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Which type of animals did Grandfather specifically draw the line at?
Which type of animals did Grandfather specifically draw the line at?
What was Toto's reaction upon seeing Grandfather with the python?
What was Toto's reaction upon seeing Grandfather with the python?
What initial reaction did Aunt Mabel have upon seeing the python again?
What initial reaction did Aunt Mabel have upon seeing the python again?
Why did Grandfather consider the python a danger, despite its bite being non-poisonous?
Why did Grandfather consider the python a danger, despite its bite being non-poisonous?
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What did Grandfather and the gardener do with the trapped python?
What did Grandfather and the gardener do with the trapped python?
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Why didn't Grandfather take the python away?
Why didn't Grandfather take the python away?
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What reason does Grandfather give for calling the python conceited?
What reason does Grandfather give for calling the python conceited?
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What behavior of the python supports Grandfather's view of its conceit?
What behavior of the python supports Grandfather's view of its conceit?
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How does Grandfather's view of the python's character reflect in his actions?
How does Grandfather's view of the python's character reflect in his actions?
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What sentiment does Grandfather express towards the python despite its vanity?
What sentiment does Grandfather express towards the python despite its vanity?
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Study Notes
Grandfather and Animals
- Grandfather was particularly intolerant of reptiles, refusing to tolerate them in his presence.
Reactions to the Python
- Toto reacted with fear, screaming and running into the house upon seeing Grandfather with the python.
- Grandmother fainted after witnessing the python wrapped around Grandfather's neck.
Aunt Mabel's Experience
- Aunt Mabel encountered the python emerging from beneath a cushion, leading to her extreme fright.
- Her shock prompted her to pack her bags and leave immediately.
Grandfather's Concerns
- Despite the python's non-poisonous bite, Grandfather felt it posed a risk due to its ability to swallow small children, including the narrator and Toto.
Handling the Python
- After swiftly trapping the python, Grandfather and the gardener transported it in a Tonga.
- They released it into the jungle, leaving the cage behind at the riverbed.
Grandfather's Sentiment
- Grandfather felt a reluctance to separate the python from its mate, as it was the first time he saw a snake exhibit affection.
Grandfather's Perspective on the Python's Nature
- He deemed the python conceited for its belief in being the most powerful and attractive animal.
- Grandfather observed the python admiring itself in the mirror, reinforcing his view on its vanity.
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Test your knowledge on the amusing moments from the story involving Grandfather, Toto, and the python. This quiz covers their reactions and the dynamics between the characters in this lighthearted narrative. Let's see how well you remember the details!