Daffodils main course of book of English reader

         Chapter - 7

     Fight with The Shark

Let's go through the questions one by one:

### 1. Choose the correct option:

(i) The old man rowed gently so that he could

(b) keep the fishing bait line straight

(ii) At first the pull on the line was

(a) light

(iii) The big fish came up in the

(b) morning

(iv) The shape of the shark's teeth were like

(c) claws

(v) The old fisherman hit the harpoon on the shark's

(c) head

### 2. Write 'T' for true or 'F' for false statements:

(i) The old man thought that the tentative pull was coming from a marlin.

**T**

(ii) The weight of the fish was light.

**F** (The fish was heavy.)

(iii) The old fisherman saw the marlin within four hours.

**F** (It took more time.)

(iv) The old man lost his harpoon and rope while trying to kill the shark.

**T**

### A STEP AHEAD

#### 1. Short answer questions:

(i) **Why did the old man dip sticks in the water?**

He dipped sticks in the water to keep track of his position and direction.

(ii) **Why did the old man row without looking at the Sun?**

He rowed without looking at the Sun to avoid getting distracted and to maintain his focus on the fishing line.

(iii) **Why did the old man hold the fishing line between his fingers? How did it feel?**

He held the fishing line between his fingers to feel the pull of the fish and gauge its strength. It felt like a tentative and light pull at first.

(iv) **Why did the shark follow the boat?**

The shark followed the boat because it was attracted to the scent of the marlin that was hooked.

#### 2. Long answer questions (40 words):

(i) **Explain what the marlin was doing with the bait.**

The marlin took the bait into its mouth sideways and moved off with it, signaling that it was preparing to swallow it.

(ii) **Describe the marlin.**

The marlin was a large, powerful fish with a long, slender body and a sharp, pointed bill. It was known for its strength and speed.

(iii) **What kind of shark was it? Describe the shark.**

The shark was a great white shark, characterized by its large size, powerful jaws, and sharp, serrated teeth.

(iv) **How did the shark die?**

The shark died after being hit by the old man’s harpoon, which penetrated its head and caused fatal injuries.

(v) **Why didn't the old man look at his catch anymore after the shark attack?**

The old man didn’t look at his catch anymore because the shark had attacked and severely damaged it, making him feel a sense of defeat and loss.

#### 3. Answer the following questions with reference to context:

(i) "What a fish," he said. "He has it sideways in his mouth now and he is moving off with it."

(a) **How did the old man feel about the fish? Why did he feel so?**

The old man felt impressed and excited because the fish was strong and putting up a good fight, showing its power and determination.

(b) **What did the fish have in his mouth?**

The fish had the bait in its mouth.

(c) **Why was he moving off with it?**

The fish was moving off with the bait because it was trying to swallow it and swim away.

(ii) 'This will kill him, the old man thought. He can't do this forever.'

(a) **What will kill what?**

The harpoon or the struggle will kill the fish.

(b) **What couldn't he do forever and why?**

The fish couldn’t continue fighting forever because it would eventually become exhausted and unable to sustain its strength.

(iii) "The old man's head was clear and good now and he was full of resolution but he had little hope."

(a) **What resolution did he make?**

He resolved to fight the fish and shark with all his strength and skill, despite the odds.

(b) **Why didn't he have any hope?**

He didn’t have much hope because the situation was dire, with the shark attacking and the chances of success diminishing.

(iv) "He took about forty pounds," the old man said aloud.

(a) **Who is 'he'?**

'He' refers to the old man himself.

(b) **What had he taken along with him?**

He had taken about forty pounds of the fish's meat.

(c) **What did the old man say that 'he took about forty pounds with him'?**

The old man was reflecting on the weight of the fish he had caught, indicating the substantial size of his catch.