Practice Assignment 6 | Class 7 BBC Compacta Solutions PDF Download

Q1: Complete the following statements as briefly as possible.
Ans: 

(a) Megs exclaimed "Oooooo" because her eyes were wide with awe at finding a bird's nest.

(b) The man needed the eggs to use them in his juggling act at the circus.

(c) The children refused to bring down the nest for the man because the mother bird will be home soon, and they did not want to disturb it.

(d) The man felt that the children were making fun of him because they suggested he try juggling snake's eggs, which is a more difficult trick.

(e) The man punished the children for not giving him the bird eggs by capturing them with a lasso and forcing them to be part of his circus act.

(f) "But they were mistaken". The children had made a mistake in underestimating the man because they thought he was too small to harm them.

Q2:
Ans: (i) Wickedness: Evidence from the passage might be the act of capturing the children with a lasso against their will.
(ii) Short temper: Evidence from the passage could be his impatient demand for the bird's nest and his angry response when refused.

Q3:
Ans: (a) EVIDENCE 1: The children refused to give the man the bird's nest, showing their ability to resist pressure and think of the consequences.
(b) EVIDENCE 2: The children planned their escape from the circus and executed it, showing presence of mind and courage.

Q4:
Ans: The correct sequence of events is (iv) 4-3-8-2-1-5-6-7.

Q5:
Ans: The correct image that shows a 'lasso' is image (3).

Q6:
Ans: The answers would be:

DOWN

1. GIGGLE

2. THUD

3. MUMBLE

ACROSS

4. GIDDY

5. HAUL

6. ENCORE

Q7:
Ans: The most improbable element of the story might be the man juggling children as if they were balls. It's improbable because it defies the physical limitations and safety of juggling live humans.

Q8:
Ans: Personal opinion would vary, but one might be curious to read more to find out how the children deal with the aftermath of their adventure and if there are any more interactions with the juggler.

Q9:
Ans: No, I do not agree with the way the juggler treated the three children because it was wrong and unsafe to force them into his act and against their will. It is important to respect others' boundaries and consent.