CBSE Class 10 English Fiction Mrs Packletide

1.  Answer the following questions in your own words:

(a) Why did Mrs. Packletide wish to kill a tiger? 

(b) What made her decide to give a party in Loona Bimberton's honour? What did she  intend to give Loona on her birthday? 

(c) How was the tiger shooting arranged? What kind of a tiger was chosen for the  purpose? 

(d) In what way did the villagers help Mrs. Packletide shoot the tiger? 

(e) Who was Miss Mebbin? Was she really devoted to Mrs. Packletide? How did she  behave during the tiger shooting? 

(f) Mrs. Packletide was a good shot. Discuss.

(g) What comment did Miss Mebbin make after Mrs Packletide had fired the shot?  Why did Miss Mebbin make this comment? How did Mrs Packletide react to this  comment? 

(h) How did the villagers react to the tiger's death? 

(i) Do you think Mrs. Packletide was able to achieve her heart's desire? Give reasons  for your answer.

(j) How did Miss Mebbin manage to get her week-end cottage? Why did she plant so  many tiger lilies in her garden? 

(k) "The incidental expenses are so heavy," she confides to inquiring friends. Who is  the speaker? What is she referring to here?

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