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1. 1.

   Why do you think Attila's love of humanity sometimes upset the family?

2. 2.

   Mother felt the upkeep of Attila was more of a burden than help. How do you think she was proved correct in her opinion of the dog?

3. 3.

   How would you feel if someone clung to you all the time like Attila did?

4. 4.

   Tick (√) the correct answer for the given statements.

   1. The owners sat around Attila admiring him although
      1. he was not attractive.
      2. he did not have a name.
      3. he was very playful and fun to watch.
   2. Attila had stopped running towards the gate as
      1. he had become fed up of being a watchdog.
      2. he did not like being patted and stroked by everyone.
      3. he realised this gesture led to an unhappy misunderstanding of the situation.
   3. After the burglary, when Ranga saw Attila, he thought
      1. he could easily fool Attila and escape.
      2. he would bark and get him caught.
      3. Attila had mistaken him for a cat.
   4. Attila galloped behind the fleeing Ranga because
      1. he was a playful and happy dog.
      2. he was afraid Ranga would leave him forever.
      3. Ranga was fleeing with all the stolen jewellery.
   5. The young man caught Ranga because he
      1. had been searching for Ranga for days.
      2. was jealous of Attilas liking for Ranga.
      3. recognised a piece of jewellery Ranga had stolen as his sister's.
5. 5.

   State whether the following sentences are true or false.

   1. A census would probably show not more than a thousand dogs were called Caesar in South India.
   2. Ranga lived in a hut three miles from the town.
   3. Attila's absence created a sensation in the bungalow.
   4. It was a lucky coincidence that made Attila the hero of the day.
   5. The lady of the house had always considered Attila to be a very cunning detective.
6. 6.

   Why was the name 'Tiger' rejected for the puppy?