mebbin's reaction when the tiger started approaching the goat?
What is a key characteristic of the first-person narrative mode described in the text?
What is a key characteristic of the first-person narrative mode described in the text?
How does the third-person narrative mode differ from the first-person narrative mode?
How does the third-person narrative mode differ from the first-person narrative mode?
Why does the text state that in the third-person narrative, the narrator can share information not known to the main character?
Why does the text state that in the third-person narrative, the narrator can share information not known to the main character?
What is a defining feature of the third-person narrative mode mentioned in the text?
What is a defining feature of the third-person narrative mode mentioned in the text?
Why does the text mention that in first-person narrative, events are experienced through a single character?
Why does the text mention that in first-person narrative, events are experienced through a single character?
What distinguishes first-person narration from third-person narration based on the text?
What distinguishes first-person narration from third-person narration based on the text?
What did the protagonist do after the front door shut?
What did the protagonist do after the front door shut?
Where did Lavinia's steps go after passing the door to the guest room?
Where did Lavinia's steps go after passing the door to the guest room?
What was indicated by the protagonist's conclusion about his wife sleeping late?
What was indicated by the protagonist's conclusion about his wife sleeping late?
Who communicated the message to the protagonist about his wife leaving?
Who communicated the message to the protagonist about his wife leaving?
How did the protagonist react to the note from his wife?
How did the protagonist react to the note from his wife?
What was the reaction of the mysterious voice to the protagonist's emotional outburst?
What was the reaction of the mysterious voice to the protagonist's emotional outburst?
Study Notes
- The text is about a short story titled "Mrs. Packletide's Tiger" by Saki.
- Mrs. Packletide, a British woman, goes on a tiger hunt in India.
- She intends to shoot a tiger to bring back as a trophy for a luncheon party in her house in Curzon Street.
- A tiger appears and attacks a goat, Mrs. Packletide shoots it and is praised by the locals.
- Mrs. Packletide's pleasure and excitement increase as she brings the tiger skin back to England.
- The text also introduces other characters such as Louisa Mebbin and their protective attitudes (towards money and the tiger respectively).
- The narrator expresses his surprise and disappointment at Mrs. Packletide's actions.
- The story explores themes of colonialism, hunting, and the value placed on material possessions.
- The text is written in a descriptive and detailed manner, providing a vivid image of the events unfolding in the story.
- Mrs. Packletide's actions are contrasted with the local people's reaction to the tiger and their respect for nature.
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