BBC Compacta Class 7 Solutions - Classroom Assignment- 1

Q1: Tick (V) the correct option(s) for each of the following statements.

(a) The poet's advice in the first stanza is

(i)  "Visit the zoo to see animals. "

(ii)  "Don't say or do anything in the zoo. "

(iii) "Take care not to offend or hurt zoo animals. "

(iv) "Take care of animals at the zoo. "

Ans: (iv)   "Take care of animals at the zoo. "

(b) The camel does not like:

(i) his hump

(ii) being laughed at

(iii) being watched

(iv) proud people

Ans: (ii) being laughed at

(c) As you or me" (line 12). Who are "you" and "me" here?

(i) chimpanzee and the reader

(ii) chimpanzee and the poet

(iii) the reader and the poet

(iv) the poet and a visitor to the zoo

Ans: (iii) the reader and the poet

(d)  The line that means "Animals treat human beings well" is:

(i) line 12

(ii) line 2

(iii) line 17

(iv) line 18

Ans: (iii) line 17

Q2: In what way is the chimpanzee similar to human beings, according to the poem?

Ans: The chimpanzee is similar to human beings because he thinks he is as wise as you or me.

Q3: On the basis of your reading of the poem, list two ways in which people harm or offend zoo animals.

Ans: Making fun of the camel's hump.

Laughing at the chimpanzee.

Q4: Look at lines 8 to 16. Find and copy one word that means 'walking in a stiff and proud manner'.

Ans: Strutting

Q5: What is the rhyme scheme of the poem?

Ans: The rhyme scheme of the poem is AABB.

Q6: In your opinion, what message does the poem give?

Ans: The poem gives the message that we should treat zoo animals with respect and kindness, as they have feelings and can understand our actions.

Q7: Do you think the poet believes that people generally treat zoo animals well? Why/Why not?

Ans: The poet likely believes that people do not always treat zoo animals well, as indicated by the advice given in the poem to be careful with our actions and words towards them.