CBSE Class 7 English Tiger Goes Dead Worksheet

Topic: Bro Tiger Goes Dead

I. Answer the following extracts:

Question 1. "Did anybody call a doctor?" The people shake their heads and say, "That would have been no use, Bro Nancy! No use at all."
(a) Who said these words?
Answer: Bro Nancy said these words.
In simple words: Bro Nancy asked the question to the gathered villagers.

Exam Tip: Always identify the speaker by keeping track of the dialogue context in the story.

Question 1(b). Why was a doctor needed?
Answer: A doctor would normally be needed to check on Bro Tiger, who was pretending to be dead as part of his cunning trick.
In simple words: A doctor was needed because Bro Tiger appeared to have died suddenly.

Exam Tip: Mention both the literal situation in the story and the underlying trick played by Bro Tiger.

Question 1(c). Name the author.
Answer: The story is a traditional Caribbean folk tale retold by authors such as Lucille Clifton or adapted in standard Caribbean folklore collections.
In simple words: This is a traditional Anansi folk tale.

Exam Tip: For traditional folktales, mention the cultural origin or traditional adapter when specified in your textbook.

Question 2. "Village people come and crowd in the yard quick, quick."
(a) Why do the villagers gather in the yard?
Answer: The villagers gather in the yard in a hurry because they hear the shocking news that the powerful Bro Tiger has suddenly died.
In simple words: They rushed to see if Bro Tiger was really dead.

Exam Tip: Highlight the urgency and curiosity of the villagers upon hearing the news.

Question 2(b). Mention a few characters from the lesson who came in the yard?
Answer: Bro Nancy, Amancy, and various other village animals and neighbors came rushing into the yard.
In simple words: Bro Nancy and Amancy were among the key characters who arrived.

Exam Tip: Recall the main animal characters that interact with Bro Tiger in this folk tale.

Question II. Write in brief character sketch of Bro Tiger and Amancy from the lesson 'Bro Tiger Goes Dead'.
Answer: Bro Tiger: He is portrayed as strong, proud, and cunning, but in this story, he uses the trick of pretending to be dead to test others or catch them off guard. Amancy (or Anansi): Known traditionally as a clever, quick-witted trickster who often outsmarts stronger animals like Bro Tiger through intelligence rather than physical strength.
In simple words: Bro Tiger is strong and tries a trick, while Amancy is clever and smart.

Exam Tip: Structure character sketches by highlighting their key personality traits, roles in the plot, and contrast between physical strength and wit.