Available Answers

1. 1.

   Choose the correct options to complete the sentences.

   1. In the story, Sher brother seems to be suffering from
      1. cholera.
      2. stomach pain.
      3. influenza.
      4. measles.
   2. When Sher Singh's mother mentioned that his brother needed to be taken to the hospital, Sher Singh's reaction was one of
      1. hope.
      2. wonder.
      3. doom.
      4. surprise.
   3. In the sentence, 'Suddenly all Sher Singh's muscles, shrinking back to their natural positions, thrilled with piercing pain.'
      shrinking back to their natural positions means that the muscles
      1. shrank in size.
      2. were painful.
      3. shrank from their original position.
      4. were strained and taut.
   4. When the villagers realized that Sher Singh had crossed the river carrying his brother, they seemed
      1. anxious.
      2. alarmed.
      3. astounded.
      4. worried.
2. 2.

   Why was Sher Singh's father bestowed with the title 'Bahadur'?

3. 3.

   Do you think Sher Singh's journey to the hospital was difficult and dangerous? Why?
4. 4.

   Why did Sher Singh correct the doctor when he called him 'Sher Singh Bahadur'?

5. 5.

   Why did the doctor still persist in calling him 'Bahadur' after being corrected?

6. 6.

   Do you think that Sher Singh could be called a 'hero'? Why do you think so?