NCERT Solutions Class 6 English A Pact with the Sun Chapter 2 The Friendly Mongoose

Questions

Qus.1 Why did the farmer bring a baby mongoose into the house?

Ans. The farmer brought a baby mongoose into the house because he wanted when his  son grew up, he will need a companion. So  he felt that the mongoose will be this companion.

Qus.2 Why didn’t the farmer’s wife want to leave the baby alone with the mongoose?

Ans. The farmer’s wife didn’t want to leave the baby alone with the mongoose because the mongoose was a full grown animal and she was afraid that it would hurt the baby.

Qus.3 What was the farmer’s comment on his wife’s fears?

Ans. The farmer’s comment on his wife’s fears was that she needn’t be afraid. He said that the mongoose was a friendly animal; it was as sweet as our baby and they were the best of friends.

Qus.4 Why did the farmer’s wife strike the mongoose with her basket?

Ans. When the farmer’s wife finished her shopping and came back with a basketful of groceries  she saw that the mongoose sitting outside as if waiting for her. She also saw that the mongoose  face and paws were smeared with blood. Blind with rage and with her all strength she struck the mongoose with a heavy basket full of groceries.

Qus.5 Did she repent her hasty action? How does she show her repentance?

Ans. Yes, she did repent her hasty action. Her repentance can be seen by the fact that she went running out to look if the mongoose was dead and still and then cried and touched the dead mongoose saying – “what have I done?”

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