Class 7 Buzzword Question Answers - The Unusual Spectator

Short Answer Questions

Q1: Why did Ranji and his friends play on the riverbank instead of the park?
Ans: The park was not available for their cricket match.

Q2: What made Sheroo's team better than Ranji's team?
Ans: Sheroo's team was better because they lived near each other, practiced together, and had good coordination.

Q3: How did the boys try to get Nakoo off the cricket pitch?
Ans: The boys threw pebbles and a ball at Nakoo to make him move away.

Q4: Why did Nakooji dislike the cricket match?
Ans: Nakooji disliked the noise the cricketers made, which frightened away waterbirds and disturbed his peaceful surroundings.

Q5: What happened when Ranji hit the ball towards Nakooji?
Ans: The ball struck Nakooji on the jaw, dislodging one of his teeth, and he went on a rampage.

Long Answer Questions

Q1: Describe the difference between Sheroo's team and Ranji's team in terms of practice and coordination.
Ans: Sheroo's team lived near each other, practiced a lot together, and had good coordination. In contrast, Ranji's team was scattered around town, making it harder for them to practice together and coordinate effectively.

Q2: Explain how Nakooji's presence affected the cricket match, both positively and negatively.
Ans: Nakooji's presence disrupted the match as the boys had to find ways to get him off the pitch. However, his actions, like catching the cricket ball with his teeth, added an unexpected twist and excitement to the game.

Q3: How did the adults contribute to Ranji's cricket team, and why did the bank manager play a crucial role?
Ans: The adults contributed by providing bats, balls, pocket money, and sometimes joining the game. The bank manager played a crucial role by being especially generous, providing equipment, and even insisting on continuing the match after Nakooji's interference.

Q4: Discuss the events during the lunch break and how Nakooji managed to sneak up on the bank manager.
Ans: During the lunch break, Nakooji, attracted by the food smells, crept up beneath the bank manager's cot. The boys, engrossed in the match, didn't notice. This led to Nakooji causing chaos when the match resumed.

Q5: Reflect on the boys' behavior towards Nakooji. Do you think they genuinely respected him? Support your answer with examples.
Ans: The boys addressed Nakooji respectfully as "Nakoo Sir," but their attempts to get him off the pitch by throwing things suggest fear rather than genuine respect. Their actions showed a lack of understanding and true respect for wildlife.