DAV: Class VI English Literature Chapter 10: Attila by R K Narayan

DAV: English Literature Class VI

Chapter 10: Attila by R K Narayan

I Understanding the Story

A. Answer the … (For full question, refer to the book.)

1. Why did … (For full question, refer to the book.)

Ans. The family bought Attila to guard the house, for there were a series of house-breakings and thefts in the neighbourhood.

2. What was Attila’s attitude … (For full question, refer to the book.)

Ans. Strangely, Attila was quite gentle and friendly towards strangers.

3. What was Attila’s reaction … (For full question, refer to the book.)

Ans. When Attila saw Ranga stealing valuables, he did not bark at all. Rather, he licked Ranga’s hands and rolled his eyes in friendliness.

Ranga expected him to bark, but Attila’s reaction was just the opposite.

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B. The family … (For full question, refer to the book.)

Ans.

Expectation of the family	Attila’s behaviour
strong and aggressive	gentle and friendly
catch the flower thief	won’t do anything about it
scare away strangers	become their best of friends
bark at the thief	licked thief’s hands and went away with him
chase and catch the thief	cannot lose Ranga’s company

II HOTS

A. Is Attila … (For full question, refer to the book.)

Ans. No, Attila is more of a clown than hero. He ran ....

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B. All said … (For full question, refer to the book.)

Ans. Yes, Attila was a bad watchdog. He was bought to guard the house. But instead of being strong and aggressive towards strangers, he was ....

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III Life Skills

As the youngest … (For full question, refer to the book.)

Ans. Youngest son’s strategy: If Attila has to be brought back into this house, he must be made a hero in the eyes of the family members....

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IV Values

We should judge … (For full question, refer to the book.)

Ans. People should be judged by their skills and abilities. All the achievement credited to them may not have been all ....

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V Writing Skills

A. Imagine yourself … (For full question, refer to the book.)

Ans.

The Brave Watchdog Attila

Local correspondent

Patna, November 28: A burglar was caught along with the booty, thanks to the heroics of a brave watchdog, Attila. A week ago, a burglary .... since the burglary took place.

Today, when Ranga, the infamous burglar, was going to sell off the stolen jewellery, Attila saw him. He ran after the thief and made him ....

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B. Imagine yourself to be Attila … (For full question, refer to the book.)

Ans.

House No. #3

ABCD Colony

Boring Road

Patna – 800001

Date: 29.11.2020

My dear Bruno

Today, I have lost a dear friend. No, he is not dead. ....................................

I met him when he had burgled into my master’s house. .....

More when we meet.

Yours lovingly

Attila

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January 31, 2021 at 5:49 AM

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