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Q.1. Have you ever seen anyone playing a been? Where?
Ans. Yes, I have seen snake-charmers playing a been. Sometimes they come to our colony.
Snake Charmer
Q.2. Have you ever seen a snake? Where?
Ans. Yes, I have seen snakes. The snake charmers who come to our colony carry many types of snakes.
Q.3. Were you scared by it? Why?
Ans. Yes, I was scared because snakes can be dangerous and I was not familiar with them.
Q.4. Do you think all snakes are poisonous?
Ans. No, not all snakes are poisonous. Most snakes are harmless and some even help control pests.
Q.5. In chapter 1 you read that snakes do not have external ears. Can the snake hear the been or does it dance when the been moves? What do you think?
Ans. Snakes do not have external ears, but they can sense vibrations. They might respond to the sound of the been or the vibrations caused by the music.
Q.1. Have you ever seen animals being used for entertainment of people?
Monkeys performing trick
Q.2. How did people behave with the animals in the show?
Ans. People seemed excited and enjoyed watching the animals perform, but some trainers were strict with the animals.
Q.3. Was anyone teasing the animal? How?
Ans. Yes, some trainers were using harsh methods to make the animals perform, which is not fair to them.
Q.4. What kind of questions came to your mind after seeing that animal show?
Ans. Many questions came to my mind after watching the animal show, such as:
(i) Is it ethical to use animals for people's entertainment?
(ii) How are these animals captured from the wild and trained?
(iii) Are they treated with proper care and respect?
(iv) Wouldn't it be better if they were allowed to live freely in their natural habitat?
Q.5. Imagine that you are an animal in a cage. Think how you would feel. Complete the following sentences :
Lion in Cage
Q.1. Like snake charmer, which other people depend on animals for their livelihood?
Ans. Other people who depend on animals for their livelihood include farmers who raise cows for milk, horse-drawn carriage operators, and dog trainers.
Talk to some people in your neighbourhood who keep one or more animals for their livelihood for example, a horse for a tonga, hen for eggs etc.
Hen for Eggs
Name the animal they keep?
They keep hens for eggs.
How many animals are there?
They have ten hens.
Is there a separate place for the animals?
Yes, they have a coop for the hens.
Who looks after them?
The owner looks after the hens.
What do the animals eat?
The hens eat grains and vegetables.
Do the animals ever fall ill? What does the keeper do then?
Yes, if the hens fall ill, the keeper consults a veterinarian for treatment.
Make some more questions and discuss.
Additional Questions for the Survey:
Q.1. The government has made a law that no one can catch and keep snakes. What do you think about this law? Give reasons for your answer and write in your own words.
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1. What is the main theme of the story "A Snake Charmer's Story"? |
2. What role does the snake play in the life of the snake charmer? |
3. How does the story portray the treatment of animals? |
4. What lessons can we learn from the snake charmer's experiences? |
5. Why is it important to understand the perspective of animal keepers like snake charmers? |
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