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1. 1.

   The narrator says that her family was nature-friendly. Do you agree with her? Say why or why not.

2. 2.

   What was the secret bird-finding talent that Salim mamoo possessed as a birdwatcher?

3. 3.

   Did Salim mamoo like children? How do you know?

4. 4.

   Why did Salim mamoo always have a small army of followers?

5. 5.

   Do you think Salim mamoo truly loved birdwatching? Pick out at least two instances from the text to say why you think so.

6. 6.

   Mark whether these sentences are true (T) or not true (NT). Correct the sentences which are not true.

   1. The narrator, along with her family, used to go birdwatching in Borivali Park.
   2. According to the narrator, Salim mamoo always had a very sweet temper.
   3. Salim mamoo did not like to be disturbed when he was working.
   4. When he was older, Salim mamoo found it difficult to walk or climb to see the birds.
   5. For Salim mamoo, birdwatching was about seeing rare and colourful birds.