Class 6 New Pathways Question Answers - The Story of Amber Beads

Short Answer Questions

Q1: What is the special treasure that Jeanie possesses?
Ans: Jeanie has a necklace made of amber beads.

Q2: Why did the beads in Jeanie's necklace have tiny creatures trapped inside them?
Ans: These creatures got trapped inside the amber when they were attracted to the sticky, fragrant gum that oozed from a special pine tree. Once they landed on it, they couldn't escape.

Q3: Who made the necklace of amber beads for Jeanie's grandmother?
Ans: Jeanie's grandfather, old Kenneth, made the necklace for his bride, who later became Jeanie's grandmother.

Q4: How did the lump of amber with the creatures inside it end up on the seashore?
Ans: A great storm brought Kenneth's lump of amber to the seashore during a time when the land had sunk into the sea and later rose again.

Q5: What is the significance of the name "lamour beads" for Jeanie's necklace?
Ans: "Lamour beads" is the name for these amber beads in Scottish fashion, and they are a precious family heirloom passed down from Jeanie's grandmother.

Long Answer Questions

Q1: Explain why Nature is often referred to as 'Mother Nature' in the text.
Ans: Nature is called 'Mother Nature' because, like a mother, she takes care of the Earth and all that grows on it. She is described as being patient, active, and able to care for many things at once. She nurtures and tells marvelous stories, much like how a mother takes care of her children and tells them stories.

Q2: Describe the unique features of the amber beads in Jeanie's necklace.
Ans: The amber beads are unique because each bead contains a tiny creature or natural item trapped inside it, like moss, a fly, a bee, or a pine needle. These items are preserved in the amber, making the beads both beautiful and fascinating.

Q3: Explain how the amber beads were made and how Kenneth was involved in their creation.
Ans: The beads were made from a lump of amber, which formed when gum from a special pine tree attracted tiny creatures and natural items. Kenneth, Jeanie's grandfather, found this amber on the seashore after a big storm. He carved the beads himself, carefully preserving the creatures inside, as a gift for his bride.

Q4: What role did great storms play in bringing the lump of amber to the seashore?
Ans: Great storms were responsible for bringing the lump of amber to the seashore. During ancient times, the land would sometimes sink into the sea, covering everything, including forests and amber-producing trees. After many years, the land would rise again, and during one of these rises, the lump of amber was exposed on the seashore by a big storm.

Q5: If you could walk on the bottom of the sea, what treasures might you find? Describe three interesting things you could discover and what you would do with each of them.
Ans: If I could walk on the bottom of the sea, I might find sunken shipwrecks with hidden treasures like old coins and jewels. I would collect and preserve these historical items. I could also find unusual marine creatures and underwater plants rarely seen by humans. I would study and document them for scientific research. Lastly, I might discover lost ancient civilizations and submerged cities, and I would explore and learn about these fascinating remnants of the past to understand history and archaeology better.