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1. 1.

   Put a cross (X) against the sleep facts that are not true.

   1. Koalas sleep up to 22 hours per day.
   2. Brown bats sleep right side up.
   3. Octopuses can change colour in their sleep.
   4. Chimpanzees build nests to sleep in.
   5. Little dogs dream longer than large dogs.
2. 2.

   What did Swami dread?

3. 3.

   Why did Swami whisper? What did he hope?

4. 4.

   Find a word from the story which is the opposite of 'kindness'. Do you agree with Swami's opinion about his father?

5. 5.

   Why do you think Swami dreamt of tigers?

6. 6.

   "Don't cover your face. Are you really very sleepy?" ... He turned over, curled and snored under the blanket till he found his blanket pulled away.

   1. Who pulled away Swami's blanket?
   2. Why was the speaker puzzled while asking the question?
   3. How do you think Swami felt when his blanket was pulled away?