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1. 1.

   State whether the following sentences are true or false.

   1. According to the poet, the friendship between a dog and his master is unparalleled.
   2. A boy who constantly has a dog at his heels has no personal freedom.
   3. Even when covered in mud, the master will be loved the same by his dog.
   4. The dog will die, but never betray his master.
   5. Ultimate joy lies in having a dog at one's heels.
2. 2.

   Fill in the blanks for the given statements.

   1. Together a boy and his dog make a splendid ___________________.
   2. A dog is the perfect ___________________ to his master.
   3. A dog will bark with sheer ___________________ at the mere ___________________ of his master's hand.
   4. A dog can see his master's ___________________ and loves him dearly for it.
3. 3.

   In what way do the boy and his dog make a glorious pair?

4. 4.

   How does the dog remain faithful to his master?

5. 5.

   Why does the poet feel 'it's great to be young with a dog at your heels'?

6. 6.

   Faithful he'll stay for the slightest command/And bark with delight at the touch of his hand;

   1. Who is being referred to as faithful in the poem?
   2. What does the poet mean by the expression 'the slightest command'?
   3. When does a dog bark with delight?
   4. Who is 'his' in the expression 'the touch of his hand'?