Textbook Solutions: Sam and the Secret Call | Gul Mohar Class 5: Book Solutions, Summaries & Worksheets PDF Download

Understanding the Text 

• Hesitation: Armando might have hesitated because teaching the secret call to summon dolphins was something special and perhaps a bit secretive. He may have had reservations about sharing this unique skill, especially with someone who might not fully understand its significance or responsibility.
• Gladness: Armando was glad later on because Sam's ability to whistle for the dolphins became a crucial and life-saving skill. In the face of danger, Sam used the whistle to call the dolphins for help during the storm, showing that he could be trusted with the secret and use it responsibly.

2. 
Ans: While the dolphins were pushing the boat, Sam put his thumbs in his mouth and blew through the gap between them, creating the whistle sound. He did this to express his gratitude and communicate with the dolphins, thanking them for saving them during the storm.

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Sam wasn't listening because he was captivated by the sight of the dolphins flying like a bird through the golden water, their majestic fins glinting in the rays of the setting sun. He was lost in the beauty and wonder of the moment, reflecting on the incredible experience he had just had with the dolphins.

(B) 
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Ans: Sam felt sleepy because of the relaxing environment on the small deck. The rhythmic chugging of the boat and the gentle sea breeze created a peaceful atmosphere, making Sam feel calm and drowsy.

2. 
Ans: The game Sam played involved swimming and playing with the dolphins. Sam dived into the water, and the dolphins leaped through the air, dived just below the surface, and swam alongside him. It was an exhilarating experience where Sam interacted with the dolphins, creating a unique and exciting game.

3. 
Ans: Sam felt relieved because the dolphins came to their rescue during the storm. When the boat was in trouble and Armando was incapacitated, Sam used the secret whistle to call the dolphins for help. Their arrival and assistance relieved Sam's fear and loneliness, knowing that they would guide the boat to safety.

4. 
Ans: Armando says this to the dolphins. The speaker asks them to rest because they had been pushing the boat for many hours to help during the storm. Now that the storm had passed, and the engine was fixed, Armando wanted to express his gratitude and tell the dolphins they could take a break from assisting.

(C)
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Appreciating the Text 

By adventure we mean an unusual and exciting — and sometimes dangerous -experience. We do not always know how an adventure might end. Complete these sentences to explain how Sam’s experience was an adventure. 
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(a) Sam’s experience was unusual because very few people find themselves completely alone in the middle of a sea.
(b) His experience was also exciting because he got to swim and play with dolphins, an extraordinary and joyful activity.
(c) Sam's situation could be dangerous because he was stranded in a boat in the middle of a storm, facing potential risks to his safety.
(d) There is also suspense in his story — we do not know how it will end — because of the uncertainty of how Sam will handle the challenging situation and whether he will be rescued

2. 
Ans: Armando allowed Sam to enjoy himself but also took care of him. This is shown by Armando giving Sam a life jacket and instructing him on safety measures, ensuring that Sam could have fun while also remaining secure. Additionally, when Armando is knocked out, Sam uses the whistle he was taught to call the dolphins for help, indicating that Armando's guidance was instrumental in ensuring their safety. This demonstrates that while Sam was allowed to enjoy the adventure of swimming with dolphins, Armando was responsible and took measures to keep Sam safe. Underlining sentences from the text to prove this would include Armando giving Sam a life jacket, instructing him on the whistle, and the dolphins responding to the call to help them.