Who tried to invade the earth in the twenty-first century?
The Martians tried to invade the earth in the twenty-first century.
Noodle avoids offending Think-Tank but at the same time he corrects his mistakes. How does he manage to do that?
If you were in Noodle’s place, how would you handle Think-Tank’s mistakes?
What guesses are made by Think–Tank about the books found on earth?
Why are books referred to as a man’s best companion? Which is your favourite book and why? Write a paragraph about that book.
Why was the twentieth century called the ‘Era of the Book’?
Do you think books are being replaced by the electronic media? Can we do away with books altogether?
Why is Mrs Pumphrey worried about Tricki?
How is Ausable different from other secret agents?
What does Horace Danby like to collect?
How did the invisible man first become visible?
How did a book become a turning point in Richard Ebright’s life?
What kind of a person is Mme Loisel — why is she always unhappy?
Why is the lawyer sent to New Mullion? What does he first think about the place?
Why is Bholi’s father worried about her?
Who does ‘I’ refer to in this story?
What does she do to help him? Is she wise in this?
What was the cause of Matilda’s ruin? How could she have avoided it?
The course of the Loisels’ life changed due to the necklace. Comment.
What lesson does Ebright learn when he does not win anything at a science fair?
If you were caught in a situation like this, how would you have dealt with it?
How did the invisible man first become visible?
How is the problem solved?
Bholi’s story must have moved you. Do you think girl children are not treated at par with boys? You are aware that the government has introduced a scheme to save the girl child as the sex ratio is declining. The scheme is called Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, Save the Girl Child. Read about the scheme and design a poster in groups of four and display on the school notice board.
How does Ausable manage to make Max believe that there is a balcony attached to his room? Look back at his detailed description of it. What makes it a convincing story?
Horace Danby was a meticulous planner but still he faltered. Where did he go wrong and why?
What other extraordinary things happen at the inn?