Class 8 English Chapter 1 Question Answers - It So Happened

Q1: (i) The Giant saw a most wonderful sight. What did he see?
(ii) What did he realize on seeing it?
Ans:
(i) The Giant saw that the children had entered the garden through a small hole in the wall, and were sitting on the branches of trees. There was a child on every tree. The trees had covered themselves with blossoms as they were glad to have the children back. The birds were flying about and twittering in delight, and the flowers and grass were laughing out loud.
(ii) He realized that spring did not come to his garden because he had prevented the children from playing in his garden. He realized that he was selfish not to allow the children to play in his garden.

Q2: ‘The good always win over evil’. Describe in your words by using hurts from the lesson.
Ans: The Giant was selfish. He does not allow children to play in his garden. His garden was full of snow, hail, and north wind. Until the children entered into his garden, spring did not visit his garden. Once the children entered, the trees were full of flowers and fruits, the grass was green. The episode evoked essential humanity in him. He enjoyed watching the children playing until he grew old. He was affected when he saw the hurt hands of the child. Thus, evil in the Giant was replaced by his essential goodness.

Q3: (i) When spring came, it was still winter in the garden. What does winter stand for or indicate here?
(ii) Winter has been presented like a stay with its own characters and their activities. Describe the story in your own words.
Ans:
(i) Winter indicates that flowers did not bloom in the Giant’s garden. The birds did not sing. There was no sign of joy and greenery.
(ii) Winter has been portrayed as a destroyer. It has its own characters. Snow and frost are the most prominent factors. Trees have been covered with a white cloak. The trees look lifeless. The north wind has come to stay there permanently. Hail settles on the roof.

Q4: (i) The Giant saw a most wonderful sight. What did he see?
(ii) What did he realize on seeing it?
Ans:
(i) The Giant saw that the children had entered the garden through a small hole in the wall, and were sitting on the branches of trees. There was a child on every tree. The trees had covered themselves with blossoms as they were glad to have the children back. The birds were flying about and twittering in delight, and the flowers and grass were laughing out loud.
(ii) He realized that spring did not come to his garden because he had prevented the children from playing in his garden. He realized that he was selfish not to allow the children to play in his garden.

Q5: Is there something like this garden near the place where you live? Would you like one (without the Giant perhaps) and why? What would you do to keep it in good shape?
Ans: A park is a public place. It is like the lungs in the human body. It gives us fresh air. The greenery is soothing to the eyes. A public garden, however, has to be used by the people with care and caution. The children must not spoil the flower beds and the grassy lawns even in a public park. I would never play football in a park nor let other children do so.