Class 7 English An Alien Hand Practice Question Answers - Bringing up Kari

Directions: Read the following questions carefully and choose the correct answer from the given alternatives:

Q1. Kari was fond of this fruit. Which fruit is being reffered to have?
(a) Orange
(b) Apple
(c) Banana
(d) Mango
Ans: (c)
 In the story "Bringing up Kari," it is mentioned that Kari, the baby elephant, was fond of eating bananas. The author describes how Kari would happily munch on bananas, indicating that (c) Banana is the correct answer.

Q2. Who stole the bananas from the dining table?
(a) Kari
(b) Mali
(c) Servants
(d) Monkey
Ans: (a)
In the story, it is revealed that Kari, the baby elephant, is mischievous and stole the bananas from the dining table. The incident of Kari taking the bananas adds a humorous and playful element to the narrative.

Q3. What is the signal to sit down for the baby elephant?
(a) Dhat
(b) Mali
(c) Uff
(d) None of these
Ans: (a)
The signal given to the baby elephant Kari to sit down is "Dhat." The trainer or caretaker uses this command to communicate with Kari and teach him various actions and behaviors.

Q4. What is the most difficult thing to teach an elephant?
(a) Walking on foot
(b) Running on toes
(c) Calling by master
(d) Sit down
Ans: (c)
In the story, it is mentioned that the most challenging thing to teach an elephant like Kari is to respond to the call of its master. Elephants are intelligent creatures, but teaching them to recognize and respond to specific commands can be a challenging task.

Q5. What is the signal to walk for the elephant?
(a) Dhat
(b) Mali
(c) Uff
(d) None of these
Ans: (b)
The signal for the baby elephant Kari to walk is given as "Mali." This command is used by the caretaker or trainer to instruct Kari to start walking.

Q6. What is ‘The master call’ ?
(a) Strange, hissing and howling sound
(b) grunting
(c) A strange sound
(d) Squeaking
Ans: (a)
In the story, "The master call" is described as a strange, hissing, and howling sound that the trainer uses to communicate with Kari. It is a unique sound used exclusively for Kari to convey specific instructions.

Q7. Who was Kari?
(a) A cub
(b) An elephant
(c) A kitten
(d) A dog
Ans: (b)
Kari is the central character of the story and the baby elephant that the chapter "Bringing up Kari" revolves around. The correct answer is (b) An elephant.

Q8. How old was the baby elephant when given to his master?
(a) Five months
(b) Two months
(c) Four months
(d) Nine months
Ans: (a)
In the story, it is mentioned that Kari was five months old when he was given to his master. The story highlights how Kari's journey begins at a young age.

Q9. What was the first thing baby elephant did?
(a) Saved the house on fire
(b) Saved his master’s life
(c) Saved a drowning boy
(d) Saved his parents
Ans: (c)
The story narrates that the first thing Kari did was save a drowning boy. This incident showcases the natural instinct of elephants to protect and help others in distress. 

Q10. How much time did the master have to sharpen the hatchet?
(a) One hour
(b) Two hours
(c) Half an hour
(d) Fifteen minutes
Ans: (c)
The story mentions that the master had half an hour to sharpen the hatchet before he had to bring Kari back to his mother. This time constraint adds a sense of urgency to the situation in the narrative.