Fire Stones Class 7 Worksheet Buzzword

Q1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

(i) What caused the tsunami in the story?
(a) Tornado
(b) Earthquake
(c) Volcano
(d) Cyclone
Ans: (b)
The tsunami occurred due to an earthquake on 26 December 2004.

(ii) Why did the Shompen boy pick the island boy's pocket?
(a) To steal money
(b) To play a prank
(c) To lead him to safety
(d) To buy snacks
Ans: (c)
The Shompen boy pretended to steal to make the island boy follow him to a safe place away from the approaching tsunami.

(iii) What did the island boy find in his pocket after being rescued?
(a) Seashells
(b) Two black stones
(c) Sand
(d) A map
Ans: (b)
The island boy found two black stones, which were fire stones, in his pocket after being rescued.

(iv) Where did the Shompen boy and the island boy find refuge during the tsunami?
(a) Cave
(b) Under a boat
(c) Neem tree on a hill
(d) Open field
Ans: (c)
They found refuge on a neem tree on a hill, which kept them safe from the tsunami wave.

(v) Why did the island boy feel bad about mistrusting the Shompen boy?
(a) Because he lost his money
(b) Because the Shompen boy ran away
(c) Because the Shompen boy saved his life
(d) Because the Shompen boy was a stranger
Ans: (c)
The island boy felt bad for mistrusting the Shompen boy when he realized the pocket-picking was a ruse to save him.

Q2: Fill in the Blanks

(i) The tsunami occurred on ____________, 2004.
Ans: 26 December

(ii) The Shompen boy climbed a giant tree on the __________ of the hill.
Ans: Summit

(iii) The water from the wave was up to the island boy's __________.
Ans: Knees

(iv) The island boy's money pouch was packed with his birthday __________.
Ans: Rupees

(v) The Shompen boy disappeared into the __________ after being rescued.
Ans: Jungle

Q3: Match the Column (In a Table)

Ans:

Q4: True/False 

(i) The island boy was initially afraid of the approaching tsunami.
Ans: True
The island boy was fascinated by the approaching tsunami at first.

(ii) The Shompen boy climbed a tree to steal from the island boy.
Ans: False
The Shompen boy climbed the tree to escape the tsunami and save the island boy.

(iii) The island boy's money pouch was missing when he was rescued.
Ans: False
The island boy found his money pouch, along with two black stones, after being rescued.

(iv) The Shompen boy disappeared into the ocean after being rescued.
Ans: False
The Shompen boy disappeared into the jungle after being rescued, not the ocean.

(v) The Shompen boy's pocket-picking was a trick to save the island boy's life.
Ans: True
The Shompen boy pretended to steal to lead the island boy to safety, showing kindness and bravery.