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Q1. What did Chinna want to buy for his pet goat Tara? (1 Mark)
(a) A collar
(b) Tinkling bells
(c) A toy
(d) Food
Ans: (b) Tinkling bells
Q2. Why was Chinna sad on his way home from school? (1 Mark)
(a) He lost his book
(b) He lost his money
(c) Tara was sick
(d) He failed a test
Ans: (b) He lost his money
Q3. What did the fruit seller give Chinna by mistake? (1 Mark)
(a) Extra fruit
(b) Extra money
(c) Wrong change
(d) No change
Ans: (b) Extra money
Q4. How did Kamala reward Chinna for his honesty? (1 Mark)
(a) Bought him chocolates
(b) Took him to Chacha’s shop to buy the bells
(c) Gave him a new book
(d) Praised him only
Ans: (b) Took him to Chacha’s shop to buy the bells
Q5. Why did Chinna feel tempted to keep the extra money from the fruit seller? (2 Mark)
Ans: Chinna was tempted to keep the extra money because he wanted to buy the tinkling bells for Tara and some chocolates for himself.
Q6. How did Kamala help Chinna when he was sad about losing his money? (2 Mark)
Ans: Kamala comforted Chinna, promised to give him money to buy the bells, and advised him to be careful with money in the future.
Q7. What did Chinna do with the tinkling bells after buying them? (2 Mark)
Ans: Chinna tied the tinkling bells around Tara’s neck, and both were filled with joy as the bells tinkled.
Q8. Explain the moral of the story "The Tinkling Bells" in your own words. (3 Mark)
Ans: The moral of the story is that honesty is the best choice, even when it’s tempting to keep something that isn’t yours. Being truthful earns respect from others and brings personal satisfaction. Chinna’s decision to return the extra money shows that doing the right thing leads to happiness and rewards.
Q9. How did Kamala guide Chinna to make the right choice about the extra money? (3 Mark)
Ans: Kamala explained to Chinna that keeping the extra money was wrong and reminded him how sad he felt when he lost his own money. Her gentle guidance helped Chinna understand the importance of honesty. This encouraged him to return the extra money to the fruit seller, making him feel proud and happy.
Q10. Match the following words from the story to their correct meanings: (4 Mark)Ans:
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