Class 9 English Chapter 1 Extract Based Question Answers - Moments

Read the following extracts and answer the questions that follow in one or Iwo lines.

1. Grandfather and I put him away in a little closet opening into my bedroom wall, where he was tied securely – or so we thought – to a peg fastened into the wall.

(i) What do you think was the identity of the person the narrator and their grandfather put in the closet?
Ans: It is not clear from the paragraph who the person is, but it could be assumed that the person was someone who posed a threat or was considered a danger to the narrator and their grandfather.

(ii) Do you think the narrator and their grandfather had the right to tie someone up and keep them in a closet?
Ans: No, it is not ethical to restrain someone against their will unless there is a legal justification, such as in the case of criminal suspects who are being arrested.

(iii) Why do you think the narrator and their grandfather thought tying the person to a peg in the wall would be enough to keep them secure?
Ans: It could be assumed that the narrator and their grandfather underestimated the strength or resourcefulness of the person they tied up, or they were overconfident in the security of the closet.

(iv) What do you think the consequences could be for the narrator and their grandfather if they were caught keeping someone tied up in a closet?
Ans: The consequences could be severe, including criminal charges for kidnapping or false imprisonment, as well as social or familial ostracism.

2. Unfortunately I could not accompany Grandfather on that trip but he told me about it afterwards.
(i) Why do you think the narrator was unable to accompany their grandfather on the trip?
Ans: It is not clear from the paragraph why the narrator was unable to accompany their grandfather on the trip. Possible assumptions could include scheduling conflicts, health issues, or financial constraints.

(ii) What kind of trip do you think the grandfather went on?
Ans: It is not clear from the paragraph what kind of trip the grandfather went on. Possible assumptions could include a business trip, a vacation, or a family visit.

(iii) How do you think the narrator felt about not being able to accompany their grandfather on the trip?
Ans: It could be assumed that the narrator was disappointed or saddened by not being able to join their grandfather on the trip, as they mentioned that they were told about it afterwards.

(iv) What do you think the narrator learned from their grandfather’s account of the trip?
Ans: It is not clear from the paragraph what the narrator learned from their grandfather’s account of the trip. Possible assumptions could include gaining knowledge about a new place, culture, or experience, or gaining a better understanding of their grandfather’s personality or interests.

3. The ticket-collector looked closely at the tortoise, prodded it with his forefinger, gave Grandfather a pleased and triumphant look, and said, “No charge. It is not a dog.” 

(i) Why do you think the narrator was unable to accompany their grandfather on the trip?
Ans: It is not clear from the paragraph why the narrator was unable to accompany their grandfather on the trip. Possible assumptions could include scheduling conflicts, health issues, or financial constraints.

(ii) What kind of trip do you think the grandfather went on?
Ans: It is not clear from the paragraph what kind of trip the grandfather went on. Possible assumptions could include a business trip, a vacation, or a family visit.

(iii) How do you think the narrator felt about not being able to accompany their grandfather on the trip?
Ans: It could be assumed that the narrator was disappointed or saddened by not being able to join their grandfather on the trip, as they mentioned that they were told about it afterwards.

(iv) What do you think the narrator learned from their grandfather’s account of the trip?
Ans: It is not clear from the paragraph what the narrator learned from their grandfather’s account of the trip. Possible assumptions could include gaining knowledge about a new place, culture, or experience, or gaining a better understanding of their grandfather’s personality or interests.

4. He would cunningly test the temperature with his hand, then gradually step into the bath, first one foot, then the other (as he had seen me doing), until he was into the water up to his neck.

(i) Why do you think the person in the paragraph tested the temperature of the water before getting into the bath?
Ans: It could be assumed that the person was concerned about the water being too hot or too cold, and therefore wanted to ensure that the temperature was comfortable before getting in.

(ii) What do you think the relationship is between the person in the paragraph and the narrator?
Ans: It is not clear from the paragraph what the relationship is between the person and the narrator. Possible assumptions could include that they are family members or friends who share a living space, or that they are staying in the same hotel room.

(iii) What can you infer about the person’s personality from the way they entered the bath?
Ans: It could be inferred that the person is cautious or careful, as they tested the water temperature before getting into the bath and entered gradually, step by step.

(iv) Why do you think the person followed the same method of entering the bath as the narrator?
Ans: It could be assumed that the person saw the narrator enter the bath in this way and believed it to be a safe and effective method, or that they wanted to mimic the narrator’s behavior as a form of flattery or respect.

5. We found him in the branches of the jackfruit tree, the dish still in his arms. He remained there all afternoon, eating slowly… 

(i) Who do you think the pronoun “him” refers to in the paragraph?
Ans: It could be assumed that “him” refers to a person or animal who was found in the jackfruit tree with a dish in their arms, but it is not clear from the paragraph who this might be.

(ii) Why do you think the person in the jackfruit tree remained there all afternoon?
Ans: It could be assumed that the person or animal in the tree remained there all afternoon because they were enjoying the food in the dish, or because they were afraid to come down for some reason.

(iii) What can you infer about the type of food in the dish from the person or animal’s behavior?
Ans: It could be inferred that the food in the dish was enjoyable or satisfying, as the person or animal remained in the tree for an extended period of time eating it slowly.

(iv) Where do you think the jackfruit tree is located?
Ans: It is not clear from the paragraph where the jackfruit tree is located, as no location or context is given. Possible assumptions could include a backyard, a park, or a forest.