Textbook Solutions: Stepping out | Class 6 English Skylark: Summary, Worksheets, Question & Ans PDF Download

A. Choose the correct answer for the given statements. 
Q1.
Ans: (c) both (a) and (b).

Q2.
Ans: (b) horrified and frightened.

Q3.
Ans: (a) thief.

Q4.
Ans: (a) the Dodger and Charley Bates.

B. State whether the following sentences are true or false. 
Q1.
Ans: False

Q2.
Ans: True

Q3.
Ans: False

Q4.
Ans: True

Q5.
Ans: True

C. Answer the following questions. 
Q1.
Ans: The Artful Dodger is described as a young boy who is likely dressed in ragged clothing, with a mischievous and cunning expression on his face.

Q2.
Ans: Oliver thought that the old man was reading 'with greatest interest and eagerness' because he was actually being targeted by the Artful Dodger and Charley Bates for theft.

Q3.
Ans: After Charley Bates was handed the handkerchief, he ran away with the Artful Dodger, indicating their involvement in the theft.

Q4.
Ans:  When the crowd joined in the pursuit of the thief, chaos ensued as everyone started running and shouting. This caused confusion and panic, leading to Oliver being caught and getting hurt.

Q5.
Ans: The old man contemplated whether to pursue the thief or not. However, he did not do so because he noticed Oliver running away and assumed him to be the thief. Additionally, the Dodger and Charley pretended to be helpful citizens, diverting suspicion away from themselves.

D. Answer these questions with reference to the context.
Q1.
(a).
Ans: (a) Oliver felt they might not work at all because they were just strolling lazily.

(b).
Ans: (b) The Dodger and Charley stopped to target an old man at a bookstall, hinting that he was their target.

(c).
Ans: (c) The boys were "emerging from" the bookstall when the Dodger made a sudden stop.

Q2.
(a).
Ans: The "sound" being referred to here is likely the commotion caused by the Dodger and Charley stealing the handkerchief from the old man's pocket and the subsequent shouting of "Stop thief!" by various people.

(b).
Ans: The "magic" being spoken about here is metaphorical, referring to the deceptive and manipulative tactics used by the Dodger and Charley to steal from the old man without getting caught. It's not literal magic, but rather the skill or craftiness involved in their criminal activity.

(c).
Ans: Three individuals who helped in creating this "magic" of deception and theft are:

• The Artful Dodger
• Charley Bates
• Oliver (although unintentionally, as he was manipulated into participating in the theft)

Q3.
(a).
Ans: The speaker is Oliver.

(b).
Ans: 'They' refers to Charley Bates and the Artful Dodger.

(c).
Ans: The speaker mentions 'they' because they are accompanying Oliver as they walk, and Oliver is observing their behavior, particularly their laziness, as they stroll along the streets.

E. Think and answer.
Q1.
Ans: The two boys, Charley Bates and the Artful Dodger, created a dangerous situation for Oliver by pretending to be 'good citizens' because they lured Oliver into stealing. They made Oliver follow them sneakily to an old man at a bookstall and then stole a handkerchief from the old man's pocket. When Oliver ran away in shock and fear, the boys, instead of helping him, pretended to be helpful citizens by shouting "Stop thief!" along with others, which led to Oliver being falsely accused and caught by the crowd. This shows that the boys are deceitful and dishonest, willing to manipulate others for their own gain.

Q2.
Ans: No, the triumph of the 'boys' is not justified because they tricked Oliver into committing a crime and then abandoned him when he needed help. They exploited his innocence and naivety for their own benefit, which is unfair and wrong. Additionally, they further deceived by pretending to be helpful citizens, leading to Oliver's false accusation and capture. This shows that their actions were dishonest and harmful.