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1. 1.

   If you had to pack a 'magic bag' of your own, what are the things you would put in it? Why?

2. 2.

   If you were marooned on an island, what is the first thing you would do?

3. 3.

   Which animal would you like for company?

4. 4.

   What is your idea of a perfect sunday?

5. 5.

   List at least six advantages and disadvantages each of living on an island?

6. 6.

   Tick (√) the correct answer(s) to complete the statements given below:

   1. Elizabeth packed several things in her "magic bag" before setting sail because
      1. Elizabeth was a very meticulous person with a good sense of planning.
      2. Elizabeth was vacationing for the first time and didn't know what to carry.
      3. Elizabeth was a careless person who did not believe in travelling light.
      4. Ellizabeth knew that travelling with kids would require a constant flow of supplies.
   2. The author covered the hammocks with Salicloth because
      1. the author had some extra salicloth that he wanted to use well.
      2. the author was well-versed with the art of building temporary shelters.
      3. the author wanted to created a shelter to keep out dampness and insects.
      4. the author did not want to get dreanched if it rained in the night.
   3. Elizabeth could arrange a repast with many delicacies because
      1. the family knew a lot about eating locally sourced food.
      2. the family was familiar with cooking delicious food using minimum ingredients.
      3. the family was trying to make the best of a trying situation.
      4. the family had experienced shipwrecks before and remained unaffected.