CBSE Class 10 English A Tiger In The Zoo Worksheet

A TIGER IN THE ZOO

Read the Stanza and answer the questions that follow:

1. He stalks in his vivid stripes The few steps of his cage, On pads of velvet quiet, In his quiet rage.

Question. Name the poem and poet.
(a) The ball poem, Leslie Norris
(b) A tiger in the zoo, Leslie Norris
(c) Animals, Walt Whitman
(d) A tiger in the zoo, Walt Whitman
Answer. B

Question. Who does ‘He’ refer to?
(a) A bear
(b) A tiger
(c) Lion
(d) A Crocodile
Answer. B

Question. Where is ‘He?
Answer. He is in the zoo

Question. Pick out the word from the extract that means the same as—‘bright’.
Answer. vivid

Question. On seeing the tiger in the cage, we can feel-
(a) Amazing
(b) Mesmerizing
(c) Pity
(d) Fun
Answer. C

2. He should be lurking in shadow Sliding through long grass Near the water hole Where plump deer pass.

Question. According to the extract, the poet wishes for the tiger to be ‘sliding’ through the foliage as this would-
(a) assist in keeping the prey unsuspecting of the predator’s sound
(b) aid in camouflaging the present of the predator before it rushes in.
(c) help the predator pounce on the prey comfortably without getting tired.
(d) supports the predator’s vision as it eyes its prey.
Answer. A

Question. Why does the tiger hide itself near the water source?
Answer. Tiger hides itself to hunt the deer which would come the water source to quench its thirst.

Question. Pick the phrase that DOES NOT use ‘lurking’ correctly in fill in the blanks.
(a) The thug was ……… in the alley late evening, for suspecting passers-by.
(b) The hyena was …… in its den after a good meal.
(c) The detective cautioned his team about the ……. Dangers likely to impact the case.
(d) The prejudices ….. beneath the surface create misunderstanding.
Answer. B

Question. Pick the phrase that DOES NOT suggest the forest in the extract is lush.
(a) long grass
(b) The water hole
(c) Plump deer
(d) Lurking in shadow
Answer. D

Question. ‘Shadow’ here , refers to the shadow of:
Answer. Here ‘Shadow’ refers to the long grass.

3. He should be snarling around houses
At the jungle’s edge,
Baring his white fangs, his claws,
Terrorizing the village !
But he’s locked in a concrete cell,
His strength behind bars,
Stalking the length of his cage, Ignoring visitors.

Question. Study the following statements:
 (A) The villagers don’t feel happy that the tiger is caged.
(B) We feel sad that the tiger is caged.
(C) The tiger is happy that he doesn’t have to hunt for his food.
(a) (A) is right and (B) is wrong.
(b) (B) is right and (A) is wrong.
(c) (C) is right and (A) is wrong.
(d) (A) is wrong and (C) is right.
Answer. B

Question. We should protect the tigers as :
(a) they are majestic to look at.
(b) they attract visitors to the zoo.
(c) they are ferocious.
(d) they are part of our environment.
Answer. D

Question. The tiger terrorizes the villagers as:
(a) by killing their cattle.
(b) as he does not like to be hunted.
(c) as they have cleared his habitat.
(d) as he has got tired of being in the forest.
Answer. A

Question. ‘A tiger in the zoo ignoring visitors’ is an example of:
Answer. Irony

Question. The tiger is reacting to his imprisonment in the zoo by-
Answer. The tiger is reacting to his imprisonment in the zoo by ignoring visitors.

SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS

Question. How does the tiger feel in the zoo?
Answer. The poet describes the feelings of the tiger in the zoo. He keeps on moving from one comer to another. “He stalks in his vivid stripes moving the few steps of his cage”. He is not happy. He expresses his silent anger.

Question. How does the tiger walk in the cage?
Answer. In the cage, the tiger walks stately and furiously.

Question. What message do you get from this poem?
Answer. From this poem, we come to know that animals like to live freely in the forest. The animals do not want to live in the zoo. Their life is pitiable in it. Question

Question. How does the tiger act in the cage?
Answer. The tiger is in the cage. He is powerless and helpless. He longs for freedom. His velvet pads do not make ‘ any noise. He is in the silent anger roaring and ignoring the visitors.

Question. What would the tiger do in a forest?
Answer. In the forest, the tiger can enjoy complete freedom. He would walk around freely without any fear. He would terrorize the villagers by growling. He would show his teeth and claws.

Question. What does the poet want to convey through this poem?
Answer. The poet wants to convey that like human beings, animals also like freedom. They do not want to be caged, they cannot live a miserable life. If their habitat is destroyed by human beings, these animals cannot survive.

Question. Those who deny freedom to others, do not deserve it for themselves. Comment.
Answer. The poet describes the feelings of the tiger in the zoo. He keeps on moving from one comer to another. “He stalks in his vivid stripes moving the few steps of his cage”. He is not happy. He expresses his silent anger.

Question. Tigers are becoming extinct due to deforestation and poaching. How can people be sensitized about the need of tiger.
Answer. Tigers are considered as an endangered species. People are killing tigers for their skins, bones, claws and teeth. Due to this, the population of tigers has declined. We should not encroach on their habitat. As we all need sheltered home, tigers also need natural surroundings. Forests should not be cut down. They (Tigers) must be given more space to move freely around.

Question. ‘Freedom’ is a life for both humans and animals. Elaborate.
Answer. The poet describes the feelings of the tiger in the zoo. He keeps on moving from one comer to another. “He stalks in his vivid stripes moving the few steps of his cage”. He is not happy. He expresses his silent anger.

LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS

Question. “Freedom is a birth right. It is the most beautiful gift of god. It is valuable for all human beings as well as for creatures,” Discuss with reference to the poem “A Tiger in the Zoo.”
Answer. Freedom is the most beautiful gift of god. Freedom is a birthright, without freedom all is in vain. Since the man has come on his earth, he tries to enslave the weaker sections for his own selfishness. If a bird lives in a golden cage, it cannot become happy. It loves to fly freely in an open sky. In the same way, if ‘ a man lives in a prison and gets everything, he cannot feel happiness. But if a man lives freely, he will be happy even in poor conditions. In this poem, we find the descriptions of two tigers, one is in a cage and second in an open field/forest. There is a great contrast between their behaviours.

Question. Notice the use of a word repeated in lines such as these — (i) On pads of velvet quiet, In his quiet rage. (ii) And stares with his brilliant eyes At the brilliant stars. What do you think is the effect of this repetition?
Answer. (i) The word ‘quiet’ has been repeated in these lines. The repetition of the words expresses the intensity of the Tiger’ action. (ii) ‘Brilliant’ word has been repeated in these lines. It expresses both the anger and brightness in the eyes of the tiger. It creates an effect of intensity of the action.

Question. Are zoos necessary for protection or conservation of some species of animals? Are they useful for educating the public? Are there alternatives to zoos?
Answer. The zoo is necessary place for some animals to stay safe as they could be hunted down, poisoned by some wild food; or could drown in water in the forest. They also create awareness among the public about the nature of animals and make people friendly with animals. However, a zoo is not the correct substitute for a forest. In a zoo, an animal would feel restricted’ and it is for this reason that wildlife sanctuaries are better places for national endangered species. These places provide protection as well as natural surroundings to these species. They can roam around freely in their habitat and safe too. The public can visit these parks and get educated about the animals and their lifestyle. The parks and sanctuaries are run using a strict set of rules, the most prominent being the ban on hunting. Since the animals are in the open, visitors are not allowed to feed them and would not misbehave or try to play with them as they are under strict guidance. Such incidents have been recorded in zoos where people irritate and tease the animals. Hence, a wild life sanctuary is a good alternative for animals to be safe as well as to live freely in their natural surroundings.

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